India’s defence exports record over 30-fold quantum leap in last 10 years

IANS | July 14, 2024 12:33 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India’s defence exports have recorded a 30-fold quantum leap over the last 10 years from a mere Rs 686 crore in the financial year 2013-14 to a record Rs 21,083 crore in FY 2023-24, reflecting the global acceptability of Indian defence products and technologies.

Akhara Parishad to issue I-cards for saints, seers in Maha Kumbh

IANS | July 14, 2024 8:26 AM

Prayagraj, July 14 (IANS) For the first time in the Maha Kumbh, scheduled to be held in early 2025, saints and seers of different akharas will be given identity cards that will give them access to the Mela areas, said a top Akhara Parishad official.

Senior Hamas commander killed in Gaza: IDF

IANS | July 13, 2024 5:38 AM

Gaza, July 13 (IANS) A senior Hamas commander involved in masterminding the October 7 attack against Israel was killed in a recent Israeli airstrike on Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.

Kenya's police chief quits after row over force against anti-tax protesters

IANS | July 12, 2024 11:52 PM

Nairobi, July 12 (IANS) A day after Kenya President William Ruto fired most of his ministers, the country's police chief Japhet Koome on Friday submitted his resignation in the wake of the violent protests against the proposed tax hikes and the "excessive force" in the crackdown against the agitators.

Ex-Agniveers secured: 10 per cent reservation in Central Armed Police Forces

IANS | July 11, 2024 10:15 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to provide 10 per cent reservation for constable vacancies within Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for ex-Agniveers. This decision was made on Thursday, with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF), Railway Protection Force (RPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) all implementing this reservation. Some forces will also offer short-duration training to ex-Agniveers before deploying them in border areas.