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India has reached a landmark achievement by manufacturing 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25, marking a record-breaking production that outstrips key global competitors. The surge in output, driven by strategic "Make in India" initiatives, highlights significant growth in the country's railway manufacturing capabilities over recent years.

The Indian Army’s Field Hospital in Mandalay, Myanmar, under Operation Brahma, has been pivotal in providing round-the-clock life-saving medical and rescue support following the earthquake. The coordinated effort, involving 80-member NDRF teams along with diplomatic support, has treated numerous patients and reinforced humanitarian bonds between India and Myanmar.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya harshly criticized Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 2013, describing it as a tool that allowed the Waqf Board to arbitrarily seize land and comparing it to a "Frankenstein Monster." He also condemned the Waqf Tribunal as a "kangaroo court" with final rulings and highlighted the inherent imbalances in the law, which the Waqf (Amendment) Bill seeks to address.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Wednesday, April 2nd, marking the second such incident involving the aging aircraft within a month. While no casualties have been reported in the latest crash, the incident has raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the IAF's Jaguar fleet.

The Indian and Russian navies have commenced the sea phase of their bilateral naval exercise, Indra 2025, which will see them engage in complex tactical maneuvers and joint engagement drills on air and surface targets. The exercise underscores the longstanding partnership between the two nations and is aimed at strengthening interoperability and bolstering coordinated operations to mitigate contemporary challenges in the maritime domain.