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India and Brazil Target $20 Billion Trade Milestone Following Modi-Lula Summit

India and Brazil Target $20 Billion Trade Milestone Following Modi-Lula Summit

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have charted an ambitious economic roadmap, setting a bilateral trade target of $20 billion over the next five years. During a high-level summit in New Delhi on Saturday, the two leaders held extensive discussions aimed at elevating their strategic partnership. Highlighting Brazil’s status as India’s primary trading partner in Latin America, Prime Minister Modi characterized the burgeoning economic ties as a "reflection of trust" between the two emerging global powers. The bilateral talks focused heavily on technological integration and the expansion of the MERCOSUR…
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Seven CRPF Personnel Injured as Bulletproof Vehicle Plunges into Canal in Srinagar

Seven CRPF Personnel Injured as Bulletproof Vehicle Plunges into Canal in Srinagar

Gurpreet Singh :- Seven personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force were injured on Saturday after their bulletproof bunker vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a canal in the Dagpora area of Srinagar. The accident took place along the Umar Hayer–Dagpora Road in Ahmed Nagar when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and plunge into the water canal. Rescue teams rushed to the spot immediately and shifted all the injured jawans to the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, for medical treatment. Officials identified the injured personnel as…
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Chandigarh dentist abduction case : CBI files chargesheet against nine accused cops

Chandigarh dentist abduction case : CBI files chargesheet against nine accused cops

Chandigarh, Amritsar :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against nine police personnel before a district court in Chandigarh in connection with the kidnapping case of prominent dentist Dr. Mohit Dhawan.   The chargesheet reveals that the policemen first kidnapped Dr. Dhawan and later, when the investigation widened, they allegedly lost or destroyed their mobile phones to avoid being caught and to prevent electronic evidence from being recovered. The CBI clearly stated that the policemen intentionally destroyed or misplaced their phones in a bit to destroy evidence. Some claimed they dropped their phones while on a walk,…
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Security alert in Delhi: Intel warns of attacks by Pak’s Lashkar; Red Fort among key cites on target

Security alert in Delhi: Intel warns of attacks by Pak’s Lashkar; Red Fort among key cites on target

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Security agencies have raised an alert in the national capital following inputs of a potential terror attack targeting key cites including the Red Fort and a temple in the Chandni Chowk.   According to intelligence sources, key religious places including the places around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The inputs indicate that the group might be plotting an improvised explosive device (IED) attack with a temple in the Chandni Chowk area potential target.  According to the alert, the suspected plot is linked…
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AI and Hologram Technology Recreate Arjuna and Lord Krishna at Delhi Summit

AI and Hologram Technology Recreate Arjuna and Lord Krishna at Delhi Summit

Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Visitors to the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi were greeted with a striking fusion of mythology and modern technology, as digital avatars of Arjuna and Lord Krishna appeared through advanced hologram displays powered by artificial intelligence. The immersive installation, set up at the ‘Jio Intelligence’ pavilion by Reliance Industries, showcased how emerging technologies can reinterpret India’s cultural heritage. Using AI-driven visuals and projection techniques, the exhibit brought characters from the ancient epic Mahabharat to life in a futuristic format. At the centre of the pavilion was a cove-shaped digital structure where AI-generated visuals played on curved…
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New Delhi Reaffirms Two-State Solution by Backing UN Criticism of West Bank Settlements

New Delhi Reaffirms Two-State Solution by Backing UN Criticism of West Bank Settlements

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian government has clarified its recent decision to join a significant United Nations statement condemning Israeli settlement activities in the West Bank, emphasizing that the move is a direct reflection of its long-standing foreign policy. This clarification follows a period of diplomatic observation where India initially opted out of a high-profile joint appearance by various nations in New York, only to formally associate itself with the collective statement later. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, this alignment underscores India’s persistent advocacy for a negotiated settlement that respects international law and established borders. In a…
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Mother’s Testimony Highlights Paranoia and Cryptic Messages in Winnipeg Mass Shooting Trial

Mother’s Testimony Highlights Paranoia and Cryptic Messages in Winnipeg Mass Shooting Trial

Winnipeg (Rajeev Sharma): The trial of Jamie Felix, accused of a 2023 mass shooting in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighborhood, heard emotional testimony from the defendant's mother regarding his deteriorating mental state and troubling communications. Mary Felix told the Court of King’s Bench on Thursday that she contacted authorities herself after hearing rumors of her son’s involvement in the violence at a local rooming house. Driven by what she described as a mix of concern and intuition, she provided police with screenshots of Facebook messages exchanged with her son in the immediate aftermath of the killings, which claimed five lives. During…
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Death Penalty Handed to Former Engineer and Spouse in Landmark Uttar Pradesh Abuse Case

Death Penalty Handed to Former Engineer and Spouse in Landmark Uttar Pradesh Abuse Case

Banda, U.P (Gurpreet Singh): A special POCSO court in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, has delivered a decisive verdict by sentencing a former junior engineer of the Irrigation Department and his wife to death for the systematic sexual exploitation of 33 minor boys. The ruling, handed down on Friday, addresses a decade-long period of abuse between 2010 and 2020, during which the couple targeted children as young as three years old. In a stern judicial rebuke, the court categorized the duo’s actions as falling within the "rarest of rare" category, citing the unparalleled depravity and the organized nature of their criminal conduct.…
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India Seeks Stronger Bilateral Engagement with Bangladesh After New Government Takes Office

India Seeks Stronger Bilateral Engagement with Bangladesh After New Government Takes Office

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Friday expressed its intent to deepen multifaceted ties with Bangladesh following the formation of a new government in Dhaka, reiterating its support for a democratic and inclusive political process in the neighbouring country. Responding to queries about the recent elections in Bangladesh, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Tarique Rahman soon after his electoral victory. Jaiswal added that Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony in Dhaka on February 17 and personally delivered a letter from the Prime Minister to the new Bangladeshi leader. During the visit,…
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New Delhi Relocation Order Issued for Slums Near Prime Minister’s Residence

New Delhi Relocation Order Issued for Slums Near Prime Minister’s Residence

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has initiated a formal eviction process for three major slum clusters situated along Race Course Road, a high-security zone located in close proximity to the Prime Minister’s official residence. According to a directive issued this Thursday by the Land and Development Office, inhabitants of the Bhai Ram, Masjid, and DID camps have been instructed to vacate their current dwellings by March 6. This administrative move is part of a broader urban realignment strategy that requires residents to transition to government-allotted flats within the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board colony…
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