The third edition of the India-Egypt joint special forces exercise, CYCLONE-III, is underway at Rajasthan’s Mahajan Field Firing Range until February 23. This 14-day drill focuses on enhancing interoperability, joint tactical drills, and counter-terrorism operations in desert terrain. With 25 personnel from each side, the exercise includes rigorous combat training, advanced special forces skills, and a 48-hour validation exercise. It also features a display of indigenous military equipment, fostering military cooperation and camaraderie.
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A Delhi court has ordered an FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting hate speech and promoting religious enmity on social media. The complaint, filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, accuses Ayyub of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment, with specific allegations against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
The Uttarakhand HC has summoned the DM and SSP of Haridwar regarding the violent Republic Day clash between independent MLA Umesh Kumar and former MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion. The court has demanded all evidence, detailed offences, and stringent measures against the accused, with firearm licenses cancelled and security provisions under review.
The Supreme Court collegium held its first-ever offsite meeting in Visakhapatnam with HC judge candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, assessing their personality and suitability directly. This move marks a shift from solely relying on biodata and intelligence reports, enhancing the judge selection process and potentially setting a new precedent.
The government announced the establishment of a National Manufacturing Mission to further promote the Make in India initiative. The mission will focus on ease of doing business, workforce readiness, MSME sector, technology availability, and product quality. Sectors will be identified based on objective criteria, and facilitation groups will be formed for select products and supply chains.
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External affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit the UK and Ireland from March 4-9. In the UK, he will negotiate with foreign secretary David Lammy and engage with dignitaries and the Indian community. The visit aims to strengthen the India-UK comprehensive strategic partnership in trade, defense, health, and education. From March 6-7, he will visit Ireland to meet foreign minister Simon Harris, officials, and the Indian diaspora.
Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, has petitioned the Bombay high court for a fresh investigation into her June 2020 death, alleging she was raped and murdered. He seeks an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray and a CBI probe, citing a politically-motivated cover-up.