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SIA raided the Kashmir Times office in Jammu, recovering arms, ammunition, and documents linked to alleged anti-national activity. Editors denounced the action as a bid to silence independent journalism, while NC and PDP condemned it as pressure on the press. Authorities said the raid was part of a probe into secessionist propaganda

The NDA government should now focus on addressing tribal grievances, as the fight against naxalism cannot be won without good governance

The deepening rift between Pakistan and the Taliban is reshaping regional alignments and creating fresh diplomatic space for New Delhi

Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category at the World Boxing Cup in Greater Noida and announced plans to set up a Boxing Academy in Hyderabad. The 29-year-old said the win is a confidence booster ahead of future championships

The NIA has taken custody of three doctors and a preacher linked to the November 10 Red Fort blast that killed 15 people. With their arrest, the number of accused in the ‘white-collar’ terror module has reached six, revealing a doctor-driven radical network

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan has alleged that numerous emails were exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and Anil Ambani, adding an Indian angle to the US push to release thousands of pages from the federal Epstein investigation. Ambani is already facing ED probes in India

Andhra Pradesh Police told the High Court that top Maoist leaders Devuji and Malla Raji Reddy are not in their custody, refuting claims made in a habeas corpus petition. The court asked the petitioner to provide evidence and adjourned the matter to Friday

The SIT on Thursday arrested former TDB president A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold theft case, taking total arrests to six. Investigators allege he sanctioned the removal of gold-plated sheets in 2019, deepening the probe into institutional involvement

The NIA has arrested four more prime accused in the November 10 Delhi blast case, taking the total arrests to six. The accused, from Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, are suspected to have played major roles in the fatal terror attack

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation of a “November revolution” and a possible leadership change, calling it a media fabrication. He asserted that Congress has a five-year mandate, his position remains strong, and the government is committed to fulfilling its five guarantees

A massive manhunt is underway after a gang posing as RBI officials robbed a cash-refill vehicle of Rs 7.11 crore in Bengaluru. The FIR details how the men threatened staff at gunpoint, abducted crew members and escaped with the DVR and mobile phones

A 16-year-old Delhi student died by suicide at Rajendra Place Metro Station, leaving a note accusing a teacher of harassment. His death sparked massive protests, with parents alleging a climate of fear at the school. Police are examining the FIR and suicide note

India will begin manned deep-sea trials next year as NIOT scientists pilot the indigenous Matsya-6000 submersible to 500 metres. The Samudrayaan project aims for a 6,000-metre dive by 2027, positioning India among a select group of deep-ocean exploration nations

Twenty six ecommerce websites in India claim they dont mislead customers by way of having dark patterns on their websites

The Ministry of Defence issued a fact check dismissing viral videos claiming an oil leak in the LCA Tejas at the Dubai Air Show 2025, clarifying it was routine water drainage. India showcased major defence capabilities at the event, led by Minister Sanjay Seth.

The AIADMK on Thursday held a protest in Chennai alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and accusing the DMK government of deploying its workers for the task. Former minister D. Jayakumar led the demonstration near Rajarathinam Stadium

NDA leaders hailed Nitish Kumar’s swearing-in as Bihar Chief Minister, calling it the beginning of a long “Modi–Yogi age.” The new Cabinet reflects strategic caste representation, with significant presence for Rajputs, OBCs and EBCs alongside key allies across the NDA spectrum

BSF and the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department seized methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 26 crore and heroin during a joint operation near Aizawl, arresting two Myanmar nationals. The operation highlights growing cross-border drug trafficking along the India-Myanmar frontier

Delhi Police opposed bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots case, calling intellectuals who engage in anti-national activities more dangerous than ground-level rioters, linking protests to orchestrated attempts to destabilize the government

The Enforcement Directorate has launched system-generated summons featuring QR codes and unique passcodes to curb fraudsters circulating fake notices. Citizens are urged to verify ED summons online and stay alert to avoid falling prey to digital arrest scams

In Sonbhadra, a woman filed a case against her husband and seven relatives, alleging triple talaq, dowry harassment, assault, and eviction from their home. Authorities registered an FIR against all eight, including her husband and in-laws, following the complaint

The ED has provisionally attached Rs 1,400 crore worth of ADAG-linked properties, taking total attachments in the case to nearly Rs 9,000 crore. The action comes amid a FEMA probe involving Anil Ambani, who has skipped multiple summons in the Jaipur–Reengus project investigation.

India-born female cheetah Mukhi gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, marking the first successful reproduction by a cheetah born in India. Madhya Pradesh CM hailed the event as a historic milestone for Project Cheetah and wildlife conservation.

An India Justice Report study reveals over 50,000 children remain stuck in slow juvenile justice processes, with 55 per cent of cases pending across Juvenile Justice Boards. Despite a decade of reforms, shortages in judges, oversight, data systems and child care facilities persist nationwide