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Japan’s XF9-1 Engine Emerges as Potential Game-Changer for India’s AMCA Mk2 Stealth Fighter Program
NEW DELHI — Japan’s cutting-edge XF9-1 turbofan engine is gaining attention as a potential solution to one of the most critical challenges facing India’s…
Dhruva Space Secures ₹60 Crore from India’s First Dedicated Space-Tech Fund as Sector Gains Momentum
Hyderabad-based space technology startup Dhruva Space has raised ₹60 crore ($7.2 million) in a funding round led by Speciale Invest, India’s first venture capital…
India’s AI Ambitions Clash With Regulatory Gaps as Global Capability Centers Take Center Stage
MUMBAI — India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs), once relegated to back-office operations, are now at the forefront of a high-stakes experiment: transforming the country…
Rolls-Royce’s Landmark Offer to India: Full Ownership of 120kN Fighter Jet Engine Could Redraw Global Defense Industry Maps
NEW DELHI — In a move that could upend decades of defense industry norms, British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has proposed transferring full ownership of…
India and Belgium Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Technology, and Investment
NEW DELHI — India and Belgium have taken a decisive step toward deepening their economic and technological collaboration, formalizing a commitment to expand cooperation…
Jharkhand Adivasi Man’s Death After Bank Blocks Life Savings Over KYC Exposes Rural India’s Financial Exclusion Crisis
RANCHI — The death of 65-year-old Mangal Oraon, an Adivasi daily wage laborer from Jharkhand’s Latehar district, has laid bare the brutal consequences of…
India Reasserts Counter-Terror Stance as Gangsters Charged in Nijjar Killing, Shifting Focus from State to Criminal Networks
NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of External Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to combating terrorism and organized crime, responding to the indictment of three…
Tamil Nadu’s AI Chatbot Initiative Aims to Cut Hospital Queues, But Critics Warn of Digital Divide and Infrastructure Gaps
CHENNAI — In a move to modernize its overburdened public healthcare system, the Tamil Nadu government has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to help…
Supreme Court Orders Odisha to Decide on Dara Singh’s Remission Plea in Graham Staines Murder Case Within a Month
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha government to rule within 30 days on a remission plea filed by…
Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Enters Critical Phase as Government Silence Deepens Protest Crisis
NEW DELHI — Engineer-turned-activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan entered its 17th day on Tuesday, July 14, with his…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Challenges Centre’s E20 Petrol Mandate, Demands Pure Fuel Option Amid Consumer Concerns
NEW DELHI — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has escalated a political and technical dispute with the central government over India’s nationwide rollout of…
Supreme Court Orders Alternative Prayer Site for Muslims at Bhojshala, Declines to Restore Namaz at Disputed Monument
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has declined to reinstate namaz (Islamic prayers) at the contested Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya…
Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Ignites National Debate Over Ladakh’s Future as Political Support Swells
LEH, LADAKH — Sonam Wangchuk, the renowned education reformer and climate activist, has become the focal point of a growing national controversy as his…
India’s Non-Bailable Warrant Against Hafiz Saeed: A Legal Move With Limited Reach but Strategic Weight
NEW DELHI — In a procedural escalation with far-reaching diplomatic implications, a special court in India has issued an open-dated non-bailable warrant against Hafiz…
Aam Aadmi Party Escalates Opposition to E20 Petrol, Citing Consumer Costs and Vehicle Performance Concerns
NEW DELHI — The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified its resistance to India’s mandatory rollout of E20 petrol, launching a digital campaign led…
Congress’ Silence on Supreme Court Vacancies Protest Raises Questions About Opposition Strategy
NEW DELHI — The Congress party’s decision to remain publicly silent on a high-profile protest demanding the restoration of India’s Supreme Court to full…
Bengaluru Extends Restaurant Hours to 3:30 AM for FIFA 2026 World Cup Finals, Balancing Fan Demand and Public Safety
BENGALURU — In a move aimed at accommodating football fans during the late-night broadcasts of the FIFA 2026 World Cup semifinals and final, the…
Badrinath Temple Overhauls Security Protocols After ₹1.5 Lakh Donation Theft Exposes Vulnerabilities
BKTC committee proposes pocketless uniforms, mandatory frisking, and digital tracking for staff handling temple funds, sparking debate over transparency and workplace dignity DEHRADUN —…
Kejriwal’s "Chanda Chori" Accusation Against BJP Escalates Political War, With AI MIM Caught in Crossfire
NEW DELHI — Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has reignited a high-stakes political battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the ruling party…
Supreme Court Shifts Burden to Odisha in Landmark Remission Plea for Dara Singh, Convicted in Staines Murder Case
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has placed the fate of Dara Singh, the man convicted of one of the most brutal…
India Engages Vietnam Over Fatal Speedboat Accident as Investigation Proceeds Under Local Law
NEW DELHI — India has confirmed ongoing diplomatic communication with Vietnamese authorities as an investigation into a deadly speedboat accident unfolds, with officials emphasizing…
India Aligns with US and Canadian Findings on Transnational Gang Networks, Reinforcing Counter-Crime Cooperation
NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has publicly affirmed that recent indictments by the United States and investigative conclusions by Canadian…
India’s Kharif Season in Peril as Delayed Monsoon Upends Sowing, Threatens Food Security
NEW DELHI — India’s agricultural heartland is facing an unfolding crisis as delayed and uneven monsoon rains disrupt the critical kharif sowing season, raising…
TMC’s Leadership Crisis Deepens as Rebel Leader Urges Abhishek Banerjee’s Removal to Stem Defections
KOLKATA — A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader who recently defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has proposed a dramatic solution to the…