Air Force Chief Urges Faster Tech Adoption, Warns Against Friendly-Fire Risks

US Awards Lockheed Martin $58.6bn Contract to Replenish Patriot Missile Stocks

The United States government has awarded Lockheed Martin a $58.6 billion contract for the production of Patriot interceptor missiles. The deal was driven by concerns over declining missile stockpiles, particularly amid ongoing regional tensions. Under the agreement, production capacity at a key facility is set to triple, while also creating additional employment opportunities. The contract supports the US Army's long-term air defence requirements and aligns with broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate weapons manufacturing.

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Indian Railways approves Rs 299 crore Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard upgrade to handle more trains

CBI Files Chargesheet Against 13 in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak. Subject experts who were involved in setting and translating the exam paper are accused of memorizing questions during their access period and later reconstructing them. The leaked questions were allegedly channeled into private coaching centers, with one individual reportedly involved in formatting and selling the material. The scam is believed to have spread across multiple states, prompting a wider CBI investigation into the network behind the leak.