INDIA
EAM Jaishankar to Lead Indian Delegation at SCO Summit as PM Modi Opts Out
Modi's decision to skip the SCO summit is attributed to his scheduled trips to Russia and Austria, although there is no official confirmation regarding these visits yet. The SCO summit, set for July 3 and 4, will focus on regional security and enhancing connectivity and trade.
Vikram Misri Appointed as India's New Foreign Secretary
A career diplomat belonging to the 1989 batch at the Indian Foreign Service, Misri will succeed Vinay Kwatra, who is set to be India's ambassador to the United States.
Adani Defence Partners with Thales to Produce 70mm Rockets in India
Thales stated, "The above deal is proof that commits us to India and increases our global partner network.".
Delhi Airport Terminal 1 Halts Flight Operations Following Roof Collapse
The incident happened at around 5 am in the departure area of Terminal 1 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi amid heavy rainfall in the national capital.
Deluge Hits Delhi-NCR, Smashing Decades-Old Rainfall Record
According to Meteorological Department, Delhi got 228 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am Thursday and 8.30 am Friday—the highest 24-hour June rainfall since 1936—when it had recorded 235.5 mm. This is much more than Delhi's average June rainfall of 80.6 mm.
Rains bring Delhi to its knees; one dead when canopy collapses at airport's Terminal 1
As the downpour this early morning paralyzed the capital, flight operations at Terminal 1 were suspended indefinitely, leaving thousands of commuters stranded on their way to work, school or important appointments. Key tunnels, including at Pragati Maidan, were shut down and reports of flooding poured in from several parts of the city despite this being an upscale area like Hauz Khas, South Extension, Mayur Vihar.
Delhi Anticipates Monsoon's Arrival Within 2-3 Days, IMD Reports
Comparing to the recent years, IMD data reveals that it came on June 26 last year, June 30 in 2022, July 13 in 2021, and June 25 in 2020.
To navigate through 'turbulent times', India must invest in modernisation of armed forces, says IAF chief
Addressing a seminar at the Air Force Auditorium in Subroto Park, the IAF chief said modern warfare was evolving into constant technological up-gradation and asymmetric threats. "Modern militaryman needs more than combat skills; he needs an intricate understanding of the geopolitical, social, and cultural context," he said.
J&K DGP Warns of Internet's Role in Fueling Terrorism and Separatism
He said WhatsApp and Telegram have undercut the authority of the licensed providers of telecom for which he has been raising at the highest levels because of its implications for security.
Union Ministers Jaishankar and Puri Honor Victims on 39th Anniversary of Kanishka Bombing
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said on X, "Today is the 39th anniversary of one of the most horrific terrorist atrocities in history." I pay tribute to the 329 victims of AI 182 ‘Kanishka’ who lost their lives on this day in 1985. My heart goes out to their families. This anniversary serves as a stark reminder that terrorism must never be tolerated.”
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