The government on Thursday cleared a whopping Rs 79,000 defence procurement deal in order to modernise the country’s military and boost its firepower. Politics in Bihar heated up as Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav was named the Mahagathbandhan’s chief ministerial candidate ahead of the state Assembly election, ending the suspense over the grand alliance’s face for the polls. A Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) slapped a petrol pump employee in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara, prompting police to intervene, who arrested three petrol pump employees. Also, news from global affairs, sports and entertainment to follow. Here's a quick roundup of the day's most talked-about stories. Catch up before you turn in!
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In major defence boost, Centre clears Rs 79,000-crore projects for Armed Forces
In a major push to bolster national defence, the Centre on Thursday approved proposals worth around Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the capabilities of the Arme
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