In a historic milestone, indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft on March 28 completed its first flight. The aircraft airborne for 15 minutes during its first maiden flight, as per Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Currently, two squadrons of IAF, 45 Squadron and 18 Squadron, are fully operational with LCA Tejas. HAL has current capacity to build 8 LCA aircraft per year, this is being increased to 16 aircraft's every year by 2025. In coming years the capacity will be further increased to 24 aircraft every year in the next 3 years. Over Rs 9000 crore have been sanctioned for the development of LCA Mk 2, an updated and advanced version of LCA Tejas. Earlier in the 2023, Air Chief Marshal stated that the Indian Air Force aims to replace the MiG-21 fighter jets with LCA Tejas.
28 March,2024 05:18 PM IST
A video of a Bengaluru shopkeeper being thrashed by Muslim mob, is making rounds on social media. The shopkeeper was allegedly thrashed for playing Hanuman Chalisa at his store. Political slugfest broke out soon after the videos reached the Opposition in the state. Taking to ‘X’, LoP R Ashoka shared the video and questioned the state government over the incident. Meanwhile, BJP leader PC Mohan alleged that the attack on man is the grim reality of Congress’ ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan’. BJP Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya alleged that the incident was result of Conress’ appeasement politics. Surya after meeting the victim on March 18 said that he has demanded an unbiased investigation from Bengaluru City Commissioner. Agitated by the incident, people in large numbers raised ‘Jai Shree Ram’ in the area.
19 March,2024 12:05 PM IST
Speaking about a viral video showing a group of Sadhus being purportedly thrashed by a mob in the Purulia district in West Bengal, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on January 13 criticised the West Bengal government against appeasement politics and Law and Order issue in the state.While talking to the media, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, "Appeasement politics has created such an environment. Law and order have collapsed in West Bengal...the question is why is there such anti-Hindu thinking?"
13 January,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai
In yet another shocker in Maharashtra, an Instagram influencer named Priya Singh was subjected to near death by her alleged boyfriend, Ashwajit Gaikwad, said to a son of a high-ranking bureaucrat in Maharashtra. The horrific incident took place in Maharashtra’s Thane on December 11. Priya has suffered severe injuries on her right leg, shoulder and lower body and is currently being treated in a hospital. The Thane Police has registered a case and currently probing the matter. Meanwhile, Priya’s advocate is demanding the implementation of IPC 307 (punishment for attempt to murder). The social media influencer has also shared her petrifying ordeal on her official Instagram handle. More details on the Priya Singh Case will follow.
17 December,2023 10:54 AM IST
The Israel-Hamas conflict is getting worse with each passing day as it entered day 09. As the Israel-Palestine war escalated, Israel Defense Forces prepared for a ground assault on Gaza. Intensifying ‘Operation Iron Swords’, Israel has deployed troops and tanks near the Gaza border. Earlier, the people of Gaza City packed their belongings and headed to South on Oct 13. The developments came after Israel’s military called for all civilians to relocate south within 24 hours. Also, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on October 14 visited the frontline at Gaza border. He interacted with Israeli soldiers on the front line and gave them a morale boost. Notably, the conflict was initiated after Terror group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7. Till now, the deadly war has seen killings of more than 1,300 Israelis including innocent civilians.
15 October,2023 11:41 AM IST
The political storm that got sparked over Manipur viral video doesn't seem to die down any time soon. On the second day of the Parliament monsoon session, both the houses of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid uproar over the Manipur incident. Political leaders from the ruling government and the opposition engaged in a war of words as they spoke on the ruckus created in the parliament over the Manipur issue.
21 July,2023 01:48 PM IST
Just a few days back, a shocking video surfaced from the Indian state of Manipur that showed dozens of men parading and assaulting two women who had been stripped naked. The incident happened on May 4th. The main culprit in Manipur’s viral video who was wearing a green t-shirt and seen holding the woman has been arrested in an operation after proper identification. His name is Huirem Herodas Meitei (32 years) of Pechi Awang Leikai, according to government sources. A day after the video went viral, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 20 termed it as a crime against humanity and assured that the government will take efforts to ensure capital punishment for the accused.
21 July,2023 11:43 AM IST
A day after the video of Manipur women brutalised went viral, state Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 20 termed it as a crime against humanity and assured that the government will ensure capital punishment for the accused. “We saw the video and I felt so bad, it's a crime against humanity. I immediately ordered the police to arrest the culprits and the state government will try to ensure capital punishment for the accused. Every human being should condemn it,” he added.
20 July,2023 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai
The Allahabad High Court has reduced the sentence of a convict, who forced a minor to have “oral sex” with him. The judgment has been received critically over social media. Here, Supreme Court lawyer, activist and researcher Vrinda Grover dissects the judgement and explains why she thinks that the judgment is wrong legally.
25 November,2021 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan is said to have punched and slapped film-maker Shirish Kunder last night. Those who're following Shirish Kunder on the popular micro-blogging site would opine that his tweets against RA. One would irk Shah Rukh Khan. Video courtesy: NDTV
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