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The Indian Air Force seeks indigenous man-portable loitering munitions for its special forces. These systems will provide Garud commandos with enhanced precision strike capabilities. The weapons must be portable and offer extended flight and range for operations. They will enable independent strike options and improve situational awareness behind enemy lines. This initiative aims to boost the Garud unit's effectiveness across various mission profiles.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala says previous LDF government’s case against Satheesan was ‘politically motivated’

An exclusive control room would monitor the buses and the facilities for Srikakulam residents attending PM Modi’s public meeting; TDP and BJP leaders said the airport would cut the district’s travel to 45 km and draw industry to National Highway 16

Bejjur in Asifabad district logs 183.5 mm rain in 24 hours. The intense rainfall prompted district administrations across northern Telangana to issue alerts, inspect flood-prone locations and activate emergency response mechanisms

Bengaluru's water supply is secure for the next four months. Reservoir storage levels are sufficient to meet the city's monthly water needs. Officials are monitoring groundwater and seeking reports on its status. Residents are urged to conserve water and avoid non-essential uses. Treated water should not be used for gardening or washing doorsteps.

The petition argued that the use of or pellet guns loaded with partly or wholly metallic pellets for crowd dispersal fails the constitutional tests of necessity, proportionality and reasonableness

The protesting MPs lined up behind a banner that read 'who gave the order', an apparent reference to the directions to security personnel to use lethal force against student protesters

TMC chief asked EC to conclude its inquiry regarding the party’s ownership and not grant any further opportunity to the party’s rival faction to stake claims

Hockey India will use saffron jerseys for the 2026 World Cup. According to Hockey India, the traditional blue jersey blended with the blue artificial turf used in international hockey, making it difficult for players to spot teammates during matches. The federation said players and coaches suggested different colours before saffron was chosen.

Senator Alex Padilla introduced a bill offering a green card pathway. This proposal would benefit millions of long-term immigrants residing in the US. It updates an outdated immigration law provision from 1929. The bill requires seven years of continuous residency and no criminal record. This legislation aims to provide certainty for contributing residents.

Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu’s journey shows that education extends beyond the classroom. While her demanding training limited traditional schooling, she pursued higher education through flexible learning while building resilience through real-life challenges. From carrying firewood in rural Manipur to overcoming Olympic heartbreak and injuries, Chanu transformed setbacks into strengths. Her perseverance culminated in a historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow 2026, highlighting the power of determination, continuous learning, and mental resilience.

According to Election Commission officials, 291 polling stations have been set up in the constituency, where 2,20,344 voters will exercise their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 21 candidates

Counting of votes is scheduled for August 3; Prashant Kishor claims supporters picked up by police hours ahead of polling

The decision to reconsider eggs on the menu of mid-day meals comes after careful consideration as the Suvendu Adhikari government does not want to hand over an issue to the Opposition