IAF may order more of LCA Mk-1A fighters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is exploring the possibility of ordering more variants of the indigenous light combat aircraft (LCA) MK-1A to strengthen its combat potential, having already signed a ₹48,000-crore contract for 83 such fighter jets two years ago, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.

No division of Manipur, in touch with Kuki MLAs: CM

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh, who was in the national capital to meet Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday, said he is in regular touch with the 10 Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs who have demanded a separate administration for hill districts.

India gives nod to defence buys worth ₹7.8k-cr

India on Thursday gave its initial approval to defence purchases worth ₹7,800 crore, including light machine guns, bridge laying tanks, electronic warfare suite for air force helicopters and weapons for naval choppers, to boost the combat readiness of the armed forces, officials aware of the development said.

USHERING INTO A NEW ERA OF ECONOMIC GROWTH

The New Industrial Policy aims to promote the Ease of Doing Business in Jammu & Kashmir. The proposed investment of Rs24,729 crore indicates the potential that the new industrial policy holds for the Union Territory, thus assuring rapid socio-economic development in the region

Ends cannot justify means, SC tells govt in Art 370 case

Ends cannot justify means, the Supreme Court told Union government on Thursday, as the Centre commenced defending the abrogation of Article 370 by referring to a choice between preserving the Constitution and losing the nation.

Race to prepare flood-hit Rajghat for G20 guests

A month-and-a-half after the Yamuna breached its evacuation mark of 206m, leading to widespread flooding in areas along the river, including Rajghat, authorities are on a war footing to repair and restore the complex that houses Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in time for the G20 Summit, which is scheduled for the second week of September.

New pedestrian plaza at Supreme Court Metro stn

As part of the preparations ahead of the G20 Summit in the Capital, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has developed a pedestrian plaza at the Supreme Court Metro station.

60 DCPs to be assigned G20 tasks, LG told

Sixty deputy commissioners of police (DCP) will oversee and manage specific tasks related to the upcoming G20 Summit, according to officials aware of the matter, who added that lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena was informed of the same in a meeting with senior Delhi Police officers.

Politics returns to campus: DU students union polls on Sept 22

The Delhi University on Thursday announced that its student body elections will be held on September 22. The DU Students’ Union (DUSU) polls are being held after four years due to the Covid-induced lockdown.

HC notice to top bureaucrats over non-deployment of DTC marshals

The Delhi high court on Thursday sought the stand of chief secretary Naresh Kumar and finance secretary Ashish Chandra Verma on a contempt plea which alleged that bus marshals were no longer being deployed in the buses operating in Delhi.

NDMC to change policy to allocate bungalows

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to revise its housing policy to vacate its sought-after government accommodations in Lutyens' Delhi, occupied by bureaucrats no longer working with the civic body, according to officials aware of the matter.

'Remove concrete from Ridge': HC to authorities over road construction

\"People are gasping for breath,\" the Delhi High Court said on Thursday, voicing displeasure over construction of a concrete road in the central ridge area of the national capital, and asked the city authorities to take corrective measures or face contempt.

Chief secy rejects minister's order, new tussle ahead

ATISHI SAID THE AMENDMENT IN THE GNCTD ACT HAS GIVEN BUREAUCRATS 'THE RIGHT TO NOT IMPLEMENT THE DECISION OF THE MINISTER'

'I wanted to be Cong chief, it's a 100 times better job'

One of the most keenly watched electoral fights this year is in Rajasthan, where chief minister Ashok Gehlot is hoping to break a decades-old trend of the incumbent being voted out.

Rocketry bags best feature, Kashmir Files best national integration film at National Awards

Three big-budget blockbusters – RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi and Sardar Udham — dominated the 69th National Film Awards announced on Thursday. The 11-member feature film jury headed by director Ketan Mehta awarded six statuettes to RRR, the 2021 Telugu biopic that won an Oscar for best song, and five each to the Bollywood movies Gangubai Kathiawadi and Sardar Udham.

As dust settles, Pragyan preps to explore Moon

India took a walk on the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) announced on Thursday, as the Pragyan rover, which emerged from the belly of the Vikram lander on Wednesday night, was set to roll across the lunar surface hours after the latter created history by becoming the first craft to land on the moon’s south pole, propelling India into the top echelons of space powers.

4 women accused govt official of harassment

Four women complained of sexual harassment between 2018 and 2022 by Premoday Khakha, the suspended assistant director of Delhi government’s women and child development (WCD) department who was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping a minor girl multiple times at his residence between November 2020 and January 2021.

Modi, Xi agree to step up LAC peace efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told Chinese President Xi Jinping that maintaining peace and tranquillity in border areas and respecting the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are \"essential\" for normalising bilateral relations, officials in Delhi said, adding that both leaders discussed the tensions and said they will direct officials to intensify efforts to de-escalate.

Elon Musk To Remove Headlines From News Articles Shared On X

Elon Musk is pushing to change how news links appear on his social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, in a move that could potentially undermine the ability of news publishers to draw audience.

Taylor Swift's bodyguard who sang along at concert fired

At a Taylor Swift concert, you can't help but sing along. However, this, among other things, is what cost a security personnel his job.

THE GOOD AND BAD OF #75HARD CHALLENGE

As the American fitness programme trends across India, reaching the hinterlands too, experts give us a low-down

For three years, I didn't get the kind of work I wanted

It's been 20 years since Arjun Bijlani set foot in the industry. And the journey, the actor says, hasn't been one devoid of struggles.

Kartik Aaryan wasn't Raju in Hera Pheri 3: Paresh

Paresh Rawal's announcement that actor Kartik Aaryan had been roped in for Hera Pheri 3 caused quite a stir on social media. Assuming that the actor had been cast as Raju (played in the first two instalments by Akshay Kumar), fans were quick to voice their disappointment.

Jungkook faces plagiarism allegations over Seven; BTS' agency refutes claims

BTS member Jungkook has found himself at the centre of controversy over his solo track, Seven, which released a month ago.

'I LOVE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY MORE WOMEN ON SETS TODAY'

Kajol is happy that conditions for women in the industry are vastly better and that men are playing an active role in it

Life has changed after Pathaan and Gadar 2: Manish

After starting the year with the blockbuster Pathaan, actor Manish Wadhwa is basking in the glory of Gadar 2.

Sindhu shouldn't shy away from taking tough decisions

When PV Sindhu lost the epic battle against Nozomi Okuhara in the 2017 BWF World Championships final in Glasgow, chief national coach Pullela Gopichand was asked how he will react to the lost opportunity?

Pragg holds Carlsen, sets the stage for thrilling tiebreaker

Second classical game ends in a quick draw with the Norwegian world No.1 still struggling due to bout of food poisoning

Aldrin enters long jump final, Sreeshankar flops

Jeswin Aldrin managed to qualify for the long jump final, taking the 12th and final spot with a jump of 8m at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Wednesday.

NZ to get Fleming into coaching fold for ODI World Cup

New Zealand are set to bring former captain Stephen Fleming into their coaching setup for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, which begins in India on October 5.