Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the Indian Army’s top commanders that Operation Sindoor represented a new phase in India’s strategic and military thinking, demonstrating the nation’s readiness to respond to terrorism on its own terms with courage, precision, and restraint. Addressing the Army Commanders Conference held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, Singh said that Operation…

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The controversy surrounding the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) officer Chhotu Lal Sharma and a petrol pump altercation in Bhilwara continues to grow, as Sharma’s wife, Deepika Vyas, has now publicly spoken out, claiming that the incident has been misrepresented and that her “dignity has been put at stake.” The dispute, which began as a minor argument over service priority at a CNG-petrol station…

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In a significant political development, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, swept the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, winning three out of four seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to secure only one. The victory marks a strong show of confidence in the ruling JKNC and underscores its continued political…

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As the air across northern India begins to echo with the sounds of devotional songs and the scent of freshly prepared thekua, the nation gears up for one of its most significant festivals — Chhath Puja. With millions of devotees returning to their hometowns to celebrate, Indian Railways has found itself at the center of this…

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Panaji | October 24, 2025 In a significant development in the long-standing Mahadayi river dispute between Goa and Karnataka, Goa’s Water Resources Minister Subhash Shirodkar announced on Friday that the state government will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to conduct a joint inspection of the contentious Kalasa-Banduri water diversion project. The proposed joint inspection…

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New Delhi | October 24, 2025 As Delhi reels under hazardous levels of air pollution following the Diwali festivities, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has described cloud seeding as a “necessity” for the national capital. The Chief Minister’s announcement comes at a critical juncture when Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) has plummeted into the ‘severe category,’…

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai is scheduled to retire on November 23, marking the end of his tenure as the head of the Indian judiciary. As part of the well-established procedure for appointing a new CJI, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice has formally requested CJI Gavai to recommend the name of…

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A wanted criminal from Meerut carrying a bounty of ₹1 lakh was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district on Thursday evening. The exchange of fire occurred near Bhogi Majra village, leaving one police constable injured. The deceased, identified as Faisal, had multiple criminal cases against him, including charges of murder, robbery,…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the transformative impact of the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, stating that they have given India’s economy a renewed boost, especially in generating employment and strengthening the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) and retail sectors. Speaking virtually at the 17th Rozgar Mela, the Prime Minister…

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Updated on: Oct 21, 2025 | 6:58 PM IST As Delhi grapples with another spell of toxic air following Diwali celebrations, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa addressed the city’s worsening air quality on Tuesday and offered a firm clarification on the government’s long-discussed proposal for artificial rain. Speaking at a press briefing, Sirsa ruled out…

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