Indian-origin founder Ritu Narayan builds school bus startup Zum into $1.7B unicorn

US Lost 25% of MQ-9 Reaper Fleet in Combat; India Awaits Delivery by 2029

The United States military has lost approximately a quarter of its MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet during ongoing combat operations. The unmanned aircraft are considered vulnerable in active conflict zones due to their relatively slow speed and low-altitude flight profiles. Despite these losses, the US continues to deploy MQ-9s in combat missions. India has signed a significant deal to acquire MQ-9 Reaper drones for its armed forces, with induction into service expected by 2029. As part of the agreement, a number of the drones will be assembled domestically in India using locally sourced components.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Plans to Relocate Chief Minister's Office in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced plans to shift the Chief Minister's Office from Fort St. George to Namakkal Kavingar Maaligai in Chennai. The proposed relocation is intended to provide additional workspace for his staff. However, the move has drawn criticism from the BJP, which has raised allegations of corruption in the tender process related to the shift. The opposition party's claims have added a political dimension to what was presented as an administrative decision.

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exams, Employed Candidates Fear Losing Government Jobs

Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has cancelled the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examinations, triggering distress among candidates who had already secured government jobs based on the results. The affected candidates have launched a protest against the cancellation decision. Those who had taken up government positions now face the prospect of losing their employment following the exam annulment. The situation has escalated to the point where some candidates have expressed extreme anguish over their uncertain futures.

Siwan SP shunted after alleged AK-47 use on student protestors amid major Bihar IPS reshuffle