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Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has strongly criticised the Modi government’s handling of the Israel–Palestine conflict. She accused New Delhi of exhibiting a “profound silence” and described its response as an abdication of humanity and morality. Allegations Of Biased Diplomacy Gandhi claimed that India’s muted stance is being shaped more by Prime
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In Noida, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to industries to adopt a “make in India” approach — spanning from semiconductors (“chips”) to shipbuilding (“ships”). He linked this vision with recent tax reforms and said global shifts should be treated as opportunities for India’s manufacturing growth. Responding To Global Disruptions Modi indirectly referenced the recent
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that in today’s changing world, nations must embrace a global workforce. He made the remark during a session on “Aid, Trade, and Technology” held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Context: H-1B Visa Fee Increase His comments came in response to the U.S. imposing a USD 100,000 […]
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally retire its MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025, in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station. The jets will be flown out of squadron service, marking the close of over six decades of service in India’s skies. Last Squadron And Ceremony The final MiG-21s belong to […]
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The Indian government has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. The deal is valued at ₹62,370 crore, making it the largest procurement for a domestic aircraft to date. Jet Mix And Deliveries The order includes 68 single-seat fighters and 29 twin-seat trainer variants, along with associated […]