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20 Sep

This Big Billion Days Flipkart Drives Digital-first Affordability and Convenience for Two-wheelers with a Seamless, Tech-powered Experience

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, India, Lifestyle, Trending

Extensive range of two-wheelers from all leading petrol & electric vehicle OEMs Fully digital purchase journey with insurance, registration, financing, and 24x7 two-wheeler expert assistance Loan options up to 48 months tenure, up to 24-month No-Cost EMI, and platform bank offers from Flipkart Axis Bank and Flipkart SBI credit cards Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, is set to transform how India shops for two-wheelers through a wide selection across petrol and electric vehicles as it prepares for its annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days. As the festive season kicks off, Flipkart is reinforcing its position as the preferred destination…

20 Sep

Terror Encounter in Udhampur: Soldier Killed, Massive Search Operation Continues in J&K Forests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUdhampur

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): A soldier lost his life during a fierce gunbattle in the upper forested belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, as security forces intensified a search operation to flush out hiding militants. The incident occurred late Friday evening in the Seoj Dhar forest region, near the Dudu-Basantgarh area, bordering Bhaderwah in Doda district. Officials confirmed that the soldier, who sustained critical injuries during the exchange of fire, was immediately shifted to a medical facility but succumbed to his wounds early Saturday. His identity has not yet been released pending family notification. Hunt for Militants Enters Second Day…

20 Sep

Multiple Schools in Delhi Targeted by Bomb Threats; DPS Dwarka Suspends Exams

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Several schools in Delhi were put on high alert early Saturday after receiving bomb threat calls, causing widespread concern among students, parents, and staff. The schools affected include Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya. In response to the threats, police and bomb disposal squads were promptly deployed to the locations. Authorities evacuated everyone from the premises and conducted thorough searches. No explosives or suspicious materials were detected. Due to the disruption, DPS Dwarka decided to cancel the mid-term exams scheduled for classes 3 through 12 for the day. The school issued…

20 Sep

Jammu and Kashmir Counter Intelligence Wing Executes Raids Across Multiple Locations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJammu and Kashmir

Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): In a major operation aimed at countering terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Police's Counter Intelligence Wing conducted raids at eight different locations across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday. Officials confirmed that the searches were part of an ongoing investigation into terror-related offenses, marking another significant effort by security agencies to disrupt insurgent networks in the region. The operation, which spanned several areas in the valley, was executed following months of intelligence-gathering efforts. The raids were reportedly aimed at collecting critical evidence and dismantling local terror cells suspected of harboring and aiding militants. Sources close to…

19 Sep

India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Saudi Arabia relations, Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

New Delhi, September 19 — India on Friday said it expects Saudi Arabia to keep “mutual interests and sensitivities” in mind while pursuing its bilateral strategic partnership with New Delhi. The statement came after Riyadh signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” with Pakistan, a move seen as deepening defence ties between the two nations.The pact, signed on Wednesday by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia has expanded significantly in…

19 Sep

CM Dhami Inaugurates Asian Cadet Cup, Calls Fencing India’s Next Rising Sport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAsian Cadet Cup 2025, fencing, Fencing Association of India, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Haldwani, September 19 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 at Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium, Haldwani, on Friday. The five-day international fencing tournament is being hosted by the Fencing Association of India under the aegis of the Asian Fencing Confederation and will run until September 23. The Chief Minister lit the ceremonial lamp to open the event and expressed confidence that Indian youth will soon achieve international glory in fencing, just as they have in shooting, archery, and javelin throw. “Fencing has not received as much attention as other sports, but…

19 Sep

ABVP Secures Majority in DUSU Elections, Claims President’s Post; NSUI Wins Vice President Seat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaABVP win, Aryan Maan, Delhi University, DUSU elections 2025, NSUI

New Delhi, September 19 — The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) scored a decisive victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections on Friday, winning three out of four top positions, including the powerful president’s chair.Aryan Maan, ABVP’s candidate from Haryana’s Bahadurgarh, defeated Congress-backed NSUI’s Joslyin Nandita Choudhary by a huge margin to become the new DUSU president. With this, he succeeds outgoing president and NSUI leader Ronak Khatri.The counting process, held under heavy security, began Friday morning and continued through the day. Final figures showed Maan securing 21,854 votes, far ahead of Choudhary’s 9,973.While ABVP’s Kunal Chaudhary and…

19 Sep

CBSE Bars Private Students from Opting for Additional Subjects in 2026 Exams

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaadditional subjects, CBSE 2026 board exams, private candidates

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)– The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised its examination rules, eliminating the option for private students to take additional subjects in the Class 10 and 12 board exams from 2026.Earlier, students who had already cleared their Class 10 or 12 examinations were allowed to appear again within two years as private candidates in order to add subjects that suited their higher education or career paths. This route was widely used by aspirants of professional courses like engineering and medicine, who needed subjects such as Mathematics or Biology to qualify for entrance exams.The removal of…

19 Sep

GST Revamp to Ease Financial Load on Farmers, Says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingShivraj Singh Chouhan

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a recent policy review session, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan underscored the government’s commitment to rural welfare, stating that revised GST structures for agricultural tools and machinery are poised to make a significant difference in the lives of Indian farmers. The meeting, convened to evaluate the impact of the latest tax reforms on the agricultural sector, focused on translating policy into tangible benefits for cultivators. The minister emphasized that several farm-related products have now been moved into lower GST brackets, effectively reducing their market prices. "Farmers Will Feel the Difference" "With the revised GST rates,…

19 Sep

Indian Army Embraces Drone Warfare: New Drive Aims to Equip Every Soldier with Aerial Skills

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndian Army

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant move to modernise combat preparedness, the Indian Army has rolled out a new initiative aimed at training its personnel in drone operations, marking a shift towards a more tech-enabled force. The program, titled ‘Eagle in the Arm’, intends to make drone handling a basic skill for soldiers—on par with the use of conventional weapons. Tech Integration at the Frontline As part of this transformation, the Army is expanding its drone fleet for use in various roles including surveillance, tactical support, logistics, and emergency response. Soldiers are being trained to incorporate unmanned aerial vehicles…