Gujarat government plans to build India’s third spaceport near Gir Somnath
New Delhi: After sriharikota India’s third satellite launch center is likely to come up in Gujarat with the spaceport and upcoming launch port at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjun…
Chinook deploys Army heavy assault bridge along Western District
NEW DELHI: The Army’s Combat Engineering Wing, in collaboration with the Air Force, deployed a pontoon assault bridge using Chinook heavy-lift helicopters during a joint exercise in the western sector, demonstrating synergy between different…
No country can ensure balance of power in Asia, India’s role indispensable: US official
The United States has stated that its goal is to cooperate with India to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, indicating that its relationship with India will be more transactional and interest-driven, and that this peace and stability…
The railway further tightens refund regulations and puts forward stricter standards for quality construction
NEW DELHI: Last-minute changes in plans will cost you dearly as Railways has announced a revised rule linking refunds to when tickets are canceled before a train is scheduled to depart. According to the new regulations, passengers who cancel their…
Trump calls Modi, US considers peace talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the situation in West Asia, including the need to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy waterway that remains under Iranian blockade. Modi reiterated India’s…
India remains engaged with US over Chabahar port sanctions; fulfills $120 million obligation
New Delhi: India is engaging with relevant stakeholders regarding conditional exemption from US sanctions on India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. chabahar port In Iran, it is valid until April 26, 2026.The Chabahar Port project is…
‘Conspiracy to separate Kashmir from India’: Why J&K separatist Asiya Andrabi was sentenced to life imprisonment in UAPA case
New Delhi: Asiya Andrabi, the founder of women’s separatist group Dukhtaran-e-Millat, was sentenced to life in prison under strict anti-terrorism laws on Tuesday for conspiracy against the state.A Delhi court presided over by Additional Sessions…
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: AIADMK-DMK forges alliance in contest – Spotlight on past performance
New Delhi: As the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approach, political activity in the state intensifies with major alliances consolidating and political parties recalibrating their strategies based on past performance and changing voter dynamics. The…
Martyr status of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru not relevant to ‘official records’: Government informs Lok Sabha
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday told Lok Sabha that revolutionary freedom fighters Bhagat SinghSukhdev and Rajguru were hanged by the then British regime on March 23, 1931 and became martyrs for the cause of Indian independence. Their martyrdom was…
‘A strong India is good for America’: Trump administration counters China’s control of Indo-Pacific
New Delhi: The United States views India as central to maintaining a favorable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region, a senior Trump administration official said on Tuesday, outlining a roadmap for deepening defense and strategic ties amid changing…