NEW DELHI: A mega over Rs 26,000 crore deal to procure 240 aero-engines to power and sustain the Sukhoi-30MKI jets was cleared by the PM-led cabinet committee on security on Monday, at a time when the IAF is grappling with just 30 fighter squadrons when at least 42 are needed to tackle the twin threat…
NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force’s (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Barmer in Rajasthan on Monday. The crash took place during a routine exercise.The IAF said that the pilot was safe and that there had been no loss of life or property.“During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a…
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Monday approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore. The delivery of these aero-engines will start after one year…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital’s ex-principal Sandip Ghosh was arrested on Monday in a corruption case.The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was investigating possible financial irregularities at the institute, particularly in the procurement of materials for patient care.Earlier, a CBI official when asked about evidence in the case said, “Bahut kuch…
NEW DELHI: The proposed anti-rape Bill, set to be introduced by the Mamata Banerjee government in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday, suggests the capital punishment for individuals found guilty of rape if their actions lead to the victim’s death or cause her to become vegetative. The draft also mentioned that those convicted of rape…
NEW DELHI: Manipur BJP MLA and son-in-law of chief minister N Biren Singh, Rajkumar Imo Singh, in a letter on Monday requested the centre to withdraw central forces from the state if they are unable to effectively halt the ongoing violence on Monday. Singh, who wrote the letter to union minister Amit Shah, argued that…
NEW DELHI: Kirti Azad, a member of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad, tragically lost his wife, Poonam on Monday. He shared the heartbreaking news on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “My wife, Poonam, is no more. She left for her heavenly abode at 12:40 PM. Thank you all for your good wishes.” Responding to the sad…
NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday extended support to the caste census, but with a caution that the practice should not be “politically motivated”.The RSS, which is the ruling BJP‘s ideological fountainhead, has supported the caste census at a time when the opposition, particularly the INDIA bloc, has relentlessly been demanding the…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday heard several petitions challenging the use of bulldozers and demolition actions taken by authorities against the homes of individuals accused of crimes. During the proceedings, the bench, comprising Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, questioned the legality of demolishing a house solely based on the owner…
Leading textiles and apparel company Raymond has received a “huge number of inquiries” from global firms after the crisis in neighbouring Bangladesh and is ready to grab this opportunity, its Chairman & Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania said. Raymond, which has invested in its garmenting facility to become the third largest suit maker in the…
