
INDIA
Congress MP Manish Tewari backs Chidambaram's 26/11 remarks amid BJP criticism: 'Cannot be disregarded'
Chidambaram, then Home Minister, recently revealed that the UPA government chose not to retaliate against Pakistan after the 26/11 attacks, citing international pressure - particularly from US - and the stance of the MEA.

INDIA
From 26/11 hero to drug kingpin: Ex-NSG commando arrested in massive drug haul, 200kg cannabis seized
According to Inspector General of Police Vikas Kumar, the ATS and ANTF officials were tracking Bajrang's movements for over two months. Officials of both the specialized units finally arrested him on October 1 under 'Operation Gaanjaney'.

INDIA
'I love Muhammad' row: Owaisi questions direction in which nation is heading, says 'I love Modi' ...
Questioning the direction in which the nation is heading, the Hyderabad MP said that if someone says 'I love Modi', the media also becomes happy. But if someone says 'I love Muhammad', then that is objected to.

INDIA
RSS born to work towards serving society & nation building, PM Modi says as party marks 100 years
Just as human civilizations thrived along the banks of great rivers, PM Modi said countless lives have flourished under the influence of the Sangh.

INDIA
Actor Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh aid for kin of those killed in Karur stampede
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief said his party will provide Rs 2 lakh each to the nearly 100 people injured in the tragedy.

WORLD
Indian-origin doctor, who treated 9/11 patients, sentenced to 14 years for US healthcare fraud
As part of his plan to make patients accept the unwanted 'Goody Bags', Dr. Anand distributed Oxycodone outside normal medical procedures and without any legitimate justification.

SPORTS
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi wades into 'provocative gestures' row; uses Ronaldo video to depict fighter jet-downing | Watch
Naqvi used a clip of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo to depict the crash of an aircraft - similar to what Rauf gestured with an intention to mock India's military action during Operation Sindoor.

WORLD
Indian-origin heart surgeon who grabbed breasts, called staff 'fresh meat' jailed in UK for sexual assault
The 55-year-old usually targeted junior female staff at the hospital who found it difficult to raise their voice against Bose because of his powerful position.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WORLD
'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'.

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.

WORLD
'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.

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.

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.

WORLD
'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.

WORLD
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

WORLD
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".