From the icy heights of the Himalayas to dense forests and arid deserts, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has emerged as a silent yet formidable force shaping India’s strategic and social landscape. Established in 1960, BRO continues to play a vital role in strengthening national security while transforming lives in…
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7 Soldiers Injured as J&K Operation Trashi-I Continues
Seven Indian Army soldiers were injured on Saturday during an intense gunbattle with terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, security officials confirmed. The encounter occurred during a counter-terror operation launched in the rugged Chatroo forest area, highlighting the continued security challenges in the Jammu region. The injured…
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Bihar Govt Bans E-Rickshaws on Highways, Citing Safety Risks
The Bihar government has imposed a statewide ban on the plying of e-rickshaws on all national and state highways, citing serious road safety concerns. The decision, which came into force immediately, aims to reduce accidents on high-speed corridors but has triggered widespread anxiety among drivers and daily commuters who depend…
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Why Peter Navarro Claims Americans Pay for AI Used in India
Fresh controversy has erupted in Washington after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed that Americans are effectively paying for artificial intelligence (AI) services used in countries such as India and China. The remarks, made during a televised interaction with former Trump strategist Steve Bannon, have added fuel to an…
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Punjab Border Fence Likely to Shift Closer to Pakistan: What It Means
The Centre has agreed “in principle” to shift the security fence along the India-Pakistan international border in Punjab closer to the zero line, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday after a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The proposed move, if implemented, is expected to bring long-awaited relief…
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Manipur Gang-Rape Survivor Dies After Prolonged Treatment
Imphal: A 20-year-old woman from Manipur, who survived a gang-rape during ethnic violence in May 2023, passed away on January 11, 2026, at a government hospital in Churachandpur district after prolonged medical treatment. The survivor, 18 at the time of the assault, had been shifted across hospitals in Nagaland, Assam,…
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Rashtrapati Bhavan Closed Jan 21–29 for Republic Day
New Delhi: Public visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain suspended for nine days later this month as preparations intensify for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony. The iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India and a major heritage attraction in the national capital, will…
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CCPA Cracks Down on Illegal Walkie-Talkie Sales Online
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has launched a major crackdown on the illegal online sale of walkie-talkies, taking suo motu action against multiple e-commerce platforms for hosting and promoting non-compliant radio communication devices. The enforcement drive has resulted in penalties against leading platforms including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho and Meta,…
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BJP to Announce New National President on January 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to announce its new national president on January 20, marking a significant leadership transition within India’s ruling political party. The election process for the top organisational post will begin a day earlier, on January 19, when nominations will be formally filed. Party sources…
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NHRC Steps In: Child Freed from Bonded Labour
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a distressing case involving a 15-year-old boy from Kishanganj district, Bihar, who endured months of bonded labour in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, after being separated from his father at Bahadurgarh Railway Station, Haryana. Tragic Ordeal and…