Kabul– A fresh escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan has put their recently brokered ceasefire at serious risk after cross-border strikes reportedly hit civilian areas, including a university, in Afghanistan’s Kunar province. According to Taliban officials, the strikes targeted homes and the Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani University in Asadabad, killing at least seven people and injuring 85…
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New Delhi– A recent public event has reignited the long-standing debate over cricket’s overwhelming dominance in India, after Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was asked about teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during an occasion meant to celebrate shooting. The moment, which took place at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the National Rifle Association of India, drew…
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Srinagar, April 28, 2026: A major development initiative for Jammu and Kashmir was announced as Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan formally handed over approval letters for road projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase IV to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a programme held at SKICC…
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Mumbai– The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad is probing a possible “lone wolf” angle in the Mira Road stabbing case, where a 31-year-old man allegedly attacked two security guards, with early findings pointing towards self-radicalisation through online content. During a raid at the residence of the accused, Jaib Ansari, officials recovered handwritten notes referencing “lone wolf” attacks…
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New Delhi, April 28, 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan conducted a detailed review of the availability, printing progress and distribution network of NCERT textbooks for the ongoing academic session, focusing on ensuring that students across the country receive learning material without delay. The review meeting included senior officials from the Ministry of Education as…
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Varanasi– A 30-year-old man was beaten to death in a shocking incident of mob violence in Varanasi after his car allegedly hit a woman in Ghamahapur village, triggering a brutal assault by her relatives, police said. The deceased, identified as Manish Singh, was driving through the village under the Phoolpur police station area on Sunday…
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New Delhi- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday delivered a strong message against terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in Bishkek, asserting that India’s Operation Sindoor has shown that terror hubs are no longer beyond the reach of action. Addressing member nations, Singh emphasised the need for a unified and uncompromising…
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New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined a lively football session with young players in Gangtok, creating an energetic and cheerful atmosphere during his visit. The interaction took place on a pleasant morning in the hill capital of Sikkim, where the Prime Minister was seen engaging with children on the field, playing football…
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New Delhi- Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police officials said. According to local authorities, the incident took place in Landi Kotal in the Khyber region, where armed attackers reportedly opened indiscriminate fire on Afridi, killing him on the spot before…
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New Delhi- Reports emerging from the ongoing Russia Ukraine war have drawn attention to an alleged extreme battlefield tactic associated with North Korea, where soldiers are said to take their own lives rather than risk capture by enemy forces. The controversial strategy, often referred to as “self blasting,” has been highlighted in recent statements and…
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