In a tragic development, Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Indian Army’s Special Forces was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Monday, January 19, 2026. The operation, codenamed TRASHI-I, is ongoing in the region as security forces continue efforts to neutralize terrorist elements. According to an official statement from the army, “The GOC,

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In a chilling case from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her five-year-old son after he accidentally saw her in a compromising situation with her extramarital partner. The incident has shocked the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of secrecy, panic, and poor judgment. The accused, Jyoti Rathore, wife of police constable Dhyan

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In a highly unusual and widely‑reported diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has explicitly tied his frustration over not winning the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to a shift in his global policy stance — including his controversial rhetoric and threats regarding Greenland — in a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The contents of the letter, first obtained

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Jakarta/Phnom Penh: More than 400 Indonesians were released this month from online scam operations in Cambodia, officials said on Monday, following Phnom Penh’s intensified crackdown on the illicit industry after the arrest of a key figure accused of running the networks. The networks, which operate across Southeast Asia, employ individuals to defraud internet users globally through fake

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New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday arrested a 39-year-old man, Mohd Kareem, for allegedly defrauding an ATM user by swapping his debit card and using it to buy several household electronic appliances. The arrest follows an investigation into a case registered earlier this month. How the Fraud Occurred The incident came to light after an e-FIR filed on

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New Delhi: A recent study from Brazil has found that deforestation and biodiversity loss may be altering mosquito feeding behaviour, prompting these insects to increasingly target humans over other wildlife. The research, conducted in the Atlantic Forest, underscores how environmental changes can have direct public health implications by heightening the risk of vector-borne diseases. Biodiversity Loss in the Atlantic Forest

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New Delhi: In a compelling address to NCC cadets on Monday, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi invoked the world of cinema to highlight the crucial role of India’s youth in shaping the nation’s future. Drawing a metaphor between filmmaking and nation-building, the admiral said that the country’s young population would be the actors, producers, directors, and sometimes even

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is intensifying its push to establish the state as a technology leader in green hydrogen, unveiling an action plan focused on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship under its Green Hydrogen Policy. The plan, announced on Monday, aims to position UP as a hub for green energy technologies, reduce production costs, and contribute significantly to

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New Delhi: The Delhi government has announced an ambitious plan to upskill 1.20 lakh registered construction workers in the city, aiming to improve their efficiency, employability, and overall livelihood prospects. The initiative, spearheaded by the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare (DBOCWW) Board, is part of the broader framework under the Code of Social Security, 2020, which was implemented

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New Delhi: A Delhi court has convicted Sona Lal alias Sone Lal Baitha in connection with a 2018 incident in which a migrant labourer was robbed and stabbed, ruling that the accused shared a common intention to commit the offences even though he did not personally wield the weapon. The conviction was pronounced by Additional Sessions Judge Sumedh Kumar Sethi, who held

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