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Local militant recruitment down in Kashmir; Pakistan agents driving terror activities, say police
This is the first time since 2011-12 that there are less than 10 local militants in J&K; local recruitment peaked under Burhan Wani in 2016; tech-savvy foreign militants now less dependent on local recruits, police say
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Caste cannot be a criterion to appoint temple trustees, asserts Madras High Court
Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy says what is required is only deep devotion towards God and a virtuous behaviour
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Row over remarks on YouTube show: SC to hear plea of Ranveer Allahbadia against FIRs in few days
The case is regarding Podcaster Allahbadia's remarks on parents and sex on Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' ; It triggered a controversy and several FIRs have been lodged against him and others in various parts of the country
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Goa court convicts local man for rape-murder of Irish-British woman Danielle McLaughlin
While the prosecution demanded the maximum sentence of capital punishment for the lone convict, the judge said she would pronounce the quantum of sentence on February 17
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India, U.S. call for more collaboration in space exploration, launch new innovation bridge
Hailing 2025 as a “pioneering year for US-India civil space cooperation”, PM Modi and President Trump called for more collaboration in space exploration, including on long-duration human spaceflight missions, spaceflight safety and sharing of expertise and professional exchanges in emerging areas, including planetary protection, a joint statement said. The two discussed broadening ties in the fields of defence, energy, space and critical technology.
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Karnataka High Court directs BBMP to evolve a continuous mechanism to check and control breeding of mosquitoes
Heavy fine should be imposed on those negligent in clearing stagnant water or garbage that cause breeding of mosquitoes, Court tells BBMP
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BMC issues notices to attach properties of DBS Reality Company over unpaid property taxes
The company is a major defaulter with outstanding dues amounting to ₹178.64 crore. BMC has issued attachment notices for 18 properties owned by the company in Chandivali, warning of auction proceedings if the dues are not cleared within 21 days. The properties include land parcels, residential and commercial buildings, and industrial plots.
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Manipur Police to intensify drive against extortion rings
Around 250 people have been arrested in the past six months for activities related to extortion, says a government official
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CRPF to probe Manipur fratricide; urges aggrieved personnel to reach out on helpline
Whatever is lawful and possible within available resources shall be done, says CRPF chief, a day after Manipur jawan kills two seniors and kills himself; Over 700 CAPF personnel died by suicide from 2020 to 2024
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Dharwad DC interacts with students, reviews progress of ‘Mission Vidyakashi’
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Recent changes in DMK are an effort to effect reforms: Stalin
In a statement, he says this has been done to prepare the party the upcoming State Assembly election in 2026
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PM Modi shared ‘concerns’ about Bangladesh with President Trump: Foreign Secretary
India continues to hope for “constructive” ties with Dhaka’s interim government, says Mr. Misri; in media interaction post talks with Mr. Modi, Mr. Trump says no role for U.S. deep state in Bangladesh
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Namdhari Seeds acquires Dutch seed breeding firm Axia for an undisclosed sum
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Imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur shows failure of double-engine government of BJP: Opposition
President’s Rule was forced by a constitutional crisis, as none of the BJP’s own MLAs had been willing to accept its baggage, Kharge says; CPI(M) slams ‘the utter bankruptcy of the BJP double-engine government’
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Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate, lay foundation stone for development projects in Lucknow
Mr. Gadkari said road projects worth ₹3.5 lakh crore have already been approved for Uttar Pradesh, with a target to reach ₹5 lakh crore in the coming years.
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Houses, shops encroaching Gudiyatham-Chittoor High Road at Kallapadi razed
This was aimed at restoring the original width of the road, which is identified as accident-prone. The exercise followed an order issued by the Madras High court to demolish illegal structures
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Car falls into pit, two persons killed
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