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US Ambassador Gor highlights bolstering India-US ties during first Mumbai visit

US Ambassador Gor highlights bolstering India-US ties during first Mumbai visit

On his first day in New Delhi, Gor announced India's full inclusion in Pax Silica, a US-led advanced technology supply chain initiative, signaling goodwill and renewed strategic engagement. His arrival was welcomed by Indian-American leaders, who highlighted his close ties with former US President Trump and the importance of stable leadership in strengthening bilateral relations. 11 days ago
Faltering Hizbul Mujahideen: ISI sidelines terror group in face of India's effective Kashmir operations

Faltering Hizbul Mujahideen: ISI sidelines terror group in face of India's effective Kashmir operations

With separatist influence fading and local communities backing security forces, Hizbul Mujahideen's attempts at revival and online propaganda have failed. Recognising its declining relevance and lack of traction, the ISI is now prioritising Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, keeping Hizbul Mujahideen in a limited, background role rather than allowing it to operate independently. 11 days ago
K'taka govt admitted revenue targets may not be met: BJP

K'taka govt admitted revenue targets may not be met: BJP

The BJP has accused the Karnataka government of poor financial management after it admitted that revenue targets for 2025–26 may not be met. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya said the state has raised only Rs 1.38 lakh crore so far against a target of Rs 2.03 lakh crore, with major shortfalls expected in commercial tax, transport, and stamps and registration departments. 11 days ago
Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

CM post matter is between me, Siddaramaiah and high command, says Shivakumar

Speaking in Delhi, he dismissed speculation around his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and his recent cryptic social media post, saying such interactions are a normal part of party functioning. Shivakumar said his visit to Delhi was to meet party leaders and discuss legal issues related to irrigation projects, while reiterating that leadership matters would be addressed only within the party. 11 days ago
Rs 1.66 crore fake property deal case: J&K Crime Branch files chargesheet against 4 accused

Brown sugar seized in Srinagar, two persons arrested

An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the narcotics and potential links in the supply chain. The J&K Police continue to crack down on drug smuggling and related unlawful activities, while the government has set up de-addiction and counselling centres to rehabilitate youth affected by rising drug addiction in the region. 11 days ago
Karnataka BJP celebrates Mumbai civic poll victory in B'luru, Yediyurappa congratulates PM Modi, Maha CM Fadnavis

Karnataka BJP celebrates Mumbai civic poll victory in B'luru, Yediyurappa congratulates PM Modi, Maha CM Fadnavis

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decisive victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), celebrations were held near the Karnataka BJP office in Bengaluru. Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, attributing the win to the "pro-people" programmes of the NDA government. 11 days ago
Another person held with arms for involvement in bomb blast at Manipur fuel station

Another person held with arms for involvement in bomb blast at Manipur fuel station

The latest arrested accused, Pukhrambam Bimol Meitei, was held from Imphal West district, and a cache of arms and ammunition, including an SMG carbine, pistol, hand grenades and live rounds, was recovered from his possession. He is alleged to be an accomplice in the January 8 petrol pump blast at Moirang Thana Leikai, which caused damage but no injuries. 12 days ago
Startup India: Indian youth focused on solving real problems, says PM Modi

Startup India: Indian youth focused on solving real problems, says PM Modi

Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted the rapid growth of India's startup ecosystem, which has expanded from fewer than 500 startups a decade ago to over 2,00,000 today, making India the world's third-largest startup hub with more than 125 unicorns. PM Modi said the initiative has enabled inclusive growth by empowering youth from tier-2 and tier-3 cities and villages, with women playing a significant role in nearly 45 per cent of recognised startups. 12 days ago
Elon Musk

Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over her explicit images

St. Clair argues the chatbot is dangerously designed and seeks a restraining order to stop it from creating or editing images of her. xAI has said it has disabled Grok from generating sexually explicit images of real people and limited image generation to paid users. The case comes amid broader scrutiny, including action by India's IT ministry against X Corp over the circulation of obscene content through AI services. 12 days ago
India slams Pakistan for 'abusing' concept of self-determination for attacks on democracies

India slams Pakistan for 'abusing' concept of self-determination for attacks on democracies

India criticised Pakistan at the UN General Assembly for misusing the concept of self-determination to push a divisive agenda by repeatedly raising the Kashmir issue. India's UN counsellor Eldos Punoose said Pakistan abuses UN platforms with baseless allegations and falsehoods, stressing that self-determination cannot be used to encourage secession in democratic and pluralistic states. 12 days ago
Markers used instead of indelible ink in BMC polls wipe off easily; Raj Thackeray alleges fraud, CM Devendra Fadnavis responds

BMC polls: Amid raging row over ink being wiped off, SEC orders probe

SEC ordered a probe into the quality of the indelible ink supplied by Kores and decided to replace it with ink from Mysore Ink. While denying that the ink was erasable after drying, Waghmare said the same marker-pen ink has been used since 2011 and warned that attempts to remove ink or spread misinformation would invite legal action. 12 days ago
Start up

Startup India marks 10 years of fostering innovation, jobs, and economic growth

India celebrates a decade of Startup India on January 16, marking ten years of transformative impact on the country's entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem. Since its launch in 2016 by the DPIIT, the initiative has grown from a policy framework into one of the world's largest startup ecosystems, supporting over two lakh recognized startups, including women-led ventures and companies from Tier-II and Tier-III cities. India now hosts more than 120 unicorns valued at over $350 billion. 12 days ago
Pakistan's dangerous gamble with crypto raises fresh financial risks: Report

Pakistan's dangerous gamble with crypto raises fresh financial risks: Report

The Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) recently granted preliminary clearances to global exchanges like Binance and HTX, and the finance ministry signed an MoU with Binance to explore tokenising up to $2 billion in government assets. While authorities aim to improve liquidity and attract global investors, experts warn that the country is moving too fast without adequate safeguards, with legal and regulatory frameworks still incomplete 12 days ago
Supreme Court

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

A bench of Justices issued notices to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and others. The court directed the preservation of CCTV footage and related recordings from the search sites, granted two weeks for responses, and listed the matter for further hearing on February 3, warning that unresolved issues of this nature could lead to lawlessness. 12 days ago
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