New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Parliament passed 15 bills during the monsoon session that saw continuous protests from the opposition members over their demand for debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, with several legislations passed without debate. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha were adjourned sine die a day before the scheduled ending of the monsoon session, which commenced on July 21. The Session saw 21 sittings spread over 32 days. Apart from the bills pa...Read More
MOSCOW: India and Russia on Thursday vowed to expand their bilateral trade in a "balanced and sustainable manner" with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlining the need to "swiftly" address non-tariff barriers and regulatory impediments. The resolve by the two countries to enhance two-way trade, including by increasing Indian exports to Russia, came amid growing estrangement in ties between India and the US over President Donald Trump's policies on trade and tariffs. "We believe that...Read More
The Congress party also paid homage to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his 81st birth anniversary * Rajiv Gandhi was India's youngest Prime Minister, serving from 1984 to 1989 * He became Prime Minister after his mother, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More
The two modules are titled 'Operation Sindoor-A Saga of Valour' (Representational) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * NCERT introduced two modules on Operation Sindoor for classes 3 to 12 as supplementary material * India launched missile and air strikes on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoJK on 7 May 2025 * Seven terror camps were destroyed by the Indian Army; Air Force targeted Muridke and Bahawalpur Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps M...Read More
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani...Read More
NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has rolled out two special supplementary modules on Operation Sindoor for Classes III to XII, presenting the mission as not just a military response but also a pledge to safeguard peace and honour the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The material has been introduced a little over three months after the counter-offensive.The modules underline that despite Pakistan's official denial, the Pahalgam attack was carried ...Read More
New Delhi: In a bold move to instil national pride and awareness of India's counter-terror capabilities among students, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released two specially designed modules on Operation Sindoor for schoolchildren from Classes 3 to 12. The operation, which is described as more than just a military strike, is framed as a national commitment to peace, justice, and the memory of those who lost their lives in the April 2025 Pahalgam terror att...Read More
New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has brought out a special module to teach schoolchildren on Operation Sindoor. The module, meant for students from classes III to XII, is about India's response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack and the operations that followed. It explains the country's defence preparedness, use of new technology and rising global role. The module first mentions several attempts by Pakistan to disrupt peace in India, touching brie...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India has raised its concerns with China about the mega dam construction being undertaken by Beijing in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, which will have implications for lower riparian states. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. The Chinese leader was on a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Apart fro...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India has raised its concerns with China about the mega dam construction being undertaken by Beijing in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, which will have implications for lower riparian states. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. Also Read | Famous Birthdays on 19 August: Bill Clinton, Satya Nadella, Matthew Perry and Sudha Murty; Know About Celebrities a...Read More
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav remembered freedom fighters and martyrs on Independence Day on Friday. He unfurled the tricolour at Lal Parade ground. He inspected the parade by embarking on an open jeep. Addressing the Independence Day programme, he told world saw the prowess of India during the Operation Sindoor carried out against Pakistan. The 11 years of PM Narendra Modi has been unprecedented in terms of development. India has emerged fast emerging econ...Read More
'War is a costly affair and pressure comes on the economy of a country' 'We have to avoid the mistake that took place in Russia-Ukraine war' IMAGE: India destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir with precision strikes in May as part of the Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre. Photograph: Indian Ari Force Operation Sindoor made it clear who stands with India diplomatically, former principal adviser to the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. The Vir Chakra has been awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist groups' headquarters in Pakistan's Muridke and Bahawalpur and the neighbouring country's military assets. Group Captains (GP) Ranjeet Singh Si...Read More
New Delhi: On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the Centre on Thursday announced gallantry medals for 16 Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for displaying "conspicuous bravery" and "unmatched valour" during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The medals were awarded to some personnel for destroying enemy surveillance cameras and neutralising drone attacks. "This Independence Day, 16 Brave Seema Praharis (border guards) are being awarded Gallantry Medals for their conspicuous bravery and...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The centre on Thursday awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 26 Indian Air Force officers and airmen for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. Those being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan, and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems, which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Also Read | India Slams Pakistan...