Three private firms in South India have been shortlisted to develop 31 satellites for India's space-based surveillance programme. This is a significant step as private industry partners will produce satellites for strategic needs, enhancing India's space surveillance capabilities alongside 21 satellites developed by Isro.
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh condemned Pakistan for using PoK land for terror training camps, stated that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK and criticized PoK PM Chaudhry Anwarul Haq for anti-India remarks. Also highlighted the central government's efforts to bridge gaps between Kashmir and rest of India.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami campaigned in Delhi, highlighting BJP's achievements under PM Modi while criticizing the AAP government. Dhami accused Arvind Kejriwal of corruption, disrespect towards the Indian Army, and neglecting Delhi's development. He urged voters to support BJP for better governance in the upcoming election.
Chhattisgarh HC upholds life sentences for four men involved in a deadly 2014 Maoist ambush that killed 15 security personnel and four civilians. The court emphasized the well-orchestrated nature of such attacks and relied on witness testimonies and incriminating evidence to confirm the convictions.
Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP and Congress of a secret alliance after BJP's Amit Malviya reacts to Kejriwal's comments on Rahul Gandhi. Kejriwal alleges both parties are working together behind the scenes, especially with the upcoming Delhi elections where AAP and Congress will contest separately.
Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian high commissioner Pranay Verma to address concerns over BSF's unauthorized construction of barbed wire fencing along the border, causing tensions. Bangladesh also raised issues of border killings and urged India to stop such incidents and ensure enquiries and actions against those responsible.
The Supreme Court has ruled that non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of CrPC is a stand-alone offence under section 174A IPC. This offence can continue even if the proclamation is no longer in effect. The verdict clarifies that the status of a proclaimed offender remains despite subsequent developments in the case.
India reaffirmed its commitment to "strategic autonomy" after US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said that there is no such thing as "strategic autonomy" in times of conflict. His remarks came soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India values its independent policy decisions while maintaining strong ties with the US.
Harish Rawat, former Uttarakhand chief minister, faced a setback as he found his name missing from the voters list during Dehradun's municipal elections. Despite being a resident since 2009, Rawat was unable to vote, alleging BJP's involvement in altering the list. Voting is underway for multiple municipal positions across Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand government partners with Indo-Tibetan Border Police to boost tourism in border villages through the 'Vibrant Village' programme. The initiative aims to enhance infrastructure, expand heli-services, create employment opportunities, and reverse migration, with ITBP aiding in identifying aerial routes for heli-tourism circuits in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh.