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Gaza's civil defence agency reported that Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed at least 33 people, including 12 guards securing aid trucks in southern parts of the Palestinian territory. The attacks, which left seven guards dead in Rafah and five in Khan Yunis, targeted those protecting aid deliveries to UNRWA warehouses. Around 30 people, mostly children, were also wounded in the strikes. Full Article

The government has approved two major defense acquisition deals worth over ₹21,000 crore, including the purchase of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery guns for the Army, manufactured by Larsen and Toubro. These guns, highly indigenized and customized, have already proven successful in Ladakh. Additionally, the Cabinet Committee on Security has greenlit the acquisition of 12 Su 30MKI fighter jets, with a contract already signed. Full Article

Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is proposing the establishment of a global submarine and warship building hub in India to meet the rising demand for naval assets, aiming to produce platforms at lower costs for exports. TKMS is competing with L&T-Navantia to supply new submarines to the Indian Navy, with a decision expected soon. TKMS CEO Oliver Burkhard sees this initiative as an opportunity to create more jobs and develop future technologies in partnership with India....

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court stated that no fresh suits can be registered against the Places of Worship Act-1991 until the case is heard, also prohibiting courts nationwide from entertaining new lawsuits seeking to reclaim religious places. The apex court is currently reviewing 18 pending suits involving 10 mosques or shrines, including the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi. Recent cases involving religious places like the Jama Masjid...

Parliament will hold a two-day debate on the Constitution to commemorate its 75th year of adoption, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah leading discussions. Prime Minister Modi will address the debates in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate, with the Congress party allocated 2.20 hours for the debate. Full Article

The Cabinet Committee on Security approved two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Air Force and Indian Army respectively. The Su-30 MKI jets will be manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of Rs 13,000 crore, while Larsen and Toubro will produce the howitzers with increased indigenous content. These projects are expected to enhance indigenous defense production capabilities....