NEW DELHI: With India and Indonesia working to finalise a proposed deal on the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, a top Indonesian delegation Sunday was briefed on the capabilities of the conventional precision-strike weapon that has become one of the mainstays of the Indian armed forces.The Indonesian delegation led by Navy chief Muhammad Ali visited the…
NEW DELHI: The number of alive and active CPI (Maoist) politburo members, as per documents maintained by Chhattisgarh police, has depleted to barely four – general secretary Namballa Keshava Rao alias Basavraju, Mupalla Laxman Rao alias Ganpathy, Mallajulla Venugopal Rao alias Sonu, and Misir Besra – from 16 in 2004 on account of killings, arrests,…
The proposed $450 million deal for the export of BrahMos to Indonesia would make it the second Asean country after the Philippines to buy the air-breathing missile with a 290-km range NEW DELHI: With India and Indonesia working to finalize a proposed deal on the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, a top Indonesian delegation on Sunday…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during celebrations of the 76th Republic Day, in Kolkata. (PTI) NEW DELHI: A controversy arose at the West Bengal governor’s residence in Kolkata during Republic Day celebrations after chief minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Kolkata police musical band was initially not allowed entry to perform at the event…
NEW DELHI: A protest by pro-Khalistan supporters on Sunday outside the Indian High Commission in London during the Republic Day celebrations was met with a strong counter-protest by the Indian diaspora. The Khalistani demonstrators gathered to stage a protest against the Indian government, chanting slogans and carrying banners calling for the establishment of a separate…
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a holy dip in sacred Sangam on the occasion of Mahakumbh, the event which he said “should not be used as space for negative or divisive politics“.Uttar Pradesh’s former CM took a “pledge for people’s welfare“, saying that…
NEW DELHI: Chandrakant Sompura, the architect behind the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, has expressed his deep gratitude after being awarded the Padma Shri, calling it a recognition of both his individual work and his family’s legacy in temple architecture.The 81-year-old architect, based in Ahmedabad, is one of eight people from Gujarat who were named for…
NEW DELHI: India marked its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, commemorating 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950. Poll Which Aspect of Republic Day 2025 Did You Find Most Impressive? Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video capturing the highlights of…
Tahawwur Rana (File photo) NEW DELHI: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday dubbed Tahawwur Rana‘s extradition to India as a diplomatic win for the PM Modi-led NDA government, calling it a “moment of satisfaction for every Indian”.US Supreme Court has cleared the way for Indian investigators to bring the Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur…
NEW DELHI: The country observed its 76th Republic Day on Sunday with a parade in New Delhi showcasing the country’s military strength and cultural heritage. The event on Kartavya Path commemorated the adoption of Constitution on January 26, 1950. Poll What Do You Value the Most About Republic Day Celebrations? The parade included soldiers from…
