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October 30, 2026 8:57 PM

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named next IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia will be the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff, the defence ministry announced on Friday. He will succeed incumbent Vice Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, who will take charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on Saturday. Air Marshal Walia is currently serving as t...

October 30, 2026 8:32 PM

President Murmu to Visit Maharashtra, Haryana from October 31 to November 1

President Droupadi Murmu will visit Maharashtra and Haryana from October 31 to November 1. On October 31, the President will attend the Dhwaj Stambh Pujan, Dhawaja Pujan and Dhwajarohan ceremony of Simhastha Maha Kumbh at Nashik, Maharashtra. She will also address a public programme on the occasion...

October 30, 2026 7:22 PM

Prasar Bharati Wins ABU Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award 2026

Prasar Bharati has brought laurels to the nation, with Nongmaithem Nandakumar Singh winning the prestigious ABU Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award 2026 for his outstanding contribution to broadcast technology and innovation. The award was received by Mihir Kumar Jha, Under Secretary, Ministry of...

October 30, 2026 5:21 PM

India to host ICAR-CGIAR Science and Partnership Week in April 2027

India will host the ICAR–CGIAR Science and Partnership Week from April 12 to 17, 2027, bringing together more than 5,000 delegates to discuss agricultural innovations, strengthen research partnerships and expand cooperation with the Global South. The event, announced on Friday by the Indian Counc...