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The conference, under the leadership of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, focused on sharing insights into aligning strategies and capabilities to surmount emerging security challenges

They gave up 266 weapons including INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, AK-47 assault rifles, SLR (Self-Loading Rifles), bolt-action rifles, .303 rifles, US-made carbines, 9mm pistols and other weapons

The State Government had also changed the venue of the International Santhal Conference, where the President was participating, citing fears of congestion

This syndicated transaction is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG financing landscape, for the noble cause of women’s empowerment, the bank said in a statement

In cryptic social media post, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi suggests failure of seat-sharing talks with Congress.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged the threat posed by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy ahead of the T20 World Cup final. Despite Chakravarthy's inconsistent tournament form, Santner emphasized his potential to change the game, noting that flat pitches can challenge any bowler. He also highlighted the importance of restricting India to a manageable score in a potentially high-scoring final.

Recently, Mr. Ravi was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal, while Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will hold additional charge as the Governor of Tamil Nadu

To facilitate the process, the ECI arranged hearings at 5,621 locations across the State and set up help desks to assist voters

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 mandates at least 33% (one-third) reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India, including for positions of chairpersons. The HinduC. Palanivel Rajan takes a deep dive to examine whether women have moved from being seen as “proxies” or “rubber-stamp” heads to achieving true empowerment. Hearteningly, hewe find that many women leaders have indeed wrested agency and truereal power.

Once bonded to work in sugarcane fields, Valli is now a tailor with an independent means of income

Chief Minister says debt burden within the limits prescribed by the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act

13-member herd strays into habitations near Muttavallur in Gudipala mandal; forest officials launch kumki operation and prepare plan to guide elephants back to migratory route towards Karnataka forests

Pentagon's chief technical officer Emil Michael criticized Anthropic for restricting its AI chatbot Claude's use in defense systems. Michael emphasized the military's need for partners supporting autonomous capabilities, especially for rapid responses to threats like hypersonic missiles. Major tech firms will continue supporting Anthropic but exclude defense projects, highlighting a broader debate on AI in warfare.

The woman was murdered following a relationship gone sour