Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 15th Aero India, highlighting India's ambitious projections for the defence sector and the move towards self-reliance. With a record defence budget, the exhibition showcased India's industrial capabilities and technological advancements, attracting global participation. The event emphasizes international collaboration and domestic production achievements.
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India is ready to cooperate with Donald Trump’s administration to repatriate around 18,000 illegal Indian migrants from the US. In return, India hopes to secure legal immigration routes like student and H-1B visas. This move also aims to strengthen India’s labor agreements with other countries and deter secessionist movements.
Experts at The Times of India Water Summit 2025 discussed the importance of community involvement and behavioural change in water conservation. They highlighted the role of women, youth, and the media in the Jal Jeevan Mission, stressing the urgency of sustainable water management and traditional water body restoration.
Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan experienced an uncomfortable journey on an Air India flight due to a broken seat, raising concerns about the airline's service under Tata Group ownership. The incident prompted intervention from Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and DGCA sought a report from Air India to address the issue.
The UGC's draft guidelines on faculty recruitment and promotions have sparked political conflict between states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who claim increased control for governors in Vice Chancellor appointments undermines state power in higher education. The Centre counters this by stating the process remains unchanged from prior regulations.
Hemangi Shrivastava, an Indian master's student at Moscow Power Engineering Institute, has received the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme for women in nuclear science. The program, supported by the IAEA, aims to increase female participation in the nuclear sector. Rosatom, a key partner, has supported 40 female students over the past four years.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would continue the tradition of sending a 'chadar' to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah despite any pressure. He pointed out the cultural significance of the Dargah for multiple communities and welcomed the Supreme Court's intervention in communal disputes.
Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new chief minister of Delhi after a decision at the BJP legislature party meeting. Gupta, representing Shalimar Bagh, becomes the fourth woman to hold this position in the capital and will be sworn in on Thursday.
Roshni Nadar has made history as the first woman to join India’s top 10 wealthiest list with a net worth of US$40 billion, thanks to her father Shiv Nadar’s 47% stake in HCL Technologies. She joins other prominent women like Alice Walton and Francoise Bettencourt Meyers in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu addressed Parliament and highlighted the third term of the current administration. She mentioned that the government is working faster and has taken significant decisions. The government is focusing on health insurance for senior citizens, youth education, and creating new jobs. The Union Budget will be presented on February 1.