Will suspend all freebies unless..., SC warns Maha govt

The Supreme Court on Wednesday warned the Maharashtra government of suspending its freebie schemes unless it pays compensation to a private party whose land was "illegally" occupied by it more than......

At $84 bn, India ranks fourth in 2023 military spend: SIPRI report

India was the fourth largest military spender globally in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion, behind the US, China and Russia, according to a report by an independent international......

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

In line with its vision to be a "technologically superior force" to fight future wars with indigenous solutions, 49 schemes worth Rs 7,600 crore have been contracted by the Army under the fourth......

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun will be used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

US moves to facilitate high tech trade with India

On the eve of US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's trip to India next week as the head of a high-tech trade mission of 23 American companies, including Fortune 500 heavyweights and also several small......