India and the United Kingdom have unveiled a 10-year defence roadmap. The focus is on boosting cooperation and strengthening security ties. Both nations will work on co-development and joint research. They will also focus on innovation across defence technologies. Maritime security and military ties will also be strengthened. The roadmap aims for regional stability and a rules-based international order.
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A junior resident doctor at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College in Meerut has been suspended following allegations of negligence. The doctor allegedly failed to attend to a 30-year-old accident victim, Sunil Kumar, who later died from his injuries while waiting for treatment. An investigation has been launched into the incident after a video surfaced showing the doctor seemingly asleep while Kumar's family pleaded for help.
A Hyderabad court issued a Non-Bailable Warrant against BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar. This action occurred because he did not attend court. The case relates to a 2021 incident in Huzurabad. It involves alleged violations of election rules. Sanjay's lawyer cited parliament sessions as the reason for his absence. The court, however, proceeded due to prior missed appearances.
BJP has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's regret over the UPA's failure to conduct a caste census, labeling it a deceptive tactic to conceal the Congress party's inherent bias. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress's historical treatment of Dalit leaders and accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehoods regarding vacant reserved posts in central universities.
Following safety concerns and a recent incident, the aviation ministry has urged Air India to eliminate "backseat driving" in critical departments. The ministry emphasized that designated post-holders must have the final decision-making authority, ensuring accountability and preventing them from becoming scapegoats. The government is committed to supporting Air India in overcoming its challenges and achieving its potential, drawing on the expertise of Singapore Airlines.
A special NIA court in Mumbai acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt. Col. Shrikant Prasad Purohit, after a 17-year trial. The court cited a lack of concrete evidence, emphasizing that suspicion alone is insufficient for conviction.
India showcased resilience, securing a draw against England in the fourth Test after batting for 143 overs. Ravindra Jadeja's century and Washington Sundar's maiden ton rescued India from a significant first-innings deficit. Despite England's imposing 669, India's fightback, highlighted by Gill's century and Rahul's 90, ensured a draw.
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