A tense gunfight erupted in the Singhpora area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, as security forces came under attack from three terrorists believed to be affiliated with the Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group. According to police and army officials, the terrorists not only opened fire on the security personnel but also lobbed grenades, resulting in

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In a major diplomatic development with wide implications for global efforts to resolve the decades‑long Israeli‑Palestinian conflict, United States President Donald J. Trump has formally invited India to join a newly proposed international body known as the “Board of Peace” for Gaza. This announcement comes at a delicate moment in the Middle East, where a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

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Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday strongly rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertions about illegal immigration and law and order in West Bengal, accusing him of “peddling lies” and distorting facts for political gain. The party’s state president, Joy Prakash Majumdar, argued that Modi’s claims regarding infiltrators and the state’s security situation were unsubstantiated

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Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh: Twelve Muslim men were detained in Bareilly district after they were reportedly found offering namaz, or Islamic congregational prayers, in an empty house, authorities said on Sunday. The incident has sparked widespread debate after a video showing the prayer gathering surfaced on social media, raising questions over freedom of religious practice and

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New Delhi: The United States has extended invitations to India and Pakistan, along with several other countries, to join a newly proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, a development aimed at overseeing the next phase of reconstruction, governance, and investment following the latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The announcement, made by people familiar with the matter, comes

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Panaji: The investigation into the shocking murders of two Russian women in Goa has taken a startling turn after the accused, 37-year-old Russian national Aleksei Leonov, reportedly confessed to multiple killings across various locations, including the coastal state of Goa. Authorities revealed on Saturday that while two victims have been confirmed, Leonov’s statements suggest the

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Delhi-NCR: Stricter pollution control measures under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) have been enforced in the Delhi-NCR region as air quality plummeted to the “severe” category on Saturday evening, January 17, 2026. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which oversees pollution mitigation in the National Capital Region, made the announcement

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New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a hefty fine of ₹22.2 crore on IndiGo, India’s largest airline by passenger market share, following an extensive probe into the airline’s massive flight disruptions that occurred between December 3 and 5, 2025. The decision comes over a month after the aviation regulator formed

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Amritsar: A viral video showing a Muslim man performing ablution, or wazu, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar has sparked widespread debate and controversy, both online and offline. The video, which circulated rapidly on social media platforms including X, shows the man using the holy sarovar—the sacred pond surrounding the Harmandir Sahib—for ritual cleansing before prayer,

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