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In a major move that could unlock large-scale urban development potential in India’s financial capital, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has urged the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to relocate radars installed in Mumbai to facilitate redevelopment projects stuck due to aviation safety restrictions. The request was made during his recent meeting with Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya…

In a significant stride towards strengthening its indigenous defence capabilities, India has successfully test-fired the Astra air-to-air missile with a strike range of around 100 km. The missile was test-fired by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from a Su-30MKI fighter jet off the coast of Odisha, marking a major milestone in India’s effort to equip…

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging him to intervene and stop the alleged harassment and intimidation of Bengali-speaking migrant workers and families residing in Delhi-NCR, which has triggered deep concern among civil rights groups, regional associations, and political leaders across West Bengal and Tripura. Background Of…

In a strongly worded reaction, India’s principal opposition party, the Congress, on Tuesday criticised the recent nominations of former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan and Israel, terming many past Nobel selections as “bizarre choices” that have raised questions on the prize committee’s credibility over decades. Context: Trump’s nomination by…

The opposition AIADMK has levelled serious allegations against the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing it of misusing Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) temple funds to build government colleges across the state. The charge has triggered a heated political and public debate on the legal, ethical, and religious implications of deploying temple resources for…