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New Delhi: The Indian Air Force carried out a major firefighting operation in Arunachal Pradesh by deploying Mi-17V5 helicopters to combat forest fires in the Lohit Valley, demonstrating its capability to operate in extreme and demanding conditions. The helicopters dropped at least 12,000 litres of water while flying at an altitude of nearly 9,500 feet, where thin Himalayan air poses significant operational challenges. The mission highlighted the IAF’s ability to conduct precise aerial operations in high-altitude terrain while supporting civil authorities during natural emergencies. The Lohit Valley operation was aimed at containing fires that threatened fragile ecosystems and nearby habitations…

New Delhi: The United States is preparing to place India at the centre of its Indo-Pacific strategy as it seeks to counter China’s growing influence in the region. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission is set to hold its first public hearing of 2026 in February, with a special focus on India’s relations with both Washington and Beijing, and their impact on the regional balance of power. Scheduled for February 17, the hearing will examine geopolitical and military issues linked to India’s ties with China and the United States. These include ongoing border tensions between India and China, maritime…

New Delhi: India’s regional aviation landscape is set for a significant upgrade with plans to locally assemble the Czech-manufactured L-410 NG aircraft, a move expected to strengthen connectivity to remote and underserved regions while boosting domestic manufacturing and technology transfer. Sakthi Aviation and Defence Systems Pvt Ltd, part of the Sakthi Group, has announced plans to bring the 19-seater twin-engine L-410 NG aircraft to India through a collaboration with Czech aerospace group OMNIPOL. The partnership includes an assessment to establish a final assembly line in India, enabling transfer of technology and deeper integration into the country’s growing aviation ecosystem. The…

New Delhi: India’s high speed road infrastructure has recorded a major milestone, with the total operational length of high speed corridors crossing 5,000 kilometres during the current financial year, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26. The survey underlines the central role played by roads and highways in driving India’s infrastructure growth and economic integration. As of December 2025, the operational high speed corridor network stood at 5,364 kilometres, reflecting an addition of 735 kilometres over the past year. This translates to an average expansion of nearly two kilometres per day. In comparison, the total length stood at 4,629 kilometres in…

New Delhi: The death toll in the devastating fire at a warehouse and manufacturing facility in Kolkata’s Anandapur area has risen to 25, even as the tragedy has escalated into a sharp political confrontation. Police have arrested two additional individuals in connection with the incident, taking the total number of arrests to three as investigations continue. After the earlier arrest of the godown owner, two officials linked to the momo manufacturing unit have now been taken into custody. The arrested individuals include the unit’s manager and deputy manager, who are expected to be produced before the Baruipur Sub Divisional Court…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey 2026 reflects steady economic progress despite a challenging global environment, and provides a clear roadmap for strengthening manufacturing, improving productivity, and accelerating India’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat. In his remarks, the Prime Minister said the survey presents a comprehensive picture of India’s reform driven growth path. He noted that it highlights strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained growth momentum, and the expanding role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure in national development. The survey, he added, also places strong emphasis on inclusive growth with focused attention on farmers, micro…

New Delhi: The Union government has informed Parliament that a significant collection of the Nizam’s jewellery remains under a high security custodial arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India, while confirming that no decision has been taken to relocate the collection for a permanent public exhibition in Hyderabad. The Ministry of Culture stated that the jewellery, which includes 173 historically important pieces, has been kept in secure RBI vaults since 1995. The government acknowledged the immense historical, cultural, and heritage value of the collection, as well as the strong public sentiment attached to these artefacts, particularly among the people of…