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Image Modi-Putin bonhomie, ceremonies shine on Russian President's arrival in Delhi (Dec 4) + +
Image On Rohingyas, SC asks: Should intruders get red carpet welcome? (Dec 2) + +
Image India and Russia aim to boost trade to US $100 billion by 2030 (Dec 6) + +
Image Putin’s India visit triggers breakthrough on RD-191M space-rocket engines (Dec 5) + + +
Image India-Russia ratify RELOS agreement; mutual access to bases, ports for militaries (Dec 5) + +
Image 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur celebrated; PM offers tributes (Nov 26) + I
Image Tejas Crash: Major General (Retd) GD Bakshi questions rush to export LCA (Nov 25) +
Image India, Israel agree on terms for FTA; aim for 10-fold rise in trade (Nov 20) +
Image PM on Delhi Blast: 'All those responsible will be brought to justice' (Nov 11) +
Image Unprecedented Russian offer to provide Su-57 stealth fighter jet tech to India (Nov 20) +
Image India's nuclear dilemma faces a dramatic moment of reckoning (Nov 9) +
Image In world first, Israel pumps desalinated water into depleted Sea of Galilee (Nov 11) +
Capsule India asks Russia to fast track last two S-400 squadrons Dec 5, India pushes for timely delivery of last two Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems. Russia agrees to joint manufacturing in India of defence spares and parts. + + +
Capsule Rajasthan Police seize truck carrying heavy explosives Dec 2, Rajasthan Police nabbed two people driving a truck enroute to Nathdwara with 109 cartons of EcoPrime X explosives-981 pellets, 100 TLDs & 93 detonators. +
Capsule India finalizes lease of Russian nuclear attack submarine Dec 4, New Delhi is close to finalizing a lease for a Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine, in non-combat capacity while hastening indigenous SSN development. +
Capsule Russia's Sberbank launches a First India mutual fund Dec 5, Russian investors can now directly invest in India's top 50 stocks via a new Nifty50-linked mutual fund from Russia's largest bank, Sberbank's First-India MF. + +
Capsule Putin commits to taking Kudankulam plant to full capacity Dec 5, President Putin said in a press address that Russia is committed to helping India activate the remaining 4 of 6 reactors at India's largest, 6,000 MW nuclear-power-plant. + +
Capsule NCBC strikes down Muslim castes from Bengal's OBCs Dec 4, the National Commission for Backward Classes has sought removal of 35 communities, almost all Muslims, from West Bengal's other backward class list. + +
Capsule Is Imran Khan Dead? Speculation floods the Net and Media Nov 26: Afghan media and a Balochistan group claimed Imran Khan died in Adiala Jail from mistreatment or assassination. Pakistan government has denied it. + + +
Capsule Dharmendra No More: Superstar passes away at 89 Nov 25, Bollywood legend Dharmendra, its 'most handsome' actor, passed away at 89 after a brief illness, at his Mumbai home. His demise marks the 'end of an era.' +
Capsule Anti-India X handles exposed as platform reveals locations Nov 23, anti-India accounts from USA, Pakistan, Malaysia etc fuelled Delhi riots, farmer protests & wrestler agitation. Modi Government had alerted all. Now X confirms locations. +
Capsule Union Cabinet clears ₹7,200 crore for Rare Earth magnets Nov 28, the Cabinet approved a ₹7,200 crore scheme to produce rare earth permanent magnets in India. It aims to end import dependence for EVs & defence. +
Capsule BBC faces a £1.1 billion fee loss amid a 'bias' storm Nov 22, the BBC was hit by a £1.1 billion revenue loss as millions in the UK, increasingly, refuse to pay TV licence fee. The channel is under increasing scrutiny over its biases. + +
Capsule 2 witnesses identify Yasin Malik as 1990 IAF officers' killer Nov 22, two key witnesses have identified Yasin Malik as main shooter in 1990 attack that killed four IAF personnel in Srinagar. It strengthens the prosecution’s TADA case. + +
Capsule Delhi Blast: Al Falah University on trial, founder arrested Nov 18, Al Falah University faces scrutiny after a Jaish doctors' terror module was nabbed in it. The ED has now arrested its founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui under PMLA. +
Capsule Delhi Blast: Forces destroy suicide bomber's J&K home Nov 14, security forces demolished the Delhi suicide bomber, a Dr Umar Mohammad Nabi's Pulwama residence in Koil village, using controlled explosives at night. +
Capsule Delhi Blast: 2,900 kgs of ammonium nitrate etc, seized Nov 10, authorities seized 2,900 kg of ammonium nitrate-based explosives (ANFO mix), triggers, detonators, chemicals, assault rifles etc from two rented properties near Al-Falah. + +
