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New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday ruled out any alliance with the BJP to expedite the restoration of statehood for the Union Territory, stating he would rather step down than compromise on principles. Speaking at an event in Achabal, Anantnag district, Abdullah emphasised that he would not trade political expediency for statehood. “If you want statehood at the cost of bringing the BJP into government, accept my resignation and install any MLA as chief minister I will not be part of that,” he said. Abdullah acknowledged that including the BJP might have accelerated…

New Delhi: India’s ambitious plan to develop its first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), has moved closer to reality, with seven Indian defence firms submitting bids to design and build prototypes. Two companies will be shortlisted and allocated ₹15,000 crore between them to produce five prototype models, after which full-scale manufacturing rights will be awarded to the chosen partner. The AMCA project, with an estimated investment of ₹2 lakh crore, aims to deliver over 125 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, though induction into service is not expected before 2035. Once operational, India will…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described it as a privilege to witness the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), praising the organisation for its resilience and unwavering commitment to the nation despite decades of challenges. Speaking at the Sangh’s 100-year celebrations, the Prime Minister said the organisation endured false cases, attempts to ban it, and other hurdles, yet never responded with hostility. “The RSS has never been bitter, despite repeated attempts to impose bans or frame false cases. We are part of a society that accepts both the good and the bad,” he said. Modi…

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the Election Commission of India (ECI) released the final electoral roll for Bihar following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya accused the Congress of double standards, pointing out that the party had not filed a single objection or complaint during the voter list revision. “As the Election Commission concludes the SIR exercise in Bihar and publishes the final voter roll, let it be noted the Congress party did not file a single complaint or objection in…

New Delhi: Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a “realistic pathway” to end years of bloodshed, dismantle Hamas’s control, and pave the way for sustainable peace and reconstruction. Azar described the proposal as a decisive moment for the region. “Either Hamas agrees diplomatically, or military operations will continue this time with international consensus,” he said, stressing that the goal is “a better future not only for us but also for our neighbours.” Trump unveiled the plan earlier this week, giving Hamas a 72-hour deadline to return Israeli hostages…

New Delhi: The Ladakh administration on Tuesday rejected allegations that environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk is being victimised, insisting that recent actions taken against him are grounded in “credible inputs and documents.” In an official statement, the administration said there was “no question of witch-hunting,” and urged that investigations be allowed to continue impartially. Authorities said probes were underway into financial irregularities and foreign exchange violations linked to the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh (HIAL). The institute, despite not being a recognised university, had allegedly been issuing degrees, raising concerns over students’ futures. The statement also accused…

New Delhi: Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti on Tuesday underlined the urgent need for India’s defence industry to accelerate innovation and indigenisation, warning that delays in moving from “conceptualisation to operationalisation” could undermine national security. Speaking at Aero Tech India 2025, organised by FICCI in partnership with CAPSS, Air Marshal Bharti said the Indian Air Force (IAF) is working towards self-reliance but stressed that true independence will only come when critical components are produced within the country. “Even 99% indigenous content is not enough if that 1% is critical and still imported.…