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Goa ties up with Musk's Starlink to enhance digital connectivity, disaster resilience

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the tie-up aligns with Goa's vision of digital transformation, while IT Minister Rohan Khaunte highlighted its potential to improve governance, investment, tourism, and public services. Starlink is yet to launch services in India, with proposed pricing at ₹8,600 per month and ₹34,000 for hardware.

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Seven labourers killed in explosion at steel plant in Chhattisgarh

Firefighters and police rushed to the spot to control the fire and secure the area, while the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed condolences and demanded compensation, medical support for the injured, and a high-level probe. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion, amid renewed concerns over industrial safety in the state.

15 days ago

Fresh encounter breaks out between security forces and hiding terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

Two to three terrorists, believed to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, are suspected to be trapped. This is the fourth encounter in the Jammu region this year, amid intensified counter-terror operations ahead of Republic Day to prevent infiltration and ensure security in the hilly districts of the region.

15 days ago

Greenland and strategic paradox: When power forgets how it wins

Greenland does not need to be owned to matter. But mishandled, it could cost far more than it offers. In an age where restraint is strength and legitimacy is leverage, the most strategic move may be the one not taken.

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Fracturing of American century: Trump's coercive diplomacy and dawn of multipolar reckoning

Trump's America First tactics may secure short-term concessions, but they plant the seeds of profound strategic reversal. History repeatedly demonstrates that empires collapse not primarily from external foes, but from self-inflicted hubris and overreach.

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India 2nd country globally to integrate Mobile Stroke Units with emergency medical services: ICMR

Equipped with CT scanners, teleconsultation facilities, labs and clot-busting drugs, the MSUs enable rapid diagnosis and treatment at patients' locations. The initiative has reduced treatment time from nearly 24 hours to about two hours, cut deaths by one-third, and lowered disability rates eightfold, strengthening Assam's emergency healthcare system and setting a model for wider adoption.

15 days ago

Siddaramaiah govt rejects K'taka Governor's demand to drop 11 paras from address; may move SC

The Karnataka government has refused Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's demand to delete 11 paragraphs from his joint session address, raising the possibility of a constitutional standoff. If the Governor does not deliver the speech as prepared, the state may approach the Supreme Court seeking directions for him to fulfill his constitutional duties.

15 days ago

Climbdown in Greenland tensions to boost market sentiments, help rupee recover

Easing geopolitical tensions linked to Greenland are expected to improve market sentiment and reduce pressure on the rupee, though volatility may persist in the near term. The rupee recovered 15 paise from record lows to trade at 91.50 against the US dollar, supported by a decline in global risk aversion.

15 days ago

Fierce encounter breaks out between Maoists and security forces in Jharkhand's Saranda Forest

While sources claim that several Maoists, including a top commander carrying a ₹50 lakh bounty, have been killed and bodies recovered along with weapons, official confirmation on casualties is awaited. The area has been cordoned off, additional forces deployed, and search operations are ongoing under the supervision of senior officials.

15 days ago

No fresh MBBS counselling possible in J&K; SMVDIME students face uncertain future

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to conduct fresh MBBS counselling beyond the MCC schedule.

16 days ago

Greenland and the return of unconstrained power

The Greenland crisis is not an episode to be managed and forgotten. It is an inflection point. If coercive leverage over allies succeeds, the precedent will ripple far beyond the Arctic. If it fails, the cost will be borne in fractured trust and diminished legitimacy.

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LoC tension ahead of Republic Day: Pakistan violates ceasefire, IED recovered in Shopian

Ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in North Kashmir's Keran sector, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian Army. In a major security boost, forces recovered and defused a six-kg IED in Shopian.

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Haryana wins big at Khelo India Winter Games; bags two golds in figure skating

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 3–1 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings.

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Trump calls US world's hottest economy, slams NATO and pushes Greenland talks: Top quotes by US president in Davos

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos. From pushing for a US takeover of Greenland to claiming unfair treatment by NATO, here are the top quotes by the POTUS.

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'Purvodaya' vision accelerating development in Northeast, says PM Modi

PM Modi praised the 2024 Peace Accord with NLFT and ATTF, noting the state's commitment to environmental initiatives, natural farming, and economic reforms. He reiterated the goal of transforming Tripura in line with its historical vision and continued development efforts.

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