Capsule SC upholds Centre's primacy; can't bind Governor, President Nov 20, a 5-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the President & Governors cannot be bound by timelines to approve bills; nor is a President bound to seek SC opinion. +
Capsule BBC heads roll after Trump fury targets spliced footage Nov 15, BBC is in existential crisis after airing spliced Trump footage urging supporters to storm Capitol Hill; two top executives resign as Trump threatens $5B lawsuit. + +
Capsule West Bengal: SIR & Foreigners Act force Bangladeshis back Nov 18, the fear of being found out in the Special Intensive Review of electoral roles in WB and a tighter Foreigners Act have forced illegal Bangladeshi immigrants back. +
Capsule Adani Power opts for arbitration for Bangladesh dues Nov 3, India's Adani Power has announced that it has opted for international arbitration to recover disputed power supply dues from Bangladesh of $850 million. + +
Capsule Navy commissions a Hydrographic Survey Vessel INS Ikshak Nov 6, the Indian Navy successfully commissioned an 80% indigenously built survey vessel INS Ikshak at Kochi, Kerala. It has a displacement of 3,400 tonnes. + +
Capsule Court clears Tommy Robinson; Musk bears legal fees Nov 4, Musk's funding enabled anti-immigration and anti-Islam activist Robinson to mount a successful defence in the terrorism case, leading to his acquittal by a UK court. + +
Capsule Bengal SIR triggers reverse migration to Bangladesh Nov 4, West Bengal's electoral Special Intensive Revision has caused a massive exodus of illegals to Bangladesh. BSF arrests of fleeing illegals has tripled last years count. + +
Capsule Trump threatens US invasion on Nigeria's Christian killings Nov 1, President Trump warned Nigeria of swift US military action if it fails to curb Islamist militants killing Christians in the West African country via a post on Truth Social. +
Capsule Elon Musk launches Grokipeida to foil Wikipedia bais Oct 27, Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered online encyclopedia to counter the political and left-bias of Wikipedia. It hosts nearly 0.9 million articles presently. + I I
Capsule Secret US drone-pact foils Pakistan-Afghanistan talks? Oct 29, Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Turkey collapsed after revelations of a secret US-Pakistan pact allowing American drones to target Afghan territory. + I
Capsule Karnataka HC allows RSS events in government offices Oct 28, the Karnataka High Court stayed the state government's order restricting RSS events in government buildings as it infringes on constitutional rights. +
Capsule Japan PM Takaichi to take stronger stance on foreigners Oct 22, Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, prefers letting the population shrink over importing waves of immigrants in order to preserve Japanese culture better. + + + I
Capsule Sovereign AI: The new currency of global competition Oct 15, the Indian government is pushing local firms to develop hundreds of sovereign AI models to reduce dependence on the US and Chinese technologies. + I
Capsule After border clash, Kabul speeds up dam on Kunar river Oct 25, after the deadly clashes with Pakistan, Taliban supreme leader, Akhundzada, has issued orders for building dams on the 500 km-long Kunar river ‘as fast as possible’. + I
Capsule Dhakka: US Army Officer’s death sparks speculation Oct 24, speculation is rife online about the mission and sudden death of a US Special Forces officer TA Jackson, 50, in a Dhaka hotel; his naked body was removed sans autopsy. + +
Capsule Tenuous ceasefire after Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes Oct 16, deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes that started last week with Pakistan's airstrikes on Kabul, have paused for a ceasefire. Both sides likely lost over 50 troops each. + + +
Capsule India backs Kabul on deadly Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes Oct 16, India declared strong support for Afghanistan amid the latter's clash with Pakistan, citing Islamabad's history of sponsoring terrorism and blaming neighbours. +
Capsule Japan elects Abe protégé, Sanae Takaichi, as its PM Oct 4, Japan's ruling conservative party has elected Shinzo Abe protégé, right-leaning, Sanae Takaichi as its new prime minister. She is the first woman in that role. +
Capsule Trouble in Tata Trust, Noel consults Central Government Oct 7, a tussle at the helm of the Tata Group, saw Tata Trusts, Chairman Noel Tata and Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran call on Home and Finance Ministers for a resolution. + +
Capsule France: Macron’s attempt to keep Penn out, failing Oct 6, Right wing leader, Marine Le Pen seemed bullish after France's third prime minister in a year, Sébastien Lecornu, resigned after his bid to form a government fell. + +
