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Manipur: Security tightened in Bishnupur after unidentified attackers open fire

A Police official said that on Tuesday night, several rounds were fired by the unidentified attackers near the Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas of Meitei people-dominated Bishnupur district, which borders the tribal inhabited Churachandpur district. However, there were no reports of injuries in the incident.

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SHANTI and rebirth of peaceful nuclear power: Why India's new law could redefine global energy, development order

In an age defined by climate urgency, energy insecurity, and industrial competition, the question is no longer whether nuclear power should play a role but whether democracies can govern it intelligently. SHANTI dares to answer in the affirmative.

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NIA charge sheet arms India to call out Pakistan's Pahalgam bluff globally

While the NIA lists all the operational details apart from naming the terrorists, handlers and masterminds, one of the most crucial aspects of the document is the direct link to Pakistan that the agency has managed to list. The charge sheet would serve as an important document for India to call out Pakistan again in the International community.

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BJP issues 'missing person' poster targeting Tejashwi Yadav, sparks political row in Bihar

The poster carries a photograph of Tejashwi Yadav with sarcastic captions, stating that he was "last seen running away, hiding his face from the media." The BJP further wrote on the poster: Name: Tejashwi Yadav, identity: 9th-grade dropout, and last seen: Running away, avoiding the media.

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Cong welcomes court order on National Herald case, calls ED probe 'politically motivated'

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the use of investigative agencies for political purposes.

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How India-Africa ties got unprecedented push under PM Modi

During his visit to Ghana in July, Prime Minister Modi said that, as the world's largest democracy, the country remains a pillar of strength, not only to the Global South but to everyone in these times of new and complex crises, reaffirming that India remains a committed partner in Africa's developmental journey.

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RS: Raghav Chadha raises toll plazas waiting issue, Minister Gadkari assures 'zero time' before 2026

He argued that commuters already pay road and infrastructure cess on vehicles and fuel, yet are burdened further with toll charges. He said, after paying so much money, commuters deserve two basic things: smooth, pothole-free roads and seamless connectivity without endless delays, Chadha said, adding he acknowledges Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models, under which tolls are collected to recover infrastructure costs.

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Deeply moving moment, says PM Modi as Vande Mataram echoes in Ethiopia

The banquet dinner was hosted on Tuesday as the African nation accorded a warm and ceremonial welcome to the Prime Minister on his arrival in Ethiopia. During the dinner, Ethiopian singers performed a rendition of Vande Mataram, which Prime Minister Modi visibly enjoyed, applauding the performers in appreciation.

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Indian markets hit fresh highs in November, outshine global peers: Report

The data compiled by PL Asset Management said India emerged as a bright spot at a time when many global markets struggled due to weak technology stocks, fading enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and soft economic data from China.

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Trump expands US travel ban to 20 more countries

The White House said the decision is part of its effort to tighten US entry standards. Officials linked the move to security concerns. They cited the recent arrest of an Afghan national accused of the shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House over Thanksgiving weekend.

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PM Modi invites Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali to AI Impact Summit, BRICS meet in India

Briefing the media on the Prime Minister's visit to Ethiopia, MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela said that India will assume the chairship of the BRICS grouping for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2026.

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US federal court upholds removal order against Indian national

In a nonprecedential order issued on December 15, a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit said petitioner Karanpreet Singh "has not demonstrated any prejudice arising from the alleged errors," and therefore denied his request to vacate the removal order.

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Delhi's air quality shows marginal improvement with strong winds; AQI 'very poor'

Shallow fog was also observed across several parts of the city during the morning hours. According to official data, the national capital's average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 328 at 8 a.m., an improvement from 354 recorded at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

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J&K's pacer Auqib Nabi Dar creates IPL history with Rs 8.40 crore Delhi Capitals deal

Jammu and Kashmir cricket reached a historic milestone as Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi Dar was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a staggering Rs 8.40 crore at the IPL Season 19 mini auction.

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SOG Jawan killed in action amid encounter in J&K's Majalta; massive search op underway

A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan of the J&K Police was killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district on Monday evening. Following the incident, security forces launched an extensive search and cordon operation, sealing all escape routes and deploying additional troops, drones, and helicopters.

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