DRDO conducts Pinaka test: Maiden long-range guided rocket tested in Odisha; meets textbook precision | India News

NEW DELHI: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120). It was conducted at the Integrated Test Range in Odisha’s Chandipur.“The rocket was tested for its maximum range of 120 km, demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned. The LRGR impacted…

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Unnao rape case: SC warns against political motives; adds judges ‘not sitting in ivory towers’ | India News

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday noted that some individuals are attempting to gain “political advantage” after lawyers for expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar claimed that allegations had been made against the Delhi high court judges who had suspended his life sentence in the Unnao rape case.“We understand it. We are not sitting…

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‘There is anger’: Kiren Rijiju on Anjel Chakma’s death; demands for ‘Delhi-like’ system for racial attacks | India News

NEW DELHI: Union minister of minority affairs Kiren Rijiju, responding to the death of Tripura student Anjel Chakma, demanded a Delhi-like special unit of police for the Northeast. Calling out the racial attack, Rijiju stated that this should not be a region-specific concern, but is detrimental to the nation.Speaking to PTI, Rijiju appeared visibly bothered…

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Operation Sindoor and beyond: How India prepared for future wars in 2025 | India News

NEW DELHI: India’s military might stood unmistakably on display in 2025. The year was defined by armed forces’s decisive response to the Pahalgam attack through Operation Sindoor – a signal moment that underlined both resolve and capability. Beyond this, 2025 unfolded as a year of preparedness, projection and purpose.From the icy reaches of Alaska to…

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Evening news wrap: Unnao rape survivor welcomes SC stay on Sengar’s bail; China holds military drills near Taiwan & more | India News

Unnao survivor welcomes SC stay: The Unnao rape survivor said on Monday that she would pursue the death penalty for convicted and expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar. She also welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the Delhi High Court’s suspension of his life sentence. Beijing warns Taipei: China on Monday launched large-scale live-fire…

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Tripura student murder: Father of Anjel Chakma says Uttarakhand cops ‘refused to file FIR’ — watch video | India News

NEW DELHI: Father of Anjel Chakma, the Tripura student who died in a fatal racial attack in Dehradun, made serious allegations against the authorities saying that they refused to file an FIR after the assault dismissing it as “minor matter”.“They wanted to file an FIR, but they were refused, being told it was a minor…

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Pawar family feud: From bitter split to Mumbai civic poll pact — how it began, what followed | India News

NEW DELHI: Are the senior and junior Pawars on the same side again? For the upcoming civic polls, the answer is yes. The Ajit Pawar-led NCP has announced that it will contest the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune local body elections together with the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).Announcing the tie-up, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said…

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Aravalli hills row: Environment minister welcomes SC’s stay on ‘new definition’; extends support | India News

Environment minister Bhupender Yadav (PTI photo/ File) NEW DELHI: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court‘s direction to stay its order on the “new definition” of the Aravalli range that was widely criticised across the spectrum.The minister said the government was “committed to extending all assistance sought from MOEFCC (Ministry of…

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