US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin

US Defence Secy to visit India to discuss partnership

On the heels of the Quad summit, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit India next week to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as Washington focuses on China as an emerging threat, according to a Pentagon official. Mar 14, 2021
elon musk

Elon Musk sued by Tesla investor For "erratic" tweets

According to a complaint, Elon Musk's "erratic" tweets and the failure of Tesla directors to ensure he complied with the Securities and Exchange Commission settlement have exposed shareholders to billions of dollars of losses. Mar 13, 2021
world health organisation

WHO probes reports of AstraZeneca vax blood clots | Details

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), said that the UN health agency "systematically reviews safety signals, and is carefully assessing the current reports on the AstraZeneca vaccine". Mar 13, 2021
Delhi High Court

Delhi HC stays ED summons issued to Mehbooba Mufti

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday stayed the summons issued to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case, her counsel said. Mar 10, 2021
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2 terror modules busted in J&K, IED blasts averted

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted two terror modules and prevented IED blasts after arresting seven persons who were mostly radicalised and drawn to militancy through social media, police said on Wednesday. Mar 10, 2021
Defence

India plans to procure 30 armed drones worth $3B | Details inside

India plans to ink a major defence deal with the US to procure 30 armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately Rs 22,000 crore) to enhance military capabilities, sources said. As per plans, India will be acquiring 30 MQ-9 Reaper -- 10 each for the three services. Mar 10, 2021