Manipur: 6 jawans injured as Assam Rifles soldier fires at colleagues before killing self
In Manipur's Chandel district, a soldier shot and injured at least six Assam Rifles personnel before taking his own life. The incident occurred in the Sajik Tampak area, when the Assam Rifles jawan opened fire on his colleagues.
Indian Navy rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and crew off the east coast of Somalia
Indian Navy's INS Sumitra swiftly rescued a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel and its 17 crew members off Somalia's coast. This follows recent successful missions, including extinguishing a Gulf of Aden oil tanker fire and thwarting a North Arabian Sea hijacking.
Rolls-Royce inks seven-year deal with Azad Engineering for military aircraft engine components
Rolls-Royce has entered a game-changing seven-year partnership with Azad Engineering, based in Hyderabad, to manufacture critical components for its defense aircraft engines. This strategic collaboration propels Azad Engineering into the global supply chain for Rolls-Royce’s advanced aero engines, marking a significant leap for India in defense manufacturing.
India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
India, the world's largest arms importer, is seeking to reduce its dependence on Russia for weapons and munitions due to disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. With Russia supplying 65% of India's weapons purchases over the last two decades, diversifying its weapons base has become a priority. India is turning towards the West, particularly the United States, to strengthen ties and contain China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The move reflects India's cautious balancing act to avoid pushing Russia closer to China while advancing its own strategic interests.
Govt extends ban imposed on terror group SIMI for 5 years
The government extended the ban on SIMI for five years due to its involvement in terrorism and disturbing peace. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared SIMI an 'Unlawful Association' for five more years under the UAPA. SIMI has been continuously engaging in subversive activities and re-organizing absconding activists.
Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts 'Exercise Desert Knight' with France and UAE counterparts
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted 'Exercise Desert Knight' with the French Air and Space Force (FASF) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force over the Arabian Sea. The exercise aimed to enhance synergy and interoperability among the three Air Forces, facilitating the exchange of operational knowledge and best practices. The participation of India involved aircraft such as Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Jaguar, AWACS, C-130-J, and Air to Air Refueller.
Khelo India-Age is no bar: PM congratulates Rohan Bopanna on his historic Australian Open win
Bopanna made history on Saturday by defeating the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the finals of the Australian Open 2024. Rohan Bopanna's second grand slam championship comes after he won the mixed doubles at the 2017 French Open with Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski .
Energy Security-Rooftop Solar System In One Crore Houses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government would launch Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana with the objective of installing the rooftop solar system in one crore houses. The PM is hopeful that the scheme would not only reduce the electricity bill of the lower and middle classes but also make India self-reliant in the energy sector. He has stated that a nationwide campaign should be launched to mobilise residential power consumers to adopt the system in large numbers.
Optimally harnessing solar energy is essential for India, which records 250-300 sunny days in a year. The government had launched the National Portal for Rooftop Solar in July 2022 with the aim of making it easy for residential consumers to apply for installation of the system, but the response has been lukewarm so far. As per an estimate, there are less than 10 lakh households in the country with a rooftop solar setup. According to a report, over 25 crore households across India have the potential to install 637 GW (gigawatts) of solar energy capacity on rooftops. India has installed 11 GW of rooftop solar capacity, of which only 2.7 GW is in the residential sector.The solar push is particularly vital for India’s villages, where the electricity supply remains erratic and last-mile connectivity is a challenge, despite the government’s claims that every village in the country has been electrified and every rural area is getting at least 20 hours of power daily (up from 12 hours in 2015). There is a pressing need to make the grid-connected solar rooftop power system affordable and manageable for residents. This will not only benefit consumers but also help discoms effectively handle peak loads and reduce transmission and distribution losses
Israel hails 32 years of diplomatic relations with India
"Today, as we celebrate 32 years of diplomatic relations between #India and #Israel, we are reminded of the timeless words, 'तेरे जैसा यार कहाँ, कहां ऐसा याराना,' Israel embassy posted on X.
Anti-India Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu may face impeachment
The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has obtained enough signatures to submit an impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu. The motion was disrupted due to chaos in parliament. The MDP has also threatened to deny approval to the home and defense ministers if disruptions continue.
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