India’s HAL has secured a significant $1 billion deal with GE for 113 jet engines for its LCA Mk1A fighter jets, ensuring timely deliveries. Additionally, HAL is partnering with Russia’s UAC to manufacture the SJ-100 civil commuter aircraft in India, marking a major step towards self-reliance in civil aviation and boosting regional connectivity.

A man was set on fire after a prayer dispute at a mosque in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. He survived and is stable. Police are investigating, including CCTV of Mehboob buying petrol.

As Delhi’s air quality dips with the onset of winter, the city government is introducing staggered office timings for its departments and municipal offices in an effort to ease traffic congestion and reduce vehicular emissions.