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Rajnath Singh Calls Indian Navy a Guardian of India's Economic Interests

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Navy for its role in protecting national and economic interests beyond conventional warfare. He highlighted recent Navy operations in West Asia as evidence of its commitment to securing India's vital economic stakes. Singh noted that the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a global strategic focus, with India positioned as a key player. India aims to serve as a net security provider and reliable partner across the Indo-Pacific. The government is also scaling up domestic shipbuilding capacity with the goal of making India a global maritime defence hub.

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West Bengal Forms High-Level Committee to Review Draft Uniform Civil Code Bill

The West Bengal government has constituted a high-level committee to examine the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The formation was announced through an official government notification released on Friday. Authorities cited the bill's wide-ranging implications and extensive scope as the primary reasons for setting up the panel. The committee will review the proposed legislation before any further action is taken on it.

Cash and Weapons Seized at Maharashtra Gangster Baba Farzan's Residence

Authorities raided the home of Baba Farzan, a notorious gangster based in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The raid uncovered large amounts of cash along with an arsenal of weapons at the property. Farzan is said to have built a powerful criminal network and instilled fear across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and its surrounding regions during the 1990s. The discovery highlights the extent of his alleged criminal operations in the area.