First time since independence centre of power to move out of South Block
Congress alleges a massive scam in the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) based on a CAG report. The report highlights thousands of crores distributed with a significant percentage of fake beneficiaries, mobile numbers, and assessor details, alongside incomplete trainer information and data manipulation.
India's Project-75I, acquiring six advanced German Type-214NG submarines, is gaining urgency amid regional tensions and China's growing undersea presence. This crucial naval procurement emphasises indigenous construction, technology transfer, and bolstering India's deterrence capabilities in the Indian Ocean.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced disciplinary action against TMC MP Kirti Azad for allegedly vaping in the House. Birla emphasized maintaining parliamentary decorum, stating that violations will be punished under established rules.
India's indigenous Third Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability has been successfully flight-tested against a moving target. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the achievement as a significant stride towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat, highlighting the missile's advanced indigenous technologies and its potential induction into the Indian Army.