INDIA’S ‘EYES IN THE SKIES’

India of ‘Amritkal’ is moving forward like a fighter pilot, who is not afraid of touching heights. Who is excited to fly high? Today’s India thinks fast, thinks far and takes quick decisions.

—Narendra Modi, PM

Moni Sharma

Bengaluru: Underlining the potential of India’s defence sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the country which was the biggest defence importer for decades now exports defence equipment to 75 countries.

“New India of the 21st century will now neither lose any opportunity nor lag behind in hard work. We’re ready. On the path to reforms, we’re bringing a revolution in every sector. The country which was the biggest defence importer for decades now exports defence equipment to 75 countries,” said PM at 14th edition of Aero India 2023 event.

“Today, India is not just a market for defence companies in the world,” said Modi.

#AtmanirbharDefence

First India Bureau

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld central government’s power to hold Jammu and Kashmir delimitation by dismissing a plea challenging the Centre’s decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the legislative assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union Territory. The court has also observed that issue of validity of the exercise of power relating to Article 370 is subject matter of petitions pending before the apex court. A bench of Justices S K Kaul and AS Oka delivered the verdict on a plea filed by two Kashmir residents.

Nothing in this judgement shall be construed as giving an imprimatur to the exercise of power under clauses one and three of Article 370 of the Constitution.

—Justice AS Oka, Supreme Court Judge

‘TOP’ COURT NEWS OF THE DAY

l The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to make sure that “most of what is expected is done” on issues concerning appointment and transfer of judges as recommended by the apex court collegium.

A bench headed by Justice SK Kaul observed that it is “concerned with some issues” regarding judges’ appointment.

l The Supreme Court on Monday postponed the Municipal Corporation of l CJI DY Chandrachud on Monday administered oath of office to 2 new judges of the Supreme Court, Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar, taking number of judges in the SC to its full sanctioned strength of 34.

Delhi (MCD) mayoral elections, which were previously scheduled for February 16. The decision was made in response to a petition filed by AAP, calling for the prohibition of nominated members from voting in the polls.

ADANI-HINDENBURG ROW Rajya Sabha, LS adjourned; to meet again on March 13

Form panel on investors’ safety: SC; Centre agrees

First India Bureau

PM’S SHOUT-OUT TO MADE-IN-INDIA TEJAS

“Tejas fighter planes, indigenously developed INS Vikrant as well as the Helicopter factory in Tumakuru are examples of Make In India’s strength,” PM Modi said during the exhibition of five-day show in Bengaluru.

PM Modi symbolizes height of integrity and commitment for India. The speed could be seen in decision making and delivery of results.

In World, India is emerging as a shining star and it is also taking many countries along.

2 F-35s DEBUT AT THE AERO INDIA 2023 SHOW GEN PANDE FLIES IN LIGHT COMBAT COPTER

US Air Force’s (USAF) newest 5th-gen fighters — the stealthy, supersonic, multirole F-35A Lightning II and F-35A Joint Strike Fighter — made their debut at Aero India 2023, with a swift flypast before landing.