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Most Wanted LeT Terrorist Abu Qatal responsible for Dhangri Terror Attack Killed in Pakistan's Punjab

Zia-ur-Rehman, also known as Abu Qatal, a top operative of the proscribed terror outfit LeT, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Punjab province. Abu Qatal was a high-priority target for Indian security agencies due to his involvement in major terror attacks, including the Dhangri twin attacks in Rajouri and the Reasi bus attack targeting Hindu pilgrims.

Mar 16, 2025

48 years on, Kastigarh canal project in J&K still incomplete: BJP MLA calls it Guinness record in delays

The Kastigarh Canal project, launched in 1977 to irrigate over 720 hectares of farmland in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, remains incomplete after 48 years, symbolizing governmental neglect.

Mar 16, 2025

PM Modi reveals why Indian talent continues to lead top tech firms globally

As Indian talents like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella - and many more - continue to rule top tech companies globally majorly in the US, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that generally, people raised in India -- especially those coming from joint families and brought up in an open society -- find it easier to lead complex tasks and large teams effectively.

Mar 16, 2025

'Sick! can't get away with it': Janhvi Kapoor condemns Vadodara drunk driving accident that killed 1, injured 8

When questioned about why he screamed the name "Nikita" and chanted "Om Namah Shivaya" after the accident, Rakshit Chaurasia claimed that he had randomly called out the name in a state of panic. He denied any connection to someone named Nikita and also refuted allegations of being intoxicated at the time of the crash.

Mar 16, 2025

Two hawala operators held in Punjab, Rs 17,60,000 cash linked to drug trafficking seized

In a major crackdown on drug networks, Amritsar Rural Police apprehended two hawala operators -- Sukhjit Singh and Ranbir Singh, who were facilitating illegal financial transactions linked to drug trafficking with seizure of Rs 17,60,000 cash and $4,000, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.

Mar 16, 2025

New Zealand PM, accompanied by Indian diaspora members, to arrive in Delhi today

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to arrive in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mar 16, 2025

Nitin Gadkari stresses need for education in Muslim community, slams caste-based politics

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has underscored the urgent need for education in the Muslim community while speaking out against caste-based politics.

Mar 16, 2025

India to co-chair key international counter-terrorism meet for first time

India is set to play a pivotal role in an upcoming international counter-terrorism meeting, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to combat terrorism globally.

Mar 16, 2025

Mumbai guard takes girl to terrace for showing pigeons, molests her

A security guard in Mumbai's Goregaon was arrested for molesting a nine-year-old girl on a building's terrace where he took her on the pretext of showing pigeons, the police said on Sunday.

Mar 16, 2025

Whitewashing work begins at Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid

The long-awaited whitewashing work on the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, officially commenced on Sunday, with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) overseeing the entire process.

Mar 16, 2025

CM Omar Intervenes After Controversy Erupts Over CBC's Timeline on Reservation Rules

A political controversy erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly after Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Itoo stated that no timeline had been set for the Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC) to submit its report on reservation rules.

Mar 15, 2025

'Serious ramifications on economy, 27 Dubai trips': Court on denying bail to Ranya Rao

A special Bengaluru court, rejecting the bail petition of jailed actress Ranya Rao aka Harshavardhini Ranya in the gold smuggling case, has held that the alleged offence has serious ramifications on the entire economy of the country, while also flagging that she had travelled 27 times to Dubai since January 2025.

Mar 15, 2025

From Karnataka to Jammu's Gajansoo Village: Honoring a 1971 War Hero's Legacy

The villagers of Gajansoo, a border village in Jammu and Kashmir, have taken a heartfelt initiative to honor Lieutenant Ashok Prahladrao Mutgikar, a 1971 Indo-Pak war hero, by inviting his family from Karnataka to visit his memorial.

Mar 15, 2025

Local BJP leader in Haryana shot dead over property dispute; accused arrested

Local BJP leader Surendra Jawahar was shot dead on Holi over some land dispute with his neighbour in Haryana's Sonipat, police said on Saturday.

Mar 15, 2025

Didn't want PM Modi and other visiting world leaders to see tents, potholes, graffiti in Washington: Trump

Pledging to continue efforts to have a cleaner and safer Washington, US President Donald Trump on Saturday, India time, said that he had a "route run" around White House and the headquarters of the United States Department of State ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US capital to make sure that a cleanliness drive is carried out throughout the area to make it look nice and tidy.

Mar 15, 2025