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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is set to receive a substantial upgrade in battlefield awareness with the Defence Ministry preparing to clear a ₹10,000 crore project for three I STAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) aircraft. Scheduled for discussion in a high-level meeting in the fourth week of June, the initiative aims to enhance precise, real-time surveillance and enable stand-off precision strikes on critical enemy targets such as radar installations, mobile air-defence units, and command centres . Under the proposed plan, the IAF will procure three airframes—likely sourced via international tenders from manufacturers like Boeing and Bombardier—and integrate…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane publicly extended an apology to Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar during a local TV channel interview on Sunday night, expressing regret over his remarks made during a recent visit to Goa Medical College (GMC). Rane admitted that his emotions got the better of him and clarified that he never intended to disrespect the medical fraternity. “Doctors are the backbone of our healthcare system, and I have the highest regard for their service,” he said. While reaffirming his concern for patient care and the need for a responsive health system, the minister also voiced alarm over…

Imphal: In response to escalating unrest across Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla convened a high-level security review on Sunday with top police, CRPF, and administrative leaders, following violent protests triggered by the arrest of leaders from the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol. According to an official Raj Bhavan statement, the governor also met with a 25-member delegation of MLAs drawn from BJP, NPP, and Congress, who urged his intervention and appealed for an amicable resolution to the simmering crisis. The disturbances erupted after the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Asem Kanan, a prominent Arambai Tenggol leader, at Imphal Airport on Sunday. The…

Mysore: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the state government is seriously evaluating relocating the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium following a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL victory celebrations, which left 11 people dead on June 4. Expressing deep personal sorrow, the chief minister revealed that authorities are exploring long-term safety measures, including the possibility of moving the stadium to a less congested site outside Bengaluru. He affirmed that five police officers have been suspended over security lapses, and the state intelligence chief and his political secretary have been replaced as part of the government’s response. Siddaramaiah defended the administration, stating that while…

Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): On Monday, the MSC IRINA—the largest container ship in the world by TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) capacity—made a historic arrival at Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala. Operated by the Adani Group and inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on May 2, the port welcomed the vessel amid a carefully coordinated berthing process. At approximately 399.9 m long and 61.3 m wide—nearly four times the length of a FIFA football pitch—and boasting a capacity of 24,346 TEUs, MSC IRINA now holds the record for the world’s highest-capacity container vessel. Designed for the Asia–Europe shipping route, this Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV) represents a significant…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored that the past 11 years have transformed India into not only the world’s fastest-growing major economy but also a prominent global voice on critical fronts such as climate action and digital innovation. Highlighting the completion of the first year of his third term, Modi credited this rapid, people-centric progress to “the blessings and collective participation of 140 crore Indians,” driven by the guiding mantra “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”. A key message he shared emphasized that 60 per cent of his current Union ministers come from SC, ST, and OBC…

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday described the past 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership—since Modi first took oath on May 26, 2014—as a “golden period” characterized by unwavering dedication to public service, economic revival, social justice, cultural resurgence, and national security. In an X post celebrating this milestone, Shah wrote, “The historic 11 years of the Modi Government have been a golden period of resolve, endeavour and dedication towards public service,” adding that this era has ushered India into a new age of economic resurgence, social equity, cultural pride, and strengthened national security. To mark the…