Ankita Lokhande, who is all set to play Yamunabai in the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, spoke about the upcoming film in a media interaction. Ankita mentioned how she feels empowered playing a character like that of Yamunabai who as per her is the wife of a national hero - Veer Savarkar. Ankita suggests that children and elders all watch the movie to learn about the history of the movie. She even talked about how Randeep Hooda as a debut director was always ready with each detail about the movie and its script. Watch the full video for more!
14 March,2024 11:41 AM IST
TMC’s Satabdi Roy on February 05 delivered a fiery speech in Lok Sabha. Highlighting several points from President Droupadi Murmu’s first address in the new Parliament building, Roy started ‘Naari Shakti vs Purush Shakti’ debate in Lok Sabha.
05 February,2024 06:49 PM IST
Setting couple goals, this power couple will be leading their respective contingents in the 75th Republic Day Parade on January 26 Republic Day 2024. Major Sarabjeet Singh, who will be leading the Sikh Regiment on Kartavya Path said that it is a grateful moment for him as his wife Assistant Commandant Chunauti Sharma will be commanding the Indian Coast Guard contingent on Kartavya Path.
25 January,2024 05:42 PM IST
In a big boost to Air Defence System, India has strongly demonstrated the firepower of its Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system. With a single-firing unit, the Akash weapon system simultaneously engaged and destroyed 4 unmanned targets during recent Air Force Exercise Astrashakti 2023. As per officials, 4 targets coming from same direction in close formation were split to attack their defence assets from multiple directions simultaneously. With this, India has become 1st to demonstrate capability of engaging 4 targets simultaneously at such ranges by command guidance using single firing unit. Notably, Akash has been deployed by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army at key locations to counter threats. The current firing was done from the system, which was ordered in September 2019 as a repeat order from the IAF. The Akash weapon system is also one of the indigenous defence systems that have bagged orders from international customers. Notably, it is also being constantly upgraded by DRDO scientists involved in it and they may get more orders from Southeast Asia and Middle East.
18 December,2023 11:34 AM IST
In a bid to empower women, PM Narendra Modi has launched the ‘Namo Drone Didi’ scheme. Under this scheme, 15,000 self-help groups will be given drones during the period 2024-25 to 2025-2026 for providing rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose, and the women will be given drone pilot training. Women will be trained as drone pilots so that they can be financially empowered and receive people's respect. PM Modi said he wanted these women trained in operating drones to receive 'naman' (respect) in their villages and that some people have suggested the name of 'Namo Drone Didi' for the initiative.
30 November,2023 05:45 PM IST
Israel Air Forces has killed the head of Hamas's Air Force Merad Abu Merad in the airstrike, informed IDF. The strike targeted a headquarters from which Hamas managed its aerial activity in the Gaza Strip. The IAF said that Merad Abu Merad "was largely responsible for directing terrorists during the massacre on Saturday. In separate strikes carried out overnight, the IAF said that it had struck dozens of sites belonging to Hamas’ commando forces. As per The Times of Israel, these commando forces led the infiltration into Israel on October 07. Earlier, The Israel Defence Forces on October 13 called for an immediate evacuation of Gaza. As per an IDF spokesperson, the death toll from the Hamas terror attacks on Israel has jumped to 1,300 leaving over 3,000 injured. Also, as the conflict escalated, 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.
14 October,2023 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai
As India observes Indian Air Force Day 2023 today, new ensign was unveiled after 72 years. Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari arrived at the Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj, UP to participate in the Air Force Day celebrations. He unveiled the new Indian Air Force ensign during the Air Force Day celebrations.
08 October,2023 12:56 PM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 has begun on the beats of Dhol Tasha and what is really stealing the show at the Ganpati Aagman 2023 are the women Dhol Tasha players. Breaking gender barriers, more and more women are becoming a part of the Dhol Tasha troops making everyone dance at the Ganpati festival 2023 to their beats. What is it really like to be a female dhol tasha player? Watch the video.
20 September,2023 06:54 PM IST
Brazilian Army General Tomas Miguel Paiva witnessed India's military capability in Rajasthan’s Pokhran. The firepower demonstration in Pokhran was carried out by the Indigenous Weapon Systems. Several Indigenous Weapon Systems including Arjun tanks and ALH Dhruv showcased their valour. The Brazilian Army General also witnessed the demonstration of Akash Missile system capabilities. Brazilian Army Commander is on a six-day visit to India from August 28 to September 2. General Tomas Miguel Mine Ribeiro Paiva’s visit underlines the deep-rooted bond between Indian, Brazilian Armies.
31 August,2023 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai
The Integrated Firepower exercise was conducted by special forces in Rajasthan’s Pokhran on August 11. The indigenous war machines like MBT Arjun tank, T90 Bheeshma tank, BMP tank, and ALH Rudra were showcased during the exercise. BMP Tank Gunner explained key features of the BMP tank.
12 August,2023 01:18 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
