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How a Chinese research vessel attempted to conceal its presence in Bay of Bengal for days

INDIA

How a Chinese research vessel attempted to conceal its presence in Bay of Bengal for days

The vessel's close proximity to areas of recent naval activity and its recurring presence in the Indian Ocean is what drew the attention of a French maritime intelligence firm which was conducting a survey in the region.

How India plans to cut out Bangladesh with new northeast corridor to Kolkata via sea

INDIA

How India plans to cut out Bangladesh with new northeast corridor to Kolkata via sea

Poised to become a major lifeline for the northeast, the proposed highway along NH-6 from Mawlyngkhung (Meghalaya) to Panchgram (Assam) is the first high-speed corridor project in the region.

Operation Sindoor: Have Chinese air-defence systems failed Pakistan yet again?

INDIA

Operation Sindoor: Have Chinese air-defence systems failed Pakistan yet again?

In a huge setback for Pakistan, its radar system failed massively to detect the Indian strikes in real time.

Digital footprints of Pahalgam attack trace back to Pakistan: 'Control room similar to 26/11'

INDIA

Digital footprints of Pahalgam attack trace back to Pakistan: 'Control room similar to 26/11'

The terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack have been identified as Adil Hussain Thoker, Hashim Musa alias Suleiman and Ali Bhai alias Talha Bhai.

'Terrorist attack plain & simple': US House panel lambasts NYT over Pahalgam attack coverage

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'Terrorist attack plain & simple': US House panel lambasts NYT over Pahalgam attack coverage

Critisizing the headline of the NYT report, the panel shared an edited version replacing the word 'militants' with 'TERRORISTS'.

Childhood friends' Kashmir holiday ends in tragedy, both shot dead in Pahalgam

INDIA

Childhood friends' Kashmir holiday ends in tragedy, both shot dead in Pahalgam

Both Kaustubh Ganbote and Santosh Jagdale, who were residents of Pune, were shot dead in front of their wives and children.

'Jam-proof, value-for-money': Why US is turning to Ukraine for battle-ready drones

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'Jam-proof, value-for-money': Why US is turning to Ukraine for battle-ready drones

While the US-made drones are often fragile and vulnerable to electronic warfare, Ukrainian drone makers have mastered the art of producing drones despite limited resources.

65 crore+ devotees, Rs 3 lakh crore revenue in 45 days: Staggering numbers from Maha Kumbh 2025

INDIA

65 crore+ devotees, Rs 3 lakh crore revenue in 45 days: Staggering numbers from Maha Kumbh 2025

Key bathing days like Mauni Amavasya saw an overwhelming 8 crore devotees (the highest single-day turnout), with other significant days such as Makar Sankranti drawing 3.5 crore pilgrims.

Forest funds worth over Rs 13 crore spent on iPhones, laptops, court cases in Uttarakhand: CAG report

INDIA

Forest funds worth over Rs 13 crore spent on iPhones, laptops, court cases in Uttarakhand: CAG report

The report, tabled in the Uttarakhand Assembly on February 21 during the Budget session, stated that the Workers Welfare Board spent Rs 607 crore without permission from the government between 2017 and 2021.

'Too much crime, homelessness ...': Why has Donald Trump called for takeover of governance of Washington DC

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'Too much crime, homelessness ...': Why has Donald Trump called for takeover of governance of Washington DC

Republican lawmakers introduced a bill two weeks ago that would eliminate the District of Columbia's local government, including the elected mayor and city council.

Donald Trump declares 'Gulf of America Day', flies over it en route to Super Bowl

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Donald Trump declares 'Gulf of America Day', flies over it en route to Super Bowl

He signed the proclamation on Sunday while flying over the Gulf on his way from from Mar-a-Lago in Florida to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Winds of change in Delhi: Will air quality also improve after BJP's stunning comeback?

INDIA

Winds of change in Delhi: Will air quality also improve after BJP's stunning comeback?

