A train with a view: Air-conditioned coaches to soon have a new window design

Indian Railways will soon have coaches with 'continuous windows' on the outside to lend trains a more aesthetic appearance.

Trade between India and China through Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh had stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, it is set to resume following the central government approval. Earlier this year, Shipki La Pass was also opened for tourists.

The Indian Air Force’s selection of 114 Rafale jets strengthens operational readiness, boosts defence capabilities and enhances India’s strategic power in the region.

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Ethiopia honours PM Modi with its highest civilian award, making him the first global leader to receive it, while India-Ethiopia ties are elevated to a strategic partnership.

But Lets Them Retain EWS Flats Secured In 1995

Following Operation Sindoor, India accelerates fighter jet development. The DRDO has invited private companies and startups to work on advanced quantum avionics technology, which is aimed at detecting hidden enemy targets even in the most challenging conditions.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ethiopia's highest civilian honour, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, during his first bilateral visit. The two nations agreed to elevate their relationship to a strategic partnership, focusing on cooperation in economy, innovation, technology, defence, and health.

With the gap widening between Shashi Tharoor and the Congress party, questions are now focused on the possible impact on the party’s internal cohesion in the days ahead, especially as Kerala heads toward the 2026 elections.

The central government has extended the term of the commission investigating the Manipur ethnic violence until May 20, 2026. This marks the fifth extension for the commission, which was initially formed in June 2023 to probe the causes and extent of the unrest that began on May 3, 2023.

Leader J.P. Nadda urged opposition unity for electoral roll revision, highlighting West Bengal's significant voter increase. He questioned the Election Commission's role in detecting and deporting potential illegal immigrants, stressing national interest over political divides. Opposition MPs countered, accusing the government of using the process for division and distraction.

The Ethiopian Prime Minister took the special initiative of personally taking Prime Minister Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which were not part of the official itinerary. Prime Minister Modi also participated in a traditional coffee ceremony with his Ethiopian counterpart at Addis Ababa airport, symbolizing the warm friendship between the two countries.

Gujarat has banned the sale and distribution of rolling papers and pre-rolled cones, commonly known as 'Gogo paper'. The state home department cited health risks and concerns that these products are being used by youth to smoke narcotic substances. The ban, effective immediately, targets harmful substances found in the papers, aiming to curb addiction among young people.

In the video, when the person recording is the man, where is he from? He replies, "I am from Pakistan". Then, in a series of questions, he explains how he took multiple plane rides to get to the country. 

NCP’s move is important, especially after it was not invited for the meeting held between BJP and Shiv Sena over poll strategy and seat sharing with a resolve to win 150 plus seats in the BMC elections.

Allowing a petition filed by the husband, a bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi invoked its extraordinary powers to do "complete justice between the parties" and granted divorce on the ground of irretrievable breakdown. 

Over 7.7 lakh households are now receiving zero electricity bills thanks to rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. The government has provided significant subsidy support and sanctioned numerous loan applications. Additionally, farmers are earning substantial income by leasing land for solar projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme.

Opposition members in Rajya Sabha demanded reforms in the anti-defection law and electoral processes, citing defections and voter list issues that undermine the people's mandate. The government defended the special intensive revision of electoral rolls as constitutionally valid. Concerns were also raised about political party funding and the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received rare personal courtesies on his Jordan and Ethiopia visits, with top leaders personally escorting and driving him. These gestures highlight the warmth and trust in India's ties with key Global South partners, reflecting strong historical and people-to-people connections.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning to Bangladesh, stating India will retaliate if Bangladeshi politicians continue to make remarks about the northeastern region. His comments followed a statement by a Bangladeshi leader suggesting isolation of India's northeast and support for separatists if India destabilizes Bangladesh.

Millions of rural Indian women are transforming their lives and communities by becoming 'Lakhpati Didis,' surpassing Rs 1 lakh in annual household income through self-help groups. This initiative, backed by government schemes, fosters financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community influence, making these women a significant political constituency. Their economic empowerment is reshaping rural India's landscape.

With the President's disapproval of the Bill, there will be no change in the post of Chancellor in state-run universities in West Bengal. As per the existing system, the Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose is the Chancellor of all state universities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa on a two-day state visit to Ethiopia at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali.

The Supreme Court directed the authorities to assess the extent of land required for setting up Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in each district of Tamil Nadu.

The case stems from credible intelligence inputs indicating that certain individuals in Jammu and Kashmir were exploiting platforms linked to mass media, social media, human rights advocacy, environmental causes, and women's empowerment as a cover to carry out activities gravely prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity, and security of India. 

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan claimed India was "completely defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindoor, alleging Indian aircraft were shot down and the Air Force grounded. The BJP criticized his remarks, accusing the Congress of disrespecting the armed forces and undermining national security.

The Trump administration's 2025 National Security Strategy redefines global power dynamics, placing India at a critical juncture.The document emphasizes unilateral action and self-interest, urging India to contribute more to Indo-Pacific security through initiatives like the Quad, signaling a shift towards transactional alliances.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly condemned the terror attack at Sydney's Hanukkah celebration, emphasizing India and Israel's "zero tolerance" policy towards terrorism. Speaking alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Moshe Sa'ar, Jaishankar conveyed deep condolences for the lives lost and injured.