Over 40 countries are taking part in the second edition of the multinational exercise Tarang Shakti, scheduled to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 26 to October 12
Countries, including the US with its 2-3 F-35 combat aircraft, France with its Rafale, and the UAE with its F-16s, would be participating with their fighter assets, while many countries would be taking part with their assets such as transport aircraft.
This exercise is being held right after the Indo-Japan Ex Veer Guardian at the Jodhpur airbase.
The Indian Air Force would be deploying all its major assets, including the frontline Rafale and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets. Its assets, such as airborne early warning and control aircraft, transport planes, and air-to-air refuelling tankers, would be taking part in the drills: Defence officials
🚨 #BreakingNews | @isro successfully places EOS-05 satellite into orbit 🛰️
🇮🇳 A major milestone for India’s space programme!
EOS-05 is India’s first-ever imaging satellite to operate from a geosynchronous orbit, strengthening the country’s Earth observation capabilities.
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#WATCH | Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh: ISRO Chief V Narayanan says, "I am very happy to announce that the GSLV-F17 vehicle has successfully and precisely injected the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite 05, the geo-imaging star satellite, in the intended and required orbit... Once the Earth Observation Satellite 05 is operationalized in orbit, it will become India's first dedicated imaging satellite from the geo orbit, providing important strategic data for our country..."
(Source: ISRO)
#WATCH | Delhi | Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi reaches the Mandir Marg Police Station.
Some of the opposition leaders, who were protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg and detained by Delhi Police, were brought to the PS a short while ago.
The MEA has clarified that an Indian passport is not proof of citizenship, but only a travel document issued after verification through official records. While widely used for identification, it does not on its own establish legal nationality under Indian law.
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U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 27. The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit composed of about 3,500 Sailors and Marines in addition to transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets.
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "....I did not call; they (Iran) called; they wanted to make a deal. We are very willing to make a deal. It is going to be a good deal. There are going to be no more wars, nuclear weapons; they have agreed that they are not going to have nuclear weapons anymore"
(Source: US Network Pool Via Reuters)
I humbly present my 10 ‘Protigya’ for Bengal, so that the wheels of development continue to move forward in the fourth term of my government.
Under Lakshmir Bhandar, with an increase of ₹500, women will continue to receive monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 for General category beneficiaries (₹18,000 annually) and ₹1,700 for SC/ST beneficiaries (₹20,400 annually).
I will continue Banglar Yuba-Sathi, extending financial support of ₹1,500 per month (₹18,000 annually) to unemployed youth.
I also commit to instituting a ₹30,000 crore Agri-Budget to ensure continued assistance to farm families, provide support to landless farmers, and enable holistic upgradation of the agricultural sector.
I promise that every family in Bengal will have a pucca house, and every household will have access to piped drinking water.
Additionally, my Government will organise annual Duare Chikitsa camps in every block and town to ensure effective doorstep delivery of healthcare.
I will ensure the holistic infrastructural upgradation of all Government schools under Banglar Shikshayatan.
I will work to make Bengal the gateway of trade for Eastern India, with world-class logistics, ports, trade infrastructure, and a state-of-the-art Global Trade Centre.
I will strive to ensure uninterrupted Old Age Pension support for all existing beneficiaries, while gradually extending the safety net to all eligible senior citizens.
I also promise to establish seven new districts and expand the number of Urban Local Bodies through a comprehensive geographical reorganisation.
These 10 ‘Protigya’ will form the foundation of my governance and serve as the roadmap for the next five years.
After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.
I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.
It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC.
May God bless America.
The government has decided to revoke the detention of Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect by exercising the powers available under the National Security Act: Ministry of Home Affairs
(File pic of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk)
#WATCH | Delhi: Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das says, "Odisha had four Rajya Sabha seats, three of which were clear, but one was unclear... Therefore, the BJD and Congress could have contested that seat together. To explore that possibility, to prevent horse-trading, and to make a decision in the best interest of the state, the candidate should have been someone who was neither in the BJD nor the Congress, but rather an educated person from Odisha, a son of an Odia who had worked for the people. We had said this before. We had asked Naveen Patnaik for time 8-10 days ago, he gave us time and he also shared the same opinion. He was also strongly against horse-trading in Rajya Sabha elections... In such a situation, Naveen Patnaik has announced a joint candidate..."
Former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who now play only ODI cricket, have dropped to the second tier of the BCCI’s list of contracted men's players for 2025-26
Category A includes only three players - Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja 🇮🇳
Pakistan have deferred their decision on participation in the T20 World Cup till "Friday or next Monday", according to PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi https://t.co/2y2YJnO4fP
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#BREAKING Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday Britain will recognise the state of Palestine in September if Israel does not take "substantive steps" including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza.