Today’s Top 10 News: From Desi LCA Tejas evincing interest from Argentina and Egypt to Chief Selector Chetan Sharma’s sting controversy, here are the picks for you
Today’s Top 10 News: DNP News brings to you top 10 breaking stories of the day to keep you abreast of all the latest developments from India and around the world.
1. Tejas attracts interest from Argentina and Egypt
HAL Tejas has attracted interest from Argentina and Egypt (HAL). On February 14, HAL Chairman & Managing Director C.B. Ananthakrishnan told reporters at the ongoing Aero India 2023 that the PSU has made proposals for the sale of 15 Tejas aircraft to Argentina and 20 aircraft to Egypt.
2. In connection with the Coimbatore bombing, the NIA conducts operations in Tamil Nadu
In relation to the vehicle cylinder blast, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches at 40 places across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, including 16 areas in Coimbatore. According to a source with knowledge of the event, the searches were done in connection with the NIA’s continuing investigation into the explosion that occurred on October 23, 2022, in front of the Sangameswarar temple in the city of Kottaimedu.
3. Income Tax teams “survey” BBC offices to look for “legal violations”
The British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) Delhi and Mumbai offices were the subject of a survey by the Income Tax Department on February 14. The action was taken a few weeks after the BBC aired the two-part documentary “India: the Modi Question” about the riots of 2002. A “charge of willful non-compliance with Indian regulations including transfer pricing norms and unlawful profit diversion” was the subject of an investigation, according to government officials, into the BBC. The ruling BJP called the action “lawful” and claimed that “certain elements can’t comprehend India’s growing heft on the world scene” in a press conference held only minutes after the news of the “survey” broke.
4. Army to execute 4th tranche of Emergency Procurements and all set to close 80 deals worth Rs 15,000 crore
According to Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande on Tuesday, the Army, which is currently carrying out the 4th tranche of Emergency Procurements, has identified about 80 transactions with an approximate value of Rs. 15,000 crore. Regarding helicopters, he claimed that the Army’s recently introduced indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) is more adaptable in terms of its mobility and light weight and is hence best suited for the highlands.
5. American-Indian Nikki Haley announces her 2024 presidential bid
Well-known Indian American politician Nikki Haley On Tuesday, announced the start of her 2020 presidential campaign, making her the first Republican to take on former President Donald Trump. Ms. Haley, 51, is a former U.S. ambassador to the UN and a two-term governor of South Carolina.
6. Taiwan threatens to shoot down any balloons flown by China over its airspace
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry declared on February 14 that it would fire down any suspected military item approaching its coastlines from mainland China amid rumours of supposed Chinese spy balloons. The self-governing island was on high alert for potential intrusions, according to Maj. Gen. Huang Wen-chi, the assistant deputy chief of general staff for intelligence, but none had yet been discovered to have breached its fortifications.
Hindenburg Research and its creator Nathan Anderson may have alienated a sizable portion of the market, particularly the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, as a result of the damning study on the Adani Group, but both the company and its founder are experiencing significant growth on social media.According to data from the social media analytics tool Social Blade, Hindenburg Research’s following increased by about 2.5 lakh in the previous month, bringing the total to close to 4.5 lakh.
8. Deal between Air India, Boeing, and Airbus: Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden applaud largest passenger aircraft purchase
Deals involving billions of dollars between Air India and the US and France’s Airbus and Boeing were supported by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, US President Joe Biden, and French President Emmanuel Macron. Sunak was pleased with the agreement for Air India to receive new aircraft from Airbus and Rolls-Royce.This historic agreement between Air India, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce shows that the UK’s growing aerospace industry has no boundaries, according to Sunak. Sunak pointed out that Rolls-XWB Royce’s engines will power the A350 aircraft, and Airbus will produce the wings in the UK.
9. BCCI’s chief selector, Chetan Sharma, embroiled in TV sting controversy
Chetan Sharma, the head selector for the BCCI, was the subject of controversy on Tuesday after it was claimed that he divulged secret selection procedures in the course of a TV channel sting. Sharma was spotted during the sting operation casting doubt on players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. Sharma was recently restored by the BCCI after being suspended following India’s performance in the T20 World Cup in Australia. During the sting, Sharma allegedly disclosed his private conversations with Virat Kohli and head coach Rahul Dravid.
10. Actor Javed Khan Amrohi, known for ‘Nukkad’ and ‘Lagaan’, dies
Veteran stage and screen performer Javed Khan Amrohi, best known for his appearances in the well-liked DD series Nukkad and movies like Lagaan and Chak De! India, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in Mumbai from lung failure, according to film maker Ramesh Talwar.