In its manifesto, the BJP promised substantial reduction in air pollution. In its final part of 'Viksit Delhi, Sankalp Patra 2025', the party vowed to reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels by half in the next five years if voted to power.

How a selfie with wife turned fatal for top Maoist leader Chalapathi

INDIA

How a selfie with wife turned fatal for top Maoist leader Chalapathi

One among the top seven in CPI(Maoist) ranks, Chalapathi was killed along with 13 other Maoists in an intense encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district.

From RG Kar rape-murder to Bareilly serial killings: The most shocking crimes of 2024 that shook India

INDIA

From RG Kar rape-murder to Bareilly serial killings: The most shocking crimes of 2024 that shook India

From the gruesome rape-murder of a young doctor in Kolkata and the horrific Pune Porsche crash to the high-profile political assassination in Mumbai, several crime stories made headlines and sparked outrage in the country.

Maharashtra election results: How Ladki Bahin scheme proved to be game-changer for BJP

INDIA

Maharashtra election results: How Ladki Bahin scheme proved to be game-changer for BJP

Under the flagship Ladki Bahin scheme, the Mahayuti targeted women between the ages of 21 to 65 years with an annual family income of less that Rs 2.5 lakh.

UN ID, fake passport, mint: What IDF found on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's body

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UN ID, fake passport, mint: What IDF found on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar's body

An Israeli security official confirmed it appeared that the man who turned out to be Sinwar was killed in a battle, and "not in a planned targeted airstrike".

Kanpur horror: Woman's naked, headless body found on highway; broken teeth recovered

INDIA

Kanpur horror: Woman's naked, headless body found on highway; broken teeth recovered

The discovery of the naked body has led to suspicion that the woman was probably raped and then murdered. The body has been sent for post-mortem in order to confirm the exact cause of death.

Centre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect: Sources

INDIA

Centre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect: Sources

As per Rule 12 of IAS (Probation) Rules, 1954, the central government has the right to discharge probationers from service if they fail "to pass the re-examination..." or "if the central government is satisfied that the probationer was ineligible for recruitment to the Service or is unsuitable for being a member of the Service".

Did Sandip Ghosh order RG Kar renovation day after Kolkata doctor's rape-murder? BJP shares viral letter

INDIA

Did Sandip Ghosh order RG Kar renovation day after Kolkata doctor's rape-murder? BJP shares viral letter

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Mazumdar on September 5 shared a letter signed by Ghosh ordering renovation pointing at a lack of proper and separate doctors' rooms and washrooms.

Modi's flagship Swachh Bharat Mission helped avert 60-70k infant deaths a year, reveals study

INDIA

Modi's flagship Swachh Bharat Mission helped avert 60-70k infant deaths a year, reveals study

According to the study, an increase in access to toilets, constructed under PM Narendra Modi's flagship scheme Swachh Bharat Mission, led to drop in deaths among infants and children below 5 years over a period of two decades.

Haryana to vote on October 5: Why EC revised assembly election date

INDIA

Haryana to vote on October 5: Why EC revised assembly election date

Last week, the Haryana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had requested the poll body to postpone the assembly elections citing holidays before and after the election date.

Delhi HC issues notice to Ramdev over alleged 'fish extracts' in Patanjali's veg product

INDIA

Delhi HC issues notice to Ramdev over alleged 'fish extracts' in Patanjali's veg product

According to the petitioner, the Patanjali product, which is sold with a 'green dot' symbolising that it was a vegetarian commodity, contains fish extracts.

Why Puja Khedkar has urged Delhi HC not to consider 7 of her 12 UPSC attempts

INDIA

Why Puja Khedkar has urged Delhi HC not to consider 7 of her 12 UPSC attempts

Khedkar, whose candidature was cancelled by the UPSC in July, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits.

Bengaluru airport murder: Man stabs to death trolley operator over suspected affair with wife

INDIA

Bengaluru airport murder: Man stabs to death trolley operator over suspected affair with wife

Preliminary probe suggests that the victim, Ramakrishna, was allegedly involved in an illicit relationship with the accused's wife.

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