Somnath’s antiquity is referenced in texts including the Mahabharata, Skanda Purana, Bhagavata Purana, and several ancient pilgrimage traditions. Prabhas Patan became an important tirtha in western India and attracted pilgrims for centuries.
According to reports, the woman, identified as Olina Ningshen, was allegedly abducted by militants associated with the Kuki National Army (B) faction and Village Volunteers Eastern Zone (VVEZ) from Namlee village near the Indo-Myanmar border. The abduction reportedly took place during a period of unrest and violence in the border villages of Kamjong district.
According to Jaishankar, the discussions involved a comprehensive review of India–Trinidad and Tobago relations and focused on implementing commitments made during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Caribbean region last year. Both sides also explored new ideas and collaborative initiatives across multiple sectors.
The missile was tested with multiple payloads aimed at different targets spread across a vast geographical region in the Indian Ocean Region. According to the Ministry of Defence, the trial demonstrated India’s capability to engage multiple strategic targets using a single missile system.
Named Achal, meaning “firm” or “steadfast”, the vessel has been designed to undertake a broad range of operational duties, including coastal and offshore surveillance, maritime interdiction, search and rescue missions, anti-smuggling operations, and marine pollution response. Officials said the ship will significantly enhance the operational readiness of the Indian Coast Guard across India’s maritime zones.
Lt Gen Subramani is a highly decorated officer with more than four decades of service in the Indian Army. He was commissioned into the Garhwal Rifles in December 1985 and has held a wide range of command, staff and instructional appointments. His career includes experience in counter-insurgency operations, high-altitude formations and key operational commands along India’s Western and Northern fronts.
According to Naval News, the proposed purchases are linked to India’s earlier US$500 million defence line of credit for Vietnam. Of this, projects worth around US$300 million have already been identified, including 14 high-speed patrol boats and three to four offshore patrol vessels, depending on final tender costs. The remaining US$200 million may be used for upgrading Vietnam Navy ships and procuring submarine batteries.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Mr. Mackenna is scheduled to arrive in Delhi late on May 9. His programme includes engagements in New Delhi and Bengaluru, with meetings involving senior Indian ministers, business organisations and industry representatives. The visit is expected to combine diplomatic dialogue with strong business outreach, reflecting the growing economic importance of India-Chile relations.
The latest Chinese media disclosure gives fresh weight to those Indian concerns. While the public remarks from Chinese engineers do not by themselves confirm every Indian claim about real-time intelligence or battlefield data sharing, they do establish that Chinese technical personnel were physically involved in supporting Pakistan’s Chinese-origin combat systems during the conflict. That is a major shift from the earlier perception of China as only a weapons supplier.
According to the Ministry of Finance, cumulative enrolments under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana have crossed 27.43 crore as of April 29, 2026. The scheme has paid ₹21,512.50 crore for 10,75,625 claims, making it one of the largest low-cost life insurance platforms in the country. PMJJBY provides life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh in case of death due to any reason, at an annual premium of ₹436.
