IED drills and drone reconnaissance mark key phase of Exercise Mitra Shakti

IANS | November 18, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Under the Eleventh edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025" between India and Sri Lanka, ‘Battle Obstacle Course’ was conducted, where soldiers from both contingents participated with enthusiasm, demonstrating endurance, agility and overall combat preparedness.

ECI furthering BJP's 'vote chori' agenda, says Venugopal on SIR exercise

IANS | November 18, 2025 3:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Review (SIR) is a way for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to further the BJP's "vote chori agenda" and "setting aside the obligations" of the Constitutional institution.

CM Yogi completes SIR voter list verification process in Gorakhpur

IANS | November 18, 2025 3:39 PM

Gorakhpur, Nov 18 (IANS) Demonstrating civic responsibility and setting an example for citizens, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the voter list at the meeting hall of the Gorakhnath Temple.

India eyes shipbuilding collaboration with Japan’s top firms

IANS | November 18, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Tuesday said he held discussions with top executives of Japan’s leading shipping companies for collaboration in shipbuilding with the aim of making India a global maritime hub.