New Delhi: The Indian Air Force has provided undeniable physical proof of a historic combat achievement, showcasing canister blowout debris from a record-breaking surface-to-air missile interception. Achieved by the Russian-origin S-400 Triumf, known in Indian service as the Sudarshan, the strike took place during the intense multi-day conflict of May 2025, codenamed Operation Sindoor. This unprecedented 314-kilometre kill against a high-value Pakistan Air Force airborne early warning and control aircraft now stands as the longest recorded surface-to-air missile engagement in modern military history, firmly validating the combat efficacy of India’s…
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Europe Pivots to FASE: What Next for India’s Rafale Fleet?
London/ New Delhi: The decision by the United Kingdom to cancel the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) for the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile marks a definitive shift in European defence strategy, with significant ripple effects for India. Over the next decade, India is projected to host the largest fleet of Rafale combat jets outside of France, making its reliance on the Meteor a central pillar of its long-term aerial superiority strategy. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, resources originally allocated for modernising the Meteor are being redirected into the Future Air…
Read MoreBeyond the Horizon: How China’s Rise is Reshaping India’s Nuclear Strategy
New Delhi: New Delhi’s strategic nuclear posture is undergoing a monumental shift. While Pakistan was historically the primary focus of India’s deterrence strategy, recent data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2026 underscores a different reality. The rapid expansion of China’s nuclear capabilities has become the primary catalyst driving India’s military modernization, prompting a decisive pivot toward long-range weapon systems capable of reaching deep into Chinese territory. This evolving balance of power is starkly reflected in global inventories. According to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026, India’s nuclear stockpile…
Read MoreIndian Aerospace Startup Cligent Demonstrates Revolutionary Hybrid eSTOL Aircraft
New Delhi: India’s aerospace sector has achieved a major milestone as Ahmedabad-based Cligent Aerospace successfully flight-tested a scaled version of its hybrid-electric eSTOL (electric Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft. During the evaluation, the tech demonstrator took to the skies after rolling just 22 meters on an unpaved dirt track—a distance comparable to the length of two standard school buses. While the platform currently serves as a technology demonstrator, this successful flight proves the viability of an innovative design aimed at reshaping regional civilian transport and introducing a brand-new class of…
Read MoreAbandoned Infant Rescued from Satellite Bus Stand; Police and Childline 1098 Ensure Safe Care
Child Found Under a Handcart Late at Night; Search for Family Underway Bareilly: Demonstrating prompt response and humanitarian commitment, the Baradari Police Station team and Childline 1098, Bareilly, successfully rescued an abandoned infant who was found lying beneath a handcart at the Satellite Bus Stand late on Sunday night. According to officials, the child was discovered at around 1:30 a.m. in a vulnerable condition. Upon receiving information, the Baradari police team immediately rushed to the spot, secured the infant, and initiated the necessary legal and child protection procedures. After the…
Read MoreCivil Defence Department Organises Voluntary Blood Donation Camp in Bareilly
58 Units of Blood Donated by Civil Defence Personnel and Volunteers Bareilly: Acting on the directions of District Magistrate Avinash Singh, the Civil Defence Department, Bareilly, organized a voluntary blood donation camp to promote humanitarian service and support healthcare needs in the district. The programme was formally inaugurated by Additional District Magistrate (City) Dr. Avinash Tripathi, who launched the event by cutting the ceremonial ribbon and appreciated the efforts of Civil Defence volunteers in contributing to this noble cause. The blood donation drive was conducted under the leadership of Deputy…
Read MoreIVRI Marks World Zoonoses Day with Awareness Drive and Community Welfare Initiative
Nearly 200 Students Educated on Rabies, Dengue, Japanese Encephalitis and Personal Hygiene Raincoats Distributed to Sanitation Workers as Part of Monsoon Welfare Campaign Bareilly: The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, organized a special awareness programme on the occasion of World Zoonoses Day, highlighting the importance of preventing diseases that spread from animals to humans and promoting healthy practices among schoolchildren and the wider community. The programme was held at Shanti Agrawal Saraswati Vidya Mandir Inter College, Bareilly, in coordination with Rotary Club…
Read MoreDivisional Commissioner and DIG Hear Public Grievances at Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas in Tarabganj
Over 40 Complaints Reviewed; Officials Directed to Ensure Prompt and Fair Resolution Gonda: Divisional Commissioner of Devi Patan Division Durga Shakti Nagpal and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ashok Kumar Shukla heard public grievances during the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas held at Tarabganj Tehsil in Gonda district and directed officials to ensure timely, transparent, and quality disposal of all complaints. During the public hearing, the Commissioner emphasized that every grievance received from citizens must be resolved fairly and within the prescribed timeframe. She instructed officials not to keep any case pending unnecessarily…
Read MoreDr. Aftab Alam Takes Charge as New CMS of Gonda Medical College Following Transfer of Dr. M.W. Khan
Assumes Office on Monday, Pledges Better Healthcare Services for Patients Gonda: A key administrative change has taken place at Gonda Medical College with the appointment of Dr. Aftab Alam as the new Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) following the transfer of Dr. M.W. Khan, who had been serving in the position for a considerable period. Dr. Aftab Alam formally assumed charge of the post on Monday and began his responsibilities as the head of the hospital’s administrative and healthcare operations. Currently serving in the Department of Surgery at the medical college,…
Read MoreDistrict Magistrate, SP and CDO Hear Public Grievances at Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas in Gonda
District Magistrate Directs Time-Bound and Quality Disposal of All Complaints Seven Cases Resolved on the Spot Out of 170 Complaints Received Beneficiaries of Various Government Schemes Receive Assistance After Public Hearing Gonda: In line with the Uttar Pradesh government’s commitment to effective public grievance redressal, Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas was organized across all tehsils of Gonda district on Saturday, providing citizens with a single platform to present their complaints and seek solutions to administrative issues. At the Gonda Sadar Tehsil, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, and Chief…
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