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India Unveils ‘PRAHAAR’: A High-Tech, Private-Sector Push to Combat Evolving Terror Threats

India Unveils ‘PRAHAAR’: A High-Tech, Private-Sector Push to Combat Evolving Terror Threats

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant recalibration of its national security strategy, India has introduced a comprehensive counter-terrorism framework titled PRAHAAR. Outlined on Monday, the policy signals a shift toward a "whole-of-society" approach, placing a heavy emphasis on advanced technology and strategic partnerships with private enterprises to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated global terror networks. At its core, PRAHAAR is designed to modernize India’s defensive and offensive capabilities. Unlike traditional frameworks that rely almost exclusively on government agencies, this new policy actively integrates private sector innovation to mitigate futuristic threats. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and private-market agility, the government…
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Canada PM Mark Carney to Visit India: A Strategic Reset in Bilateral Ties

Canada PM Mark Carney to Visit India: A Strategic Reset in Bilateral Ties

Ottawa/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to arrive in India on February 26, marking his first official visit to the South Asian nation since taking office in March last year. This high-profile diplomatic mission signals a significant turnaround in a relationship that reached a historic low during the tenure of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For years, bilateral ties were strained by several contentious issues, most notably India’s concerns regarding Canada’s handling of elements supporting the Khalistani agenda on its soil. The visit is the opening leg of a broader three-nation Indo-Pacific tour that will…
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Young Woman Stabbed to Death in Chandigarh Park; Questions Raised Over Emergency Response

Young Woman Stabbed to Death in Chandigarh Park; Questions Raised Over Emergency Response

Chandigarh,Gurpreet Singh :- A 23-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a public park in Sector 36 of Chandigarh on Sunday evening, in an incident that has sparked concern over women’s safety and the timeliness of emergency response. The victim, identified as Suhani, was allegedly attacked around 8:30 p.m. by a युवक named Vinay, who is accused of slashing her throat before fleeing the scene. According to family members, Suhani managed to call her mother moments after the assault, saying in a trembling voice that she had been stabbed and urgently needed help. Her family rushed to the park immediately after…
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Protests at JNU turns violent as student groups accuse each other of attacks

Protests at JNU turns violent as student groups accuse each other of attacks

National Times Bureau :- Tensions escalated on the campus of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) after student groups accused each other of creating violence and unleashing attacks.  According to the student groups, the incident unfolded at around 1.30 am on Monday, after arguments turned into altercation and subsequent stone pelting among students.  According to the statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) had called for a "Samta Juloos" towards the East Gate, demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit and the revocation of a rustication order. Protesters alleged the administration did not engage with the march and instead allowed…
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Fresh bomb threat emails sent to Delhi schools; premises evacuated, search underway

Fresh bomb threat emails sent to Delhi schools; premises evacuated, search underway

New Delhi,Rajeev Sharma :- Two schools in Delhi, Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan and Air Force Bal Bharti School on Lodhi Road, received bomb threat emails on Monday. Police officials and the Delhi Fire Service swiftly reached the spot and evacuated the premises.   "We are verifying the source of the email. So far, nothing suspicious has been found. As a precautionary measure, a thorough search operation is underway on the school premises, which has been vacated," a senior police officer said. Soon after receiving the email warning presence of explosive device on the campus, school administration alerted the authorities,…
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Tejas Fleet Temporarily Taken Off Flight Line After Western Sector Incident

Tejas Fleet Temporarily Taken Off Flight Line After Western Sector Incident

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Operations of the Tejas light combat aircraft have been paused across the board after a recent runway episode prompted the Indian Air Force to initiate a fleet-wide safety sweep. All 35 jets currently in service are undergoing detailed technical scrutiny as investigators work to determine what went wrong earlier this month. The move follows a February 7 incident at a forward base in the western sector, where a Tejas aircraft experienced difficulty during its take-off roll. As it gathered speed, the fighter reportedly drifted off course and overshot the runway, coming to a halt in soft…
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Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy Dies at 71, Leaves Behind Complex Political Legacy

Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy Dies at 71, Leaves Behind Complex Political Legacy

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Seasoned political leader Mukul Roy passed away early Monday after battling a prolonged illness, family members confirmed. He was 71. Roy died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital where he had been under treatment for several days. According to his son, Subhranshu Roy, the veteran politician had slipped into a coma in recent days before breathing his last around 1:30 am. A prominent figure in West Bengal politics, Roy was instrumental in the creation of the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998. As one of its founding members, he played a crucial organizational role in…
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India Enters Global AI Race with Indigenous ‘SARVAM AI’ Vision Under ₹10,372-Crore IndiaAI Mission

India Enters Global AI Race with Indigenous ‘SARVAM AI’ Vision Under ₹10,372-Crore IndiaAI Mission

New Delhi ( Gurpreet Singh): India has intensified its drive toward artificial intelligence self-reliance with the development of an indigenous AI framework being promoted as “SARVAM AI,” under the government’s flagship IndiaAI Mission. The initiative aims to create large language models and advanced AI systems trained on Indian datasets to serve citizens in multiple Indian languages while ensuring national data security. According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission has been approved with a financial outlay of ₹10,372 crore to expand high-performance computing capacity, support domestic AI startups, and build foundational AI models within the…
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Supreme Court to Confront Meta and WhatsApp Over “Theft” of Private Data

Supreme Court to Confront Meta and WhatsApp Over “Theft” of Private Data

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India is set to resume a high-stakes hearing on Monday, February 23, regarding the controversial data-sharing practices of Meta and WhatsApp. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear appeals from the tech giants against a ₹213.14 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for abusing their dominant market position through the 2021 privacy policy. The hearing was originally scheduled for February 9 but was deferred to this Monday due to the indisposition of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who is representing the companies. The case…
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Palamu Mob Lynching: Man Beaten to Death Over Suspected Battery Theft

Palamu Mob Lynching: Man Beaten to Death Over Suspected Battery Theft

Palamu, Jharkhand (Gurpreet Singh): A 22-year-old man, identified as Pawan Ram, was allegedly lynched by a mob in the Teliyahi village of Jharkhand’s Palamu district late Saturday night. The victim was reportedly tied up and brutally assaulted by a group of villagers who claimed they caught him attempting to steal a battery from a tractor. However, local authorities have noted that no stolen property was recovered from the deceased, and alternative motives for his presence in the village are currently being explored. A police patrolling team arrived at the scene around 12:30 a.m. after receiving a tip-off about a "thief"…
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