Defence Ministry finalises emergency procurement contracts of Rs 1,981 cr for Army

New Delhi, (UNI) The Defence Ministry will equip the armed forces with state-of-the-art weaponry and has finalised 13 contracts worth Rs 1,981.90 crore under the Emergency Procurement (EP) mechanism. The aim is to strengthen the Indian Army’s operational readiness in counter-terrorism (CT) operations, a Defence Ministry statement said. These contracts, amounting to Rs 1,981.90 crore,…

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Rajnath to attend SCO Defence ministers’ meeting in China

New Delhi, June 24 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China, where he will outline India’s vision for global peace and security and emphasise the need for collective action to combat terrorism. The Defence Minister will lead a high-level Indian delegation from June 25…

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Trump announces ceasefire between Israel, Iran

Washington, June 24 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran have reached a formal agreement to implement a complete and total ceasefire, marking what he called the end of the “12-Day War.” In a post on his Truth Social platform at 6:02 p.m. Monday, Trump congratulated both nations and revealed that…

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Two militants nabbed in Manipur

Imphal, June 24 (UNI) Two militants were nabbed in two separate operations during the last 24 hours, police said on Tuesday. A joint team of security personnel apprehended an active cadre of the banned outfit, a militant from Kiyam Siphai Khong Ahanbi under Thoubal Police Station in Thoubal District. In a follow-up operation, a militant…

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Heavy Rains Lash Madhya Pradesh: Red alert issued

Monsoon fury expected in Mandsaur, Neemuch Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh is bracing for an intense spell of monsoon activity, with the Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in the districts of Ujjain, Mandsaur, and Neemuch on Tuesday. This comes as the state continues to experience widespread heavy rains following the onset of…

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