India's defence exports have surged from Rs 2,000 crore a decade ago to over Rs 21,000 crore, with a target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2029, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Highlighting challenges like AI-based warfare and cyber-attacks, he emphasizes the importance of advanced military training and integration among armed services to enhance India's defence capabilities and global respect.
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The Delhi government has declared five dry days for the initial quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, including significant religious observances such as Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, and Eid-ul-Zuha. Liquor shops will be closed on these dates as per the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, with mandates for licensees to display the order visibly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Andhra Pradesh, laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam, highlighting the goal of making the state a $2.5 trillion economy by 2047. He pledged full support for the development under CM N Chandrababu Naidu.
A constable assigned to Tej Pratap Yadav’s security has been removed after a video showed him dancing at Yadav's request during Holi celebrations. Tej Pratap, son of Lalu Prasad, was fined for riding a scooter without a helmet, with expired documents, and over-speeding. BJP criticized the incident on social media.
PM Narendra Modi's visit to Thailand highlighted India's cultural influence through the "Ramakien", Thailand's version of the "Ramayana". Thai PM presented Modi with "The World Tipitaka: Sajjhaya Phonetic Edition", a significant Buddhist scripture commemorating King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 70-year reign, underscoring the deep-rooted spiritual connections between the two nations.
The Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity of precise circle rates for good governance and efficient living and business conditions. Accurate circle rates prevent under-valuation and ensure fair revenue collection, yet this critical aspect has often been overlooked by authorities.
China expresses sincere appreciation for India and other nations that sent condolences following the deadly Tibet earthquake, which resulted in 126 casualties. India, along with leaders from 22 countries and several international organizations, extended messages of sympathy and support for the victims and their families.
The critically-acclaimed film 'Santosh,' which addresses serious social issues in rural north India, will not be released in India due to censorship demands by the Central Board of Film Certification. The filmmakers decided against making significant edits that would compromise the film's essence.
The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality has lifted stage 4 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan due to improved pollution levels, which had earlier prompted the ban on construction activities, entry of non-essential polluting trucks into Delhi, and mandatory shifting of school classes, except for classes 10 and 12, to hybrid mode.
A special NIA court in Bengaluru has sentenced Dr Syed Ismail Afaq to life imprisonment and two associates, Abdul Sabur and Saddam Hussain, to 10 years in jail for planning terror activities, including serial blasts ahead of US president Barack Obama's 2015 visit. Convicts are from Bhatkal, Karnataka, and were arrested by CCB sleuths.