India

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon

08 May 2026 | 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) In a significant boost to India's indigenous precision-strike capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), successfully carried out the maiden flight trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7.

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Delhi Cong demands Rs 1 cr compensation for gig worker killed in alleged police firing

08 May 2026 | 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Delhi Congress on Friday demanded Rs 1 crore compensation, a government job for a family member, and strict action against a Delhi Police constable accused in the killing of a gig worker.

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Over 97 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in 2 days amid West Asia crisis: Centre

08 May 2026 | 7:28 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI): Amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis in West Asia, the Centre on Friday sought to reassure citizens that fuel supplies remain stable and maritime operations are continuing normally, even as it intensified measures to prevent panic buying, curb black marketing, and facilitate the safe return of Indian nationals from the Gulf region.

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India, Australia review defence ties at 10th policy dialogue

08 May 2026 | 7:27 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The 10ᵗʰ edition of Defence Policy Talks between India and Australia took place in the national capital on Friday.

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Enough is enough: SC pulls up MP govt over delay in sanction to prosecute Minister Vijay Shah for remarks on Col. Sofiya Qureshi

08 May 2026 | 7:23 PM

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday took strong exception to the prolonged delay by the Madhya Pradesh government in deciding the Special Investigation Team’s request for sanction to prosecute State minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, with the top court remarking that “enough is enough”.

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Indian Navy conducts PASSEX with Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter off Kochi

08 May 2026 | 7:23 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Indian Navy's INS Sharda conducted a Passage exercise (PASSEX) with Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter, off Kochi. The exercise marked the culmination of the visit of a high-level Netherlands delegation led by the Deputy Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy to Southern Naval Command.

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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900HRS ON MAY 8

08 May 2026 | 6:47 PM

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ED conducts searches in bank fraud case in Goa; seizes Rs 67.50 Lakh cash

08 May 2026 | 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji Zonal Office on Friday said that they recently conducted search operations at six premises in connection with a bank fraud case involving Crown Mineral Trading Corporation (CMTC) and its partners.

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Continuing surprise checks, Delhi CM inspects Govt school in Rup Nagar, warns against negligence

08 May 2026 | 5:53 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Continuing with the element of surprise to maintain a strategic approach towards improving accountability and knowing the real on-ground situation, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday conducted an impromptu inspection of the Rajkiya Sarvodaya Vidyalaya located in the Rup Nagar area.
Gupta, during her surprise visit, held a long conversation, directly engaging with the students in their respective classrooms.

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Rajnath says resilient border communities crucial for national security

08 May 2026 | 5:32 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said national security today extends beyond safeguarding territorial borders and includes protecting communities, the environment and citizens, as he lauded the work of Tiranga Mountain Rescue (TMR) during a photo exhibition organised by the organisation in collaboration with Centre for Land Warfare Studies at the Manekshaw Centre.

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Delhi Police launches ‘VIMUKT’ drive in west district; 4,598 legal actions taken to make parks drug and crime free

08 May 2026 | 5:12 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Delhi Police’s West District has launched a major community policing initiative titled “VIMUKT” aimed at ensuring drug-free and crime-free public parks across the district. The initiative is being carried out with active participation from RWAs, MWAs, local residents and designated “Park Mitras” who are assisting police in identifying and eliminating anti-social activities from parks.

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'Future wars will be won by innovation, synergy': Rajnath Singh at Joint Commanders’ Conference

08 May 2026 | 5:11 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said Operation Sindoor reflected India’s “collective resolve and new military ethos”, describing it as a “short-duration, deep-penetration, high-intensity and high-impact” operation that demonstrated the country’s ability to compel its adversary to back down.

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Kharge Attacks Modi Govt Over Rising Crime, Suicides, Citing NCRB Data; Says 'Reality Has Exposed Hollow Claims'

08 May 2026 | 4:57 PM

‎New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) ‎Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led government, alleging that the past 12 years of BJP rule had exposed the "hollowness" of its claims on law and order, women's safety and social justice, while citing National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data to underline what he described as a worsening social crisis in the country.

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China watched, Pakistan struck: Beijing’s covert role in Op Sindoor comes under spotlight

08 May 2026 | 4:31 PM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The deepening strategic and military nexus between Pakistan and China came under renewed scrutiny during the first anniversary briefing of Operation Sindoor, with senior military officials pointing to Beijing’s extensive military backing to Islamabad, ranging from weapons platforms to alleged real-time satellite support during the conflict.

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Roadmaps for Bengal's re-industrialisation being chalked out

Roadmaps for Bengal's re-industrialisation being chalked out

08 May 2026 | 2:33 PM

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury
New Delhi/Kolkata, May 8 (UNI) With the Bharatiya Janata Party preparing to assume office in Kolkata after its stunning victory in West Bengal, New Delhi has quietly begun work on what could become the most ambitious economic restructuring exercise attempted in eastern India in recent times.

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