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[ad_1] HAL, anticipating orders worth Rs 2.5 trillion by 2026-27, is increasing production of LCA and Light Combat Helicopters. (File photo of Tejas) HAL defence aircraft to be made in Andhra Pradesh? N Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and a significant NDA ally, has proposed relocating the production facilities of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh.He has offered 10,000 acres at the Lepakshi-Madakasira hub, situated an hour's distance from Bengaluru airport, for establishing HAL's AMCA production facility.HAL, in partnership with various private organisations, is developing and manufacturing AMCA, India's fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft. According to an ET report, the offer for setting up the facility forms part of Naidu's comprehensive proposal for establishing a defence industrial corridor, India's third following Uttar Pradesh and Tamil […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Union health secretary chaired a review meeting on Saturday following a recent uptick in Covid cases, news agency PTI reported citing sources.The meeting was attended by officials from the department of health research, the director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the director general of the National Centre for Disease Control, among others.“Union health ministry remains vigilant and, through its multiple agencies, is proactively monitoring the situation closely,” sources said.They added, “It may be noted that there is a robust pan-India surveillance system for respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, through the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and ICMR’s pan-India respiratory virus sentinel surveillance network. Most of these cases are mild and under home care.”This comes a day after the Delhi government issued a Covid advisory, asking hospitals to ensure the availability of beds, oxygen, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who is a key NDA ally, was among several opposition-ruled state leaders who skipped the 10th Niti Aayog governing council meeting in New Delhi on Saturday. His absence has fueled political speculation, especially with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Bihar ahead of the assembly elections due this year.The high-level meeting, chaired by PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam, focused on the theme ‘Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047’ and brought together chief ministers, lieutenant governors, and Union ministers to chart out development strategies.However, Nitish Kumar’s absence stood out, especially since he heads a government aligned with the BJP.Among the states that skipped the meeting were Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, and Puducherry, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said, according to PTI.Nitish Kumar's decision to skip the high-level meeting has sparked political speculation, […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated that Operation Sindoor should not be treated as a one-off initiative and civil defence preparedness must be institutionalised by the states.During the Governing Council meeting of Niti Ayog, PM Modi said that the states must modernise their approach to civil preparedness. He also added that the recent mock drills have reignited our attention to civil defence states should institutionalize Civil Defence preparedness."The CMs and LGs praised Operation Sindoor for its precision and targeted strikes which led to destruction of terror infrastructure. In one voice, they praised PM’s leadership and the valour of the Armed Forces," Niti Ayog said in a statement."They also praised the efforts towards Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector which have strengthened the defence forces and bolstered confidence in our capabilities," it added.This was the first major meeting […]

[ad_1] Climate change can affect mental health (AI image) As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible- through rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and environmental degradation- another, often overlooked crisis is also deepening: its impact on mental health.The psychological burden of climate change is not just reactive- it is systemic. It reflects how environmental disruptions are inseparable from human life, livelihoods, and emotional security. The mind, much like the ecosystem, is sensitive to instability and loss.According to research available at the National Library of Medicine, climate change affects mental health in numerous ways. "Droughts, floods, rising sea level, increasing ambient temperatures and other consequences of climate change can produce increasing psychological distress through many mediators," the report stated. These mediators include economic strain, forced migration, traumatic events, and a gradual erosion of social capital.Coping with eco-anxiety and building emotional […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Test team has officially entered its long-anticipated transitional phase, with Shubman Gill named captain for the upcoming five-match tour of England. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been appointed as his deputy.The squad also includes Karun Nair, who returns to the national setup after eight years. Nair, who last played in 2017, was dropped shortly after becoming only the second Indian batter to score a triple century in Test cricket.One of the notable omissions from the squad is experienced pacer Mohammed Shami, who was deemed unfit to feature in the long series.Young left-handed batter B Sai Sudharsan and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh have been rewarded with their maiden Test call-ups following strong domestic performances.Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India’s Test captainAmong the prominent absentees, Shreyas Iyer’s name stood out. Chief selector […]

[ad_1] BENGALURU: A 30-year-old businessman in Bengaluru has alleged that he was physically assaulted by a grocery delivery agent outside his home in Judges Colony, Basaveshwaranagar.The incident occurred on May 21 during a dispute over an order placed through the Zepto app. The complainant, Shashank S, said the delivery boy, identified as Vishnuvardhan, arrived at his house around 1.50pm to deliver groceries.A disagreement reportedly broke out between the delivery agent and Shashank’s sister-in-law, who had gone to collect the order at the gate. The dispute was over a mismatch in the delivery address. Shashank said he intervened after hearing the argument escalate. He claimed the delivery agent verbally abused him and then assaulted him, punching him repeatedly in the face and head before fleeing. Shashank later sought medical attention and was informed he had suffered a skull fracture. He said […]