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New Delhi: The Indian Army has placed orders worth ₹5,000 crore for indigenous drones, capable of countering enemy spoofing and jamming tactics. Before finalizing the purchase, the Army conducted rigorous testing, recreating conditions similar to Operation Sindoor, ensuring that these drones meet operational requirements in challenging environments.Three-Pronged CapabilityAccording to reports, the drones ordered will handle enemy threats in three distinct ways:Short-range kamikaze drones designed to destroy targets by self-destruction.Long-range precision mission drones capable of identifying and neutralizing targets before returning safely.Surveillance UAVs for intelligence-gathering and reconnaissance operations.Strict Selection and Indigenous FocusThe Army’s selection process emphasized...

New Delhi: On the occasion of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s 115th birth anniversary, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stressed the importance of national unity and patriotism, emphasizing that India should focus on living and progressing rather than succumbing to divisive rhetoric.Speaking at the event, Bhagwat remarked, “It is time for India to live, not to die.” He condemned language that threatens national integrity, including slogans like “Tere Tukde Honge” (You will be broken into pieces), stating that such divisive expressions have no place in a strong nation.Focus on Unity Over Caste and ReligionBhagwat highlighted that division based on caste or religion is wrong and recalled Savarkar’s vision of a united nation. He emphasized placing the nation above individual or sectional intere...

In the past five years, approximately 896,843 Indians have renounced their citizenship, with a notable increase in cases after 2022, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.Responding to a written question, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh provided a detailed breakdown of the figures. The data shows a gradual rise in renunciations:2020: 85,2562021: 1,63,3702022: 2,25,6202023: 2,16,2192024: 2,06,378From 2011 to 2019, a total of 11,89,194 Indians had given up citizenship, highlighting a steady trend over the decade.Government Tackles Fraudulent Job Offers AbroadThe minister also highlighted the issue of fraudulent firms luring Indians with fake job offers on social media, particularly targeting South Asian workers. Between 2022 and 2025, the Ministry of External A...

New Delhi, India: India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has plunged the country’s aviation sector into chaos, leaving over one million passengers stranded over four days. The crisis caused by widespread flight cancellations has led to domestic airfares skyrocketing 5 to 10 times, while international fares, paradoxically, became comparatively cheaper.On Friday, 235 IndiGo flights were cancelled at Delhi airport alone, with the airline later announcing a complete suspension of all flights for the day. Passengers struggled to adjust plans for urgent meetings, weddings, or other critical engagements as alternative options were either unavailable or prohibitively expensive due to the steep fare hike by other airlines.Passenger Outcry and Government InactionTravelers expressed frustration, accusing...

Russia-India Strategic Partnership Enters a New Era as Putin Stands Firmly With New DelhiNew Delhi: At a time when global geopolitics is witnessing unprecedented turbulence, Russia has once again demonstrated why it remains India’s most reliable partner. Russian President Vladimir Putin, currently on a two-day visit to India, has sent a strong message to the United States by firmly backing New Delhi—dismissing any idea that India can be pressured or coerced.Putin will attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and hold key meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. The visit comes at a pivotal moment, with both nations seeking to strengthen their long-standing strategic ties amidst a fast-changing world order. Crucial discussions on expanding bilateral trade...

New Delhi: Despite the Supreme Court’s February 2024 decision to end electoral bonds, corporate political donations continue to heavily favor the BJP, according to the latest electoral trust reports.The Progressive Electoral Trust (PET), controlled by the Tata Group, contributed a staggering ₹915 crore in political funding during 2024-25, with nearly 83% (₹757.6 crore) going to the BJP. The Congress, by comparison, received only 8.4% (₹77.3 crore) from PET. Other donations to BJP came from the New Democratic Trust (₹150 crore), Harmony Trust (₹30.1 crore), Troyemph Trust (₹21 crore), Jan Kalyan Trust (₹9.5 lakh), and Ingeniarting Trust (₹7.75 lakh).BJP Dominates Corporate FundingThis is not new. During the 2018-19 Lok Sabha elections, PET had already given BJP the largest share of ...

New Delhi: With the onset of December, northwest India is experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures, while parts of southern India are likely to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24–48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Delhi is expected to witness falling temperatures and chilly winds over the coming days, while Uttar Pradesh currently experiences moderate cold with morning fog continuing in many areas.Weather Forecast for DelhiThe IMD has predicted that Delhi’s maximum temperatures over the next few days will range between 22–24°C, with minimum temperatures dropping to 6–9°C. A cold wave alert has also been issued, indicating that residents will experience colder-than-normal winds.December 3: Morning fog and haze expected; afternoon will see brief sunlight. D...

Nivaraha Foundation to Launch Nationwide ‘Media Integrity Protection Campaign’ from December 6Indore/New Delhi: Nivaraha Foundation is set to launch a nationwide initiative, the “Media Integrity Protection Campaign”, starting December 6. The campaign aims to demand strict action against fake journalists, fraudulent YouTubers, blackmail gangs, and illegally operating media houses spreading misinformation across the country.The foundation has announced that in every district, memorandums will be submitted to the District Collector, Superintendent of Police, and Police Commissioner, urging them to:File FIRs against fake journalistsTake immediate action against YouTubers and media groups involved in blackmail or extortionEnforce legal penalties on media houses violating th...

New Delhi, 15 Nov 2025 – In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the Nivrah Foundation has announced a comprehensive national campaign, “Digital Media Awareness & Legal Compliance Campaign – 2025”, targeting digital media professionals, journalists, YouTubers, social media creators, and online news publishers.The campaign will be implemented nationwide under the leadership of Shri Vinayak Ashok Luniya, National President of Nivrah Foundation and Chairman of its Digital Media Self-Regulatory Body.Objective of the CampaignThe campaign aims to make the digital media sector legally secure, transparent, and responsible. Key highlights include guidance on:Digital Media Act 2021IT Act 2000 & IT Rules 2021New Indian Justice Code (BNS)Participants will ...

Date: 14 November 2025New DelhiNivraha Foundation Launches 40% Subsidized ‘Hospicash Insurance Programme’**New Delhi.Vinayak Ashok Luniya, National President of the Nivraha Foundation, has announced an important welfare initiative for journalists and media professionals across the country. The foundation will provide a 40% subsidy on the premium of the Hospicash Insurance Policy designed exclusively for journalists. The programme aims to ensure financial support and health security for media personnel.Luniya informed that if any journalist is hospitalized due to health reasons, the Hospicash policy will provide ₹1,000 per day as maintenance allowance, paid directly by the insurance company for the duration of hospitalization.Premium StructureAccording to Luniya,...