In March 2018, the US government approved a $300 million program to support commercial vessels for defense strategies. This Maritime Security Program provides $5 million annually to each of the 60 participating ships. Operators must keep vessels under the US flag and make them available during national emergencies. The program aims to maintain the availability of trained American mariners and commercial infrastructure.
The CRPF is considering reintroducing the lance naik and naik ranks, abolished in 1997, to address promotion delays among its 3.25 lakh personnel and attract retiring Agniveers from the Army. The move could provide constables with two additional promotion opportunities before becoming head constables.
Samik Bhattacharya stated that Sandip Ghosh's bail does not imply his innocence regarding alleged financial irregularities. He referred to widespread protests following a controversial incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Supreme Court granted Ghosh bail after almost two years in custody, citing slow trial progress. Bhattacharya emphasized that emotions should not influence legal proceedings or public opinions.
Axis Bank Q2 Results: Private lender Axis Bank on Saturday reported a net profit of Rs 7,003 crore for the second quarter of FY27, marking a jump of 38% from Rs 5,089 crore posted in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday said India’s internal security challenges have changed, with Naxalism largely ended, insurgency in the Northeast reduced and homegrown terrorism nearly over.
Mohammed Shami has been left out of the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI and Test series against New Zealand. Despite strong domestic performances, he has not made the cut for the national team. Akash Deep has earned a spot in the Test squad after recovering from a lower-back injury. The Indian team will see a leadership change during the ODI series, with Shubman Gill as captain initially.
Thousands of volunteers contributed to counting endangered marine iguanas through drone images from the Galápagos Islands. Participants used a citizen-science platform to identify and count the reptiles in aerial photographs. Research indicated that most volunteers undercounted the animals, posing challenges for conservation efforts. The study highlighted the potential of crowd participation in wildlife monitoring despite certain limitations. Future developments may involve machine learning to enhance image analysis and accuracy.
The problem of technology and social media would confront the young officers and they will have to find resources to come up with creative solutions which are as per law, he said
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹150 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 2.79 crore shares by existing shareholders
Alex Greer strategically utilized a program that links farmers with solar developers to enhance his sheep business. By securing grazing contracts across 38 acres in Asheboro and Rowan counties, he faced hurdles like controlling vegetation and installing predator-proof fencing. Interestingly, studies indicate that sheep grazing can bolster soil health and remain financially viable compared to mechanical mowing over time. Greer's journey exemplifies the promising intersection of solar farming and agriculture.
SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah sees scope for Nifty’s recovery if it holds 22,750, with IT, private banks and media leading. He flags key resistance levels, banking earnings, improving FII flows and continued large-cap outperformance, while warning that a durable reversal remains unconfirmed.
