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India commissions a highest ever, 14 naval vessels, in 2025; targets 19 in 2026 (Jan 1) + +

Russia offers V-350 lethal air defence with full technology transfer to arm India (Jan 1) +

UN Security Council pans the US over military operation in Venezuela (Jan 6) +

India to deploy world's-first extended-range ramjet-powered artillery shells (Jan 4) +

ISRO launches its heaviest-ever six-tonne satellite into orbit successfully (Dec 24) +

India approves ₹79,000 crore purchase of 1,000 Israeli SPICE missile kits (Jan 2) + + +

Indian navy gets third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft 'Anjadip' (Dec 22) + +

Varanasi draws a record 7.26 crore tourists in 2025 (Jan 2) +

PM Modi unveils a spectacular Guwahati International Airport, Terminal 2 (Dec 20) + +

PM Modi: Congress almost made Assam part of East Pakistan (Dec 20) + +

India fast-tracks work on second dual-use airfield at Nicobar Island (Dec 17) + + +

Lionel Messi meets Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Chhetri at Wankhede (Dec 15) + +

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Iran riots: Internet down, 65 dead as civil outrage spreads Jan 10, internet has been shut down, telephone lines cut, and at least 65 people killed by security forces in a crackdown on the spiralling anti-regime protests in Iran. + + +

11 nabbed for stone-pelting in demolition next to Delhi Masjid Jan 8, Delhi Police arrested 11 for pelting stones on an encroachment demolition drive near Faiz-e-Ilahi Masjid, at Ramlila Maidan. Preet Sirohi had petitioned the HC. + +

Denmark troops to shoot first if the US invades Greenland Jan 8, Danish troops have standing orders to open fire immediately and ask questions later should the United States launch an invasion on Greenland. + + +

Putin aide threatens to 'sink US boats' after tanker seized Jan 8, Putin aide Aleksey Zhuravlyov has warned Russia could sink a couple of American boats and even use nuclear weapons after the US' capture of Russian tankers. + + +

100 killed in US strikes on Venezuela to capture Maduro Jan 8, the Venezuelan Minister of the Interior, Diosdado CabelloIt revealed that the US attack on Venezuela and capture of President Maduro had left 100 people dead. + +

Trump plans to raise military spend to $1.5 trillion in 2027 Jan 7, US President Trump announced that his administration will request for $1.5 trillion in military spending for fiscal 2027, a 67% increase on the current spend. + +

Iran witnesses nationwide uprisings against leadership Starting Dec 28, Iran has witnessed nationwide 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests at over 170 locations across 25 provinces targeting Khamenei's theocratic government. + +

Goa civic polls: BJP Alliance triumphs with 32 of 50 seats Dec 23, The BJP-led alliance registered a decisive victory in the Goa zila panchayat elections, winning 32 of the 50 seats across the state. The Congress bagged 10 seats. + +

Venezuela top court appoints Maduro VP as President Jan 4, Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume the role of acting president in Nicolas Maduro's absence, after the US abducted him. +

Venezuela Defence Minister orders full military mobilization Jan 3, Venezuela’s Defence Minister General Vladimir Padrino López has activated full military capabilities and vowed to fight the US' 'criminal military aggression'. + +

US unilaterally takes second Venezuelan oil tanker; eyes third Dec 20, the US unilaterally seized a second ship in international waters with 1.8 million barrels of Venezuelan oil bound for China, even as it pursued a third. + +

Home Ministry ups ex-Agniveers hires in BSF from 10 to 50% Dec 20, the Union Home Ministry has raised the quota for ex-Agniveers in constable recruitment for the BSF to 50% from 10%. BSF guards Pakistan, Bangladesh borders. + +

Ukraine hits Russia-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Dec 21, Ukraine struck a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea near Libya, more than 2,000 kilometres from its border, in a dramatic expansion of war reach. +

Two Bangladesh intruders shot dead by BSF in Meghalaya Dec 20, The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead two Bangladeshi intruders at the Sylhet-Meghalaya border. The border is on high alert following Hadi's killing. + + +