Capsule AltNews, Wire, Scroll in focus for foreign funding Oct 6, allegations against news portals came back into focus as AltNews does a flip-flop on an editor receiving foreign funds of over ₹ 50 lacs from US-based Thakur Family Foundation. + +
Capsule US Government Shutdown: 800,000 staff furloughed Oct 1, the US government went into a shutdown as Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for 2026. 8 lac federal employees have been furloughed. + +
Capsule Shah rejects Naxal ceasefire offer, demands surrender Sep 29, Home Minister Amit Shah rejected a ceasefire offer from the Maoists. 'If you want to surrender, there is no need of a ceasefire, just lay down your arms', he said. +
Capsule Chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall passes away at age 91 Oct 2, Dr Jane Goodall, who passed away at 91, devoted her life to studying and protecting chimpanzees & other great apes, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy. +
Capsule Classical singer Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passes away Oct 2, Padma Bhushan awardee and renowned classical singer Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at the age of 91. His soulful renditions leave behind a timeless heritage. +
Capsule Trump at the UN: European countries 'are going to hell' Sep 23, at the UN General Assembly US President Trump slammed the UN and EU’s open borders policy for undermining the very sovereignty it was meant to protect. +
Capsule India dedicates
₹ 70,000 crores for ship-building Sep 25, to recreate India’s ‘Maruti moment’ of the 1980’s in ship-building, the Centre has announced a ₹ 70,000-crore package to revitalize the maritime ecosystem. +
Capsule Tim Robinson rally draws massive crowds in London Sep 13, Tim Robinson’s right wing ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally drew over 150,000 to the streets of London. Protestors panned the UK's lax immigration control. +
Capsule Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact: not a nuclear umbrella? Sep 17, Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Strategic Defence pact states that an aggression against one country shall be considered an aggression against both. But is it a nuclear umbrella? + +
Capsule Israel strikes Qatar capital, Doha; aims at Hamas leaders Sep 9, Israel used 15 jets to strike at senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. The Hamas negotiating team, however, survived the attack which claimed lives of six others. +
Capsule Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin, Robinson, arrested Sep 12, Tyler Robinson, 22, has been identified as the assassin in Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's murder on a Utah college campus. Robinson has confessed to the killing. +
Capsule Israel mobilizes reservists prior to Gaza City offensive Sep 2, the IDF pushed deeper into Gaza City with forces, thousands of reservists and tanks where terrorists, Hamas, still maintain a stronghold and tunnel networks. + + +
Capsule Vikram 32: India's first indigenous 32-bit chip unveiled Sep 3, India’s first indigenously developed 32-bit processor called Vikram-32 was unveiled. Developed by ISRO's laboratory at Chandigarh, it is designed for efficiency and stability. + +

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Capsule 70% of Waqf records not uploaded even after Dec 5 deadline Dec 5, despite the SC's denial of extension, records of nearly 70% of the 8.7 lac Waqf properties over 9.3 lac acres, were unuploaded on the Umeed portal even after the deadline. + + +
Capsule Russia greenlights full technology transfer for Su-57 Dec 6, Russia approves full technology transfer for Su-57 5th-generation stealth fighter jet, offering India Russian-produced jets initially, then production at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. + +
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Capsule National Herald Case: Fresh FIR against the Gandhis Nov 30, Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing filed a new FIR against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald scam involving assets of ₹2,000 crore. +
Capsule Indigo: Served show cause; must refund customers by today Dec 7, DGCA sends a second show cause notice to IndiGo over flight cancellations. Must reply in 24 hours and also process customer reforms by end of day, today. + +
Capsule HC to UP State: No Christian converts must get SC status Dec 3, Allahabad High Court directed the UP government to ensure that individuals who convert to Christianity do not avail Scheduled Caste, Schedule Tribe benefits. + +
Capsule Yogi government allocates 10 acres of land to Gita Press Dec 1, Gita Press, Gorakhpur, the largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, has been granted a 10-acre plot of land to help boost production and meet growing demand. + +
