India and Russia on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to boost bilateral defence cooperation during a meeting between Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar and Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Alexander Fomin.

In a powerful and far-reaching order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has condemned caste-based discrimination in access to public water resources and directed statewide implementation of equitable practices.

India’s defence ministry has approved the procurement of 87 armed drones and over 110 BrahMos missiles, along with other modernization proposals, totaling Rs 67,000 crore. The acquisition of MALE drones, to be produced with 60% indigenous content, aims to enhance the capabilities of the three services, while the BrahMos missiles will further strengthen the firepower of Sukhoi-30MKI fighters.