BREAKING: PM Modi meets actors, cricketers in Bengaluru

An anti-trespassing operation in Mehrauli in South Delhi turned ugly on Monday after locals clashed with DDA officers and police personnel. “We told them to wait an hour for the residency order to come. We had applied for a residence permit. This is hooliganism. But they are not willing to wait,” a local told ANI news agency.

Tamil Nationalist Movement leader Pazha Nedumaran claimed Monday that outlawed Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader Velupillai Prabhakaran is “healthy and well” and will soon “announce a plan to liberate the Tamil race”. , reported ANI

Beijing said Monday Washington had sent balloons into its airspace more than 10 times since January 2022, deepening a dispute between the two powers after a suspected Chinese surveillance ship was shot down over the United States, AFP reported. Continue reading

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially met Kannada actors Yash and Rishab Shetty along with some social media influencers at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on Sunday night. Continue reading

The first G20 meeting under the culture track is scheduled to take place in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh in the last week of February. The meeting will take place Feb. 22-25, PTI reported, citing senior officials.

Update: One person has been reported dead after a fire broke out in the Malad district of Mumbai, Maharashtra. The fire has since been brought under control.

Russia’s foreign intelligence service said Monday it had received information that the US military was preparing Islamist militants to attack targets in Russia and the former Soviet Union, Reuters reported.

Maharashtra | Firefighters are at the scene after a fire was reported at shacks in Mumbai’s Malad district. More details are awaited, ANI reported

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition challenging the demarcation exercise carried out to redraw Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir.

The SC added that its decision on the demarcation will not affect a separate set of issues challenging the repeal of Article 370 before a constitutional chamber. Continue reading

CJI DY Chandrachud took the oath of office to Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar as SC judges, PTI reported.

This edition of the Aeroshow is truly special in terms of size, performance and exhibits. This is one of the biggest airshows internationally. India once again proved their prowess in defense: Karnataka CM Basavraj Bommai

Aero India is an example of India’s growing capabilities. The presence of around 100 nations here shows that the world’s trust in India has grown. More than 700 exhibitors from India and the world participate. It broke all previous records: PM Modi

The Bengaluru skies witness the power of New India. The heavens of Bengaluru testify that the new height is the truth of New India. Today the nation reaches new heights and even exceeds them: PM Narendra Modi at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru. Continue reading

In the world sky, India has become a star that not only shines, but also enlightens others with its brilliance: Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh at Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka

Aero India is an aerospace showcase with two key characteristics – altitude and speed – that define the PM personality. High level of integrity and commitment to India, rapid decision-making and delivery of results: Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh at Aero India 2023

The rupee falls 10 paise to 82.68 in early trade against the US dollar.

Indian Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari will lead the Gurukul formation during the flypast at the Aero India 2023 opening ceremony.

Gaza residents said Israeli planes launched a series of airstrikes on militant locations in the Palestinian coastal areas early Monday.

The Israeli military said the airstrikes targeted an underground missile manufacturing complex run by Hamas, the militant group that rules the Gaza Strip. There were no immediate reports of casualties, the AP reported.

An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck 100 km southeast of Fayzabad, Afghanistan, at 6:47 a.m. today, IST: National Center for Seismology

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New Zealand Cyclone Gabrielle: The cyclone is currently in the northern part of New Zealand where forecasters expect rain and wind to increase on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading

A massive fire broke out in a factory near Moti Nagar Police Station in the Karampura area of ​​Delhi last night. The extinguishing work is in progress with 27 fire engines on site. So far no injuries have been reported.

The US has communicated with Beijing about the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down on February 4 after days of rejecting Pentagon offers, AFP reported, citing a defense official.

PM Narendra Modi will today open the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru: PMO. The theme of the five-day event is “The Runway to a Billion Opportunities”.

At Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru, an Indian Army doctor presented an external fixator developed to treat fractured hands, which is currently being used as part of Operation Dost emergency relief in earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria. Continue reading

An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale occurred at around 4.15am today in Yuksom, Sikkim: National Center for Seismology

India’s Adani Group has halved its revenue growth target and plans to scale back new capital spending, Bloomberg News reported. Continue reading

A US warplane shot down another flying object on Sunday, this time over Lake Huron on the US-Canada border, the fourth in a dramatic series that began a week ago with the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon, AFP reported. Continue reading