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15 Mar

Infiltration Bid Foiled in Uri, Pakistani Militant Shot Dead in Joint Security Operation

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Srinagar (Gurpreet Singh): Security forces thwarted an attempted cross-border infiltration in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir after a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police led to the killing of a Pakistani militant. Officials said the operation was launched late on the night of March 14–15 following intelligence inputs about a possible attempt by militants to enter Indian territory through the Line of Control. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, troops moved into the Buchhar area of Uri after receiving the information and set up an ambush to intercept the suspected infiltrator. During…

14 Mar

Army JCO Sacrifices Life During Anti-Terror Operation in Poonch

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Poonch (Gurpreet Singh): A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice on Saturday after a tragic accident during an ongoing anti-terrorist mission in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The soldier, identified as Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, lost his life after sustaining fatal injuries from a fall in the region's notoriously difficult terrain. According to an official statement from the Army’s White Knight Corps, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm during "Operation Sheri Kalan." Subedar Dhaka was part of a team navigating the rugged and challenging landscape of the general area in Poonch when he…

14 Mar

Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Audit of Illegal Encroachments Along River Ganga

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has expressed "serious concern" over the widespread illegal encroachments along the banks of the River Ganga and has directed the National Mission for Clean Ganga Authority (NMCGA) to submit a comprehensive report on the current status. The Bench, comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan, issued this directive on March 12, 2026, after reviewing an older affidavit that highlighted massive, unauthorized structures across the river's plains and periphery. The scope of this investigation is vast, as the Ganga basin extends across several states and Union Territories. The court has specifically…

14 Mar

Andaman and Nicobar Police Destroy Rs 36,000 Crore Worth of Methamphetamine in Historic Operation

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In what is being hailed as one of the largest drug destruction operations in India’s history, the Andaman and Nicobar Police successfully disposed of over 6,000 kg of methamphetamine. The operation, which concluded on Thursday, March 12, 2026, involved the phased destruction of a massive haul estimated to be worth approximately ₹36,000 crore in the international market. The process was carried out over nine months at the incineration facility of INHS Dhanvantri at Minnie Bay. The contraband originated from a major anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on November 23, 2024. During that operation,…

14 Mar

IndiGo Suspends Flights to Seven Middle East Destinations; Air India Ramps Up Special Ops

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In response to the escalating conflict in West Asia, India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, announced on Saturday, March 14, 2026, that it will suspend all planned operations to seven key Middle East destinations until at least March 28. The suspension covers flights to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah. The airline cited a combination of geopolitical risks, airspace restrictions, and a sharp rise in fuel and insurance costs as primary reasons for the network adjustment. Despite these suspensions, IndiGo plans to maintain essential connectivity by operating 252 weekly flights to other parts of…

14 Mar

Traffic advisory issued as Mohali prepares for Karan Aujla live show

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Gurpreet Singh :- Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place in Mohali ahead of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s concert scheduled for Saturday evening at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. The district administration has issued a traffic advisory, announcing restrictions on several roads around the venue to ensure smooth conduct of the event. According to officials, roads leading to Phase 10, Sector 65 and the route towards Mohali Railway Station will remain closed for the duration of the programme. Only emergency and authorised vehicles will be allowed to pass through these routes, while the public has been advised…

14 Mar

Centre withdraws detention order against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

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Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant move, the Union Government has revoked the detention order issued against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The decision comes amid growing discussions around the activist’s campaign highlighting environmental concerns and issues related to the Himalayan region. Sonam Wangchuk, widely known for his work on sustainable development and climate awareness in Ladakh, had earlier been placed under detention, drawing attention from environmental groups and civil society. The Centre’s latest decision to withdraw the order has been viewed as an important development in the ongoing discourse surrounding environmental advocacy. Wangchuk has been actively raising concerns about the…

13 Mar

183 Iranian Sailors Repatriated from Kochi; Sri Lanka Returns Bodies of Fallen Crew

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Kochi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian move, 183 Iranian sailors who were stranded in Kochi are scheduled to fly back to Iran on Friday night, March 13, 2026. The sailors arrived in India on board the warship IRIS Lavan, which docked at the southern port city on March 4 for essential maintenance. While the crew returns home, the vessel itself remains stationed at the Kochi port. The repatriation follows a tense period for the Iranian flotilla that sailed eastwards toward India in mid-February. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, clarified that India’s decision…

13 Mar

First Land Fatalities: Two Indians Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid West Asia Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndian Evacuation, Indian Fatalities, MEA West Asia, Oman Drone Strike, Safesea Vishnu, Sohar

Oman (Rajeev Sharma): In a tragic escalation of the regional crisis, two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured following a drone strike in the Omani city of Sohar on Friday, March 13, 2026. This marks the first time Indian citizens have died on land since hostilities between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran erupted on February 28. The incident occurred when two drones crashed in Sohar, with one specifically targeting the Al Awhi Industrial Zone, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA). Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the deaths during an inter-ministerial…

13 Mar

Chandigarh Hosts Landmark Sports Science Workshop for High-Performance Coaching

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— In a major initiative to modernize the city’s sports ecosystem, Chandigarh hosted a first-of-its-kind capacity-building workshop for coaches on Friday, March 13, 2026. Titled "The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint: Science, Systems and Sustainable Sporting Success," the event was held at the Sector-42 Sports Complex and aimed to integrate scientific methodology into daily athlete training. The workshop was conceptualized by the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT) under the State Support Mission of NITI Aayog and executed by the Sports Department of the Chandigarh Administration. The initiative is a direct implementation of the Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, which mandates a…