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The party is committed to the welfare of the Backward Classes and weaker sections, and will ensure the Central programmes and funds reach them, says the Civil Aviation Minister; several projects taking tangible shape due to the cooperation of the Centre, says Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar

The Indian Air Force is significantly upgrading its Sukhoi-30MKI fleet, a massive Rs 63,000 crore project. This 'Super Sukhoi' initiative will enhance avionics, sensors, and mission systems, including a new indigenous AESA radar and AI-powered computers.

Karnataka State Travels Owners’ Association says that the State government earns approximately ₹23,000 crore to ₹24,000 crore annually through VAT and sales tax on petrol and diesel, with the current petrol VAT rate standing at nearly 29.84%

The National Security Adviser participated in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters in Moscow

A special flight carrying Karnataka leader Siddaramaiah and several other Congress dignitaries was diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather in Delhi. The group was en route to the capital for a meeting with the party high command following Siddaramaiah's resignation.

India and Australia are forging a robust defence partnership to counter China's Indo-Pacific assertiveness. Focusing on practical cooperation, they've inked a logistics agreement for reciprocal base access and expanded joint military exercises. Enhanced maritime domain awareness and defence technology collaboration are key, alongside army-to-army engagements. This deepening alliance aims to ensure a multipolar and stable region.

One of the biggest challenges before the new Chief Minister would be balancing his relationship with Siddaramaiah’s loyalists and support base within the Congress

We live in the era of viral animals, from Larry the Cat, the permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, to Moo Deng, the cute pygmy hippo in Thailand, and Punch, the lonely monkey whose inability to make friends made the world go aww. Donald Trump the buffalo might be the latest addition to this pantheon. But long before the algorithm turned animals into celebrities, humans were already turning them into gods, omens, sacrifices, scapegoats and pardoned prisoners.

Politics in Tamil Nadu has entered a disturbing and controversial phase after four All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLAs resigned and joined the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Critics have likened the development to the BJP’s much-criticised “Operation Lotus” strategy seen in several States. Is this simply the reality of coalition-era politics, or does it amount to a betrayal of TVK’s promise of clean and ethical governance?

Tyler’s feat was the culmination of a two-year pursuit repeatedly interrupted by setbacks. Thursday’s ascent was Andrews’ fifth serious attempt at the record across two Everest seasons and his second within days.

World number one Jannik Sinner dramatically crashed out of the French Open after a stunning physical collapse in the Paris heat. Leading by two sets, Sinner faltered under 32-degree temperatures, losing 18 consecutive points and ultimately the match to Juan Manuel Cerundolo. This shocking exit ends his 30-match winning streak and opens up the men's draw.

Google's CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledges a current lag in AI coding agents. He states competitors like Anthropic lead in complex developer tasks. Pichai expresses strong confidence that internal data and new model iterations will rapidly bridge this gap. Google is actively working to regain its position at the forefront of this crucial technology.

India's Chandrayaan-2 has detected strong evidence of ice buried deep within permanently shadowed craters at the Moon's south pole. This groundbreaking discovery, made using radar data, could be crucial for future human missions, offering a vital local resource for drinking water and rocket fuel. The findings highlight the south pole's significance in the ongoing space race.

CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy has exposed growing distrust within India’s examination system, with teachers alleging they were effectively “gagged” through a March 16 advisory warning against sharing evaluation-related experiences online. Evaluators claim they faced blurry scans, missing supplementary pages, server failures and marking difficulties during Class 12 assessments but feared disciplinary action if they raised concerns publicly. The controversy has now deepened further amid allegations that schools and educators were later informally encouraged to publicly defend the OSM system as criticism intensified nationwide.

Former judge Giribala Singh was arrested by the CBI in Bhopal following a seven-hour interrogation regarding Twisha Sharma's death and dowry harassment allegations. Her anticipatory bail was quashed by the Madhya Pradesh high court a day prior. The Supreme Court has also instructed both families to avoid media interviews for a fair investigation.