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Former CDS General Anil Chauhan said an Indian loitering munition may have struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor after failing to locate radars near Sargodha and running out of fuel. He stressed Kirana Hills was not deliberately targeted and revealed Skardu strike plans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked India and President Droupadi Murmu for Independence Day greetings, expressing hope for peace and a dignified end to Russia’s war. He reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to strengthening mutually beneficial ties with India amid ongoing diplomatic engagement

A jewellery brand has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after online criticism over her outfit. Kriti defended the campaign, saying cultural respect lies in emotions and traditions, not clothing. Kangana Ranaut also criticized the ad and questioned its festive appropriateness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings on Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi, wishing people happiness, togetherness and prosperity. Onam celebrates the annual homecoming of King Mahabali, while Eid Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Allahabad High Court's hijab verdict, calling it an “attack on Islam”. He also attacked the RSS and BJP over the Constitution and Manusmriti, questioned the Uniform Civil Code and reaffirmed Muslims’ commitment to India.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s August 29 event at Madison Square Garden but said the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering, as civil rights groups urged the venue to withdraw.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set a one-year deadline for 100 per cent implementation of India’s three new criminal laws, aiming for criminal case disposal up to the Supreme Court within three years and a 25 per cent rise in conviction rates

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s planned August 29 event at Madison Square Garden, while noting the city may lack jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering. Interfaith and civil rights groups have opposed the event

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government will fulfil its promises within three and a half years while laying the foundation stone for a modern fruit and vegetable mandi in Tangmarg, aimed at strengthening horticulture and benefiting local growers

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to urgently address the water crisis affecting 88 Lucknow villages. It ordered faster action on five proposed water treatment plants and an early decision on reviving 30 identified lakes

Three members of a family were rescued after a portion of an old building collapsed in north Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area on Tuesday. Trapped on the second floor, they were safely evacuated by police using an adjoining building, wooden stairs and planks

Governments may win young people’s support through promises, but they retain it only through performance. Young people are not merely voters of tomorrow; they are legitimacy test of today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects worth over Rs 30,000 crore across nine states at the 53rd PRAGATI meeting. He stressed timely execution, integrated planning and quality, while calling for stronger public awareness and training to combat cyber fraud

Andhra Pradesh plans technology-driven arrangements for the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, with AI crowd analytics, drones, CCTV and QR-based vehicle identification. The 12-day festival is expected to draw nearly 10 crore devotees, with 440 ghats and extensive infrastructure and safety measures planned

A man allegedly threw stones at the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express near Surat while Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel was travelling on Tuesday. He was apprehended by the RPF, while officials said nobody was injured and there was no apparent conspiracy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s stand could become a test for middle powers and offers lessons for India on trade diversification, resilience and strategic autonomy

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has formed a committee to examine notices issued to 26,745 property owners in Patna for commercial activities in residential buildings. The panel, headed by Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Choudhary, will recommend a practical solution

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced major water supply reforms backed by a Rs 2,500 crore ADB loan. The projects include underground reservoirs, smart metering, network rehabilitation and leakage reduction, with the government targeting 24x7 supply and lower non-revenue water

BSP chief Mayawati announced that the party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand independently, ruling out alliances. She directed workers to strengthen grassroots organisation, select credible candidates and intensify preparations ahead of the polls

The Supreme Court directed that every donation at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan must reach donation boxes or the online temple treasury. The order followed allegations that sevayats were collecting offerings directly from devotees and diverting donations

Jaish-e-Mohammed's headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur has reportedly been rebuilt after being damaged in India's Operation Sindoor strikes last year. Reports, citing intelligence inputs, said the Pakistani establishment provided funds for reconstruction, including repairs to the facility's central hall

Security forces arrested five persons in two separate operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian and Pulwama districts, officials said. Three suspects were held with grenades and Hizbul Mujahideen posters in Shopian, while two terror associates were arrested with arms and ammunition in Pulwama

Indian agencies have identified an alleged unified command structure in Pakistan linking multiple terror outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, according to an NIA probe. Officials said the arrangement aims to improve coordination, propaganda, recruitment and online radicalisation efforts

The Allahabad High Court’s ruling dismissing a plea for a student to wear a hijab with her school uniform has triggered political debate. BJP leaders backed institutional dress codes, while opposition voices stressed religious freedom and students’ right to practise their faith