CDS lashes out at defence companies: ‘Show a bit of patriotism’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Flagging concerns that Indian arms companies were failing to deliver emergency procurements on time and that some of them were even inflating the extent of indigenous content in their products, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan has said the armed forces expect “a bit of nationalism and patriotism” in industry’s “profit-driven endeavours”.“Defence…

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NDMC to plant 2.6 lakh tulips; religious sites, public spaces to be decorated | India News

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will launch a major beautification drive, planting over 2.6 lakh tulip bulbs across Lutyens Delhi starting December 27. NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal announced the initiative on Thursday, saying it aims to enhance the city’s aesthetics and combat pollution. Giving the details, Chahal said 5.17 lakh imported Dutch…

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Rupee continues healing: Currency rises 22 paise in early trade; reaches Rs 89.45 against US dollar

Rupee strengthened in early trade on Monday, rising 22 paise to 89.45 against the US dollar, extending its recovery after hitting record lows in recent weeks.Earlier this month, rupee slid to a series of lifetime lows, even weakening beyond the 91-per-US-dollar mark. The currency, however, later healed in recovery attributed to likely intervention by the…

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Official! Ahmedabad to host 2030 Commonwealth Games; gets seal of approval at CGF General Assembly | More sports News

Representing India in Glasgow were Joint Secretary (Sports) Kunal K; Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha; IOA CEO Raghuram Iyer; Gujarat Sports Minister Harsh Sanghavi, among others. New Delhi: Ahmedabad was officially named the host city of the 2030 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday (November 26), edging out Abuja, Nigeria. Delegates of the 74 Commonwealth…

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‘This is Punjab, not scared by threats’: Bhagwant Mann after ED raid on minister | India News

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of using central agencies for political purposes after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out fresh searches linked to Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in a money laundering case involving alleged fake GST transactions worth more than Rs 100 crore.The ED conducted raids at…

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