Republic Day 2026: Vande Mataram honoured with tableau, Gen Z rendition at this year’s parade

Republic Day 2026: India will celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026. This year, the Ministry of Culture’s tableau will mark ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’ by showcasing its tableau featuring original manuscript. Gen Z will stand at the center rendering the song. Read More | Source:…

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Evening news wrap: 10 Army personnel killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in J&K; two more builders arrested over Noida techie’s death & more

Ten Army personnel were killed and 11 injured in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, after their vehicle fell into a gorge. In Noida, two more builders were arrested over a software engineer’s death in a construction pit. Meanwhile, a Meitei man was shot dead by suspected Kuki militants in Manipur. …

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Trump unveils ‘Board of Peace’: India absent from stage; Pakistan’s Shahbaz Sharif joins US President

Former US President Donald Trump launched his “Board of Peace” initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos. India received an invitation to join this effort aimed at resolving global conflicts. However, India was not present on the stage during the unveiling. Several countries, including some from the Middle East…

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‘Pain completely disregarded’: Sajjan Kumar acquitted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case; victims’ families vow to keep fighting

Families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots expressed deep disappointment and anger after former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was acquitted in a case linked to alleged incitement of violence. Despite this acquittal, Kumar remains in prison serving a life sentence in other related murder cases, leaving victims’ families feeling their…

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Bhojshala Dispute: Supreme Court allows Saraswati puja and Friday namaz on same day

The Supreme Court has allowed Hindu prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami on Friday at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, while permitting Muslims to offer namaz from 1 pm to 3 pm on the same day. Read More | Source: DNA…

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MP: SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami — what was the dispute?

The Supreme Court has permitted Hindu prayers at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami, while Muslims can offer namaz between 1 pm and 3 pm. The court also mandated sharing the ASI’s expert report on the site’s religious character with both communities. …

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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Explained: How 3 days of violence unfolded after Indira Gandhi’s killing, a timeline of horror as Sajjan Kumar is acquitted

As Sajjan Kumar is acquitted, revisit a detailed timeline of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that followed Indira Gandhi’s assassination and scarred Delhi. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Anti-Maoist crackdown intensifies: Fierce gunfight underway in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest, top Naxal with Rs 50 lakh bounty killed

Heavy exchange of fire continues between security forces and Maoists in Jharkhand’s Saranda forest. Casualties reported; operation ongoing. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Operation Trashi-I: Day 5 sees fresh encounter in J&K’s Kishtwar; JeM terrorists holed up in dense forests

Security forces engaged in a fresh gunfight with holed-up terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday. The ongoing “Operation Trashi-I,” launched Sunday, intensified as a search team encountered a group of two to three foreign terrorists, believed to be Jaish-e-Mohammad operatives, in Singhpora’s dense forests. …

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India revises traffic rules: Drivers with five violations in one year could face 3 month licence suspension, check new regulations here

In India, drivers who commit five or more traffic violations in a year may have their driving licence suspended for three months. Common offences include overspeeding, running red lights, not wearing helmets or seatbelts, and using mobile phones while driving. Read More | Source: DNA…

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‘Ridiculous’: Sanjay Raut takes ‘picnic in Davos’ jibe at Fadnavis; CM’s wife Amruta Fadnavis hits back

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis’ Davos visit as a ‘picnic,’ questioning the WEF’s relevance for India and suggesting agreements could be made in Mumbai. CM’s wife Amruta Fadnavis dismissed the remarks as baseless, highlighting the summit’s importance for investment and employment. …

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Dense fog engulfs parts of Delhi-NCR, air quality remains ‘very poor’, IMD issues warning

IMD reported moderate to dense fog at several locations in Delhi. The temperature in the city was around 7.4 degrees Celsius at 7 am, further adding to the challenging weather conditions being faced by residents. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Guru as ‘parent’, elephants on the road: Voter-roll fixes in Bengal get inventive

How to avoid jumbos? And how does one obtain proof of residence from someone who doesn’t have any? During Bengal’s SIR, involving more than 7 crore voters, election officials came up with novel solutions — to solve problems faced by, among others, monks, tea garden labourers and sex workers …

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