Minister of State for Defence

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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 11:24 PM IST

Defence Minister Opens SAREX-2026, Reviews Maritime Search-and-Rescue Readiness at 24th NMSAR Board Meeting

India has placed maritime emergency preparedness back in sharp focus as the Minister of State for Defence inaugurated SAREX-2026 and reviewed search-and-rescue readiness at the 24th National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting. The discussions underscored the growing importance of coordinated response systems across India’s busy sea lanes, where commercial traffic, fishing activity, and strategic naval interests increasingly intersect. The review signals a continued push to strengthen inter-agency coordination, operational readiness, and response time in maritime emergencies.

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India & World Affairs2h ago

At UNGA, Jaishankar rebukes Pakistan on terrorism and water, says India will defend itself

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used India's National Statement at the United Nations General Assembly to launch a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, rejecting what he called attempts to normalise terrorism and deny its consequences. He also linked global instability to rising costs for the Global South, pressed for UN reform, and reiterated India's support for a two-state solution in Gaza.

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Legal, Courts & Regulatory2h ago

Tamil Nadu to Challenge Ponmudy Acquittal in Rs 28.37-Crore Red Sand Case, ED Tells Madras High Court

The Tamil Nadu government will appeal against the acquittal of former DMK minister K. Ponmudy, his son Gowtham Sigamani and five others in the Rs 28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the Enforcement Directorate told the Madras High Court. The development comes as Ponmudy seeks to quash the money-laundering proceedings, arguing that the acquittal in the predicate offence leaves no basis for the ED case.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

Karnataka courts Singapore capital as Patil pitches deeper ties in aerospace, chips and data centres

Karnataka is stepping up its push to attract Singaporean investment, with Industries Minister MB Patil holding talks with Singapore Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang on expanding cooperation across advanced sectors. The discussions highlighted opportunities in aerospace, defence, semiconductors, aviation MRO and digital infrastructure, with CapitaLand Investment and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres signalling further interest in the state.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Kerala Documentary Festival Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Remain Held Up

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam opened in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday amid uncertainty over 31 films that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. State officials said they are pursuing legal and administrative steps to secure screening permission, even as the festival proceeds with the disputed titles left out of the published schedule for now.

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India Entertainment & Culture9h ago

Guardian to Stream Venice Prize-Winning Documentary 'NAZA' Free Worldwide After Theatrical Run

The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace4h ago

EU's Top Diplomat Warns Europe Not to Hand Russia the Outcome It Wants

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, is warning European governments against easing pressure on Moscow at a moment when Russia is accused of probing NATO with hybrid attacks, sabotage and political pressure. Drawing on her own upbringing under Soviet rule, Kallas is urging Europe to resist fatigue, arguing that concessions now would reward Russian aggression rather than contain it.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace5h ago

Hegseth, Pistorius Pledge Deeper U.S.-German Defense Industrial Cooperation as NATO Pressure Mounts

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius met at the Pentagon to discuss NATO 3.0, higher European defense spending and closer alignment between the two countries' defense industrial bases. The talks underscored growing transatlantic urgency to expand weapons production, strengthen supply chains and prepare for a more demanding security environment in Europe.

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