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India has successfully manufactured and test-fired the first fully indigenised AK-203 assault rifle, named “Sher”, at the Korwa ordnance facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The prototype was produced using Indian-made components and input materials, marking a major milestone in the domestic rifle manufacturing programme. AK-203 Sher Achieves Full Indigenisation The rifle
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has warned that it could launch another nationwide agitation if the Union government fails to honour commitments made when the group suspended its protests on July 25. The organisation’s National Working Committee is meeting on August 24 to review the government’s response and decide its next course of action. CJP […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India can establish itself rapidly as a major global space hub, urging private companies to build an ecosystem capable of attracting international talent, investment and business. His remarks came during an interaction with founders and CEOs of 20 Indian space startups. PM Modi Backs India as Global Space Hub […]
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International passengers departing from Indian airports will no longer need their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, 2026, as authorities move to simplify and digitise departure procedures. Travellers will be able to present electronic boarding passes on their smartphones, while physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted without
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India has dismissed Pakistan’s protest over US Ambassador Sergio Gor’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating that Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh are “integral and indivisible” parts of India. The Ministry of External Affairs described Islamabad’s reaction as an expression of “frustration.” India Responds to Pakistan Over J&K Remarks MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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India has rejected a call by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for sanctions against members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing the US federal advisory body of bias and questioning its credibility. India Rejects USCIRF Call for RSS Sanctions External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said USCIRF had
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said political stability, policy continuity and sustained reforms have positioned India as a global “bright spot” for growth and optimism despite economic uncertainty worldwide. Speaking at a business leadership forum, Modi said the government would continue pursuing reforms aimed at strengthening investment, manufacturing and economic