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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves AMCA programme execution model to boost indigenous aerospace industry

According to MoD's statement, in a significant push towards enhancing India's indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model.

Operation Push-back:India continues its crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, 742 deported so far

A total of 153 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were pushed-back through the borders in Sylhet (32) and Moulvibazar (121) by BSF between Saturday night (24th May) and Sunday morning (25th May).

Delhi: 4 illegal Bangladeshis arrested by anti-auto theft squad, Md Asad Ali and his family sent to deportation centre

As per the officials, the accused have been identified as Mohd. Asad Ali (44), his wife Nasima Begum (40), and their children Mohd. Naim Khan (18) and Asha Moni (13), originally from Farooq Bazar Ajwatari, Phulbari Kurigram, Bangladesh.

US lawmakers, Indian community leaders slam Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani who has been spewing hate against PM Modi to cash on his ‘Gujarati...

The remarks have sparked outrage among Indo-American leaders and community representatives as they accused Mamdani of promoting hate and deepening religious divides.

‘Fund Kaveri Engine’ trends as India eyes self-reliance in aero engine technology: All you need to know about DRDO’s turbofan jet engine project

The Kaveri is a two-spool bypass turbofan engine that features advanced technologies such as a full annular combustor, transonic compressors, and directionally solidified turbine blades.

It’s not like we will die of hunger if they refuse to negotiate with us: Iran dismisses US’s sanction threat, says it’s not worried

The discussions between Washington and Tehran seek to settle a longstanding conflict regarding Iran's nuclear aspirations.

Terror in Solapur: Hindu Women assaulted, molested, and threatened by Islamist mob over complaint against illegal pan shop

The violence reportedly stemmed from a dispute over an illegal paan shop being operated by local Muslims near Punjab Talim.

Indian Air Force celebrates 26 years of Operation Safed Sagar: Read how IAF flushed out Pakistani intruders during Kargil war

"Operation Safed Sagar" was the first large-scale use of air power in the Kashmir region since the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Resignation drama, blaming India and creating hysteria about ‘war-like situation’: How Muhammad Yunus is making a last-ditch effort to hold onto power in Bangladesh

With renewed promises of systemic reforms, putting Awami League leaders on trial for alleged 'crimes' and conducting a nationwide free and fair election, Muhammad Yunus has been able to buy himself some additional time.

Parody PM of parody nation: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif gifts 2019 Chinese drill image as memento for ‘Op Bunyan’, leaves netizens in splits

In its latest propaganda stunt, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif posed alongside 'Field Marshal' Asim Munir' with a 'Op Buniyan' memento. Except, the picture was from 2019 Chinese military drill.

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin ‘absolutely crazy’ after realising Russia-Ukraine war is not in his control, massive air attacks continue

Donald Trump’s frustration with Putin, however, is not limited to mere rhetoric; rather, the US President is contemplating imposing secondary sanctions against Russia.

Minors can’t vote, can’t have driving license, but Supreme Court wants them to have sexual partners in the name of ‘adolescent love’

India is already reeling under challenges like forced child marriages, Nikah involving minor girls, rampant trafficking under the guise of marriage, and systematic religious conversions under grooming tactics. Decriminalising adolescent sex may end up becoming a legal loophole for all these, and many other forms of abuse.

Ghaziabad: Criminal Qadir’s relatives and associates attack police, murder a Constable to prevent his arrest

23-year-old Qadir is a history sheeter and has more than 24 cases registered against him already.

Uttar Pradesh: Yogi govt to invest ₹6,124 crore on building ring roads, bypasses and flyovers in a major plan to boost infrastructure

A detailed plan outlining the expansion of road connectivity for the fiscal year 2025–2026 has been created by the PWD.

Jal Jeevan Mission transforms Bundelkhand’s destiny, says study by Bundelkhand University

Both teachers and students reported improvements in hygiene, availability of drinking water during school hours and better attendance. As the young girls are no longer burdened with the job of fetching water, families are now more inclined to send them to school.

No Lalu Yadav, it was not your morality and family values that led to Tej Pratap’s expulsion, it was the fear of losing votes...

The way the fact came to light that he has been in a relationship with Anushka Yadav for 12 years, it also brought into discussion the treatment of Tej Pratap's wife Aishwarya Rai by Lalu family.

‘Even Allah forgives once…’: Pakistan spy Nauman Ilahi also needs ‘forgiveness’, OpIndia traces ISI spy’s links from Kairana to Panipat

Kairana Vyapar Mandal President Pradeep Goyal said that during the SP government, Kairana was known as 'Mini Pakistan'. The image improved after the Yogi government, but Nauman's arrest has again tarnished Kairana's image.

Despite opposition from political parties and army, Bangladesh govt to hand over Chittagong port operations to foreign company, over 41,000 containers stuck due to...

Despite opposition from workers, political parties and even the army, the interim govt in Bangladesh intends to go ahead with handing over the operations of a new mooring container terminal at Chittagong port to Dubai based DP World

Resolutions on Operation Sindoor and Caste Census passed at NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave in New Delhi

Two resolutions were passed in the NDA Chief Ministers’ Conclave, first on the success of Operation Sindoor and second on the caste census

Andhra Pradesh: Angry villagers demolish the house of Rahmatullah who raped and killed a 3-year-old Dalit girl

Rahmatullah lured the minor victim and took her to an isolated place. He raped the child before brutally smothering her to death.

RJD supremo Lalu Yadav’s children support his decision of expelling his eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party and family after his pictures...

While Tejashwi acknowledged his brother's right to make personal decisions relating to his personal life, he said that such behaviour cannot be tolerated in political life.

As Tej Pratap Yadav claims his photo with Anushka Yadav was AI generated, more photos and videos of the two appear, including visuals of...

In some of the pictures, Tej Pratap is seen with Anushka who is dressed like a newly-married woman. The happy-looking couple is also seen celebrating Karwa Chauth together.

Multiple fathers syndrome? Lahore-based ‘journalist’ begs China to take revenge from India for suspending Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, writes about it in US...

If India wants to reduce the water flow, India will do it and will do it boldly. Anyone can take note of it, Pakistan’s West Daddy, the East Daddy, or the Martian Daddy.

Lalu Prasad Yadav expels Tej Pratap Yadav from party for ‘Ignoring moral values’ after Tej revealed his relationship with Anushka Yadav, says his eldest...

On May 25, 2025, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav announced that he is expelling his eldest son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party for a period of six years.

India views China as its primary adversary, Pakistan as ancillary security problem, Pakistan regards India as existential threat: US Defence Intelligence Report

The “2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment” report by the Defence Intelligence Agency states that India views China as its primary adversary.

Congress mocks Modi govt’s united stance against Pakistan-sponsored Pahalgam terror atttack, says BJP could not find enough party MPs to represent India’s policy globally

Alka Lamba claimed, "When it comes sending MPs to foreign countries for to put forward your case against terrorism, you do not find enough MPs in your own and therefore you turned to us."

‘Only people of one religion were identified and killed’: Shashi Tharoor, part of all-party delegation mission of Modi govt, tells the truth of Pahalgam...

“It was not someone blowing people up indiscriminately — it was a group identifying people by their religion and killing them,” Shashi Tharoor pointed out.

From Maoist stronghold to the arrival of first bus, top results in board exam: PM Modi highlights transformation in Gadchiroli, Dantewada in Mann ki...

PM Narendra Modi detailed the transformation of once-Maoist-dominated areas into vibrant centres of progress and education in his Mann ki Baat

India has overtaken Japan to become the 4th largest economy, says NITI Aayog CEO citing IMF data

NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BVR Subrahmanyam said that India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, citing data by the International Monetary Fund.

Terrorists used to say ‘Subhanallah’ after terror attacks on India, now say ‘Ya Allah’ following PM Modi’s response: Sudhanshu Trivedi on Operation Sindoor

Trivedi said that the terrorists who used to celebrate and thank Allah after carried out terrorist attacks in India were calling Allah for help after their establishments were hit by BrahMos missiles.

Operation Sindoor: How a 10-hour long Indian air assault on Pakistani military bases forced it to beg for ceasefire

India’s war council, which comprises NSA Ajit Doval, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, and the three service chiefs, Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, went into a rapid strategy session. Contingency plans were no longer on the table, and targeting protocols were initiated.

Doctor, who tampered blood report in Pune Porsche case to show no alcohol in accused’s body, found involved in kidney racket: Details

Dr Taware was asked to step down in April 2022 as the medical superintendent of Sassoon General Hospital after an illegal organ transplant case was exposed. He was reinstated in December 2023 on the recommendation of NCP MLA Sunil Tingre.

RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav drops a bombshell: Goes public with 12-year love story with Anushka Yadav

On Saturday, Tej Pratap took to Facebook and made a dramatic declaration: he has been in a committed relationship with Anushka Yadav for the last 12 years.

Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 in Delhi attracts investment commitments of ₹4.3 lakh crore, several landmark MoUs signed

The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 concluded with attracting investment commitments of Rs 4.3 lakh crore, according to an official statement.

Nehru yelled at Mountbatten and Liaquat Ali to appoint his sister as ambassador—having already made her a minister even before independence: The early seeds...

As Nehru entered mainstream Congress politics, his stature grew with time. Even before independence, he had become so influential that Congress policies and their implementation began to revolve around him. This trend can be seen as early as the 1930s.

Southwest Monsoon arrives early over Kerala, Meteorological Department warns heavy rainfall, storms across India

The Southwest Monsoon has arrived over Kerala on Saturday, nearly a week ahead of the usual onset date of June 1, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Pakistani spy Tufail was honey trapped by ‘Nafisa’, used to video call her to show her Kashi, ISI agent’s network was spread across 4...

New revelations are coming to light every day in the investigation of Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) regarding ISI agent Tufail arrested from Varanasi.

Cannibal ‘Raja’ Kolander smiled as court granted him life term, the serial killer used to drink blood and eat brain of his victims, collect...

Kolander also has a documentary made on him with title "Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer" which was released on Netflix.

NHRC takes suo moto cognizance of rape, abuse, force-feeding of beef allegations against Omar Rashid, asks The Wire if it has approached the police

The NHRC has asked The Wire if a formal inquiry has been lodged under the 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace' (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act).

Elias Rodriguez, killer of 2 Israelis in USA, is linked to group that opposed PM Modi’s US visit and funded by Neville Roy Singham,...

Elias Rodriguez, the leftist Islamist terrorist who killed two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington DC on Wednesday (21st May), is linked with radical leftist groups funded by Chinese propagandist Neville Singham

Congress and media ecosystem mislead about drop in ‘net FDI’ to paint doomsday picture of Indian economy under Modi govt: Here is the reality

The significant gross FDI inflow is a sign of investor confidence, which is coupled with the fact that India's foreign reserves stand at a whopping $686.1 billion (enough to cover more than 11 months of import).

Harvard punished students for protesting against China and apologised to student who assaulted the protestors: US select committee reveals pro-CCP bias of the university

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) revealed documents indicating that Harvard put anti-CCP demonstrators on disciplinary probation while failing to take any measures against the pro-CCP instigator who attacked them

What is Google AI mode, how it will change search, and what are its implications? Explained

AI Mode is not to be confused with AI Overview, the summarising feature that was introduced by Google back in May 2025. While AI Overview is clumsy and provides condensed answers using the older PaLM 2 model, AI Mode marks a significant leap forward.

Shubman Gill named India’s new Test captain as BCCI announces squad for England series, Rishabh Pant to be the deputy

Right-hand batter Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain for India while wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will serve as his deputy in the longest format

Indian Air Force helped the IndiGo flight to Srinagar that faced violent storm after Pakistan refused to allow them to use their airspace: Report

After facing refusal from Pakistan, the pilots of the IndiGo flight made emergency contact with the IAF seeking permission for a flight path deviation to avoid the storm.

427 Rohingya Muslims fleeing refugee camps in Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Rakhine feared dead in two boat tragedies near Myanmar coast, says UNHCR

As many as 427 Rohingya are feared dead in twin boat tragedies two weeks ago near the Myanmar coast, as per The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Naxals without a leader, getting pummeled by security forces, is left-wing terrorism free India a real possibility now after Modi Govt’s strong action against...

The recent killing of Maoist leader Basavaraju, who used to walk around with a multi-layer security cover of about of 60-70 armed naxals, demonstrates the enhanced accuracy of the security forces in carrying out recent anti-naxal operations.

CPI (Maoists) leader Basavaraju received training from LTTE, his death a major blow for the red terror group in terms of technical know-how and...

General Secretary of CPI (Maoists) Basavaraju, who was neutralised by security forces at Abujhmad area in insurgency-hit Narayanpur district, had received training in targeting security forces from the LTTE.

Bangladesh: Muslim mob sets Hindu homes on fire after death of local politician, lawlessness continues under the watch of Muhammad Yunus

Following the murder of Tariqul Islam, Muslim mob ambushed Hindu homes in the village and set their houses and shops on fire. Visuals of destroyed homes belonging the persecuted minority community have now surfaced on social media.

Operation Sindoor: Women pilots led India’s fierce retaliation, 200+ killed in Pakistan

After that, 9th and 10th May strikes on Pakistan’s airbases in Sargodha, Rahim Yar Khan and the strategic Nur Khan base destroyed the Pakistan infrastructure to a large extent.