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Putin to visit India next week for 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, MEA confirms

The MEA formally confirmed the visit on Friday, issuing an official statement that read: "At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to India from 04–05 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit."

17 days ago

India on high alert as Imran Khan rumours push Pakistan towards chaos: ISI eyes major diversionary strike

Intelligence Bureau officials say that rumours relating to the death of Khan began to circulate three days back. Since then there has been a massive build up of his supporters. If the Army does not provide proof that Khan's supporters have been seeking, then violence is bound to engulf Pakistan.

17 days ago

Man connected with firing at Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe arrested in Delhi

The Delhi Crime Branch, led by DCP Sanjeev Yadav, arrested Sekhon, who is also known as Bandhu Maan Singh Shekhon, a prominent member of the Goldy Dhillon gang. Authorities seized a Chinese PX-3 pistol during the operation. The accused has a long criminal record and faces multiple cases in India.

17 days ago

Delhi's air quality deteriorates again, AQI climbs to 385 as cold wave deepens pollution crisis

The spike in pollution comes barely a day after authorities lifted the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-III restrictions, which are enforced to curb severe pollution levels. However, the relief was short-lived, as air quality deteriorated rapidly once again. On Thursday, the city's overall AQI rose sharply to 377, up from 327 the previous day, marking a significant decline in air quality within 24 hours.

17 days ago

Trump orders strict scrutiny of Green Card-holders from Afghanistan, 18 other countries after shooting incident

US Customs and Immigration Service Director Joseph Edlow said on Thursday that under Trump's orders, he has "directed a full-scale, rigorous re-examination of every Green Card for every alien from every country of concern".

17 days ago

Shooting fallout: Prez Trump announces plan to halt migration from Third World nations

In a sharply-worded post on Truth Social on Thursday, President Trump stated that while the United States has advanced technologically, immigration policies over the years have weakened the country's progress and impacted living standards.

17 days ago

Ruhullah–NC confrontation peaks as rebel MP excluded from crucial working committee meet

The National Conference's internal divisions widened sharply after MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was excluded from a key Working Committee meeting—an action he says has "never happened since 2002." The outspoken Srinagar leader has repeatedly challenged the party's ambiguity on Article 370, reservations, and post-election decisions.

18 days ago

Love and War: Ranbir Kapoor & Vicky Kaushal pose in air force uniforms; fans make colourist remarks

New photos have emerged from the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Love and War. The pictures show both actors in full Air Force uniform, posing in front of a fighter jet and sporting matching mustaches and aviator sunglasses. Several other images from the sets have also been widely shared by fans on social media. Scroll down to see.

18 days ago

J&K Police storm Jamaat-e-Islami bases in major counter-radicalisation drive

J&K Police on Thursday launched an unprecedented offensive against the banned Jamaat-e-Islami, raiding dozens of locations across the Valley in a coordinated crackdown aimed at neutralising underground revival efforts of the outfit. Teams searched homes, business units, religious institutions, madrassas, publications, and trusts linked to JeI ideology, seizing incriminating gadgets and documents.

18 days ago

With Munir in total control, Pakistan inches closer towards direct military rule: Report

The post of CDF was created after Pakistan's parliament passed a constitutional amendment in November that places Munir in control of Pakistan's navy and air forces and gives him lifelong immunity from prosecution.

18 days ago

UAE stops issuing visas to Pakistani nationals amid criminal activity concerns

Speaking to Dawn, Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, chair of the Senate committee on human rights, also confirmed the Interior Ministry official's remarks. She stated that the restriction stems from concerns that Pakistani travellers were "getting involved in criminal activities" after reaching the UAE.

18 days ago

Delhi court allows incarcerated J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament

The court clarified that the question of who will bear the travel expenses during his custody parole will remain subject to the outcome of Rashid's pending appeal before the Delhi High Court.

18 days ago

Adani Defence boosts pilot training capacity with Rs 820 crore buyout of FSTC

FSTC operates 11 advanced full-flight simulators and 17 training aircraft, offering comprehensive pilot training—from commercial pilot licences to type ratings, recurrent training and specialised skill courses.

18 days ago

J&K govt blacklists LMES IT LLP after ACB exposes massive recruitment scam in fire services

After the Anti-Corruption Bureau unearthed large-scale manipulation in the recruitment of firemen and drivers, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has blacklisted LMES IT LLP and private vendor Maharaj Krishan Wali from all future recruitment bids.

18 days ago

K'taka CM post not vacant, Siddaramaiah will stay till 2028: Minister Zameer Khan

When asked what would happen if CM Siddaramaiah is asked to step down, Minister Zameer replied: "That question does not arise. Siddaramaiah will continue in his position."

18 days ago