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India Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Drills in 4 border states tomorrow; Gujarat, J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan on alert
Amid ongoing tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad, a mock drill will be conducted on Thursday evening in the states bordering Pakistan -- Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir -- which came under heavy attack from across the border during the recently concluded four-day conflict. People will be instructed to stay alert during the drill, sources informed India Today primary objectives of a mock drill include testing the operationality of control rooms and air raid warning systems. It also assesses the effectiveness of civil defence services, such as warden services, firefighting, rescue operations, depot management, and the preparation of evacuation development comes weeks after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) conducted Operation Abhyas -- a nationwide mock drill -- on May 7, hours before India launched Operation Sindoor. In the last mock drill, air raid warning sirens were activated while civilians and students were briefed on civil defence protocols on how to protect themselves and others around them in case of an attack. These mock drills -- the first of their kind since the 1971 war with Pakistan-- were held in 250 locations across 33 states and union Operation Sindoor, Punjab -- which shares a 532-kilometre border with Pakistan -- put all its border districts on high alert, cancelling any public events while ordering the shutdown of schools in Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran all government and private schools in the border areas of Rajasthan -- which shares 1,037 kilometres with Pakistan -- were shut Reel
India Today
27-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Kaveri engine trials underway in Russia, to power Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India's premier defence research agency, is carrying out trials of the indigenously developed Kaveri jet engine in Russia and is planning to use it for powering the Made in India long-range Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).The Kaveri engine is undergoing detailed trials in Russia and there are around 25 hours of testing left to be done on it. The slots have to be given by the authorities, defence officials informed India Today engine is planned to be used for powering the indigenous UCAV project, they said. Interest in the Kaveri engine has been revived as there is an ongoing trend in the Evian media, asking the government to #FundKaveri engine project. The Kaveri engine was planned to be developed by the DRDO for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), but due to delays in the programme, the combat aircraft had to be powered by the American GE-404 GE-404 has been used to power the 32 LCA Mark 1s and the twin-seater-trainer versions. The 83 LCA Mark 1As are also set to be powered by the GE-404s, but the plan has been delayed due to issues in supplies by the American firm. Asked if the Kaveri engine could still be used for powering the LCA, the officials said there were plans to put the Kaveri on one of the LCA aircraft and showcase its DRDO is also working towards working with a foreign firm for the development and manufacturing of a more powerful engine for the futuristic aircraft, including the Mark 2 versions of the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). India has been in talks with multiple firms, including those from France, the UK and the US. The decision in this regard is expected to be taken Indian indigenous programmes for fighter jets may see a cut down on imports and have indigenous platforms for the Indian Air Force. The Kaveri engine is an indigenously developed turbofan engine in India, developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) under the DRDO. The move is a part of India's push for self-reliance in defence technology, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers for aircraft Watch
India Today
19-05-2025
- India Today
Cops bust live gambling racket in Kolkata, 15 arrested with over Rs 1 lakh
Kolkata Police on Monday busted a live gambling racket in the Ekbalpur area of the city during a targeted raid, arresting 15 people, including a prime accused, who were caught red-handed playing cards, officials said. The team seized Rs 1,01,920 in cash, believed to be proceeds from the illegal activity."All 15 individuals, including one Rabi Dhanuk, were found indulging in gambling, drawing in members of the public for wrongful gain and thereby causing financial harm to others," senior officer told India Today accused were unable to produce any valid documentation or offer satisfactory explanations for operating the gambling den. A case was registered, and all 15 were arrested. Authorities also confiscated gambling paraphernalia and all money involved in the activity from the case has been registered under Sections 112(1)(2)/3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3 and 4 of the West Bengal Gambling and Prize Competitions Act, 1957. The accused are set to be produced before the Alipore court, where police will seek custody for further interrogation."We are investigating the larger network. If any other individuals are found to be involved, they too will be brought to book, the officer Watch IN THIS STORY#West Bengal
India Today
21-04-2025
- General
- India Today
Muslim employer helps Hindu couple marry in riot-hit Murshidabad
In a display of communal harmony, the Muslim owners of the brick kiln in riot-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal helped a Hindu couple get married according to Hindu Domkal's Bhatshala area came together to help the 20-year-old groom, Simul, and the 18-year-old bride, Shiuli, get married in accordance with Hindu rituals even as rift after violent clashes in the city continued following the enactment of the Waqf Amendment Hindu couple are from Birbhum's Murarai and work at the Maria Brick Kiln along with their families. Even though they had been together for five years, their families could not arrange a marriage ceremony due to wedding expenses. It was then that the Muslim owners, employers and the community stepped in to MAN BORE THE EXPENSESThe couple's colleagues revealed that Simul and Shiuli had developed a close relationship while working at the kiln and had informed the kiln owners about their love. However, they were unable to conduct a wedding ceremony given the expenses they could not Sheikh, a partner of the kiln owner, learnt about the situation of the Hindu couple and offered to arrange the marriage."They have been working with us for five years, and we consider them part of our family". He added, "We wanted to help them, so we arranged the wedding according to Hindu customs," Sheikh told India Today families of the bride and groom were overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown by their Muslim employers and shared with glee - 'We never thought we'd receive such a beautiful arrangement.'WHOLE COMMUNITY CELEBRATED WEDDINGThe wedding ceremony took place at a temple in the Kalitala area of couple exchanged vows according to Hindu rituals and the newlyweds were even gifted gold. The kiln owners and some Muslim youths from the village bore the expenses of the wedding. This included food, decorations, and heartwarming story showcases the spirit of communal harmony and kindness that exists between people of different faiths in the Muslim brick kiln community's selfless actions have brought joy and happiness to the Hindu couple and their families, and this exemplified the power of human compassion and Watch
