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The Indian Army has arrived in Alaska for Yudh Abhyas 2025, a joint Indo-US exercise featuring heliborne operations, mountain warfare, and tactical drills to enhance interoperability, UN peacekeeping readiness, and multi-domain cooperation.

Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste will make his India debut with concerts in Delhi on November 24 and Mumbai on November 26. The shows are part of his Maestro Series tour, with ticket pre-sales starting Wednesday and general sales Friday

  An FIR has been filed against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali in Bikaner after a line producer alleged non-payment, abuse, and threats during the shoot of *Love and War*. The court-directed case includes charges of cheating and criminal breach of trust

Grand Master Shaswat Kumar, founder of Senkoukai Karate, has been awarded the “God Blessed Warrior Award” and the title of “World Martial Arts Icon” by Japanese martial arts bodies, recognizing his pioneering contributions to practical combat and global martial arts development.

Chekka Nagababu of Vizianagaram Ninjas broke records in the Yuva Andhra Championship with 226 raid points and five consecutive Thunder20s. From humble beginnings in a fishing village, he now aims for the Telugu Kabaddi League and the Pro Kabaddi League.

Coimbatore forest division faces rising human-elephant conflicts as manpower shortages cripple patrols. With only 60 watchers left, villagers endure frequent raids, prompting calls for stronger frontline staffing and dedicated conflict-mitigation measures.

Nine Telugu youngsters were involved in a severe road accident in Essex, UK, leaving two dead. Survivors include one on a ventilator and another partially paralysed. Police have arrested both drivers, and the community is raising funds to repatriate the victims.

Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared a red alert for the next 48 hours as the region faces widespread heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides are possible in vulnerable areas, with residents advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.

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The CBI has registered an FIR in a Rs 1,000-crore gold export fraud at Chennai Airport, naming 13 accused including five Customs officials, after CRI flagged fake jewellery consignments to Gulf nations.

PM Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, inaugurating the new Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram as part of the Centre’s Act East Policy. It will also mark his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic violence.

Maratha quota protesters in Mumbai turned CSMT and nearby roads into informal playgrounds, playing kabaddi, kho-kho, and cricket, while littering food and waste. Authorities and BMC workers struggled to maintain cleanliness as thousands supported Manoj Jarange’s ongoing hunger strike.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins a three-day India visit, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties, with key agreements expected in finance, digitalisation, aviation, skill development, defence, and sustainable growth under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Yamuna river in Delhi rose to 205.75 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Tuesday, surpassing the danger mark. Authorities warned residents in flood-prone areas, as the river is expected to reach the evacuation mark of 206 metres later in the day.

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi visited the Shiv Durga Temple in Santa Clara, California, following a burglary, condemning the act and showing solidarity with the Hindu-American community. He called for strict action and vowed to continue speaking out against attacks on temples.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2025 in New Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders, over 350 exhibitors, and key policy makers to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem under the theme “Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse.”

ISRL, the world’s only franchise-based supercross platform, delivers a spectacle off the track with its Season 2 Athlete Auction

Indian users account for 33 per cent of all paid subscribers on World Chess with 25 per cent of all free-to-play users

Beyond the promise of 'the Elephant and the Dragon' coming together, the two countries still have major roadblocks to clear before they are able to engage meaningfully

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited proposals from the scientific community to analyse Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover data. The datasets, released publicly in August 2024, include findings on lunar seismicity, thermo-physical properties, plasma environment, and elemental composition.

Coal India Ltd reported a 3.5 per cent drop in coal production to 280.2 MT during April–August, down from 290.4 MT last year. Several subsidiaries registered declines, though August output rose. CIL now targets 875 MT production and 900 MT offtake in FY26

The Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls closed with 2.17 lakh removal requests and 36,000 inclusion pleas. The Supreme Court directed paralegal support for voters as the EC assured 99.5% verification ahead of the final rolls on September 30

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to appoint a woman candidate against one of its 20 unfilled flying branch vacancies, ruling that vacancies not earmarked for women must be open to both genders, reinforcing gender neutrality in recruitment