The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman, met yesterday and accorded approval to Capital Acquisition Proposals of the Services valued at over Rs 1850 crore. These include, okayed by Defence Acquisition Council, procurement of essential quantity of Infantry Combat Vehicle (BMPs-2/2k) for Mechanised Infantry and other Arms and Services at an estimated cost […]
The Indian government has refused to send its troops in the Maldives to ensure democracy despite the opposition’s demand. However, today India issued a statement making it clear that it does want democracy to be given a chance in this country. In a press note, Ministry of External Affairs said: “The State of Emergency declared […]
On an invitation from Vice President, Aga Khan is visiting India from 20 February – 2 March, 2018. This year marks the Diamond Jubilee of leadership. He will hold talks with Vice President on 21 February 2018. During his stay in New Delhi, he will also call on President and Prime Minister. Sunder Nursery, a […]
The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani will pay a State visit to India at the invitation of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 15-17 February 2018. President Hassan Rouhani will be accorded a ceremonial reception on 17 February. He will have meetings with the President and the Prime Minister. It may […]
A petition has moved in Canada exposing Pakistan with regards to freedom of religion and describing it as the most intolerant countries in the world. The petition started by Asif Panhwar from Calgary, Alberta, on December 18, 2017, by Tom Kmiec. It states that in 1947, Hindus constituted over 27 percent of the population of […]
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna PSU, under Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India and country’s leading manufacturer and exporter of alumina and aluminum, has declared its financial results for and upto 3rd quarter ended December 2017. According to the reviewed financial results for the 3rdquarter of the financial year 2017-18 taken on record by […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be undertaking bilateral visits to Palestine, United Arab Emirates and Oman from 9th to 12th February. The Gulf and the West Asian region is a key priority for India’s external engagement and it enjoys vibrant multi-dimensional ties with the countries there. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Anushka Sharma and […]
No centralized data regarding number of candidates belonging to the Other Backward Castes, stated to have been deprived of reservation benefit for appointment to posts under Central Government due to their coming under creamy layer, is maintained. There is no reservation in promotion for Other Backward Classes. This was stated by the Union Minister of […]
It was 1700 hrs and in the helicopter unit of Indian Air Force based at Jammu, nicknamed “Condors”, Wing Commander Vishal Jain and Squadron Leader Soumya Das were mentally wrapping up the days’ work in the process of “packup” for the weekend. Little did they know that they would soon be playing saviour angels for […]
A senior Uttar Pradesh IPS officer stirred controversy for allegedly taking a pledge at an event for the early construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. In the video, director general (home guards), Surya Kumar Shukla, a 1982 batch officer, can be seen taking a pledge with others for the “early construction of Ram Mandir in […]