Capsule Rafale engine maker, Safran, to transfer technology to India Nov 28, Safran CEO confirms 100% technology transfer for 5th-generation fighter jet engine to DRDO India, including the hot section & IPR, for joint development. Safran makes the Rafale's M88 engine. + +
Capsule Flag atop Ayodhya Ram Mandir marks completion of build Nov 25, PM Modi hoisted a saffron flag, Dharma Dhwaj, atop Ayodhya's Ram Temple. The Dhwaj Arohan ceremony, also attended by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, marks completion of temple construction. + + +
Capsule Assam passes historic Anti-Polygamy Bill 2025 Nov 27, Assam Assembly passed a Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, banning second marriages while spouse alive. Stringent penalties of up to 10 years in jail are prescribed. + +
Capsule Lakshya Sen wins Australian Open Title in straight sets Nov 23, Lakshya Sen defeated Yushi Tanaka, 21-15, 21-11 to win Australian Open Super 500 in straight sets that lasted just 38 minutes; one of the shortest finals he has played. + +
Capsule Gautam Adani donates ₹100 crores to Indology mission Nov 21, Gautam Adani will make a ₹100 crore contribution for creating a Knowledge Graph under an Indology Mission that preserves India's ancient wisdom for the AI era. +
Capsule Hanuman Chalisa hits 5 billion views on YouTube; a first Nov 26, Gulshan Kumar's Hanuman Chalisa has crossed 5 billion views on YouTube making it India's first video to hit this milestone. It is now India's most viewed video. +
Capsule Saffron sweeps Bihar; NDA wins 202 of 243 seats post SIR Nov 14, NDA swept to power in Bihar winning 202 out of 243 seats. BJP emerged the single largest party with 89 seats. JDU secured 85. Post SIR poll saw 67% voter turnout. + +
Capsule Delhi Blast: Intel's doctor-module bust hastens explosion Nov 11, in 20 days, Indian security agencies busted a Jaish doctors' terror module, seized 2,900 kg of explosives, forcing one medic, Umar Nabi into a 'premature' blast in Delhi. +
Capsule Delhi HC: demolish 85% of mosque etc, at Ramlila Maidan Nov 20, in a major win for Sewa Nyaya Utthan & the Save India Foundation, the Delhi High Court ordered razing of 85% of a mosque complex at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi. +
Capsule India-born cheetah, Mukhi, has a litter of five cubs at Kuno Nov 20, in a landmark moment for India's Project Cheetah, India's first locally born cheetah Mukhi, 33 months old now, has had a litter of five cubs at Kuno National Park, MP. +
Capsule Record-breaking 64.66% turnout in Bihar polls phase 1 Nov 7, voter turnout for Bihar state elections Phase 1, across 18 districts, was an all-time high of 64.66%. The SIR-cleaned poll saw 2.6 crore of 3.8 crore adults vote. + + +
Capsule ISRO launches a record-breaking 4.4-tonne satellite Nov 2, India launched its heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, from Sriharikota spaceport to boost broadcasting and strategic military communications. +
Capsule Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation in SC for anti-conversion laws Nov 7, Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation, led by Swati Goel Sharma and Sanjeev Newar will defend state anti-conversion laws in the SC as a voice of the victims of conversions. + +
Capsule Kerala: 4 crore Aadhaar cards for a 3.6 crore population Nov 6, an RTI query to the UIDAI has revealed Kerala’s population stands at 3.6 crores, yet 4.1 Aadhaar cards have been issued, a discrepancy of approximately 49 lakh. +
Capsule Vance's comments inadvertently trigger online war of faiths Nov 1, US VP Vance’s somewhat benign comments have stirred latent Christian supremacists in the West, triggering disturbing and oddly amusing online clashes with Hindus. + + + +
Capsule Armed Forces conduct pan-India combat exercises Oct 28,,India launched 6 military exercises: Trishul & Sentinel Strike near Pakistan, Romeo R1 in Central India, Astra Shakti in Ladakh and 2 in Bay of Bengal & North-East. +
Capsule Iconic Actor Satish Shah, widely loved, passes away at 74 Oct 25, Satish Shah, the beloved Indian actor known for his roles in 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' and 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', passed away at the age of 74 due to a kidney failure. +
Capsule J&K cracks down on illegally-settled Rohingyas in Jammu Oct 31, the Shimla district court upheld a lower court’s order to demolish the entire structure of the Sanjauli mosque, dismissing petitions of the Waqf Board and Mosque Committee. + +
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Capsule Pakistan reacts to India's massive tri-services exercise Oct 24, India issued a NOTAM for a Tri-Services Exercise along its western border with Pakistan. The area & scale of activity are unusual. Pakistan closed its flanking airspace. +
