After record voter turnouts in Srinagar and Baramulla in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency (PC) too has shattered voter turnout records, with 51.35 % recorded in the districts of Anantnag, Poonch, Kulgam and districts of Rajouri and Shopian partially, the highest since 1989 i.e. in 35 years. With this, in…
Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei on 25 May 24, and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. Notably, the visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet to South China Sea. Further, this visit is poised to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two…
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday suggested that various central armed police forces of the country should have “jointness” and interoperability among themselves like the ongoing plan for the defence forces. The about ten lakh strength central armed police forces include the BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF and SSB apart from the NDRF and NSG…
The Philippines announced the establishment of a coast guard post in the country’s northernmost region, aimed at bolstering security amidst China’s reported “military build-up” near Taiwan over the past two years. National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano disclosed in a statement that the outpost’s primary objective is to gather crucial maritime data and intelligence. This initiative,…
Asserting that the defence industry world over is facing a capacity crunch due to ongoing geopolitical conflicts, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said these are indications that demand for defence utilities will remain for years. Indian shipbuilders should build up the capacity to meet the security needs of the country and also the friendly countries. “Whether…
Polling in the sixth phase of General Elections 2024 which commenced on 25th May 2024, across 58 PCs recorded an approximate voter turnout of 59.06% . In spite of hot weather in certain parts of the country, voters were undeterred in their enthusiasm as they were seen queuing up patiently to cast their votes across…
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed the appointment of Commandant, National Defence Academy on 25 May 2024 from Vice Admiral Ajay Kocchar. Noteworthy, the National Defence Academy (NDA) is the joint defence service training institute of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force train together before they go on…
The top United Nations (UN) court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. While Israel is unlikely to comply with any such order, it will ratchet up the pressure on the increasingly isolated country. Criticism of Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza has been…
The Commission feels duly strengthened by the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observations and verdict on the process of release of turnout data by the Election Commission of India. This brings upon the Commission, a higher responsibility to serve the cause of electoral democracy with undeterred resolution. The Commission has therefore decided to further expand the format…
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has initiated comprehensive preparatory measures to ensure minimal loss of life and property at sea due to Cyclonic Storm ‘Remal’ originating in the central Bay of Bengal. It is expected to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm by May 25, 2024. The system is likely to make landfall at North/ North-West…
