Two die, several houses damaged as flash flood hits Sikkim village

The Indian Air Force's elite Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a spectacular air show over Marina Park in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, led by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi and Group Captain Sidhesh Kartik. The team flew in close formation, showcasing loops, barrel rolls, and their signature DNA manoeuvre, inspiring local youths and tourists. The air show, held to promote patriotism and aviation excellence, attracted a large crowd and will continue on Thursday. Full Article

Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed Starlink to India, marking the official entry of Elon Musk-owned SpaceX subsidiary in the country, specifically mentioning its utility for remote area railway projects. Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel have both signed agreements with SpaceX to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India, following demands for a spectrum auction to ensure fair pricing. These partnerships come after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting with Elon Musk in...

India's Tejas light combat aircraft successfully test-fired the indigenous air-to-air missile Astra off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha, as confirmed by the defence ministry. The missile hit the flying target directly, showcasing its precision and effectiveness, while meeting all mission parameters. Developed by DRDO, the Astra missile has a range of over 100 km and demonstrated accurate performance in engaging targets. Full Article

The CBI and Kerala Police arrested Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, wanted by the US for operating cryptocurrency exchange Garantex to launder criminal proceeds, including ransomware, with a potential $96 billion in transactions. Besciokov faces charges of money laundering, violating sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the US, following a provisional arrest warrant issued by the MEA. The US authorities seized assets and froze funds related to Garantex, aiming to prevent further criminal activities...

The defence ministry has signed a Rs 2,906 crore contract with BEL to procure the indigenously designed and developed Ashwini transportable radar for the Indian Air Force, enhancing operational readiness. The radar, capable of tracking various aerial targets, was created by DRDO's Electronics and Radar Development Establishment. This acquisition aligns with the government's focus on strengthening indigenous defence capabilities, as highlighted by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh during the contract signing. Full Article

Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to offer Starlink's satellite internet service in India through deals with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, providing high-speed connectivity to remote areas and potential services on domestic flights. Both telecom operators will stock Starlink equipment in their retail stores, awaiting government approval to begin operations. While pricing details are unclear, free trials may be offered initially, with the potential for Airtel and Jio to launch their own satellite services in...