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Modi govt proposes to sell up to 3.5% stake in state-run HAL through ‘offer for sale’

At the floor price, which is lower than Wednesday’s share price of Rs 2625.20 per share on the BSE, the stake sale will be valued at about Rs 2,867 crore.

Army to reintroduce millets in soldiers’ diets, cooks being trained to whip up ‘tasty, nutritious’ meals

At present, each soldier is entitled to daily ration of 620 grams of rice or atta. Under the new plan, 25% of the 620 grams will be millets. Ragi, jowar & bajra varieties to be offered.

Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath — IAF veteran of 1962 & 1965 wars who received Maha Vir Chakra twice

Wing Commander Jag Mohan Nath was a recipient of two Maha Vir Chakra gallantry awards. He died in Mumbai.

South Korea, US to hold largest live-fire drills amid North Korea tension

The exercises are part of a series of events marking the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries this year.

US keen to partner more with India on defence, wants specific pact for air force, says top Pentagon official

Visiting US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall also flags American concerns about Make in India programme & the challenges it poses to US companies.

Amid stand-off with China, Army to source green hydrogen power for Eastern Ladakh

For powering up forward bases and deployments in Eastern Ladakh, Army signs MoU with NTPC REL to develop a green-hydrogen-based power plant; move will cut dependence on diesel-run generators.

Yet another ALH accident calls for independent & comprehensive review of indigenous chopper, say experts

Over the last two decades 18 to 22 incidents involving the ALH Dhruv have been reported. Experts say the malaise in the ALH fleet could be related to design & engineering issues.  

Made-in-India ATAGS, BrahMos, choppers: Modi govt clears defence acquisitions worth Rs 70,500 cr

Defence ministry gives nod for capital acquisition under new category of Buy Indian-IDDM. HAL emerges big winner as Navy proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 cr.

Army’s Cheetah helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh, 2 pilots missing

The force has mounted a search operation for the two missing crew men – a lieutenant colonel and a major.

22 yrs after introducing tri-service commands, MoD seeks law to give commanders disciplinary powers

Currently, personnel are governed by separate service acts & officers only have disciplinary powers over troops from own service, which has direct impact on inter-services organisations.

On Camera

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.