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2026: India's year in leadership maturation for all-domain warfare

The operationalization of integrated theatre commands in 2026, adversary-focused and geographically optimized, will catalyze these leadership paradigms, as envisaged in the Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations.

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Arunachal woman posing as UK pharma exec dupes Kashmiri businessman of Rs 26 lakh

Crime Branch Kashmir's Economic Offences Wing has filed a chargesheet in a Rs 26 lakh international online fraud case in which a woman from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly duped a Kashmiri businessman by posing as a UK-based pharmaceutical executive.

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'Powered by youth, India's space programme is getting more advanced', says PM Modi

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Powered by India's youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful. With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships."

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Former Kerala Minister PK Sreemathi robbed on train en route from Bengal to Bihar

According to Sreemathi, the incident came to light early on Wednesday morning when she woke up around 5.45 a.m. during the journey to Samastipur, Bihar. Her handbag, which she said was kept next to her head while sleeping, was missing. The bag contained a

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Radical 'Rule Book' circulated in Bangladesh brands cooperation with India as betrayal

In addition, violence broke out at Indian missions, following which New Delhi lodged strong protests. The violence has been largely fanned by ISI-backed radical elements who are hell-bent upon ruining ties with India, which happens to be Dhaka's most consequential neighbour.

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BlueBird-6: Know all about India's heaviest-ever satellite, carried by ISRO's 'Baahubali' rocket

BlueBird 6, a next-generation communications satellite from US innovator AST SpaceMobile, lifted off at 8:55 a.m., following a 24-hour countdown from the second launch pad located approximately 135 km east of Chennai. After a flight journey of about 15 minutes, the spacecraft BlueBird Block-2, riding piggyback on the rocket, got separated and reached its intended orbit at an altitude of about 520 km.

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PM Modi lauds launch of 'BlueBird 6', calls it 'significant stride' in India's space sector

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A significant stride in India's space sector... The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India's space journey."

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FTAs to unlock global markets for Indian professional services: Govt

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasised the importance of enhanced stakeholder coordination, reforms in the domestic ecosystem, and legally binding commitments on professional services under various FTAs.

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Minimum temperature slips below zero in Gulmarg, Pahalgam; rises in J&K's Srinagar

Jammu city had 8.2 degrees Celsius, Katra town 9.4, Batote 4.2, Banihal 6.4 and Bhaderwah 0.6 degrees as the minimum temperature. The MeT department has forecast dry weather till December 31 across the union territory, saying that the minimum temperature is likely to drop due to a clear night sky.

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NIA court attaches US-based separatist Dr Fai's property in J&K's Budgam

An NIA court in J&K has ordered the attachment of immovable property belonging to US-based Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias Dr Fai under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The order follows his failure to appear before investigators after being declared a proclaimed offender in a terror-related case.

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Crime Branch busts Rs 4.3 crore racket selling expired imported food with fake labels across India

Acting on specific intelligence, the Cyber Cell of the Crime Branch conducted raids in Pahari Dheeraj and Faiz Ganj areas of Sadar Bazar, a major wholesale hub in the capital. "During the operation, seven persons, including the main mastermind, were apprehended, and huge quantities of expired international food products were recovered from shops and godowns," the Delhi Police said in its press note.

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Arunachal Police arrest two from Kashmir for espionage linked to Pakistan

"The accused, during their visits to Arunachal Pradesh, were allegedly collecting sensitive information from people in different parts of the state and sharing it with their Pakistani handlers," the official told the media.

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22 Maoists, carrying total Rs 1.48 crore reward, surrender in Odisha

The surrendered Maoist cadres carried a combined reward of around Rs 1.48 crore, according to the Malkangiri Police sources. The cadres also surrendered nine firearms, comprising one AK-47 rifle, two INSAS rifles, one SLR rifle, three .303 rifles, and two single-shot rifles.

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Free trade pact with New Zealand India's first women-led FTA: PM Modi

PM Modi shared an article written by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, which explains that India's FTAs today go well beyond tariff reductions, forming part of a broader mission to strengthen the economy and improve the lives of millions.

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Chinese visa scam case: Delhi court frames charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, others

The Rouse Avenue Court framed charges against Chidambaram for criminal conspiracy and bribing a public servant, paving the way for a trial in the case probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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