The Trump administration is urging India to significantly increase its purchase of US military technology, which has already cost over $25 billion since 2007. The ongoing negotiations include co-production deals for fighter aircraft engines and joint manufacturing of combat vehicles, emphasizing strategic and technological collaboration.
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Mohandas Pai criticizes India's corporate sector for widening wage disparity. Executive salaries have surged while fresher salaries stagnated at a mere 15% increase over 13 years. Pai calls for fairer compensation, especially for entry-level and contract workers, citing continued profitability despite automation.
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President-elect Trump petitions the Supreme Court to halt his Friday sentencing in the New York hush money case, arguing for presidential immunity. His legal team plans to appeal the ruling upholding his conviction and seek to overturn the sentencing decision. No imprisonment or penalties are expected.
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J&K CM Omar Abdullah has convened a meeting to address tensions arising from LG Manoj Sinha's recent transfer of 48 JKAS officers. The NC alleges this undermines the democratic process. The issue will likely be discussed during Union home minister Amit Shah’s upcoming visit to J&K.
Isro successfully completes India's first satellite-docking manoeuvre, marking a significant achievement towards future missions like Chandrayaan-4 and the country's own space station. The final docking attempt was made on Thursday after multiple postponements and used a precision alignment system. Prime Minister Modi and other officials hailed this achievement.
A private bus fell into a drain near Jiwan Singh Wala village in Punjab's Bathinda district, resulting in 8 deaths and 26 people being injured. The accident occurred while the bus was traveling from Talwandi Sabo to Bathinda. Local residents and authorities promptly initiated rescue efforts, and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital.
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