INDIA
Centre Extends CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s Term Until May 2026
“The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has, on 24th September 2025, approved the extension of service of General Anil Chauhan as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) who shall also function as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, upto 30th May 2026, or until further orders,” the Ministry of Defence said in a press statement.
CBI Investigates Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Over Foreign Funding and Pakistan Visit
According to officials, the probe agency began its inquiry into the funding of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) two months ago. It is also reviewing Mr Wangchuk's visit to Pakistan on February 6 this year, the officials added.
Big Boost to IAF: Government Orders 97 More LCA Mk1A Jets in Rs 62,370 Crore HAL Deal
Deliveries of these aircraft are to start in 2027-28 and will be completed within six years, the ministry said. The aircraft will have more than 64% indigenous content, including 67 new components compared to the earlier LCA Mk1A contract inked in January 2021.
Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike Following Violent Clash in Leh
Following the disturbance, Wangchuk called for peace, advising people against violence, citing that it dilutes the cause.
Ladakh Protests Turn Deadly: 4 Killed, Several Injured in Statehood Clashes
Police had to resort to firing to disperse the crowds after protesters, pressing for statehood for Ladakh and the implementation of the Sixth Schedule, unleashed large-scale violence, vandalising a BJP office and a number of vehicles.
Karnataka HC Dismisses Musk-led X Corp's Plea, Affirms Need for Social Media Regulation
The Court highlighted the need for regulation of social media and upheld the Centre's powers, under the Sahyog Portal, to block content in such a situation.
Russia Set to Complete S-400 Missile System Deliveries to India by 2026
"Russia will complete the contract to supply India with five S-400 Triumph air defence systems in 2026. Four of these systems have been delivered to date, and the fifth will be delivered next year," a defence source was quoted as saying by the state-run TASS news agency.
PM Modi Wishes Israeli PM Netanyahu and Global Jewish Community on Jewish New Year
PM Modi posted his greetings on X in the form of a message of friendship and goodwill.
Watch | "Our Hindu Festivals Face Difficulties": Delhi Implements Midnight Curfew Rule for Ramlila
"I always noticed that our Hindu festivals face difficulties. Ramlila or Durga Puja can never end at 10 pm. When Dandiya can go on all night in Gujarat, when events can happen all night in other states, then why can't the same be for the people of Delhi? So this time we have given permission to all Ramlilas, Durga Pujas, and cultural-religious festivals to continue until 12 am," she said.
Proposal under review for increasing IAF squadron strength after Operation Sindoor: Report
The expansion is linked with the re-examination of the 1980s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) decision that had placed a cap on the IAF's fighter aircraft squadrons at 42.
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