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New Delhi: India has successfully conducted a flight test of its advanced Agni Missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology, marking a major boost to the country’s strategic defence capabilities. The test was carried out over the Indian Ocean Region from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on Friday. According to defence officials, the missile successfully deployed multiple payloads designed to strike different targets spread across a wide geographical area. The MIRV system allows a single missile to carry and release several warheads, each capable of independently hitting separate strategic targets. The successful trial demonstrated India’s growing…

New Delhi: Leading jewellery industry associations are scheduled to meet officials from the Prime Minister’s Office on May 12 following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for the next year. The development comes after the Prime Minister, while addressing a rally in Hyderabad, called on people to reduce discretionary spending, including buying gold and travelling abroad. He also encouraged citizens to adopt energy saving practices and prioritise domestically produced goods as India navigates growing global economic uncertainty. The appeal is being viewed against the backdrop of increasing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves…

New Delhi: Two Indian nationals were among the crew members aboard the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, which has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has claimed three lives and infected several passengers during an international voyage. The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, began its journey from Ushuaia on April 1 and was scheduled to arrive at the Canary Islands on May 10. Around 150 passengers and crew members from 28 countries were reportedly onboard during the voyage. Health authorities confirmed that five of the eight suspected cases tested positive for hantavirus. Among the victims were a…

New Delhi: C Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday in a high profile ceremony that many viewed as the beginning of a new political chapter in the state. Held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the swearing in ceremony followed days of political uncertainty, alliance negotiations, and intense coalition discussions after a fractured election verdict. Vijay’s appearance and style during the ceremony stood out sharply from Tamil Nadu’s traditional political culture. Wearing a blazer over a white shirt instead of the customary white shirt and dhoti associated with Dravidian politics, the actor turned politician drew loud…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the political situation in West Bengal while addressing a public gathering in Jamnagar during his visit to Gujarat. The Prime Minister said elections in Bengal are unlike anywhere else in the country and claimed that people across the nation were waiting for the Bharatiya Janata Party to bring change in the state. Describing the political atmosphere in Bengal as deeply troubled, PM Modi alleged that more than 300 BJP workers had sacrificed their lives over the years. He said the state had fallen into a “deep pit”…

New Delhi: Opposition parties launched a sharp attack on Narendra Modi after his appeal urging citizens to adopt austerity measures in response to rising global economic uncertainty linked to the escalating Middle East conflict. Leaders from the Indian National Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and All India Trinamool Congress accused the Centre of poor economic planning and attempting to shift the burden of the crisis onto ordinary citizens. The criticism followed the Prime Minister’s remarks in Hyderabad, where he urged people to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, postpone gold purchases for a year, adopt work from home…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address in Telangana on Sunday carried strong economic undertones as the government appeared to signal growing concern over rising global crude oil prices, pressure on foreign exchange reserves, and the possibility of prolonged economic disruption linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Referring to the economic challenges emerging from instability around the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in global energy markets, the Prime Minister urged citizens to revive Covid era work from home practices, reduce fuel consumption, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, postpone gold purchases, and cut dependence on imported products and chemical fertilisers. “Today,…