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MoD signs Rs 5,083 Cr. deals for ALH Mk-III helicopters, VL-Shtil missiles

New Delhi, Mar 3 (UNI) The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed two major defence contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III in Maritime Role for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL)-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
The contracts were inked in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block in New Delhi.
The contract for six ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters, along with operational role equipment, engineering support package and performance-based logistics support, valued at Rs 2,901 crore, has been signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru, under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category.
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Sixth Key accused chargesheeted by NIA in 2024 Bihar illegal weapons smuggling case

15 Apr 2026 | 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday filed charges against a Muzaffarpur resident in a 2024 Bihar case related to the smuggling of illegal weapons.

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Sabarimala reference: Can’t hollow religion in name of reform; SC weighs limits of PILs, ‘constitutional morality’

15 Apr 2026 | 8:14 PM

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that while adjudicating issues arising from religious beliefs and practices, it cannot, in the name of social reform, render religion hollow, even as it indicated that it cannot completely shut its doors to Public Interest Litigations (PILs) concerning such practices.

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No Fuel Shortage, MSMEs Thrive Despite Global Uncertainty: Govt

15 Apr 2026 | 7:51 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI) The Central Government on Wednesday said it is maintaining a high level of preparedness across key sectors, including energy, maritime operations, and MSMEs, amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, while assuring citizens of adequate fuel supplies and economic stability.

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Jitendra Singh proposes AI-Driven curriculum for “smart governance” at IIPA

15 Apr 2026 | 7:49 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (UNI) union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, has proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a national hub for building artificial intelligence (AI) competencies among public sector officials and developing a curriculum for AI-driven “Smart Governance,” marking a major step toward institutionalizing technology-led administrative reforms in India.

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Delhi to expand ambulance fleet from 331 to 351 for elderly care

15 Apr 2026 | 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr 15 (UNI): The Delhi government will add 20 ambulances dedicated to elderly care to the city’s existing fleet of 331, health officials said on Wednesday.

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