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'World recognises India as military power to be reckoned with': Rajnath Singh
Invoking the 'Soldier Saint' concept, Singh said that as the Defence Minister he was securing the physical boundaries of the country on the strength of the bravery and valour of the soldiers, likewise the saintly soldiers were protecting the culture of the country. "If we are protecting the body of the country, then you are protecting the soul of this country. And a nation can survive till eternity only when both its body and soul are safe.
Chinese spy reportedly present during Dalai Lama's sermon in Bodh Gaya
Gaya police issued her sketch, apart from passport and visa numbers which are EH2722976 and 901BAA2J, respectively. Shockingly, the alleged Chinese spy was staying in various places in the country, especially in Gaya for the last 2 years but her travel history and purpose of visit in India are not available with the foreign section. Gaya police also described her as slim and having short hair.
PM Modi's mother Hiraben Modi dies at the age of 100
UN Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre said in a statement, "Hiraba Modi passed away on December 30 at 3.30 a.m. (early morning) during the treatment at UN Mehta Heart hospital." Modi wrote with a heavy heart, "A glorious century rests at the feet of God. In Maa, I have always felt that trinity, which contains the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karmayogi and a life committed to values."
PM Modi terms India-Australia trade pact 'watershed moment' in bilateral ties
Prime Minister Modi also said that he looked forward to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese's visit to India in March. Earlier, Australian PM Albanese said that he will visit India in March next year with a business delegation committed to improving two-way trade between the two nations.
India says Pakistan should protect minorities, after Hindu woman's killing
Addressing the weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said: "We have seen reports about it, but we don't have specific details on the case, but we have reiterated that Pakistan should protect its minorities along with their safety, security and well-being, which is their responsibility."
IAF successfully test-fires extended range version of BrahMos missile from SU-30MKI fighter jet
The air-launched missile was test-fired against a ship target from a SU-30MKI aircraft and it achieved the desired mission objectives in the Bay of Bengal region. The IAF, with this test, has achieved a "significant capability boost" to carry out precision strikes from SU-30MKI aircraft against land or sea targets over very long ranges.
Agra on alert after Covid positive foreign tourist disappears
All tourists are now being screened at the monuments, according to the CMO. The hotels have been told to keep a complete record and upload the details on the website of the health department. Sources said the search for the 'missing' Argentinian tourist was on. CCTV cameras were being reviewed, at the stations and city entry points. The guest had recorded a wrong phone number. His sample was collected on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi violated security rules 113 times: CRPF
CRPF deployed in Gandhi's security responded to the question raised by the Congress regarding the lapse in his security and the letter written by the party to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The CRPF, in its reply submitted to the MHA, said that Gandhi violated the fixed security instructions several times since 2020, including during Bharat Jodo Yatra. It added that the violations had been brought to the leader's notice from time to time.
Indian drugmaker Marion Biotech halts manufacture of cough syrup, probe underway
A joint inspection of the manufacturer's Noida facility was carried out by the teams of the Uttar Pradesh Drug Control Department and CDSCO. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) is in contact with the national drug regulator of Uzbekistan regarding the matter. "Immediately on receipt of the information, joint inspection of the NOIDA facility of the manufacturer, Marion Biotech, was carried out by UP Drug Control and CDSCO team and further action as appropriate would be initiated based on the inspection report," said the Union health ministry on Thursday.
Indian Army's first ever two-storey 3D printed dwelling unit
The Army inaugurated such a unit in Ahmedabad. It is the first 3D Printed House for Indian soldiers and located at Ahmedabad Cantt. The Army said on Thursday that the technique utilises a concrete 3D printer that accepts a computerised three-dimensional design and fabricates a 3D structure in a layer-by-layer manner by extruding a specialised type of concrete specifically designed for the purpose. This unique house has ground plus one configuration. The dwelling unit has been constructed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) in collaboration with MiCoB Pvt Ltd incorporating the latest 3D Rapid Construction Technology, the Indian Army officials said.
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