Evening news wrap: Govt approves deal for 114 Rafale jets, combat missiles; family of Indian student killed by US cop receives Rs 260 cr & more | India News

Govt to buy 114 Rafale jets, war missile And AS-HAPS To enhance IAF capabilities. The family of 23-year-old Indian student Janhvi Kandula, killed by a speeding US police officer in January 2023, reached a $29 million settlement with authorities. A 24-year-old Haryana woman was killed after she was traveling in an e-rickshaw after she was…

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Sarla Maheshwari, iconic DD newsreader, passes away at 71 | India News

New Delhi: Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognizable faces of Doordarshan’s retro era, passed away on Thursday. He was 71.Doordarshan National confirmed his death in a post on social media, where the broadcaster remembered him as a cherished and distinguished newsreader whose voice and presence left a lasting mark on Indian television journalism.“Sincere tributes…

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What unfolded in Lok Speaker Om Birla’s chamber on February 4? Kiren Rijiju releases video clip | India News

New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Kiren Rijiju On Thursday released a video clip which he claimed was recorded by a Congress MP in Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birler’s chamber.Reiterating earlier allegations, Rijiju accused Congress MPs of entering the Speaker’s chamber, abusing him and using foul language.“This is an illegal video clip taken by…

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Bharat Bandh: Rahul Gandhi backs workers & farmers; takes ‘grip’ jibe at PM Modi | India News

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday supported nationwide protests by workers and farmers demanding protection of their rights. He expressed concern over labor reforms, trade policy and possible changes to the rural employment program MGNREGA.“Workers fear that the four labor codes will undermine their rights. Farmers fear that trade agreements will harm their livelihoods….

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UN report flags JeM role in Delhi Red Fort blast; warns of Masood Azhar’s women-only terror wing | India News

New Delhi: A new UN Security Council report has blamed Jaish-e-Mohammed for carrying out a series of attacks, including a car bomb attack near New Delhi’s Red Fort in November last year.In a biennial report by the Security Council’s Monitoring Team for Sanctions on Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, the Security Council said the organization…

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