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India's production, exports of military hardware touch record highs amid defence sector reforms

IANS | August 14, 2026 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India's defence sector has undergone a transformational change over the past decade to emerge as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force with the country's production of military hardware recording an over fourfold increase to touch Rs 1.78 lakh crore in 2025-26 compared with a mere Rs 4,746 crore in FY 2013-14, according to a government factsheet issued a day ahead of the country's 80th Independence Day.

Anu Malik applauds Kumar Sanu for 'Sambhala Hai Maine': 100 chand laga diye

IANS | August 14, 2026 7:17 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) Singer and composer Anu Malik talked about one of his favourite songs, ‘Sambhala Hai Maine’ from the movie 'Naaraaz' during his appearance on the reality show 'India’s Best Dancer Season 5'.

Military modernisation and future-ready defence sector is govt's top priority: Rajnath Singh

IANS | August 14, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) According highest priority to the modernisation of the defence forces, driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the first and foremost priority of the Narendra Modi government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the Armed Forces on the eve of 80th Independence Day.

‘Extremely low-level, condemnable’: Rajnath Singh blasts Rahul Gandhi over hug jibe at PM Modi

IANS | August 14, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday came down heavily on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his ‘abominable and unacceptable’ act, mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-publicised embraces with foreign leaders and said that his behaviour was grossly inappropriate and unbecoming of the position that he holds.

Strong ties with Italy, have to be respectful to each other: MEA on Rahul Gandhi's jibe

IANS | August 14, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday cited strong India-Italy ties and the need to maintain diplomatic protocol amid a growing furore over the comments made by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on India's foreign policy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games due to hamstring injury

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a major blow to the Indian team, star right-handed batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the upcoming ACC Women's Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Asian Games in Japan after sustaining a high-grade right hamstring tear.

Declassified: Operation Sindoor: Ajit Doval reveals what PM Modi asked him after Pahalgam attack

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:54 PM

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IANS) The National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has revealed the questions PM Modi asked him immediately after the Pahalgam terror attack.

PGA Tour: Theegala placed 26th, Spieth opens with bogey-free 65 in Play-offs

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:47 PM

Memphis (USA), Aug 14 (IANS) It was not the best of starts for the Indian origin quartet as they had modest opening rounds at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of the three play-off events on the PGA Tour.

Sharwanand's film with director Sreenu Vaitla titled 'George Krish'; film to hit screens on January 14 next year

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:42 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Director Sreenu Vaitla's new film, featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead, has now been titled 'George Krish', its makers announced on Friday.

APL 2026: Kataki's five-wicket haul in vain as Rangers secure thrilling three-run win over Titans

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:42 PM

Guwahati, Aug 14 (IANS) Prachurya Kataki produced the best bowling figures of the tournament so far by picking a sensational five-wicket haul. But his effort went in vain as Nagaon Rangers edged out Tezpur Titans by three runs in a low-scoring thriller in the inaugural Assam Premier League here at the ACA Stadium on Friday.

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India's production, exports of military hardware touch record highs amid defence sector reforms

Anu Malik applauds Kumar Sanu for 'Sambhala Hai Maine': 100 chand laga diye

Military modernisation and future-ready defence sector is govt's top priority: Rajnath Singh

‘Extremely low-level, condemnable’: Rajnath Singh blasts Rahul Gandhi over hug jibe at PM Modi

Strong ties with Italy, have to be respectful to each other: MEA on Rahul Gandhi's jibe

Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games due to hamstring injury

Declassified: Operation Sindoor: Ajit Doval reveals what PM Modi asked him after Pahalgam attack

PGA Tour: Theegala placed 26th, Spieth opens with bogey-free 65 in Play-offs

Sharwanand's film with director Sreenu Vaitla titled 'George Krish'; film to hit screens on January 14 next year

APL 2026: Kataki's five-wicket haul in vain as Rangers secure thrilling three-run win over Titans

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