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16 Sep

Two Kuki Women Shot Dead, Farmhouses Torched in Fresh Manipur Violence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacivilian killings, Ethnic Violence, Kuki Inpi, Leisangphai, Manipur, Tamenglong

Imphal (Gurpreet Singh): Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Tuesday after suspected militants gunned down two women from the Kuki community and set several farmhouses ablaze on the outskirts of an interior village. According to local administrative officials and police reports, the victims were attacked in an isolated field near Leisangphai village while collecting firewood and tending to farm chores. The deceased were identified as 60-year-old Chonga Sitlhou and 30-year-old Kimboi Singson, whose bullet-riddled bodies were recovered by villagers shortly after the assailants fled the area. Following the gunfire, the miscreants torched multiple temporary kutcha farm dwellings, while…

16 Sep

Uttar Pradesh Clears 65 Acres of Ayodhya Land for Regional NSG Hub to Bolster Temple Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAyodhya, Ministry of Home Affairs, NSG regional hub, Ram Mandir, Suresh Khanna, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday approved the transfer of 26 hectares (approximately 65 acres) of barren land in Ayodhya free of cost to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to establish a permanent regional hub for the National Security Guard. The land parcel, situated in Pure Lalkhan village within Milkipur tehsil, holds an estimated market valuation of 16.9 crore rupees. The strategic deployment aims to reinforce anti-terror capabilities around Ayodhya Dham and the Ram Mandir complex while securing vital emergency response infrastructure across central and eastern Uttar Pradesh. State Finance…

15 Sep

HIMACHAL’S MONSOON SPELL TO CONTINUE FOR THREE MORE DAYS; RAIN DAMAGE CROSSES Rs 1,680 CRORE

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is set for another three days of monsoon activity, with light to moderate rain forecast across most parts of the state. The Meteorological Department, however, has not issued a heavy rainfall warning for any district, offering some respite amid the continuing wet spell. The ongoing rainfall is expected to bring down maximum temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius over the next 72 hours. According to meteorologist Sandeep Sharma, the monsoon is likely to lose strength in Himachal Pradesh from September 18. While there is no indication yet that the season is withdrawing, weather conditions…

14 Sep

IAF Airlifts Four NCC Cadets From Remote 18,500-Foot Point in Ladakh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingLadakh

Leh (Rajeev Sharma): Four women cadets taking part in a high-altitude NCC expedition in Ladakh were evacuated by the Indian Air Force after an emergency medical request triggered a challenging helicopter rescue at around 18,500 feet. The cadets were part of Aparajita, an all-India NCC women's high-altitude trekking expedition. Following an SOS call, the IAF's Siachen Pioneers helicopter unit based in Leh launched the rescue during the first hours of the day. The operation presented significant challenges for the crew. At such elevations, thin air reduces helicopter performance, while the rugged landscape offered no prepared helipad for a conventional landing.…

14 Sep

India Women Skip Asia Cup Trophy Presentation After Record Eighth Title

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, Trending

Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): India's women cricketers ended their Asia Cup campaign with another title but stayed away from the traditional trophy presentation ceremony following their 72-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side secured a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup crown, but the players did not take part in the on-field presentation, where the trophy was to be handed over by Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi, a Pakistani politician, heads both the ACC and the Pakistan Cricket Board and currently serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister. Presentation Becomes Centre of Attention The unusual…

13 Sep

West Bengal Government Orders Closure of 252 Madrassas, Issues Show-Cause Notices to 100 Others

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh, Kshudiram Tudu, West Bengal Madrassa Survey

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh) — The West Bengal government has ordered the immediate shutdown of 252 madrassas and served formal show-cause notices to approximately 100 others following a comprehensive statewide audit. Conducted across all districts since early June, the departmental survey identified widespread operational irregularities, including a lack of requisite statutory approvals and inadequate basic infrastructure. The administrative crackdown follows direct orders from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to evaluate and regulate institutional compliance among both government-assisted and private seminaries in the state. State Survey Exposes Infrastructure Gaps and Compliance Lapses According to officials from the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department,…

13 Sep

Arvind Kejriwal Announces ‘Goa First’ Alliance Between AAP and Goa Forward Party Ahead of State Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAam Aadmi Party, Arvind Kejriwal, Goa Elections, Goa Forward Party, Goa Politics

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Goa’s voters, after being repeatedly let down by the Congress and the BJP, now have a third political option in the form of the ‘Goa First’ Alliance. Ahead of the Goa Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced the alliance between the AAP and Goa Forward Party (GFP), in the presence of GFP Chief Vijai Sardesai. The AAP Chief upheld the ‘Goa First’ Alliance as a strong alternative to the BJP and Congress, announcing the partnership on Ganesh Chaturthi as a “new beginning” in Goa’s politics. He maintained that the alliance would…

12 Sep

PM Modi Pushes BRICS to Give Global South a Greater Say in World Affairs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingBRICS

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS nations to take a larger role in reshaping global governance, arguing that countries of the Global South should have a voice not only in international debates but also in decisions that determine the rules of the global order. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi said the grouping's 20th anniversary should mark the beginning of a more ambitious phase, with members translating their consensus into practical initiatives and pressing for reforms in international institutions. Focus on the Next 20 Years Modi said India's BRICS presidency had been…

12 Sep

India, Sri Lanka Set for Spin-Heavy Asia Cup Final in Dubai

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAsia Cup Final

DUBAI (Rajeev Sharma): India and Sri Lanka will meet in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final with the title likely to be decided by how well the two sides handle spin-friendly conditions in Dubai. Both teams have relied heavily on their slow-bowling attacks throughout the tournament. India have collected 26 wickets through spin, the highest tally among the competing sides, while Sri Lanka are close behind with 25. The final match is scheduled to be held on September 13, 2026. The numbers underline the nature of the contest, but the two finalists have arrived at the summit through contrasting routes.…

12 Sep

BRICS Breaks Deadlock, Finalises Joint Statement After Overnight Negotiations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingBRICS

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): After hours of intense diplomatic negotiations, BRICS member countries have succeeded in resolving their differences and reached agreement on a Joint Statement, clearing the way for its issuance on Friday. The negotiations stretched deep into the night, with discussions continuing until nearly 4 AM as member states worked through disagreements over a number of politically sensitive issues. The agreement is being seen as an important diplomatic outcome for the grouping, particularly at a time when geopolitical divisions remain pronounced across several regions. India Steps Up Consensus-Building Efforts India played a central role in the final round…