India and France have finalized a significant deal. The agreement involves the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy. The deal is worth Rs 63,000 crore. These jets will operate from INS Vikrant. The contract includes weapons, training, and support. Deliveries are expected between 37 to 65 months. This acquisition enhances India’s maritime capabilities.

Soz’s remarks on “accepting Pakistan’s word” are the latest addition to a political sparring between the BJP and Congress over controversial remarks after the Pahalgam attack.

The court told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that the government should do something about the issue raised in the plea.