India to step on the gas for indigenous 5th gen fighter

India is accelerating the development of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, AMCA, to counter emerging threats from Pakistan and China. A top-level committee is working on strategies to improve efficiency and shorten production timelines, with a focus on greater private sector involvement.

82% of Bodo accord promises fulfilled, rest in 2 years: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah announced that 82% of the 2020 Bodo accord commitments are fulfilled, with full completion expected in two years. He highlighted the transformation of Bodoland Territorial Region from insurgency to development, and the removal of AFSPA from the entire region, emphasizing economic and social progress.

Cops: SIT found 200 Azamgarh madrassas flouted norms

Police in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have booked over 200 madrassas for failing to comply with government standards. An investigation found that 219 out of 700 madrassas in the district had serious irregularities, with many granted recognition and funding without physical verification.

Bumps at Auli: 3rd year in a row, national ski championship postponed over low snowfall

The annual skiing and snowboarding championship in Auli, scheduled from March 16-19, has been postponed for the third consecutive year due to insufficient snowfall. Officials highlight the impact of limited snow, planning alternative activities. Athletes express concern over climate change affecting future events in the region.

Study: Western Himalayas avalanche risks up due to warming, human activities

Maha alert over stir to raze Aurangzeb tomb

Police have heightened security at the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after threats from right-wing groups wanting its demolition. Access to the tomb has been limited, with SRPF deployed and barricades set up nearby. Politicians from opposing factions are using the situation for political leverage.

Student held in UP for posting clip of namaz on university campus

80 years on, remains of 3 US airmen who went missing during WWII identified

3 workers killed in drunken brawl in Bengaluru over abusive remarks

Three Bihar labourers aged between 18 and 20 were killed, and another was injured in a brawl initiated by inappropriate comments about a sister of one of the attackers at a Bengaluru construction site. The suspects, Sonu and Sudheer, both from Gopalganj, are being sought by police.

US intel chief Gabbard in India for key security meeting today

Govt may return land acquired for national highway if not used for 5 years

Land acquired for highway development will be returned to original owners if unused for five years, and objections to compensation are limited to three months post-announcement. The amendments to the National Highways Act aim to speed up land acquisition and reduce disputes, with a focus on transparency.

Sambhal mosque whitewash commences under ASI watch

Student booked for Gujarat crash was influenced by Danish film: Cops

Japanese tourist leads Puri beach cleanup mission, raises awareness

False narrative created around 2002 Gujarat riots: PM Modi