AMCA, Rafale and drones: IAF chief lays out India's air power roadmap
In a recent statement, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized the urgent need for the Indian Air Force to explore alternative fighter platforms due to ongoing delays in the AMCA project. He pointed out that the current count of 29 fighter squadrons is below the sanctioned number. Negotiations are under progress for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighters, with a significant portion of…
In India this weekend, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced plans for a nationwide march on October 10 in New Delhi unless Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns. The party's founder, Abhijeet Dipke, called for the protest, stating that if Gyanesh Kumar does not resign, "cockroaches from across India will march to Delhi and protest at Jantar Mantar."
The announcement comes after a tense incident on October 2 when over 700 demonstrators, including former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, were detained by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar, despite police denying permission for the gathering and imposing Section 163 restrictions. The CJP-led protest in Mumbai's Shivaji Park, which drew a large crowd of film actors and musicians, did not face a similar violent crackdown.
The party's call for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation follows repeated street demonstrations since May and led to the resignation of India's Education Minister in late July. Meanwhile, cricket fans in Japan are preparing for a high-stakes gold medal match between India and Pakistan at the Asian Games, where India posted a total of 211 to face Pakistan's 192.
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