Varanasi’s pink enamel artisan crafts BrahMos missile replica, orders soar high

IANS | May 19, 2025 6:49 PM

Varanasi, May 19 (IANS) In the spiritual heart of India, where the Ganga flows and temples echo with chants, a unique fusion of tradition and technology is taking shape. National award-winning pink enamel artisan Kunj Bihari Singh, based in Varanasi’s Visheshwarganj area, has crafted an exquisite replica of the BrahMos missile - a symbol of India's pride in its defence capabilities - using the ancient art of meenakari (pink enamelling).

Op Sindoor: BJP questions ‘The Economist’ article praising Chinese weapons

IANS | May 19, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Without naming Beijing or Islamabad, the BJP on Monday lashed out at British media outlet ‘The Economist’ for carrying a factually incorrect and misleading article praising the performance of Chinese military hardware used by Pakistan against India during Operation Sindoor.

Matrize Survey: Over 90% of respondents give thumbs up to Modi govt's war on terror

IANS | May 19, 2025 2:27 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A nationwide survey conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed an overwhelming support for the Modi government's war against terror, with more than 90 per cent respondents reposing their faith in the Centre's resolve and zero tolerance policy on acts of terrorism.

Col Sofiya Qureshi remarks: SC orders formation of SIT, stays arrest of MP Minister

IANS | May 19, 2025 2:11 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the charges against Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah, facing legal heat over his controversial remarks on Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.

Op-Sindoor: Top clerics meet Rajnath Singh to convey Muslim community's gratitude to Modi govt, armed forces

IANS | May 18, 2025 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A delegation comprising clerics of leading dargahs across the country, accompanied by BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, on Sunday met the Defence Minister, Minority Affairs Minister and the Law Minister at their residences here and expressed gratefulness on behalf of the entire Muslim community to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and Indian Armed Forces for the Operation Sindoor.

As India struck inside Pakistan, Chinese air defence system and fighter jets failed utterly

IANS | May 18, 2025 8:16 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) As Indian drones, bombs and missile strikes wreaked havoc in Pakistan from May 7 to May 10, under the Operation Sindoor, this not only exposed Pakistan’s fragile air defence system but also showed the poor efficacy of Chinese fighter jets deployed by Pakistan for securing its borders.

Adani Defence joins Sparton to indigenise anti-submarine warfare solutions for India

IANS | May 18, 2025 3:40 PM

Ahmedabad, May 18 (IANS) Adani Defence and Aerospace on Sunday said it has signed a collaboration agreement with Sparton (DeLeon Springs LLC), a group company of Elbit Systems and a leading provider of advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems. This marks a significant step toward localising the assembly of complex electronic systems and advanced ASW solutions for the Indian and global markets.

'Planned, trained & executed, justice served', Army releases Op Sindoor success video

IANS | May 18, 2025 12:48 PM

Jammu, May 18 (IANS) The Indian Army’s western command said on Sunday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ was planned, trained and executed to deliver Justice.

No DGMO meet with Pak today, no expiry date for break in hostilities: Indian Army

IANS | May 18, 2025 11:42 AM

Jammu, May 18 (IANS) The Indian Army said on Sunday that no meeting of the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan was scheduled for Sunday, adding that the ceasefire between the two countries continues.

Jairam Ramesh flays govt; says only one Congress leader included in all-party delegation to expose Pak on terrorism

IANS | May 18, 2025 2:03 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Accusing the Narendra Modi-led Central government of "complete insincerity" and resorting to political games on serious national issues, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, on Saturday, released a statement before the media, saying with regret that only one out of the four leaders from his party were being selected for the government's proposed delegations to foreign countries.

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Varanasi’s pink enamel artisan crafts BrahMos missile replica, orders soar high

Op Sindoor: BJP questions ‘The Economist’ article praising Chinese weapons

Matrize Survey: Over 90% of respondents give thumbs up to Modi govt's war on terror

Col Sofiya Qureshi remarks: SC orders formation of SIT, stays arrest of MP Minister

Op-Sindoor: Top clerics meet Rajnath Singh to convey Muslim community's gratitude to Modi govt, armed forces

As India struck inside Pakistan, Chinese air defence system and fighter jets failed utterly

Adani Defence joins Sparton to indigenise anti-submarine warfare solutions for India

'Planned, trained & executed, justice served', Army releases Op Sindoor success video

No DGMO meet with Pak today, no expiry date for break in hostilities: Indian Army

Jairam Ramesh flays govt; says only one Congress leader included in all-party delegation to expose Pak on terrorism

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