Operation Trashi-I: Gunfight breaks out in J&K’s Kishtwar; 8 Army personnel injured

A fierce gun battle in Kishtwar’s remote forests left eight Army personnel injured on Sunday. Security forces engaged two to three suspected foreign terrorists during a search operation. Reinforcements have been deployed, and a massive hunt is underway to neutralize the militants. This marks the third encounter in the Jammu…

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In 2023 too, -40 was good enough for NEET PG

Medical community outrage erupts as NEET PG 2025 cut-off for reserved categories drops to zero percentile, equivalent to a minus 40 score. This zero percentile qualification, previously seen in 2023, is now a recurring issue. Critics argue this move, driven by commercial interests, effectively reserves seats for the wealthy in…

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How India got its first woman PM this day in 1966

Indira Gandhi made history on January 19, 1966, becoming India’s first woman Prime Minister after a closely contested election within the Congress Parliamentary Party. Defeating Morarji Desai in a four-hour drama, her victory marked a significant shift in party leadership battles and ushered in a new era for Indian politics….

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‘Jungle raj’ must end for growth: PM Modi in West Bengal; attacks TMC govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, calling for an end to “maha jungle raj” to restore law and order and attract investment. He accused the TMC of facilitating infiltration and blocking central welfare schemes, framing the upcoming assembly elections as…

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When winter burns: Uttarakhand to Kashmir, Himalayan forests are catching fire out of season

Himalayan forests are experiencing an unprecedented winter fire season, breaking decades of predictable patterns. Uttarakhand has recorded the highest number of fire alerts nationwide since November 1, with December emerging as a particularly active month. Scientists attribute this alarming trend to climate variability intensifying natural fire cycles, indicating a significant…

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CIC: Lawyers can’t use RTI for cases they are handling

The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled that advocates cannot use the RTI Act to obtain case details for clients, citing a Madras High Court judgment. The CIC emphasized that such usage defeats the RTI Act’s core objectives and could be exploited to promote legal practice, not for genuine citizen information…

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UP news: Noida schools’ timings changed, DM orders classes to start late due to fog, severe cold; check details

In view of dense fog and severe cold conditions prevailing across Gautam Buddh Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, the district administration has revised school timings for all classes, officials said on Sunday. Read More | Source: DNA…

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Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket cancellation to be costly affair

Indian Railways has introduced stricter cancellation charges for its new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. Passengers face a 25% deduction for cancellations made anytime after booking, escalating to 50% if cancelled between 72 and eight hours before departure. No refunds are offered for cancellations within eight hours of departure, a change…

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Highway builders write to FM, road ministry; seek review of new arbitration norms

Highway builders are opposing a government order ending arbitration for disputes exceeding Rs 10 crore. The National Highway Builders Federation has urged the finance minister for sector-specific guidance. They argue this change will negatively impact ongoing projects, lenders, and the banking system. The federation believes this framework discourages investment and…

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WEF 2026: India’s power-packed Davos delegation; Mukesh Ambani, N Chandrasekaran, Devendra Fadnavis and 100+ CEOs up for annual meeting

The 56th Annual Meeting will run from 19?-?23?January?2026 in Davos?Klosters, Switzerland, under the theme “A?Spirit of Dialogue.” Check India’s delegation here. Read More | Source: DNA…

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India receives Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ invite as US?India trade tensions simmer?

Reportedly, the invitation comes as the US administration moves forward with formalising the “Board of Peace” structure linked to Trump’s broader Gaza roadmap. Read More | Source: DNA…

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AR Rahman’s ‘communal bias in Bollywood’ remarks get support from Mehbooba Mufti, former J-K CM says ‘when Javed Akhtar dismisses…’

Mehbooba?Mufti said that Bollywood has always been a living mini?India, reflecting the nation’s social realities, and that brushing aside those experiences doesn’t change today’s truth. She criticised Javed?Akhtar over his dismissal of Rahman’s concerns about growing communalisation in the industry Read More | Source: DNA…

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