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HAL Excluded from India's 5th Generation Fighter Jet Project

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been excluded from the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, marking the first time HAL is not involved in an indigenous fighter jet project. Defense Secretary R.K. Singh cited unmet technical requirements for HAL's exclusion. Now, three private consortia—Tata Advanced Systems, L&T-Bell-Dynamatic, and Bharat Forge-BEML-Data Patterns—are competing to build prototypes. The first AMCA prototype is expected to fly by September 2028.

Amar Ujala·1h ago

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Politics

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Says Development Not to Blame for Natural Disasters

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that the state is not at fault for natural disasters, dismissing opposition claims linking them to development projects. Ahead of next year's assembly elections, Dhami highlighted major infrastructure achievements like the Char Dham road, Delhi-Dehradun expressway, AIIMS medical colleges, and improved air and rail connectivity. He also rejected the opposition's Dalit narrative on the Haldwani purification issue as baseless.

Hindustan Times·18m ago

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Entertainment

Kunal Khemu's 'VIBE' Earns Rs 20 Lakh on Day 11

Kunal Khemu's film 'VIBE' has collected a total net of Rs 13.75 crore in India. On its 11th day in theatres, the film earned Rs 20 lakh. It started its second week with Rs 50 lakh in earnings, supported by good occupancy rates. The cast includes Kunal Khemu, Preity Zinta, and Sparsh Shrivastava.

TOI Entertainment·28m ago

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Business

Asian Markets Fall; GIFT Nifty Signals Flat Sensex, Nifty50 Start

Asian stock markets opened lower with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.73%, South Korea's Kospi down 0.35%, Australia's ASX 200 down 0.1%, and New Zealand's NZX 50 down 0.72%. Meanwhile, GIFT Nifty indicates a flat opening for India's Sensex and Nifty50. The Varmora Granito IPO listing is also anticipated.

NDTV Business·20m ago

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Sports

India and Pakistan Directly in Quarterfinals; Bangladesh Could Impact Finals

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh men's cricket teams qualified directly for the quarterfinals based on their rankings. Japan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Oman played group stage matches. Nepal and Afghanistan advanced from Group A, while Malaysia and Hong Kong reached the quarterfinals from Group B. Bangladesh's performance could influence the final matchups.

Aaj Tak·1h ago

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Politics

Ujjain Mosque Demolition Sparks Stone-Pelting, 15 Arrested

In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 15 people were arrested after stone-pelting erupted during the partial demolition of Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project. Police used tear gas and cane charges to control the crowd, which included protesting Muslim women demanding a halt. The mosque committee had agreed to demolish less than 10% of the mosque, but misinformation fueled tensions, injuring several policemen.

Hindustan Times·33m ago·Ujjain

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