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AliGanj Police Arrest Court-Warranted Accused in Maintenance Case

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The AliGanj Police in Lucknow arrested a man wanted under a non-bailable warrant issued by the Family Court in connection with a maintenance case under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The accused, identified as Durgesh, son of Mohan Lal, a resident of Ahibaranpur under the jurisdiction of AliGanj Police Station, was apprehended from his residence on July 27. He is around 40 years old. According to the police, the non-bailable warrant was issued by the Court of the 5th Principal Judge, Family Court, Lucknow, in…

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Aliganj Police Arrest Non-Bailable Warrant Accused in Attempt to Murder Case

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Lucknow: The Aliganj Police in Lucknow arrested a 21-year-old man on Monday in compliance with a non-bailable warrant issued by a local court in connection with an attempt to murder case. The accused, identified as Prateek Saini alias Shivam Saini, son of Ravi Kumar Saini and a resident of Adarsh Puram, Triveni Nagar-III, Sitapur Road, was arrested from his residence by the Aliganj Police. According to police officials, the arrest was made following a non-bailable warrant issued by the Court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-II,…

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DRDO, Azad Engineering Achieve Milestone with Indigenous 350 kg Thrust Turbojet Engine

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New Delhi: India has achieved a significant breakthrough in indigenous aerospace technology with the successful development of its first expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class, marking a major step forward in strengthening the country’s defence manufacturing capabilities and self-reliance. Designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), the engine has been manufactured and assembled in collaboration with Hyderabad-based Azad Engineering. The completed engine was successfully realised and formally delivered to GTRE on July 22, representing a landmark achievement for India’s aerospace…

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Operation Sindoor Demonstrates India’s Resolve Against Cross-Border Terror: Rajnath Singh

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Dras: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor has demonstrated India’s ability to respond decisively to cross-border terrorism, asserting that any future provocation from Pakistan would be met with a stronger and more determined response. Addressing the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, he reiterated that India would hold both terrorists and those supporting them equally accountable. Referring to the operation as a defining example of India’s military capability, Singh said Pakistan had blurred the distinction between state institutions and terrorist organisations by providing…

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India’s Record Defence Budget Signals Modernisation Drive Amid Calls for Greater Investment

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New Delhi: India has announced its highest-ever defence allocation in the Union Budget 2026–27, reinforcing its commitment to military modernisation, indigenous defence production and national security amid evolving regional challenges. While the record allocation has been welcomed as a major step forward, defence experts say sustained investment and structural reforms will be crucial to address long-term capability requirements. The Ministry of Defence has been allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore for 2026–27, representing a 15.2 per cent increase over the previous year’s Budget Estimates. The allocation accounts for nearly 14.7 per cent…

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Operation Sindoor Reshapes India’s Counter-Terror Strategy and Defence Doctrine

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New Delhi: Operation Sindoor, launched by India during the night of May 6-7, 2025, has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s evolving defence strategy, reinforcing a doctrine centred on precision strikes, technological superiority and proactive counter-terror operations. The military campaign was launched in response to the April 22, 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 civilians, most of them tourists, were killed. India attributed the attack to Pakistan-based terrorist organisations, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and The Resistance Front (TRF). In the opening phase…

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Trump Says Chinese President Xi Jinping Expected to Visit White House in September

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House in September, signalling a potential new phase of high-level diplomatic engagement between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing differences over trade, technology and global security. Trump made the announcement while hosting the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House. During a tour of the renovated White House grounds and the Oval Office, he told players that Xi was expected to visit in September, though he did…

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Reports of Additional North Korean Troop Deployment to Russia Under Close International Scrutiny

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Seoul: South Korea says it is closely monitoring reports of expanding military cooperation between North Korea and Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Moscow is preparing to receive thousands of additional North Korean troops to support its war effort in Ukraine. In a statement posted on X, Zelenskyy alleged that Russia is making arrangements to deploy another 30,000 North Korean soldiers. He claimed preparations have been underway since June in Russia’s Voronezh region, where facilities are reportedly being readied to accommodate the personnel. However, no supporting intelligence or…

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Elon Musk Rejects Racism Allegations, Highlights Family’s Indian Heritage

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Washington: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has rejected allegations of racism, pointing to his family’s multicultural background and hiring practices as evidence that he does not discriminate on the basis of race. His remarks came during an interview in response to questions over controversial social media posts that have drawn criticism in recent months. Responding to a question from The Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about whether he was racist, Musk said his personal and professional life reflected his commitment to diversity. He argued that the composition of his…

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Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns Ahead of End of Term Amid Political Controversy

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New Delhi: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned nearly two years before the completion of his five-year term, marking a significant political development in the country. His resignation comes amid mounting political pressure and controversy surrounding reports of alleged contact with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in exile in India since August 2024. According to reports, the 76-year-old cited health concerns as the primary reason for stepping down. A spokesperson for the presidential office confirmed that Shahabuddin’s resignation letter had been sent to Parliament. Under Bangladesh’s…

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