During the annual press conference on the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed that India shot down high-tech Pakistani fighters, including F-16 and J-17 jets. The IAF chief also dismissed Pakistan's claims of shooting down Indian jets during Operation Sindoor as "manohar kahaniya" (interesting stories) and demanded proof. He further stated that India has clear evidence of destroying several enemy airfields, command and control centers, and a large number of high-tech fighters during the four days of cross-border confrontations.
The Madhya Pradesh government's launch of the Bhawantar Yojna for soybean-producing farmers has caused tension within its own party. While Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is supporting the scheme, which provides compensation for crops sold below the MSP, RSS affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is opposed to it. The BKS is demanding that the government only procure soybeans at MSP, causing a rift with the BJP organization. Amidst the controversy, CM Yadav has transferred Rs 653 crore to farmers for crop loss on Friday.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav spoke at News24's Manthan 2025 and expressed confidence in NDA's victory in the upcoming elections. He also expressed his belief that the people of Bihar are supporting NDA and they don't want a return to the "state of lawlessness" of the previous government. Stay updated on all the latest political news and updates from India and around the world with News24.
At Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally in Mumbai's Goregaon, Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on party chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying and weakening loyal party workers. Shinde referred to Thackeray as a "conspiracy chief" and urged party workers to come together and fight for their rights. The rally was attended by thousands of Shiv Sena supporters and marked the party's strong stance on internal issues.
The BJP IT cell head, Amit Malviya, has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, for consistently using foreign trips to demean and misrepresent India. He presented a detailed data-backed counter-narrative, highlighting the exponential growth in the manufacturing sector between 2014-15 and 2024-25. Malviya challenged Gandhi's claims of slow job creation and highlighted the elimination of import dependence in the mobile sector, along with significant growth in manufacturing employment.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized CBS News for allegedly editing her interview and not reporting the full truth about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member. Noem claimed that CBS edited the interview to downplay the threat Garcia poses to American safety. The network, however, maintains that the editing was for time constraints and that the full interview is available on their YouTube page.
US President Donald Trump warns Hamas to accept the proposed Gaza peace plan, which includes an end to fighting, the return of Israeli hostages, and an international "Board of Peace" to help run Gaza. The plan also mentions the possibility of Palestinian self-determination and statehood, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists it does not mean statehood. Trump gives Israel full backing to take action if Hamas refuses to accept the plan. Our diplomatic correspondent notes that even if a deal is made, it must be able to sustain itself in the long run.
The upcoming film "The Taj Story" featuring actor Paresh Rawal has sparked a huge debate over its poster which displays Rawal removing the dome of the Taj Mahal and a statue of Lord Shiva emerging from it. While the filmmakers claim that the movie does not deal with any religious matters, it has been met with backlash on social media with many calling it propaganda. This is not the first time that a film has been accused of using religious themes as a means of manipulation. The controversy surrounding the poster has brought to light the ongoing debate over the portrayal of historical facts in films.
Pawan Singh, a renowned Bhojpuri actor and singer, has been garnering attention for his meeting with political leaders from the BJP and RLSP. With his massive popularity among Bhojpuri-speaking voters, Singh's potential entry into politics is seen as a significant development ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections. However, his previous decision to contest as an independent candidate in the Lok Sabha elections had a negative impact on the BJP, causing them to lose some seats. Singh's potential alliance with the BJP is expected to energise party workers and boost their campaign, but it remains to be seen if this will have any repercussions on the upcoming elections.
One of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, passed away at the age of 93 on Tuesday morning. He had been admitted to AIIMS Delhi and was undergoing treatment for the past few days. The Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Delhi BJP chief all expressed their condolences and remembered Malhotra's contributions to the party and public service. He was known for his knowledge of the Indian Constitution and his dedication to the party's ideology.