Govt seals Rs 62,370 crore deal with HAL to buy 97 LCA Mk1A fighter jets for IAF

IANS | September 25, 2025 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

CBI starts probe into alleged FCRA violation by Sonam Wangchuk

IANS | September 25, 2025 3:31 PM

Leh, Sep 25 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started an inquiry into alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) involving institutions founded by Ladakh-based educationist and climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, officials told IANS here.

Gautam Adani calls upon young entrepreneurs to shape India’s ‘second freedom struggle’

IANS | September 25, 2025 3:21 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday touched upon the role of young entrepreneurs in shaping what he called India's "second freedom struggle"— a fight not for independence from foreign rule but for independence in technology and social innovation that uplifts every community, bridges divides and strengthens the fabric of democracy.

BJP launches 90-day ‘Swadeshi, Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign

IANS | September 25, 2025 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced the launch of a nationwide 90-day campaign to promote Swadeshi and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, spanning from September 25, the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, to December 25, the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

ECI issues new directive to streamline vote counting process

IANS | September 25, 2025 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Thursday, its 30th major initiative in the last six months, a new directive aimed at streamlining the vote counting process, particularly for postal ballots.

India adds 27 GW renewable energy capacity in April-Aug

IANS | September 25, 2025 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Renewable energy (RE) capacity commissioning momentum in India remains strong with a robust 27 GW of gross capacity added during the first five months (April-August) of the current financial year, according to a report released on Thursday.