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Government efforts to recruit examiners fail again with average test slot wait now at 22 weeks, report saysPlans to cut the wait for a driving test to seven weeks by the end of the year will not be achieved until November 2027, an audit report has foun…
Ministry of Defence has marked a significant milestone in its military modernisation efforts with the induction of the final three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into the Indian Army.On Tuesday, 16 December 2025, these advanced rotorcraft arrived at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, paving the way for their formal integration into the 451 Army Aviation Squadron stationed at Jodhpur in
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised Ethiopia’s decision to confer its highest civilian honour, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia’, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He described the occasion as a proud moment for Indians worldwide. This recognition underscores PM Modi’s steadfast commitment to the Global South and his efforts in fortifying India-Ethiopia relations.The award,
US federal agents detain a man during an immigration raidUS President Donald Trump has significantly expanded a travel ban on Tuesday, incorporating five additional countries into what was originally a list of 12 nations facing full entry restrictions.This development, reported by ANI on 17 December 2025, underscores the administration’s ongoing efforts to reinforce US immigration controls and
India has launched NSM 2.0, marking a pivotal advancement in its National Supercomputing Mission, with the unveiling occurring at the Supercomputing India 2025 event held at MIT–MAHE Bangalore. This initiative builds on the successes of NSM phase one, which deployed 37 indigenous supercomputers totalling around 39-40 petaflops, powering critical applications from COVID-19 drug screening to
Hyderabad-based Arrobot, founded by Raghu Vamsi, has introduced the indigenous RV Drishti UAV integrated with the RV Yodha UGV to enable advanced combined aerial-ground intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.This launch aligns with Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group’s recent unveiling of a new DeepTech facility in Hyderabad, backed by over ₹100 crore investment, aimed at
India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, engaged in high-level discussions in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on 17 December 2025, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between India and Israel.His itinerary included key meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat, and President Isaac Herzog, focusing on expanded
Bangladesh marked its 54th Victory Day on 17 December 2025 with a series of solemn and cultural events, commemorating the nation’s liberation from Pakistan in 1971 with crucial support from India.In New Delhi, the Embassy of Bangladesh hosted a vibrant cultural programme that showcased the country’s rich heritage and celebrated its hard-won independence.High Commissioner to India, M Riaz
The commissioning of the Indian naval diving support craft A20 at the Naval Base in Kochi on 16 December 2025 represents a notable achievement in the Indian Navy’s ongoing drive towards indigenous shipbuilding prowess.This vessel, designated DSC-A20, becomes the eleventh ship inducted into service this year, underscoring the rapid expansion of India’s domestic maritime manufacturing
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is seen driving PM Modi during his visit to Addis AbabaIn a remarkable display of personal diplomacy, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Addis Ababa Airport on 16 December 2025.This gesture marked the second leg of Modi’s three-nation tour, following his engagements in Jordan. Abiy Ahmed, the Nobel Peace Prize