Category: National

RANCHI, JHARKHAND – In a significant move to bolster national security and aviation safety, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel stationed at Ranchi Airport recently completed an intensive Drone Threat Identification and Response Training session. The program was conducted in strategic collaboration with the Indian Army’s Drone Operations Specialist team at the 4th Rajputana Rifles…

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NEW DELHI, January 30, 2026 – The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Special Task Force has arrested Punit Garg, the former Director of M/s Reliance Communications Limited (RCOM), in connection with a massive bank fraud and money laundering investigation exceeding ₹40,000 crore. Garg was taken into custody on January 29, 2026, under the Prevention of Money…

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NEW DELHI, January 30, 2026 — Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presented the prestigious awards for the Best Marching Contingents and Best Tableaux of the Republic Day Parade 2026, celebrating the discipline and cultural diversity displayed during the national celebrations. During the ceremony, Sanjay Seth lauded the participants for their flawless execution and noted that…

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DIBRUGARH, January 30, 2026 — Marking a historic milestone in the development of Northeast India, Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the new Assam Legislative Assembly building in Dibrugarh today, officially initiating the city’s transformation into the state’s second capital. This landmark event was part of a massive infrastructure push involving the…

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BHOPAL, January 30, 2026 — In a significant move toward victim compensation in financial crime cases, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has successfully facilitated the restitution of properties valued at approximately ₹45 crore to Canara Bank. This action follows a long-standing bank fraud and money laundering investigation involving M/s Jagdamba AMW Automotives…

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KAPURTHALA, January 30, 2026 — During a high-profile visit to the Kapurthala Military Station, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command, conducted a comprehensive review of the brigade’s operational preparedness. A significant highlight of the visit was the inauguration of the Khetarpal Auditorium, a facility dedicated to…

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PUNE, January 30, 2026: In a strategic visit aimed at fortifying the nation’s cognitive defense capabilities, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of the Integrated Staff Committee (CISC), inspected the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot (MINTSD) in Pune today. The visit centered on a high-level dialogue with Lt Gen Devinder Pal Singh, Commandant of MINTSD,…

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AMRITSAR, January 30, 2026: Executing a precision-led strike against the shadowy world of international drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police have successfully dismantled a sophisticated cross-border smuggling network, apprehending two key operatives and intercepting a massive haul of 51.5 kg of heroin. The recovery, comprising 103 individual packets of high-grade narcotics, represents one of the…

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CLEMENT TOWN, January 30, 2026: In a significant move to bolster the tactical and administrative framework of the region’s defenses, Major General Naveen Mahajan, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Golden Key Division, conducted a comprehensive high-level review of the Golden Key Gunners Brigade. Highlighting the visit was the grand inauguration of the “Abheet Topchi…

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THAR DESERT, January 30, 2026: In a thunderous display of military might and technological synergy, the Golden Katar Gunners have successfully executed Exercise KATAR PRAHAR, reinforcing their reputation as a wall of steel along the nation’s western borders. Operating under the strategic umbrella of the Desert Corps, the artillery units showcased an “unsurmountable domination by…

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NEW DELHI, Jan 29, 2026 — In a historic milestone for the Indian commodities market, silver prices skyrocketed to an unprecedented high on Thursday, crossing the ₹4 lakh per kilogram mark for the first time in futures trade. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), silver futures for March delivery surged by 5.73% to reach a…

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MUMBAI, Jan 29, 2026 — The Indian rupee remained under significant pressure today, settling near its all-time closing low at 91.96 (provisional) against the US dollar as persistent selling by foreign institutional investors and a prevailing risk-off sentiment gripped global markets. While the domestic unit opened at 91.95 and briefly touched an intra-day high of…

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BENGALURU, Jan 29, 2026 — The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, has issued a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, seizing assets worth approximately ₹177.3 Crore linked to an illegal online betting and gambling syndicate spearheaded by KC Veerendra and his associates. The investigation, which stemmed…

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NEW DELHI, January 29, 2026 — The Supreme Court of India has stayed the recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2026, following a series of petitions alleging that the new framework adopts an “exclusionary approach” to addressing campus bias. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to…

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CHANDIMANDIR, January 29, 2026 — In a major stride toward reinforcing India’s humanitarian and internal security frameworks, HQ Western Command, in strategic partnership with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), successfully concluded the Western Command Disaster Management Conclave. The high-level event gathered military leaders, policymakers, and academic experts at Chandimandir to spearhead a shift from…

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NEW DELHI, January 29, 2026 — The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has activated immediate investigative protocols following the tragic aircraft accident near Baramati, prioritizing a transparent and time-bound inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. On January 28, a specialized six-member task force—comprising three officers from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in…

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KAMJONG, January 29, 2026 — Reaffirming its steadfast commitment to regional development and civil–military cooperation, the Assam Rifles officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Community Hall in Chakama village, located in the Kamjong District of Manipur. Constructed under the aegis of Operation Sadbhavna, the facility was formally opened by the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), Imphal,…

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NEW DELHI, January 29, 2026 — Lt Gen Arvind Chauhan, YSM, SM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Sudarshan Chakra Corps, recently conducted a comprehensive visit to the Batticalao and Basantar Brigades of the Bison Division. The visit was focused on evaluating the formation’s operational readiness and administrative efficiency. During the briefing, the GOC was…

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BARAMATI, January 28, 2026 — In a devastating aviation accident that has sent shockwaves across the country, a Learjet 45 aircraft (registration VT-SSK) operated by M/s VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd. crashed at Baramati Airport today, claiming the lives of all five individuals on board, including the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar. The flight,…

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NEW DELHI | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 :- Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai virtually flagged off the Vande Mataram CISF Coastal Cyclothon–2026 at 07:30 AM today from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. This nationwide initiative, organized by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), officially commenced with simultaneous starts from…

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BARAMATI, January 28, 2026: In a devastating aviation accident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, along with four others, was killed on Wednesday morning after his chartered aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Baramati Airport. The fatal incident occurred as the private plane was coming in to land, resulting in…

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BARAMATI, Jan 28: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar was involved in a serious aviation accident on Wednesday morning when his private aircraft crashed during a landing attempt in Baramati. The 66-year-old leader was reportedly traveling to the region for a scheduled event or election campaign when the incident occurred. Local reports…

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KHUNTI, JHARKHAND | January 27, 2026 — Marking a significant morale boost for the elite counter-insurgency forces, Director General of the CRPF, Shri G.P. Singh (IPS), visited the 209 CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action) campus in Khunti today. The high-level visit follows the successful conclusion of “Ops Megaburu” in West Singhbhum, a mission that…

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IMPHAL, Jan 27: In a major blow to insurgent activities, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, operating under the Spear Corps, successfully conducted a series of intelligence-based joint operations across Manipur. Executed in close coordination with the Manipur Police between January 16 and January 24, 2026, the crackdown targeted both hill and valley districts, specifically…

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