Author: Deshwale National Desk

The launch of the 1st Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) at the National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar marks an important step for women in India’s security forces. Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annpurna Devi, welcomed the launch. She described it as a proud milestone for Nari Shakti. The Minister also highlighted the growing role of women in specialised security duties. These roles require strong skills, leadership and operational readiness. The course brings women personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) together for specialised training. The programme will help them develop…

The Indian Navy has strengthened its indigenous shipbuilding capabilities with the delivery of Samarthak, its first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV). Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) built the vessel at its Kattupalli shipyard. The company delivered Samarthak to the Indian Navy on 27 August 2026. The vessel carries more than 75 percent indigenous content. Its design focuses on flexibility and allows the Navy to use it for several maritime roles. The ship will also serve as a versatile trial and evaluation platform. A Vessel With Multiple Roles Samarthak can support a wide range of naval activities. The vessel can conduct maritime surveillance…

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four railway multitracking projects with a total estimated cost of ₹9,450 crore. The projects will be implemented across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and will add about 410 km to the existing Indian Railways network. The projects are aimed at increasing railway capacity, reducing congestion and improving the efficiency and reliability of train operations. They are also expected to strengthen the movement of passengers, goods and essential services across the four states. The approved projects include the 173-km Kharagpur–Bhadrak (Ranital) fourth line, covering…

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the upgradation of the Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar to a four-lane standard. The project will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a total capital cost of ₹3,590.73 crore. The upgraded stretch will cover 82.578 km. The project is expected to strengthen Bihar’s expanding National Highway network and improve connectivity across the region. It will serve as a key feeder corridor between the India–Nepal border at Sonbarsa and Muzaffarpur, where it connects with NH-27, part of the East–West Corridor. The four-laning is…

Mumbai, August 18, 2026: South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille will visit Jaipur on August 21 and 22. She will represent South Africa at the BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting. India is hosting the meeting as part of its 2026 BRICS Chairship. The visit is expected to strengthen tourism ties between India and South Africa. It will also create new opportunities for travel, business and cultural exchange between the two countries. Ismail Dockrat, Chief Operating Officer of South African Tourism, will also join the South African delegation. His participation shows the importance South Africa places on the Indian tourism market.…

Rajasthan has received approval for 2,89,355 pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), involving a total outlay of ₹3,473 crore, in a major push to strengthen rural housing across the state. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan during a state-level PMAY-G programme in Baran, where he joined Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. Chouhan handed over the approval letter for the houses to the Chief Minister during the programme. The event also saw the approval of ₹340.59 crore for agricultural development initiatives, including projects under the Pradhan…

Indian security agencies have dealt a major blow to the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) in a coordinated counter-terror operation carried out across 14 states ahead of Independence Day. The multi-state operation on August 12 resulted in 253 people being detained as agencies moved against suspected members and associates of the network. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, more than 80 FIRs have been registered and over 200 arrests have been recorded cumulatively in cases linked to SBN. The operation was carried out through real-time intelligence sharing and coordination with state police forces. According to the government, the…

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on August 16 inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 944 development projects worth ₹5,755 crore across 15 districts of Rajasthan. The event was held in Chittorgarh, where Shah also unveiled a 21-foot-tall statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. Several dignitaries, including Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, were present at the event. According to Shah, the statue of Vajpayee has been installed at a cost of more than ₹1.5 crore. The event also provided a platform for discussions on Vajpayee’s political journey, Vande Mataram,…

By: Ragini Chaueby हर साल 15 अगस्त को टीवी पर एक तस्वीर लगभग तय होती है। प्रधानमंत्री लाल किले कीदीवार से तिरंगा फहराते हैं। देश को संबोधित करते हैं। करोड़ों लोग उस पल को देखते हैं। यह दृश्य इतना जाना-पहचाना है कि शायद ही कभी हम रुककर सोचते हैं आखिर लाल किला ही क्यों? दिल्ली में कई ऐतिहासिक इमारतें हैं। फिर आज़ाद भारत ने अपने सबसे महत्वपूर्ण राष्ट्रीय समारोह के लिए लाल किले को ही क्यों चुना? इसका जवाब सिर्फ इतिहास में नहीं छिपा, इसमें प्रतीकवाद भी है| सत्ता का इतिहास भी है और भारत की आज़ादी की कहानी का…

The Central Government has taken several steps to strengthen cybercrime prevention, improve coordination among agencies and protect citizens from growing digital threats, including AI-enabled cybercrime. ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Therefore, States and Union Territories are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of cybercrime. The Central Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, supports the efforts of States and Union Territories through policy guidance, technological support, capacity-building assistance and financial resources. These measures are aimed at strengthening cybercrime management and enforcement capabilities across the country. To…