Defence National
India has cleared defence acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore, with a major focus on anti-drone protection, air defence systems, naval surveillance and unmanned capabilities. DAC Clears ₹52,000 Crore Defence Proposals The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity for multiple capital acquisition
Economy National
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell sharply in the week ended June 26, mainly due to a decline in the value of gold reserves, while foreign currency assets saw only a marginal fall. India Forex Reserves Fall To $666.93 Billion India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $5.654 billion to $666.933 billion for the week ended June […]
Economy National
India has set a $1 trillion export target for FY27, with the government expecting strong growth in both merchandise and services exports during the current financial year. India $1 Trillion Export Target For FY27 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is on track to reach the $1 trillion export milestone in FY27, supported […]
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India has said its position on the Indus Waters Treaty remains unchanged, making it clear that the agreement will stay in abeyance until Pakistan ends its support for cross-border terrorism. India Maintains Stand On Indus Waters Treaty The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s continued […]
National Politics
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to roll back the E20 petrol rollout, citing public concerns over mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer impact. Kejriwal Seeks E20 Petrol Rollback Kejriwal said he would write to the Prime Minister seeking a rollback of the 20% ethanol-blended petrol programme. He said motorists across […]
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed efforts to resume dialogue between India and Pakistan, saying no one should object to talks aimed at improving relations between the two neighbouring countries. Omar Abdullah Backs India Pakistan Dialogue Speaking in Shopian, Abdullah said tensions between India and Pakistan have continued for decades and that […]
Law & Order
The Bombay High Court made sharp oral observations on political defections in Maharashtra while quashing an externment order against SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary. The court held that merely organising protests against government decisions cannot be grounds to extern a citizen. Bombay High Court On Maharashtra Politics Justice Madhav Jamdar orally remarked
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Workers under the new Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) will receive a minimum notified wage of ₹300 per day, with the Centre notifying revised wage rates after the scheme came into effect from July 1. VB-G RAM-G Wage Rates Notified The Centre has fixed ₹300 per day as the interim […]
Law & Order
The Bombay High Court has set aside a Mumbai Police externment order against political activist Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary, holding that merely organising protests against government decisions cannot be grounds to remove a citizen from a jurisdiction. Bombay High Court On Right To Protest A single-judge bench of Justice Madhav J Jamdar said citizens […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s speed and scale, combined with Japan’s technology, expertise and investment, can support wider global growth. He made the remarks while addressing the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi. India Japan Economic Partnership PM Modi said India-Japan relations remain a strong example of successful economic cooperation. He said