Rafel, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Tejas in flypast, women officers to lead marching contingent
New Delhi, 19 Jan - At the Republic Day parade, a total of 51 IAF aircraft comprising 29 fighter aircraft, eight transport aircraft, 13 helicopters and one heritage aircraft will participate in the flypast.
PM to inaugurate Boeing’s largest facility outside US in B’luru today, CM to receive him
Bengaluru, Jan 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru on Friday to participate in the inaugural function of the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre (BIETC) and launch the Boeing Sukanya Programme aimed at empowering women in aviation
Ayodhya has strong network of CCTV cameras, command centres
Lucknow, Jan 19 - Dedicated command centres with a strong network of CCTV cameras, integrated with motion sensors and facial recognition software covering the entire Ram temple and other important locations, have been installed in Ayodhya.
Shah inaugurates Cyber Security Operations Centre at Assam Rifles HQ in Shillong
Shillong, Jan 18 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the Cyber Security Operations Centre here, saying that India is taking a quantum leap towards digitalisation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Guterres issues call for Pakistan, Iran to deal with security concerns through dialogue
United Nations, Jan 19 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a call to Pakistan and Iran to sort out their security concerns through dialogue and avoid escalating the military strikes, according to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Houthis claim responsibility for new missile attack on US ship
Sanaa, Jan 19 - Yemen's Houthi militia on Friday claimed responsibility for launching a fresh missile strike on a US ship in the Gulf of Aden amid escalating tensions over the rebel group's continued attacks in the Red Sea region.
NATO to conduct largest military drills in decades
Brussels, Jan 19 - The NATO is set to hold its largest exercise in decades, with nearly 90,000 forces slated to participate, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe Christopher Cavoli said.
US Dept of Justice slams law enforcement bodies over 2022 Texas school shooting
Washington, Jan 19 - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) in a damning language for law enforcement agencies in Uvalde in Texas held them responsible for their failure to respond and prevent the shooting by a lone gunman in 2022, in the worst
US Congress passes stopgap bill to extend govt funding until March
Washington, Jan 19 - The US House of Representatives has passed a short-term spending bill that would extend government funding until March, a few hours after the bill was approved by the Senate, as funding for some federal agencies and programs is set
PM Modi slept on the floor at Govt Guest House in Kochi
Kochi, Jan 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi slept on the floor when he stayed overnight at the Government Guest House here on Tuesday.
Yasin Malik main shooter in firing on IAF personnel in 1990, says eyewitness
Jammu, Jan 18 - A vital prosecution witness on Thursday identified JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik as the main shooter in the IAF personnel killing in Srinagar city in 1990.
R-Day: Security to be intensified at all Metro stations from Friday
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced intensified security measures at all stations from Friday while cautioning about expected long queues during peak hours at stations.
Security blanket tightens for Republic Day, Delhi Police holds interstate coordination meeting
New Delhi, Jan 18 - In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, an interstate coordination meeting was held on Thursday at Delhi Police Headquarters with senior police officers and security agencies, an official said.
BJP-JD(S) seat-sharing to be finalised after Pran Pratishtha event: Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said here on Thursday that it has been decided to complete the procedures, including seat-sharing and other details, by involving BJP and JD(S) leaders after the 'Pran Pratishtha' programme in Ayodhya.
UN Security Council adopted 50 resolutions in 2023
United Nations, Jan 18 - The UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted 50 resolutions and failed to adopt 10 draft ones in 2023, the world body said.
45 police teams to provide ‘proximate security’ to VVIP invitees in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Jan 18 - As many as 45 teams of hand-picked police personnel will be providing “proximate security” or protection from close quarters to the VVIP invitees visiting Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, officials said.
Indian Navy rescues cargo vessel under drone attack in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The Navy once again came to the rescue of a cargo vessel with 22, including nine Indians onboard, which came under attack by drones in the Gulf of Aden.
Indian-American announces run for California State Assembly
New York, Jan 18 - Indian-American community leader Tara Sreekrishnan has announced that she is running for California State Assembly from District 26 as a Democrat.
US judge pauses decision on Trump’s disqualification from presidential primary ballot
Washington, Jan 18 - A judge has paused Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' decision on former US President Donald Trump's disqualification from the state ballot in the presidential primary election.
Not guilty, says ex-Indian origin Singapore Minister facing corruption charges
Singapore, Jan 18 - Following his recent resignation as Singapore's Transport Minister, Indian-origin S. Iswaran on Thursday pleaded not guilty to all 27 charges, including corruption, obtaining a valuable thing as a public servant and obstructing justice.