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Forging iron curtain of East: India's bold bet on multipolar future

This alliance is not an act of fealty but enlightened pragmatism, a catalyst for India's transcendence beyond Western orbits toward a sovereign multipolarity. By steering with intellectual clarity, unwavering resolve, and iterative refinement, perhaps commissioning an independent impact audit by mid-2026, India can transform the Eastern iron curtain from a mere shield into a dynamo of global influence, redefining multipolarity not as chaos, but as opportunity.

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DGCA gives 24 hours to IndiGo CEO to explain what led to mega fiasco at airline

The aviation regulator has sought explanation from him within 24 hours on why enforcement action should not be initiated against him after widespread IndiGo delays and cancellations disrupted air travel across the country.

15 days ago

Trump outlines sweeping 'America First' agenda in security strategy

In a message of this 33-page document, released this week, President Donald Trump said his administration had moved "with urgency and historic speed to restore American strength at home and abroad, and bring peace and stability to our world."

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US outlines hard-edged defence posture to deter China in Indo-Pacific

The strategy, released later this week, says earlier US policy toward Beijing was built on "mistaken American assumptions about China". It argues that decades of engagement strengthened China at the expense of American workers and industries.

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'We saw huge flames': Eyewitness accounts on Goa club fire that killed 25

Residents and tourists in the vicinity recounted confusion and panic as the incident unfolded. A local resident who rushed to the scene after learning about the fire said, "I saw the news this morning and rushed here. Last night, we only heard a very loud siren but we didn't realize what had happened. We thought something had happened on the road, nothing serious. But in the morning we found out that such a big tragedy had occurred..."

15 days ago

PM Modi calls for contribution to Armed Forces Flag Day fund; hails their devotion to nation

"On Armed Forces Flag Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who protect our nation with unwavering courage. Their discipline, resolve and spirit shield our people and strengthen our nation. Their commitment stands as a powerful example of duty, discipline and devotion to our nation. Let us also contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund," his post on X read.

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JKAS Age Relaxation Crisis Deepens: Govt–Raj Bhavan Stand-Off Sparks Confusion Before Exam

Amid rising anxiety among aspirants, the LG Office rejects social media claims as "misleading," while the National Conference accuses Raj Bhavan of unnecessary delays over age relaxation.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Kumaraswamy, calls him 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum proposal

Answering questions on the subject, the Chief Minister said that the former Karnataka Chief Minister had written to the Union Education Minister seeking inclusion of the Gita in the curriculum.

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Siddaramaiah Blames Centre for Karnataka's Rs 12,000 Crore GST Shortfall

Attacking Union Minister H.D. Kumarawamy for questioning his (Siddaramaiah) contributions to the Ahinda communities, the Chief Minister asked why Kumaraswamy is not questioning such things, as he is a Member of Parliament from Mandya.

16 days ago

Stars, Signals and Undeclared: The Real Story Behind Vladimir Putin's India Visit

On the surface, the visit delivered what the media expected: a renewed roadmap for bilateral trade, major agreements in energy and minerals, reaffirmation of defence-industrial cooperation, and a joint declaration to raise trade to USD 100 billion by 2030. In the age of polarising geopolitics, the India-Russia relationship had been ceremonially polished and publicly displayed.

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IndiGo crisis day 5: Company apologises to customers, says addressing refunds on priority

"We are addressing all customer refunds on priority. We are also working closely with all airports and partners to ensure timely updates are provided to customers at terminals, on our website, and via direct notifications," IndiGo shared in a statement.

16 days ago

Good news for travellers, Air India, Air India Express cap domestic fares amid IndiGo crisis

"Air India and; Air India Express clarify that, since 4 December, economy class airfares on non-stop domestic flights have been proactively capped to prevent the usual demand-and-supply mechanism being applied by revenue management systems," an Air India Spokesperson said.

16 days ago

Ten dead as car rams into Christmas crowd in Guadeloupe; visuals surface

Radio Caraibes Internationale Guadeloupe reported that three of the injured were in serious condition. The incident occurred at Schoelcher Square, located opposite the town hall and the church, where preparations were underway.

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Kashmir Crime Branch Busts Major Export Fraud; Shagoo Couple Under Scanner for Duping Citizens

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against habitual offender Zahid Bashir Shagoo and his wife Shugufta in a high-value fraud case involving a forged export business to Dubai.

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India-South Korea space partnership: Ambassador Das and KASA administrator discuss strategic collaboration

The Indian envoy and KASA administrator met at the Indian Embassy in Seoul and held talks on enhancing space cooperation between India and South Korea. According to the Embassy, the discussions stemmed from the recently concluded Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between KASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

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