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pakistan have scored a diplomatic victory after the U.S. labelled the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organisation. The Majeed Brigade, too, was added as an alias of the BLA's previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist classification. While Pakistan is upbeat about the move, analysts in India say that this could only go on to worsen the problem for Islamabad. While incidents of violence have gone up in Balochistan, the situation is no diff...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his 12th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation on Friday -- a milestone that comes months after Operation Sindoor and amid opposition parties uniting over alleged poll irregularities to question his government. Modi is expected to emphasise India's uncompromising stand on national security, economic growth, and the expanding welfare model. He may also address the prevailing mood of economic and foreign policy uncertainty triggere...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The centre on Thursday awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to 26 Indian Air Force officers and airmen for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. Those being awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) took part in missions to hit targets inside Pakistan, and officers and men operating the S-400 and other air defence systems, which foiled all attacks planned by Pakistan on Indian soil. Group Captains (GP) Ankur Hakim,...Read More
PTC Web Desk: India on Thursday strongly condemned recent remarks by Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir, accusing Islamabad of using anti-India rhetoric to divert attention from its internal crises. "We have seen a continuing pattern of reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments from Pakistani leadership. It is a well-known tactic to stir anti-India sentiment to mask their own failures," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. He cautioned that "any misadvent...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): As festivities for Independence Day begin, the centre on Thursday awarded Vir Chakra to nine Indian Air Force officers for their brave contributions in the service of the nation during Operation Sindoor. The Vir Chakra has been awarded to nine Indian Air Force officers, including fighter pilots, who targeted terrorist groups headquarters in Pakistan Muridke and Bahawalpur and the neighbouring country military assets. Group Captains (GP) Ranjeet Singh Sidhu, ...Read More
Ferozepur: Police have foiled a major terror attack planned by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Punjab. Acting on specific intelligence, the counter intelligence (CI) team in Ferozepur arrested two terrorists, exposing the plot.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said both the arrested accused were working on the instructions of handlers sitting in the UK, America, and Europe. He said they were plotting to target g...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Police have foiled a major terror plot being orchestrated by Pakistan's ISI-backed terrorist Harwinder Rinda with the arrest of two operatives of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Harpreet Singh, alias Preet, a resident of Bhullar village in Tarn Taran, and Gulshan Singh, alias Nandu, a resident of Rampura village in Amritsar. Pol...Read More
The woman alleged that her lover's family members and friends pressured her to change her religion. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Local police arrested Ramees from Paravoor over Sona Eldhose's suicide case in Kerala * Sona's death note accused Ramees of abuse and coercion to convert before marriage * WhatsApp chats show Ramees responded "go ahead" to Sona's suicide threat Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Kochi: The local police at...Read More
The medal winners are a deputy commandant rank officer, 2 assistant commandants, and 1 inspector. (File) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sixteen BSF personnel received gallantry medals for bravery during Operation Sindoor * The medals highlight the nation's trust in the BSF as India's first line of defence * Recipients include a deputy commandant, two assistant commandants, and an inspector Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi:...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The teaser of the upcoming film 'The Taj Story' was unveiled on Thursday. It shows veteran actor Paresh Rawal standing inside a courtroom arguing about the intellectual wipe out of a community. The film also stars Zakir Hussain, Amruta Khanvilkar, Sneha Wagh, and Namit Das. 'The Taj Story' is touted to be a hard-hitting social drama that fearlessly raises one of the most provocative questions of our times, "Even after 79 years of Independence, are we still slaves...Read More
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court today, while hearing a plea seeking directions for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, underlined the need to consider "ground realities" in the region, citing incidents such as the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing an application by college teacher Zahoor Ahmed Bhat, represented by Senior Advocate Gopal Sankarnarayanan, urging the Union Government ...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi's Patiala House Court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of Thawwur Rana, accused and conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, till September 8, 2025. Special Judge Chander Jeet Singh passed the order while also permitting Rana to speak to his brother thrice a month to hire a private lawyer. The court specified that these calls must be made during the presence of jail officials, with conversations restricted to Hindi or English. The entire exchange will be recorde...Read More
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday bagged the highest number of Gallantry Medals in the country on the occasion of Independence Day 2025, with 127 personnel being honoured for their exceptional bravery, the Ministry of Home (MHA) said. Out of the 233 Gallantry Medals announced this year, 152 security personnel from the union territory have been recognised for their gallant actions. The MHA said among the 152 personnel, the J&K Police top the list with 127 awards, followed by th...Read More
Kaun Banega Crorepati is back with its 17th season and an upcoming Independence Day special promises to be inspiring. The episode will feature three women officers from the Indian Armed Forces - Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee. In a recently released promo, Col Sofiya was on the hot seat with the other two officers as they share stories from Operation Sindoor. She tells Amitabh Bachchan about Operation Sindoor that took place after terrorists...Read More