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DAC Clears ₹79,000 Crore Defence Deal: Shivani Sharma Reports On MQ-9B Drones And Astra Mk-II Approval

In a major boost to India's military capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared procurement proposals worth ₹79,000 crore. India Today's Senior Editor Shivani Sharma reports that this 'biggest DAC approval' includes the MQ-9B drones, Astra Mark-II missile systems, and SPICE-1000 guided kits. The approval also extends the emergency procurement window to January 15. The cleared projects aim to strengthen the Army, Navy, and Air Force with advanced loitering munitions and surveillance platforms.

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Video: Vijay swears in as Tamil Nadu CM amid roars, chants of frenzied crowd

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.