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Security forces in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, tightened their cordon after a gunfight with suspected terrorists in Kamadh Nullah forest near Kahog village. The Special Operations Group (SOG) and CRPF engaged two to three terrorists despite darkness and dense terrain. It is unclear if anyone was hit, and the search operation continues.
Two workers died and six others were seriously injured after a boiler explosion at the Inamdar Sugar Factory in Belagavi, Karnataka. The accident happened around 2 pm when hot material spilled from the boiler. Four injured workers are in critical condition. Police have registered a case and started an investigation into the incident.
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan condemned the alleged assault of a Hindu widow in Bangladesh, calling the violence unacceptable. The woman was reportedly attacked by two men in Jhenaidah district. Dhawan expressed sorrow and prayed for justice for the survivor. The incident comes amid rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
Farmers who previously received Rythu Bandhu funds do not need to apply again. Only new farmers must submit applications. They should approach their Mandal Agriculture Officer or Cluster Officer, fill out the application form, and attach copies of their Passbook, Aadhaar card, and bank account to apply for the Rythu Bharosa scheme.
India’s economy is expected to grow 7.4 percent in FY26, up from 6.5 percent last year, according to government data. Growth will be driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors. Services may grow 9.1 percent, manufacturing 7 percent, while agriculture growth may slow to 3.1 percent. India will remain the fastest-growing major economy.
Salim Malik, one of the 11 accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, has filed a fresh bail application citing parity with others. He faces similar criminal conspiracy charges related to the anti-CAA/NRC meeting. The plea was submitted before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai after the Supreme Court granted bail to five accused.
Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal authorities have issued a 15-day notice to remove a mosque and shrine built on land officially recorded as a graveyard in Chaudhary Sarai. Tehsildar Dhirendra Pratap Singh warned of legal action if not removed. Friday market organizers must now get permission. The mosque committee wants the structures to remain.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin and Anjali, is set to marry Saaniya Chandok in March 2026. The couple got engaged in August 2025 and have been close friends for years. Saaniya, from a prominent Mumbai business family, runs a pet care venture, while Arjun plays domestic cricket and was recently traded to Lucknow Super Giants.
By 2026, the Indian rupee is expected to weaken nearly 4% against the US dollar, reaching around 94, according to Rohit Arora, Head of Asia FX & Rates Strategy at UBS. The delay in India-US trade agreements and changes in capital flows are cited as major reasons. In December, the rupee had already crossed 91 […]
Oxford University Press has apologized for incorrect information published in the book ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’ by James Laine. Released in 2003, the book hurt the sentiments of Shivaji Maharaj’s followers, including his 13th descendant Udayanraje Bhosale. The controversy earlier led to protests and attacks on a research institute in Pune.
The Bureau of Indian Standards plans new rules to protect buyers as silver prices rise sharply. Hallmarking, now optional, will soon become mandatory. Every silver item will get a unique ID. This will help customers verify purity easily and ensure a clear quality guarantee while buying silver jewelry, coins, and other products across markets nationwide.
The Andhra Pradesh government, with support from the central government, will provide financial help to pregnant women. Under the PM Matru Vandana Yojana, first-time mothers will get up to ₹5,000. If a second child is a girl, an extra ₹6,000 will be given. The money will be deposited in stages into bank accounts of beneficiaries.
Indian intelligence agencies warned of potential terror threats during Republic Day events nationwide across the country. Security forces are alert over new IEDs made using online chemicals and household items. These devices may evade metal detectors and sniffer dogs, while drone monitoring and Delhi security have been intensified.
A Visakhapatnam-bound bus caught fire near Gaman Bridge toll plaza in East Godavari today. All 10 passengers and crew evacuated safely before flames engulfed the vehicle due to the driver’s quick action. Police said a dynamo fault likely caused the fire. Traffic was managed, passengers given alternative transport, and a technical inspection conducted.
Sangam Kumar Sahoo is sworn in as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court today. The oath was administered by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan at Lok Bhavan, attended by CM Nitish Kumar and other dignitaries. Appointed by the Centre on January 1, Sahoo, an advocate since 1989, practiced in Odisha and became an Orissa […]