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Defence ministry approves Rs 79,000 crore procurement to boost Army, Navy and Air Force

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved major procurement proposals worth around Rs 79,000 crore to strengthen the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The meeting was held at the South Block in New Delhi on Thursday. For the Indian Army, the DAC accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the Nag Missile System (Tracked) Mk-II (NAMIS), Ground Based Mobile ELINT System (GBMES) and High Mobility Vehicles (HMVs) with Material Handling Crane. The NAMIS (Tracked) system will enhance the Army’s ability to destroy enemy combat vehicles, bunkers and other fortified positions. The GBMES will provide continuous electronic intelligence on enemy emitters, while the induction of HMVs will significantly strengthen logistics operations across diverse terrains.

INDIA , TOP-STORIES
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Australia ends India’s 17-year unbeaten run in Adelaide, chase down 265 runs to seal series

The India vs Australia series was supposed to be about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s comeback to international cricket after seven months. But the hosts have spoiled the party in just two matches and sealed the series in Adelaide as Shubman Gill has conceded his debut ODI series as captain with a game to go. Australia chased down 265 runs in the second ODI in Adelaide and even though they lost eight wickets, the hosts always seemed to be in control of the run-chase. This also turned out to be India’s first loss in Adelaide since 2008 in the ODI format.

INDIA , TOP-STORIES
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Mehbooba Mufti announces support for National Conference in Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday announced support for the ruling National Conference (NC) in the Rajya Sabha polls which will be held a day later.

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OPINION | Iran’s Hijab Law: Video exposes double standards

In Iran, the wearing of hijab by women in public spaces is mandatory. According to the “Chastity and Hijab” bill enacted in 2023, women who defy dress codes risk long prison sentences, steep fines, and even death sentence for repeated violations. The regime uses drones, surveillance apps and licensed informants to monitor what women wear in public. Only recently, the Iranian regime announced it would deploy 80,000 personnel to enforce dress codes because there has been a spike in the number of women appearing in public without hijab. While ordinary women in Iran face harsh punishment for violating the dress code, a video has suddenly become viral on the internet and this has sparked a furore across Iran.

INDIA , TOP-STORIES
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‘You left me’: Singer Rishabh Tandon’s wife Olesya pens heartbreaking message after his death, shares photos

Renowned music composer and actor Rishabh Tandon, best known by his stage name Faqeer, died last night, October 21, due to alleged heart attack. As fans mourn his demise, Rishabh’s wife took to Instagram and shared a series of photos with her late husband, and penned a heartbreaking note.

INDIA , TOP-STORIES
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OPINION | Gangs of London streets: Welcome action by police

In a major crackdown against mobile phone snatchers and shoplifters, the London Metropolitan Police arrested 46 people after a two-week-long operation. They were arrested for phone snatching and for buying and smuggling out stolen phones. Nearly 40,000 stolen phones were smuggled out from the United Kingdom to China in the last one year. Nearly 28 properties across London and Hertfordshire were searched during the crackdown against phone snatchers and smugglers. London Mayor Sadiq Khan described this as “the largest operation of its kind in the history of the UK”. He said, “it was humbling to see first-hand how the Met are going after the leaders of international smuggling gangs as well as street robbers and snatchers fuelling this industrial-scale crime.” In my prime time show ‘Aaj Ki Baat’ on India TV last night, we showed videos of phone snatchers and police nabbing the criminals.

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‘Siddaramaiah is in the last stage of political career’: Son Yathindra names his potential successor

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra, stirred controversy within the state Congress on Wednesday by saying that his father is in the final stages of his political career and he should take on the role of a ‘margdarshak’ (mentor) to his party colleague and Cabinet Minister Satish Jarkiholi.

INDIA , TOP-STORIES
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Mumbai building collapse: Seven injured as portion of old Madanpura structure caves-in

A portion of the old Salvation Army Welfare Association building in Mumbai’s Madanpura locality collapsed on Wednesday (October 22), injuring seven people. The incident occurred around 12:30 pm when the first-floor section of the ground-plus-one structure gave way suddenly, sending debris crashing to the floor below. According to civic officials, fire brigade units, local police, and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ward staff reached the site within minutes to begin rescue and debris removal operations.

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IND vs AUS 2nd ODI weather report: Will rain spoil Rohit-Kohli’s ODI return to Adelaide after 6 years?

Australia are 1-0 ahead in the three-match ODI series against India after winning the opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The match was interrupted by rain on multiple occasions, and eventually, it turned out to be a 26-over-per-side contest. The second ODI is scheduled to take place at the Adelaide Oval as the Indian team returns to play at their most favoured venue in ODIs after six years. But will rain spoil the party for the visitors in Adelaide as well?

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‘What wrong has he done?’: Reactions galore after ‘fit’ Sarfaraz Khan gets left out of India A squad

The BCCI selection committee on Tuesday, October 21, announced the India A squads for the two red-ball matches against South Africa A later this month and in the first week of November at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will lead the side in the two games, returning to competitive cricket for the first time since his foot injury sustained during the Manchester Test in July against England, while the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajat Patidar were included.