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Ukraine Drone Incursions Reach Moscow Region, One Injured as Air Defences Intercept Multiple UAVs

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Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated again on Tuesday after Russian authorities reported a fresh wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, western Russian regions, and annexed Crimea. According to officials, Russian air defence systems intercepted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles, while one civilian sustained injuries near the Russian capital. Russia’s Defence Ministry said air … Read more

US Intensifies Syria Operations After Deadly ISIS Ambush, Nearly 25 Militants Neutralized

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The United States has significantly escalated its military campaign against the Islamic State in Syria, killing or capturing nearly 25 ISIS operatives in a series of coordinated raids carried out late this month. The intensified operations come in response to a deadly ambush that claimed the lives of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, … Read more

When Extremism Is Praised and Music Is Silenced: Bangladesh’s Unsettling Cultural Transition

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Art belongs to humanity, not religion, according to a quote by Rabindranath Tagore. However, such belief seems to be in danger more and more in Bangladesh today. A heated discussion about whether extreme forces are operating with impunity while creativity is routinely marginalized has been sparked by recent events. The most alarming example unfolded in … Read more

Golden Temple Marks Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti with Solemn Grandeur, No Fireworks This Year

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The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided to forgo fireworks at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Guru Gobind Singh this year, choosing reverence and reflection over spectacle. The decision reflects the deep emotional and spiritual significance of the period, as the Sikh community simultaneously observes the martyrdom … Read more

Ooty Shivers Below Zero as Frost Transforms the Nilgiris into a Winter Wonderland

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Ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations, has taken on an unusually wintry avatar as temperatures plunged below zero, turning parts of the Nilgiris into a scene reminiscent of North India’s snow towns. The hill town witnessed intense cold and widespread frost, prompting authorities to impose safety restrictions for tourists in sensitive areas. According to reports, … Read more

Pat Cummins Puts Long-Term Fitness First, Balances Ashes Glory with T20 World Cup Ambitions

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Australia captain Pat Cummins is taking a measured approach to his cricketing calendar, choosing long-term fitness over short-term intensity as he sets his sights firmly on the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. After returning from a back injury to play a decisive role in Australia sealing the Ashes at Adelaide, Cummins has signalled a temporary … Read more

India Flags Cultural Sensitivity as Hindu Deity’s Statue Is Destroyed Amid Thailand–Cambodia Tensions

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India has expressed strong concern over the reported demolition of a Hindu deity’s statue in an area affected by the ongoing military standoff between Thailand and Cambodia, calling the act deeply hurtful to religious sentiments worldwide. Responding to media queries on Wednesday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi had taken note of … Read more

Winter Tightens Its Grip: Snow, Rain and Dense Fog Sweep North India as Temperatures Dip Below Zero

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North India is firmly in winter’s grasp as an intense cold wave swept across the region, bringing snowfall to the hills, icy winds to the plains, and dense fog that disrupted daily life. From the snow-laden valleys of Jammu and Kashmir to the fog-choked highways of Uttar Pradesh, weather conditions turned harsh over the weekend, … Read more

India Raises Alarm Over Nationals Fighting in Russia-Ukraine War: 26 Dead, 50 Still Await Discharge

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India has officially confirmed that 202 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 losing their lives and seven still missing amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The disclosure, made in the Rajya Sabha, has brought renewed attention to the plight of Indians allegedly coerced or misled into joining the war. In … Read more

Goa Liberation Day: The Unsung Heroes Who Ended 451 Years of Portuguese Rule

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Every year on December 19, Goa commemorates a defining chapter in its history — the day it finally broke free from 451 years of Portuguese colonial rule and reunited with India in 1961. While Operation Vijay marked the military culmination of this struggle, Goa’s liberation was the result of decades of courage, resistance, and relentless … Read more

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