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In a CNBC-TV18 exclusive, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said India hopes to operationalise a manufacturing line for GE’s F414 jet engines by the end of this year. The move is crucial to keep the Tejas Mark 2 timeline on track and marks a step forward in India’s defence self-reliance. Source

President Droupadi Murmu approved Justice Gavai’s appointment, effective from May 14, 2025, following the retirement of the incumbent CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, on May 13. Source

During the high-level meeting, which was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and the chiefs of three services, Modi affirmed that it is the national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism, government sources said. Source

Last month, the Defence Acquisition Council also approved capital procurement proposals worth ₹54,000 crore. The DAC’s approvals cover key capability upgrades across the armed forces. The Indian Army will receive new 1,350 HP engines for its T-90 tanks, improving mobility in challenging terrain. The Indian Navy will acquire indigenously developed Varunastra torpedoes to boost anti-submarine…

It’s been a week since the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 civilians. Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan have been on the rise since. Pakistan has violated ceasefire along the line of control in Jammu & Kashmir for the fifth straight day. The Indian army responded in a…

Mother Dairy sells around 35 lakh litres of milk per day in the Delhi-NCR market. Source

In a major move to ensure long-term and stable funding for critical infrastructure like roads and bridges, the Maharashtra state government has approved the creation of a dedicated investment trust platform named ‘Maha InVit’ (Maharashtra Infrastructure Investment Trust). Source

Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked firing along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border during the night of April 29-30, targeting multiple regions across Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed. The Indian security force responded with “swift and proportionate” force, said a statement by the Indian Army. Source

Videos from the spot showed plumes of smoke coming from one of the floors of the apartment, which was engulfed in fire. Source

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres along with UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang, have urged both India and Pakistan to maintain restraint, urging to de-escalate the situation heated post Pahalgam terror attack. Source