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Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three naval vessels, emphasizing India's maritime legacy and self-reliance. Modi outlined plans for navy modernization, job creation through domestic warship construction, and port sector expansion. He highlighted regional security, the SAGAR initiative, and increased confidence in domestically-made equipment. India's defence production now exceeds Rs 1.25 lakh crore.

The restoration of historic Koti ka Bungalow in Hyderabad is underway, transforming it into a cultural hub by 2025

Four of the 15 buses will operate on Aluva-airport route, running every 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes during off-peak hours, from 6:45 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu was accused of expedited incorporation of the APSSDC by overruling objections that it required cabinet approval, making appointments to key positions in the APSSDC to “facilitate the scam”

Aligarh Municipal Corporation issued a notice to Aligarh Muslim University demanding the clearance of Rs 24.4 crore in pending house tax dues within 15 days. The dues are for 18 properties owned by the university, dating back to 2017. Legal action may follow if not paid.

Chief Secretary directs senior officials not to give any scope for doubts in selection process

Mr. Revanth Reddy directs officials to put up strong case for allocation of water under Section 3 of ISRWDA

Senior advocate Shadan Farasat, serving as amicus curiae, reported non-compliance by several States in enforcing statutes against misleading advertisements

The report on the Pannun murder plot, submitted just before Trump's inauguration, urges swift legal action against Vikash Yadav and highlights potential diplomatic tension between India and the US. Progress in technology and defence ties was noted, while concerns over Khalistan separatist activities and possible US extradition of Yadav remain unresolved.

The Biden-Harris administration has removed three Indian organizations, BARC, IRE, and IGCAR, from the US Commerce Department's Entity List to support US-India relations and energy cooperation. Simultaneously, 11 Chinese organizations were added due to national security concerns. This move aims to bolster US foreign policy objectives and strengthen bilateral ties.

Plan to regularise State-owned wastelands in the names of residents discussed at MHA talks with Ladakhi leaders; Ladakhis seek higher cut-off for domicile status for outsiders seeking government jobs

INSA’s list of Fellows this year features famous figures such as Sudha Murthy and her spouse and Infosys co-founder Narayanamurthy; academy chairman says people who show commitment towards funding basic science research must be recognised