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'Old Weapons Can't Win New Wars': Defence Chief On Indigenous Drone Tech
- Jul 16, 2025 16:29 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday underscored the critical transformation in modern warfare, calling for a robust indigenous drone and counter-UAV capability to meet future challenges.
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Shubhanshu Shukla Recovering Well After Historic Space Mission
- Jul 16, 2025 16:25 pm IST
- Reported by: Pallava Bagla
India's astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla emerged from the 'Grace' crew Dragon space capsule with a smile on his face, but as was expected he was assisted by attendants as he stood up and gingerly walked out.
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"New Chapter...": Cabinet Praises Shubhanshu Shukla's Historic ISS Mission
- Jul 16, 2025 16:20 pm IST
- Reported by: Aishvarya Jain
The Union Cabinet praised the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from his historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), describing it as a moment of "pride, glory, and joy" for the nation.
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Ragi Millet Idli To Grilled Fish: Parliament Gets New Health Menu For MPs
- Jul 16, 2025 16:12 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
From ragi millet idli and jowar upma to moong dal chilla and grilled fish with vegetables, Parliament's new 'Health Menu' plans to serve up a plateful of nutrition for lawmakers, officials and visitors to the temple of democracy.
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Cabinet Eases Investment Rules For NLC India To Fast-Track Green Energy Drive
- Jul 16, 2025 15:53 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, on Wednesday approved a special exemption for NLC India Limited from the prevailing investment guidelines applicable to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises.
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Mamata Banerjee's March In Rain Over 'Harassment' Of Bengali Migrants
- Jul 16, 2025 15:52 pm IST
- Reported by: Sreyashi Dey
- Edited by: Saikat Kumar Bose
With the Election Commission gearing up for a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that people whose names are not on the voters' list will be jailed
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After Father, Natural Guardian Of Minor Child Is Mother: Bombay High Court
- Jul 16, 2025 15:35 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has handed over the custody of a five-year-old girl, living with her paternal grandparents, to her mother, noting that after father, the natural guardian of a minor child is mother.
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Cabinet Clears 'Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi' Scheme To Boost Farming In 100 Districts
- Jul 16, 2025 15:33 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana' for six years, beginning 2025-26, to cover 100 districts.
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8th Pay Commission: Your Complete Guide To The Expected 30-34% Salary Hike For Govt Employees
- Jul 16, 2025 15:19 pm IST
- Written by: Sakshi Bajaj
- Edited by: Nikhil Pandey
The 8th Pay Commission is likely to significantly revise salaries and pensions for central government employees and pensioners, with a potential 30-34% hike in remuneration, impacting around 11 million beneficiaries and boosting the Indian economy.
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Rahul Gandhi's J&K Statehood Push In Letter To PM Ahead of Monsoon Session
- Jul 16, 2025 15:15 pm IST
- Reported by: Nazir Masoodi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress boss Mallikarjun Kharge have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring a law in the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Parliament to restore the statehood of Jammu and Kashmir.
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LAT Aerospace "Has Not Bought Any Private Jet", Deepinder Goyal Clarifies
- Jul 16, 2025 15:04 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Eternal (formerly Zomato) CEO Deepinder Goyal on Wednesday refuted reports that LAT Aerospace, an aviation startup backed by him, has bought a Bombardier Global jet.
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'Promised Job In Dubai, Brainwashed Her': New Charge Against Chhangur Baba, Aide
- Jul 16, 2025 14:58 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba, the mastermind of a religious conversion gang, has been arrested by Uttar Pradesh Police's Anti-Terrorism Squad.
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Andhra Man Posed As Guest At Luxury Hotels, Then Stole Money From Real Guests
- Jul 16, 2025 14:56 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
- Edited by: Manjiri Chitre
Chintakindi Srinivasulu was arrested in Bengaluru weeks after a theft was reported at the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel in the city.
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The Akhilesh Yadav-'Radhe Radhe Guruji' Interaction That's Now Gone Viral
- Jul 16, 2025 14:51 pm IST
- Edited by: NDTV News Desk
In a roadside exchange caught on camera, Akhilesh Yadav used the example of Lord Krishna'ss childhood to argue against caste-based labels.
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Bihar 2.0 In Himachal? Electric Poles Stand In The Middle Of The Road
- Jul 16, 2025 14:36 pm IST
- Edited by: Aastha Ahuja
In Himachal Pradesh, the road connecting Badripur, Kishanpura, Santokhgarh and Puruwala of Sirmaur district has electric poles in the middle.
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"If There Was A Deal...": Lingayat Leader's Tacit Support For DK Shivakumar
- Jul 16, 2025 14:27 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
The Congress' Karnataka headache just won't go away, with at least two religious leaders from the Lingayat community - one of the most influential in the state and a key voter base during elections - backing DK Shivakumar over Siddaramaiah.
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'Highly Taxed EV, Made In China': Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams Tesla Launch
- Jul 16, 2025 14:27 pm IST
- Asian News International
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday took a jibe at the Maharashtra government on the launch of the Tesla showroom in Mumbai.
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Rahul Gandhi In Assam; Himanta Sarma Asks, "Why Waste Time On Him?"
- Jul 16, 2025 14:13 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has lost political significance after repeated electoral setbacks, Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has said, suggesting that he wouldn't "waste time" meeting the Leader of Opposition during his ongoing Assam visit.
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Bombay High Court Dismisses Plea Against Prada; Questions "Locus" Of Petitioners
- Jul 16, 2025 14:10 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of the famous Kolhapuri chappals.