The scheme aims to develop domestic processing capabilities in India to support value addition within the country, reduce import dependence, and develop value chain.
In a big overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, Modi govt Wednesday extended the service of Agniveers from four years to six, with increased remuneration, and opened the path for their absorption as regular soldiers. The Union Cabinet’s decision will clear the way for three lakh Agniveers, including the first batch of 18,300 who will complete their four-year tenure by Dec 31 this year.
In a notable case, dentist Christopher Chisler contested a hefty child support order of $964 weekly post-divorce. The Indiana Court of Appeals sided with him on classifying his Tesla Cybertruck as a personal asset. The court decided that business distributions would factor into his income assessment but dismissed several deductions he proposed.
A family in Iowa has donated 3.53 acres of land to Buena Vista County to create Massop Legacy Park. This new public space aims to provide future generations with access to nature and preserve local wildlife habitats. Conservation efforts will focus on enhancing native vegetation and improving water quality along Owl Lake Creek. The park is envisioned to eventually connect with a larger recreational network around Storm Lake.
A Holyrood committee comprising members of Scotland’s parliament has recommended the Scottish govt reconsider its controversial policy of allowing foreign nationals with “limited leave to remain” to stand in Scottish parliament and local govt elections.
Governing National Conference (NC) in Jammu & Kashmir Wednesday described the resignation of its Srinagar MP, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, as the handiwork of BJP, saying the party had succeeded in its mission under ‘Operation Lotus’.
"I think it's largely true because it drove the gasoline [prices] up a little bit in the short term," Donald Trump said of Iran as a factor. "At the same time, if I had to do it again... I will have to do it again," he added, apparently speaking of strikes on the country.
US Supreme Court refused to let President Donald Trump's administration stop California from counting 20,000 votes it claimed were linked to "likely" non-citizens. Judges said the list was not reliable at all.
The complainant, Akhil Kumar Chandak, has lodged an FIR at the Bhangagarh Police Station against his 24-year-old wife, Nurshika Begum, and her 36-year-old mother, Nur Khatun.