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Pakistan, US launch joint anti-terror exercise Inspired Gambit 2026

The NCTC serves as a key facility for joint anti-terrorism exercises by Pakistan with international partners like China and the US

Himachal Dy CM orders probe into Sirmaur bus accident that claimed 14 lives

The accident occurred on Friday afternoon, when an overloaded private bus, surpassing its seating capacity of 39, veered off the road on its way to Kupvi from Shimla

PM Modi to visit Somnath for Swabhiman Parv celebrations in Gujarat

The programme also marks 1,000 years since the Somnath temple's invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni

Manipur petrol pumps shut indefinitely after bomb attack, extortion threats

On Thursday night, unidentified miscreants hurled a bomb at a fuel station at Moirang in Bishnupur district, triggering an explosion

Fire at ONGC gas well in Konaseema extinguished after five-day struggle

A massive fireball reaching up to a height of 20 metres and a width of 25 metres erupted on January 5 near Mori and Irusumanda villages, following a gas leak at ONGC well

EC launches 'Book-a-Call with BLO' facility for UP electoral roll revision

Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh Navdeep Rinwa appealed to voters to make maximum use of the facility for queries related to the Special Intensive Revision

Isro to kick off 2026 launches with Earth Observation Satellite on Jan 12

The 25-hour countdown is scheduled to commence on January 11, for the mission which would be the 64th flight of PSLV

Pak's constitutional amendments acceptance of its Op Sindoor failure: CDS

Talking about the proposed joint theatre commands in India, Gen Chauhan said the government has granted an extension for completing the exercise till May 30, 2026

Civic polls: NCP blocs release joint manifesto; Ajit Pawar, Sule share dais

Ajit Pawar said the manifesto also proposes free travel on PMPML buses and the metro, waiver of property tax for houses up to 500 sq ft, and free computer tablets for students

WPL 2026: Hamstring injury rules Pooja Vastrakar out for two weeks at RCB

The 26-year-old, who last played a competitive game in the T20 World Cup in October 2024, was brought for Rs 85 lakh during the Women's Premier League 2026 auction

WPL 2026: RCB's Nadine de Klerk admits victory vs MI yet to fully sink in

The South African stalwart returned impressive figures of 4/26 to restrict the Mumbai Indians to 154 for six and then showed great resolve with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls

Sindhu knocked out of Malaysia Open after straight-games loss to Wang

The two-time Olympic medallist could not sustain the pressure against the world number two, committing too many unforced errors in a 16-21, 15-21 loss

Tarique Rahman appointed BNP chairman following Khaleda Zia's death

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir confirmed the appointment to the media after the meeting, Dhaka Tribune reported

India a central force in shaping emerging global order: Ex-UK PM Liz Truss

Addressing the convocation ceremony, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan urged graduates to carry forward the values of integrity, diversity, compassion, and service

Air power emerged as key responder, deterrent during Op Sindoor: IAF chief

The IAF chief said that though the operation was short, it was intense and it demonstrated the synchronisation between military and political leadership

DRDO conducts ground test of scramjet engine for hypersonic missiles

A hypersonic cruise missile is capable of exceeding five times the speed of sound (over 6,100 kmph) for extended periods, the ministry said

Budget session of Parliament begins on January 28; to continue till April 2

Parliament's Budget Session 2026 will run from January 28 to April 2, with a recess from February 13 to March 9, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said

Ireda Q3 net profit jumps 37% to ₹585 crore; loan book sees 28% rise

The company's revenue from operations surged 38 per cent to Rs 2,140 crore, from Rs 1,699 crore in the same period a year ago

Ways and Means Advances limit for Delhi govt fixed at ₹890 crore: RBI

WMA are temporary advances given by the RBI to the central, state governments and Union Territories to tide over any mismatch in receipts and payments

IndiGo loses appeal against DGCA penalty order over pilot training lapses

In September last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh each on the Director Flight Operations and Director Training of IndiGo