Capsule DAC approves a ₹79,000 crore boost for armed forces Oct 23, the Defence Acquisition Council has approved a ₹79,000 crore package to boost the Army, Navy, and Air Force. It will buy enhanced Nag Missiles, Naval Landing Docks etc. +
Capsule Sabarimala missing gold recovered in small part by SIT Oct 25, Kerala HC confirmed missing gold at Sabarimala temple; estimates range from 2-10 kgs. Gold coins & 400 grams was recovered from one Potti & Roddam Jewellers. + + +
Capsule J&K cracks down on illegally-settled Rohingyas in Jammu Oct 22, following an order from an executive magistrate electricity and water supply have been disconnected to illegally-settled Rohingyas in Jammu city. +
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Capsule Trump demands Hamas disarm, after hostage release Oct 15, US President Trump warned Hamas to disarm, or it will be forced to, quickly and violently. Hamas returned all 20 remaining living hostages, but not all 28 dead bodies. + +
Capsule Center's resolve brings 258 Naxals to surrender in 2 days Oct 16, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that 258 Naxals had surrendered giving up arms in Chhattisgarh (197) and Maharashtra (61) over two days, due to the crackdown. +
Capsule 12 lac government email accounts shifted to Zoho Oct 16, in a big step towards digital autonomy, the Centre has transitioned the official email accounts of 1.2 million Central employees to Chennai-based Zoho's mail platform. + +
Capsule Indian warships defy Turkish warnings in the Mediterranean Oct 6, Indian warship INS Trikand defied Turkey's illegal warning to retreat in the Mediterranean, en route to Limassol Port, Cyprus, signalling a new era in naval force use. + +
Capsule Pakistan airstrikes rock Kabul, amidst Taliban's India visit Oct 10, Pakistan conducted airstrikes, bombing Kabul and border towns in east Afghanistan. The strikes coincided with Taliban's Foreign Minister's first India visit. + +
Capsule Shoe hurled at CJI: 'Sanatan ka apman nahi sahenge' Oct 6, 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, threw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, in the Supreme Court, announcing, ‘Sanatan ka apmaan nahi sahenge’. +
Capsule ‘No regrets!’: lawyer Rakesh Kishore on throwing shoe at CJI Oct 7, Rakesh Kishore justified throwing a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, stating he was willing to accept punishment, but that there was a bias against Hindus in the courts. +
Capsule Arratai: Downloads rise significantly to 7 million in 7 days Oct 8, Indian messaging app Arratai which competes with WhatsApp, saw its downloads rise significantly to 7 million in 7 days, against less than 10,000 in the entire month of August. +
Capsule Bareilly Violence: Cleric, aides nabbed, properties razed Oct 4, cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, his aides and 81 others have been arrested following the violence at an 'I love Mohammad' protest in Bareilly. Several properties razed. + + +
Capsule Godhra: 33 illegal properties on State land demolished Sep 25, Gujarat government demolished 33 illegal properties built on State land in Godhra, targeting antisocial elements. There was massive police presence on stand-by. +
Capsule Massive unrest rocks PoK as protestors rally for equal rights Sep 29, Massive protests swept across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as thousands of demonstrators rallied in Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Rawalakot against marginalization. +
Capsule Asia Cup Final: Tilak Varma stars as India drub Pakistan Sep 29, Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 69 off 53 deliveries as India recovered from 20/3 to win against Pakistan. The inning is being hailed as the 'Best innings of his career'. + +
Capsule India fires a nuclear-capable Agni missile from a rail launcher Sep 25, India successfully fired a nuclear-warhead-capable, 2,000-km-range, Agni Prime missile from a rail-launcher increasing mobility across the rail network & stealth. +
Capsule MoD to purchase 97 Tejas jets from HAL for ₹ 62,370 crores Sep 25, India's Defence Ministry has inked a deal worth over ₹ 62,370 crores with HAL for 97 advanced, India-made Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Deliveries to begin in 2027. +
Capsule Akshay Kumar speaks about giving up Candadian citizenship “I am an Indian from my mind, from my heart and from my soul. That will always be", he says on returning to Indian citizenship. +
The Tale of the Heike
Set in the late 12th century, this Japanese classic traces the changing fortunes of two dominant Samurai clans that battle for several years. The timeless teachings of Buddhism form its backdrop.
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