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Driven by defence sector reforms, India makes mark as exporter of military hardware

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) India's defence sector has transformed radically between 2014 and 2026, with the country’s annual defence exports surging from a mere Rs 686 crore in 2013–14 to a record Rs 38,424 crore in 2025–26 as the country’s military hardware found buyers in over 80 countries, according to an official factsheet issued on Wednesday.

BJP leaders allege larger conspiracy in petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Wednesday termed the alleged petrol bomb attack on a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi as a serious incident, claiming it pointed towards a larger conspiracy and could have led to major damage had the fire spread.

Agencies flag Ajmal Gujjar's growing role in ISI network driven by money not ideology

Vicky Nanjappa | June 17, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The ISI has managed to stitch together a well-oiled network of gangsters to carry out attacks in India. The name of Shahzad Bhatti has cropped up in several cases that the police are investigating.

'12 Years of Surakshit Bharat: PM Modi says India’s defence capabilities witnessed significant transformation

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India’s defence capabilities have witnessed significant transformation over the last decade, guided by the vision of self-reliance and powered by innovation, technology, and indigenous manufacturing.

'Resign, face voters': Sanjay Raut issues ultimatum to 'rebel' faction

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Shiv Sena(UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Mahayuti alliance, alleging that a massive horse-trading operation -- dubbed "Operation Tiger" -- is underway to slice away opposition lawmakers ahead of the Maharashtra legislature's upcoming monsoon session.

NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Delhi days before re-exam

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Days before lakhs of students are set to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, a NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Delhi.

SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and conduct a nationwide re-test for nearly 22 lakh candidates.

The black mask moment at Kochi ED office as Veena Vijayan appears for questioning

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:15 PM

Kochi, June 17 (IANS) The image that unfolded outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kochi on Wednesday carried a striking political symbolism in Kerala’s recent history.

NCB destroys seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 236 crore in Dehradun

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Dehradun, June 17 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) burnt a whopping 303 kilograms of narcotic drugs in its Dehradun incineration facility in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, seized during various anti-narcotics operations. The market value of the destroyed narcotics stood at Rs 236 crore.

CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The CISF personnel at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday intercepted a passenger bound for Kolkata after noticing suspicious behaviour during security screening. A detailed frisking led to the recovery of 1.210 kg of gold concealed in the passenger’s clothing, along with Rs 1,97,200 in unaccounted cash. Upon questioning, the passenger failed to produce any valid documents or provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the recovered items.

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Driven by defence sector reforms, India makes mark as exporter of military hardware

BJP leaders allege larger conspiracy in petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

Agencies flag Ajmal Gujjar's growing role in ISI network driven by money not ideology

'12 Years of Surakshit Bharat: PM Modi says India’s defence capabilities witnessed significant transformation

'Resign, face voters': Sanjay Raut issues ultimatum to 'rebel' faction

NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Delhi days before re-exam

SC refuses urgent listing of PIL challenging NEET-UG re-examination

The black mask moment at Kochi ED office as Veena Vijayan appears for questioning

NCB destroys seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 236 crore in Dehradun

CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

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