PM Modi expresses grief over death of war veteran

IANS | January 9, 2025 6:42 AM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief at the death of veteran soldier Havaldar (retd) Baldev Singh, who fought four wars against Pakistan, and lauded him as a true epitome of courage and grit.

Centre regulates movement of people on Mizoram-Myanmar border

IANS | January 5, 2025 2:02 PM

Aizawl/Imphal, Jan 5 (IANS) After Manipur, the movement of people living within 10 km on either side of the unfenced international border along Mizoram-Myanmar would be regulated following the directives of the Centre, officials said on Sunday.

Mastering frontier technologies is need of the hour: Rajnath Singh

IANS | December 30, 2024 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that mastering frontier technologies in today's constantly-evolving times is the need of the hour, and the military training centres are playing a "crucial role in equipping and readying our soldiers to deal with future challenges".

Kashmir's patron saint and stir over omitted school lesson

Kavya Dubey | December 30, 2024 11:05 AM

Srinagar/New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) When cultural heritage is sought to be safeguarded, the traditional values that instil catholicity and inclusiveness might be expected to be lighthouses standing amid rough waves—but quite the contrary nearly happened in Kashmir. The mere gesture spoke volumes and drew out voices loud and assertive.