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Rajnath Singh launches 125 BRO projects, vows to strengthen border infra

The 125 projects launched on Sunday are spread across two Union Territories -- Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir -- and seven states - Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Mizoram.

20 days ago

Navjot Kaur Sidhu accuses Congress of 'money-driven CM picks'; party hits back, BJP joins row

Former Congress MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu has sparked a major controversy by alleging that ₹500 crore is needed to become the Congress Chief Ministerial candidate in Punjab. Her remarks—accusing the party of favouring those who "bring a suitcase of money"—have ignited sharp reactions from both Congress and BJP.

20 days ago

Delhi Police bust multi-state scam syndicate with suspected Chinese links

Technical surveillance helped identify the key directors of the fake firm -- Shivam Singh, a resident of Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh, and Lakshay, a resident of Delhi, the Delhi Police said in its press note. Investigators found that Rs 10.38 lakh from the defrauded amount had been routed through Belcrest-connected accounts.

21 days ago

IndiGo crisis: Airline cancels 117 flights in Hyderabad, 100 flights in Chennai today

Thousands of passengers remained stranded due to cancellations. Angry passengers were seen having heated arguments with the IndiGo staff. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) stepped up security at the airport as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incident.

21 days ago

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.

21 days ago

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.

21 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."

21 days ago

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.

21 days ago

'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..."

21 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.

21 days ago

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.

22 days ago

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.

22 days ago

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.

22 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.

22 days ago

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.

22 days ago