Operation Sindoor served as a reality check on needs of N-warfare: Defence Secy

IANS | September 12, 2025 4:09 PM

Pune, Sep 12 (IANS) Stressing higher spending on research and development (R&D), Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday that Operation Sindoor served as a reality check for the armed forces by pointing out the areas where we can do better, where we need to adapt to the changing needs of nuclear warfare.

APEDA office in Patna to boost Bihar’s agri exports: Piyush Goyal

IANS | September 12, 2025 4:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The establishment of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) office in Patna will open new doors for Bihar’s farmers, producers and exporters, according to official statement on Friday.

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

IANS | September 12, 2025 3:17 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 12 (IANS) The holy city of Ayodhya witnessed a very special moment when Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, accompanied by his wife Veena Ramgoolam and a 30-member delegation, offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, here on Friday.

Punjab: Huge haul of arms seized along Indo-Pak border; two held

IANS | September 12, 2025 3:04 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) In a remarkable display of intelligence-driven coordination and operational excellence, the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Punjab Police have conducted a joint operation and recovered a big haul of arms and ammunition, comprising 16 pistols, and arrested two smugglers, the border guarding force said on Friday.