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France Launches 10-Month Voluntary Military Programme Amid European Defence Shifts

France Rolls Out New 10-Month Voluntary Military Service as Europe Reconfigures Defence Models

France has announced a 10-month voluntary military service programme, set to begin next summer, signalling a renewed focus on defence preparedness across Europe. The initiative follows years of debate on restoring national service after conscription was suspended in 1997. With geopolitical tensions rising, particularly due to Russia’s expanding military influence, many European nations are re-evaluating their defence structures through both mandatory and voluntary service models.

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Law Commission Backs Parliament’s Power to Modify Legislative Terms for Simultaneous Polls

Law Commission Endorses Parliament’s Power to Change Legislature Terms for Synchronised Elections

In a significant development for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, the Law Commission has informed the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that Parliament is constitutionally empowered to alter the tenure of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, provided the change is enacted through a constitutional amendment. This opinion forms a key legal foundation for the government’s push to hold simultaneous elections across the country.

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APCRDA Project Office Becomes India’s First Govt Building to Achieve IGBC Net Zero Energy Design Rating

APCRDA Project Office Secures IGBC Net Zero Energy Rating, A First for Indian Government Buildings

In a major milestone for sustainable public infrastructure, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has achieved national distinction after its Project Office at Rayapudi, Amaravati, became the first government building in India to receive the IGBC Net Zero Energy Rating at the design stage.
The recognition was formally conferred during the IGBC Green Building Congress 2025 held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.

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India Hosts 60th DGP–IGP Conference Focused on Naxalism Elimination and Internal Security

India Set to Host 60th DGP–IGP Conference in Nava Raipur

India will hold its 60th Director General of Police–Inspector General of Police Conference in Nava Raipur from 28 to 30 November, bringing together top security leadership to review internal security challenges and state-center coordination. The annual meet will see the participation of the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, and National Security Advisor, reflecting the seriousness accorded to the discussions and decisions expected from the forum.

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India–Indonesia Deepen Defence Ties at 3rd Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defence Partnership at 3rd Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi

India hosted the third edition of the India–Indonesia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi, where both nations agreed to intensify defence industrial cooperation and expand strategic engagement across the Indo-Pacific. The meeting reaffirmed the growing security partnership between the two maritime powers and highlighted shared interests in naval capability, cyber readiness and regional stability.

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