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Uttarakhand High Court Allows Ganga Aarti to Continue, Calls It Cultural and Civilisational Heritage
The Uttarakhand High Court has permitted the Shri Ganga Sabha to continue performing the revered Ganga aarti at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh, while imposing conditions to regulate the ritual, emphasizing its cultural, civilisational, and public significance. The decision was delivered on Friday by a vacation bench of Justice Ashish Nainthani, taking into account the interests of the public, pilgrims, and religious sentiments.
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ED Files Chargesheet Against Al-Falah University Chief, Attaches ₹139 Crore Assets in Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of Faridabad-based Al-Falah University, along with the Al-Falah Charitable Trust, as part of a high-profile money laundering investigation linked to the November 10, 2025 terror attack near Delhi’s Red Fort. The federal agency has also attached assets worth ₹139 crore, including 54 acres of land within the university campus,
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Delhi Airport Prepares for Runway Closure Amid Infrastructure Upgrade, Raising Concerns Over Summer Travel Season
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), India’s busiest aviation hub, is set to close its third runway, 11R/29L, from mid-February to June 2026 as part of an extensive infrastructure upgrade. The closure, which coincides with the peak summer travel season, aims to modernize the runway, but experts and industry insiders have raised concerns over potential operational delays
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Indian Embassy in Riyadh Marks Armed Forces Veterans’ Day with Tribute and Cultural Festivities
The Embassy of India in Riyadh commemorated Armed Forces Veterans’ Day, honoring the country’s Veer Yodhas—veterans of the Indian Armed Forces—for their dedicated service, extraordinary sacrifices, and enduring contributions to nation-building. The event brought together veterans, their families, members of the Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, and students from Indian schools in the Kingdom. The ceremony was presided over
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SC Dismisses Justice Varma’s Petition, Clears Path for Impeachment Inquiry
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, holding that “constitutional safeguards for judges cannot come at the cost of paralysing the removal process itself.” The judgment effectively clears the decks for the three-member inquiry committee constituted by the Lok Sabha Speakerunder the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, allowing proceedings into the
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IAF’s Proposal to Acquire 114 Rafales Gets DPB Nod, Boosting Fighter Fleet
The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday cleared the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) proposal to procure 114 French-origin Rafale fighter jets, a move aimed at strengthening the IAF’s combat capabilities amid an acute shortage of fighter squadrons, according to officials familiar with the matter. The approval by the DPB, chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, paves the way
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Republic Day 2026 Parade to Unfold in Phased Battle Array Format, Showcasing Military Prowess
India’s 77th Republic Day parade, scheduled for January 26, 2026, is set to introduce a new phased battle array format, a move designed to showcase the Indian military’s capabilities in a dynamic and operationally realistic sequence. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh explained that the parade will display infantry, tanks, artillery, missiles, and airpower in a manner that mimics how
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Courage and Innovation Key as PM Modi Urges Startups to Focus on Manufacturing and AI
Marking the 10th anniversary of the Startup India Initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on the nation’s startup ecosystem to focus on manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI), stressing that India must assert global leadership in emerging technologies over the next decade. Speaking at the National Startup Day event, Modi highlighted the transformative journey of India’s startup sector since he
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India and Japan Strengthen Cooperation in Critical Minerals, AI, and Defence
India and Japan took a significant step forward in their bilateral relations on Friday, announcing a range of new initiatives to enhance cooperation in critical minerals, artificial intelligence (AI), and defence. The announcements were made during a strategic dialogue in Tokyo between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi, which focused on reinforcing economic and strategic
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India Explores Options to Maintain Strategic Presence at Iran’s Chabahar Port Amid US Pressure
India is actively exploring various strategies to retain its presence at the Chabahar port in Iran, a critical facility for New Delhi’s regional connectivity and trade ambitions, amid mounting pressure from the United States on Tehran. The port, located on the Gulf of Oman, is central to India’s trade routes to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Russia,
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