Defence minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with defence ministers of several countries during Aero India 2025, discussing military training and capacity building. Singh announced India's transformation into a leader in defence innovation and aerospace, with significant advancements in domestic manufacturing supported by policy reforms.
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Mukesh Ambani, along with his family members across four generations, took a Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj. The Ambani family participated in rituals and contributed by distributing sweets and life jackets. Reliance Industries is serving the pilgrims through various services under its 'Teerth Yatri Seva' initiative.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's son, Anas, was fined Rs 20,000 for multiple traffic violations including driving a motorcycle with a modified silencer, not wearing a helmet, and misbehaving with police. Khan denied the allegations, claiming his son was being targeted. The incident took place during a routine police patrol in Okhla ahead of Republic Day.
Fortnite servers are down for scheduled maintenance ahead of the new season launch, expected to last five hours. Players can pre-download the update to jump into Chapter 6, Season 2 as soon as it goes live. The new season features heists, betrayals, and a Mortal Kombat crossover.
Suruchi Singh, coached by Suresh Singh, achieved remarkable success in shooting. She won multiple gold medals at national and international events, including the ISSF World Cup. Her discipline and determination, instilled by her coach, transformed her into a sharpshooter. Suruchi balances her shooting career with helping her family on their farm in Jhajjar.
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Vice President JD Vance was confronted by pro-Ukraine protesters while walking with his three-year-old daughter in Cincinnati, leading to his daughter becoming anxious and scared. Vance engaged in a conversation with the protesters, who mostly agreed to leave them alone. The incident follows Vance's controversial involvement in a heated Oval Office meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky.
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