Nirbhay sub-sonic cruise missile develops snag during flight test

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Wednesday that India is committed to the welfare of its neighbours, while steadfast on zero-tolerance towards terrorism. He was delivering keynote address at the National Seminar: "Changing Dynamics in India's Neighbourhood", organised by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) as part of the activities being undertaken to commemorate its 25th Anniversary in New Delhi.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, all State governments and institutions receiving public funds to dissociate the chairperson of the NCERT social science curriculum, Professor Michel Danino, along with his two associate members, from any role in preparing school curriculum or finalising textbooks for the next generation over the controversial sub-chapter titled "Corruption in the Judiciary" in the Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy jointly conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container 'ADC-150' from the P8I aircraft off the coast of Goa between February 21 to March 1, at different extreme release conditions.

Jamat-e-Islami Hind Vice President, Malik Mohtasim Khan, on Sunday said that countries around the world must raise their voice agaisnt the bullying of the United States and Israel after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayotollah Ali Khamenei during the US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Passengers arriving from Dubai at airports across India on Saturday described a controlled situation in the United Arab Emirates despite missile alerts, with many expressing relief at returning home safely and thanking the government for its evacuation efforts.

The project titled "Development of Novel Antidote(s) for Highly Toxic Organophosphorous Compounds" has been approved with a total financial outlay of Rs 99.15 lakhs.

Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood on Friday stated that the war between the US-Israel vs Iran might go on for a while, adding that Iran is retaliating and is willing to die, unlike America.

During the Budget presentation, Siddaramaiah announced that in accordance with the revised transfer rules of the Excise Department, transfers of Group-C cadre officers, including Excise Inspectors, Excise Sub-Inspectors, and Excise Head Constables/Constables, have been carried out through digital counselling.

Passengers who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai on Wednesday described a city on high alert following a wave of Iranian drone and missile strikes. Returnees like Vivek, a passenger, praised the Dubai government's crisis management and safety protocols.

The 90-day Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive commenced in Bhaderwah with its formal inauguration at the Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah. The campaign was inaugurated by ADC Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal in the presence of Block Medical Officer Bhaderwah Dr. Varsha Sharma.