Defence sector now viewed as economic investment with multiplier effect: Rajnath

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today emphasised that India’s defence sector is no longer seen merely as a necessary expenditure, but as a strategic economic investment that is generating a multiplier effect on the nation’s economy. Speaking at the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by Defence Accounts Department (DAD) here, the Minister…

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Mizoram begin Swami Vivekananda Men’s U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), May 14 (UNI) Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable 4-0 victory against Maharashtra in the Swami Vivekananda Men’s U-20 National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground here on Wednesday. Lalhruaitluanga opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a shot from distance, Laldawngzuala added a second,…

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Waqf Law challenged in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Apr 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a bunch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received Presidential assent on April 5, 2025. The Act, passed by Parliament last week, has attracted huge criticism from some political quarters, certain religious organizations…

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Youth drowns in pool during wedding celebrations

Was the only son in his family Bhopal: Wedding celebrations at a farmhouse in rural Bhopal turned into mourning when a 20-year-old youth drowned while swimming. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at Vacation Villa Farm House in Harrakheda, under Gunga police station limits. The victim, identified as Ayaan Ahmad, had come with friends to…

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Sonia Gandhi admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

New Delhi, June 16 (UNI) Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here on Sunday night. According to hospital sources, it was a routine medical checkup. They, however, refused to provide further details. Notably, the Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson earlier this month was admitted to the Indira Gandhi Medical College…

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