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A senior official in the Sri Lankan government conveyed to Asianet Newsable that bringing up the Katchatheevu issue decades later is primarily a concern for New Delhi, not Colombo. They emphasized that the agreement, signed in 1974, was grounded in historical realities. Anish Kumar reports

Old videos of Rahul Gandhi questioning the effectiveness of Make in India have resurfaced on social media after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a record growth in India's defence exports for FY 2023-24.

Solo integrates cutting-edge AI capabilities, including an adaptive algorithm and facial recognition technology, to enhance safety and convenience for riders. The scooter offers innovative features such as a multilingual voice interface, real-time traffic analysis, and autonomous charging capabilities

The Congress party has welcomed the Union Government's assurance, presented before the Supreme Court, to withhold coercive actions regarding an income tax demand of approximately Rs 3,500 crore until July 2024, citing the impending Lok Sabha elections.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, contesting from the BJP in Belagavi, asserts it as his "karmabhoomi" despite hailing from Hubli. Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar challenges his residency claim, highlighting the BJP's alleged neglect of local issues. The electoral clash emphasizes local representation vs. national leadership, epitomized by the slogans "We are Pakka Local" vs. "Modi Guarantee."

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines allowing passengers to exit aircraft through airport departure gates during prolonged flight delays after boarding. This decision aims to alleviate passenger inconvenience amid rising instances of congestion and flight delays

China has released a fourth list of 30 new names for locations in Arunachal Pradesh, as part of its continued efforts to assert its claim over the Indian state. India has rejected these actions, affirming that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country.

Despite facing supply chain challenges, HAL achieved a remarkable double-digit growth of approximately 11%. The company's order book stands at over Rs. 94,000 crores, with significant contracts secured and notable achievements, including the maiden flight of the first production series fighter of LCA Mk1A

In Bengaluru, a 32-year-old man allegedly fatally stabbed his girlfriend, Farida Khatoon, after she declined his marriage proposal at Shalini Ground in Jayanagar V Block. The victim, a mother of two from Kolkata, worked at a spa, while the accused, Girish NL, previously known as Rehan Ahmed, was a car driver. Girish surrendered to the police after the incident.

Sadanand Vasant Date, a seasoned Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Maharashtra cadre, brings extensive experience to the role, having served in various capacities within law enforcement agencies, including the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)