Mizoram's man of the moment was on Indira's security detail

Lalduhoma, a former IPS officer from Mizoram, caused a major political upheaval by unseating incumbent Zoramthanga as chief minister. Lalduhoma, a household name in Mizoram, was the first MP to be disqualified under the anti-defection law. Born in Tualpui village, Lalduhoma excelled in academics and cleared the civil services exam. As an IPS officer, he was known for his crackdown on the drug mafia. Lalduhoma played a role in bringing the Mizo National Front to the negotiating table. He later joined Congress as an MP from Mizoram.

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ED, CBI now likely to step on the gas

PM Narendra Modi backs Centre's anti-corruption drive, claiming voters' support; warning to parties involved in corruption; ED and other agencies to continue their task; corruption charges against CMs and their family members dismissed as politically motivated; Delhi CM Kejriwal to expect fresh ED summons after elections; close confidants in jail, ex-minister out on bail; serious corruption charges against opposition leaders and their associates.

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35km from Silkyara, water leak from tunnel spooks villages

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India & China skip renewable pledge, 118 nations sign

India and China abstained from a pledge at the CO summit to triple global renewable energy generation capacity and double energy efficiency by 2030, aligning with India's stance to prioritize coal-fired power plants. India maintains that it does not want to compromise on power availability for economic growth and has kept the option to use coal until 2030. While committed to increasing non-fossil power capacity, India wants to negotiate the terms of any commitment to avoid hindering poverty alleviation efforts.

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Stage set for counting of votes in 4 states today; parties face crucial test ahead of LS polls

All eyes are on the outcome of the fiercely contested electoral battle in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. The counting of votes in these states will start today at 8am. These elections are crucial for the Congress and the BJP as the results will set the tone for the Lok Sabha elections next year. The exit polls predict that the Congress may win in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, while the BJP may win in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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Joint Indo-US space mission Nisar set for March launch

Nasa administrator Bill Nelson announced the provisionally slated launch of Nisar, a major joint Indo-US space mission in March. The mission's primary role is to study Earth's changing ecosystems and support various applications. Nelson praised India's success with the Chandrayaan-3 mission and highlighted the strong collaboration between the US and India in the space sector. He also mentioned future plans of training an Indian astronaut for the International Space Station and the upcoming Artemis-3 mission to land the first woman astronaut on the Moon's South Pole region.

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India keeping close tabs on China-Pak collusion in IOR: Navy chief

India updates plans to counter China's expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). China has a sustained presence in the IOR with 6-8 warships at any given time, in addition to research vessels and fishing vessels. Pakistan is expanding its Navy with China's help. India constantly revises its plans and capability-development programs in response to these developments. The Indian Navy aims to have 175 warships with increased aircraft and helicopters by 2035.

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