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The Indian Army has significantly revamped its winter counterterror strategy in the Jammu region, marking a decisive shift in operational tactics in the snowbound districts of Kishtwar and Doda. Traditionally, security forces reduce their activities during the coldest phase of winter, known locally as “chillai kalan” (from December 21 to January 31), when heavy snowfall isolates the region and

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The Supreme Court of India is set to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal on December 29 challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to suspend the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the high-profile Unnao rape case. The case, which has drawn widespread national attention since 2017, has once again brought issues of

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In a move aimed at boosting farmer incomes and strengthening market infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has formally requested the central government to provide financial assistance of ₹200 crore for rolling out an Integrated Coconut Development and Market Strengthening Programme in the southern state. The initiative is expected to stabilise coconut prices, enhance processing

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In a significant step toward enhancing India’s internal security infrastructure, the government has introduced a national standard for bomb disposal systems, marking a milestone in the country’s preparedness to counter evolving threats. The new benchmark, officially released as IS 19445:2025, was formulated under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which operates under the Ministry of Consumer

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The recent demolition and eviction drive at Kogila Layout in Bengaluru has sparked a political row, drawing sharp criticism from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while Karnataka’s leadership, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, have defended the operation, citing legal and administrative imperatives. The episode has raised questions over urban land

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After nearly eight months of relative political quiet, K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former Chief Minister of Telangana, is gearing up to step back into active public campaigning. According to party sources, KCR will begin addressing a series of public rallies starting in the second week of January

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Hyderabad witnessed a notable reduction in its overall crime rate in 2025, according to the city police’s annual report, released by Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjannar on Saturday. While the overall decline signals progress in law enforcement efforts, certain concerning trends emerged, particularly in crimes targeting women and children, highlighting areas that require intensified focus.

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In a significant administrative move, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has relieved Ravinder Singh Jamwal of his additional charge as Director of Operations, overseeing the Flight Standards Directorate (FSD). The decision comes weeks after IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, faced an operational crisis that left over 5,000 flights canceled and tens

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A tragic paragliding accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district claimed the life of an experienced pilot and left a tourist injured on Friday evening, prompting authorities and operators to suspend all paragliding activities at the renowned Bir Billing site for a day as a mark of respect. The incident has reignited concerns about safety standards

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Delhi woke up on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to dense fog, cold wave-like conditions, and a sharp deterioration in air quality, as the national capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) approached the brink of the “severe” category. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Sameer app indicated that Delhi’s AQI stood at 391 at 6:05

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