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September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

DRDO and Indian Army conduct successful trials of MPATGM Weapon System

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried out successful trials of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at PFFR in Rajasthan. The trials were conducted in the presence of the user team. During the trials, the missile performance and warhead perform...

April 14, 2024 11:49 AM

Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones, missiles

Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first direct attack on Israeli territory, a retaliatory strike that raised the threat of a wider regional conflict, as the U.S pledged “ironclad” backing for Israel. Sirens wailed amid heavy thuds and bangs from...

September 16, 2024 5:54 PM

LS polls 2024: BJP releases election manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced its election manifesto named ‘Sankalp Patra,’ for the Lok Sabha elections 2024, on the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, honouring one of the main framers of the Constitution with this move. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...

April 14, 2024 10:06 AM

Second edition of Janakpurdham Cultural Festival held in Nepal

By: Sweta Singh (Kathmandu) The 2nd edition of the Janakpurdham Cultural Festival was organized by the Embassy of India in Nepal, on April 13, coinciding with the Bikram Sambat Nepali New Year 2081. The festival was held at the Mahendranarayan Nidhi Mithila Cultural Center in Janakpur and compris...

April 14, 2024 10:13 AM

Bangla New Year ‘Pahela Baishakh’ being celebrated in Bangladesh

By: Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka) The Bangla New Year  ‘Pahela Baisakh’ is being celebrated in Bangladesh with traditional enthusiasm and fervour. The day began with a grand performance by the cultural group Chhayanaut at the ‘Batmool’, the Banyan root,  at the historic Ramana Park in Dhaka....

April 14, 2024 9:47 AM

Hijacked Bangladeshi ship along with 23 sailors finally freed after 32 days

By: Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka) Somalian pirates finally released hijacked Bangladeshi cargo ship, MV Abdullah along with its entire crew of 23 sailors on early morning of Sunday. KSRM Group of Bangladesh, who owns the ship, made the announcement early Sunday. The ship was captured at gunpoint on Mar...

April 13, 2024 6:10 PM

Foreign Secy Kwatra reviews advancements in India-US strategic partnership

 Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra visited Washington, DC, United States, from April 10-12. During his visit, Foreign Secretary Kwatra undertook a detailed review of the progress made towards further consolidating the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, informed the Emba...