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India receives second GE-404 engine from US for Tejas LCA MK-1A jets, HAL to get 12 more by March 2026

India on Monday received the second GE-404 engine from the United States for its ambitious Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A programme, giving a significant boost to the indigenous fighter jet project, news agency ANI reported. These advanced engines are being delivered to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which is tasked with integrating them into the LCA Mark 1A jets. According to defence officials, HAL is set to receive 12 more GE-404 engines by March 2026. These engines will power the LCA Mark 1A fighter jets. Notably, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has already placed firm orders for 83 LCA Mark 1A aircraft. In addition, a proposal to procure 97 more jets is now in an advanced stage of processing, having already secured clearance from the Ministry of Defence.

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India-US trade talks: New Delhi refuses to budge on dairy imports over ‘non-veg milk’ concern

As India and the United States engage in high-stakes trade negotiations aimed at boosting bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, dairy and agriculture have emerged as major sticking points. India remains steadfast in its refusal to open its dairy sector to American imports, citing not only economic concerns but also deep-rooted cultural and religious sensitivities.

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DU UG admissions 2025: B.com remains top choice, check programme, college, and stream-wise preferences

The University of Delhi (UoD) has announced the details of its first round of undergraduate admissions for 2025, which were conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS). According to the university’s data, B.Com has emerged as the most popular choice among undergraduate programs, receiving 1,990,966 applications across various colleges. The application process began on June 17, 2025, and the registration for the second phase has now closed. Among the individual colleges, Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) received the highest number of first-preference applications, with 38,795 candidates selecting it as their top choice, followed by Hindu College, Hansraj College, St Stephen’s, and Miranda House.

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Panchayat fame actor Aasif Khan hospitalised after heart attack, says ‘Life is short’

Actor Aasif Khan, who is best known for his role in the popular web series ‘Panchayat’, recently suffered a heart attack and is currently recovering in the hospital. On Tuesday, the actor took to his official Instagram handle to share his health update along with a picture, which seems to be from the hospital.

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Astronaut Shukla’s Dragon spacecraft undocking delayed by 10 minutes; splashdown scheduled for July 15

After 18 days at International Space Station, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has embarked on his journey back from the International Space Station (ISS). The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying Shukla, will be undocked from the ISS at 4.45 PM IST. The Dragon spacecraft will be undocked from the ISS after performing two separation burns to physically distance itself from the station. Following this, it will execute the first of four planned departure burns, known as ‘Depart Burn Zero’, to move further away from the ISS. Five minutes later, it will conduct a second departure burn to ensure it cleared the keep-out sphere, a 200-meter zone surrounding the ISS designed to keep arriving and departing spacecraft at a safe distance. The spacecraft will exit the approach ellipsoid—a protective 3D boundary around the station—after 13 minutes of flight.

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Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari release date: Know when will Varun-Janhvi’s comedy drama hit theatres

The makers of the most anticipated film, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, have announced the release date of the Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer on Monday. For the unversed, this romantic drama film is written and directed by Shashank Khaitan. It is produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Shashank Khaitan under the banner of Dharma Productions. Read further to know the release date here.

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Punjab Cabinet approves Anti-Sacrilege Bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against scriptures

In a major development aimed at preserving communal harmony and religious sanctity, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scripture(s) Bill, 2025, which prescribes life imprisonment for acts of sacrilege against any holy scripture. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh.

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SC flags misuse of free speech in cartoonist’s plea over PM Modi, RSS posts, calls content ‘objectionable’

The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that the right to freedom of speech and expression was being “abused” while hearing a plea filed by cartoonist Hemant Malviya. Malviya has been accused of sharing allegedly objectionable cartoons featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers on social media platforms.

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India-China bilateral ties on positive path since PM Modi-Xi meeting in Kazan last year, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday noted that the bilateral relationship between India and China has been steadily improving following the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan in October 2024. His remarks came during his televised opening statement at a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng.

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Video: Former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur narrowly escapes landslide amid heavy rains in Mandi

A major mishap was narrowly avoided in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district when stones suddenly rolled down from a hillside and struck the car of former chief minister and Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly Jairam Thakur. The incident occurred near Shankar Dehra while he was returning from Karsog to Thunag in the rain-hit Seraj region.