FairPoint: Who takes the baton in J&K, that’s crucial

Deepika Bhan | August 18, 2024 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) The baton has been passed on to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. The announcement of elections is the first step towards restoring the right to choose the government and it is now over to the people to elect a dispensation they deem fit to carry them forward. But it is here where the real challenges lay.

India is emerging as major defence exporter: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 18, 2024 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday praised the nation's overwhelming support for the Agnipath scheme, emphasising India's strides towards self-reliance in the defence sector and its emerging status as a major defence exporter.

India, Japan to hold third '2+2' dialogue on Aug 20

IANS | August 17, 2024 2:44 AM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India and Japan are set to hold the upcoming third round of the 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers' Meeting on August 20 in New Delhi to advance their strategic partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Encounter underway in J&K's Udhampur

IANS | August 14, 2024 10:24 AM

Jammu, Aug 14 (IANS) An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

India’s defence exports shoot up by 78 pc in April-June

IANS | August 13, 2024 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India’s exports of military hardware have recorded a 78 per cent jump to Rs 6,915 crore in the April-June quarter of the current financial year (2024-25) from Rs 3,885 crore in the same quarter of 2023-24 reflecting the continuing growth in the defence sector as the country marches towards the Atmanirbhar Bharat goal.