Bangladesh: ISI stokes anti-Hindu, anti-India rage? Dec 19, protests erupt in Bangladesh after anti-India leader Hadi is shot dead. Media houses were torched. A Hindu man was lynched. ISI is suspect. Polls may get delayed. + +

GR Swaminathan to Tamil Nadu CS: Don't disobey court orders Dec 18, Madras High Court Justice, Swaminathan warned state Chief Secretary that disobeying court orders in the Deepam case is a breakdown of constitutional machinery. + + I

Bondi Beach: Islamic terrorists kill 15 at a Hanukkah event Dec 14, two terrorists shot 15 people dead targeting Jews celebrating Hanukkah at the Bondi beach, Sydney, Australia. A cop took both down with a handgun from 130 feet away. +

Lok Sabha allows private sector into nuclear energy field Dec 18, the Lok Sabha passed the Nuclear Energy (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, allowing regulated private sector participation in achieving 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. + +

Republic TV, green activists campaign to save the Aravallis Dec 19, the Supreme Court order stripping protection of 90% of the Aravalli Hills has sparked outrage among green activists. Arnab from Republic TV campaigns to save them. +

Gujarat state takes control of school after Hindu murder Dec 17, Gujarat government took control of Ahmedabad’s Seventh Day School after a shocking murder of a Hindu student by a minor Muslim spiralled into a controversy. +

‘Act of piracy’? US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker at sea Dec 12, the US has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, that it had sanctioned, close to the coast of Venezuela. The Venezuelan government has called it an act of 'piracy'. + + +

Centre cuts 10% of Indigo operations; ₹827 crore refunded Dec 9, Indigo has refunded ₹827 crores for flight cancellations up to mid-December as the Civil Aviation ordered the airline to reduce its scheduled flights by 10%. + +

Russia strikes four Turkish ships near the Black Sea Dec 12, Russian forces struck 4 Turkish-owned or operated civilian ships in the Black Sea amid recent Ukrainian attacks on Russia-linked oil tankers marking an escalation. +

Assam: 3,500-page chargesheet in Zubeen murder case Dec 12, the Assam Police SIT submitted a 3,500-page chargesheet to a Guwahati court in the Zubeen Garg murder case. Seven arrests have been made. + +

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. + + +

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. +

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. +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + + +

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.' +

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. +

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. +

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. + +

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. + +

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. +

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. +

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. + +

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. +

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. + +

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. +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + +

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. +

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

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Trump dumps rule-based world order for Venezuelan oil Jan 6, drugs, democracy and human rights were a front for a regime change operation in oil rich Venezuela. Trump demands 30 to 50 million barrels of oil with no surety to Caracas on sale proceeds. + + + + + +

ED goes to top court against Bengal CM's raid interference Jan 10, ED has approached the Supreme Court against the West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee's direct interference, and wresting away documents, during an ED raid on I-PAC. + +

India sets up new naval base at Haldia next to Bangladesh Jan 9, The Indian Navy is establishing a new base in Haldia, West Bengal, to support small warships, fast interceptor crafts and 300 ton water jet fast attack crafts. + +

India takes charge as BRICS' President amid US disruptions Jan 1, India took charge as President of the expanded 10 member BRICS bloc for 2026, at a time when US President Trump’s policies have upended a rules-based global order. + +

Medical Commission scraps MBBS nod for Vaishno Devi College Jan 7, the National Medical Commission withdrew its approval to run MBBS courses, by Vaishno Devi College amid outrage on allocation of 42 out of 50 seats to Muslims. + +

Pakistan lobbied US desperately to stop Operation Sindoor Jan 7, Pakistan lobbied the US desperately to prevent a war with India during Operation Sindoor, contacting top US officials nearly 60 times and spending over ₹45 crores. +

Chhattisgarh: 14 Naxals killed in two encounters by forces Jan 3, 14 Maoists were killed in two encounters by security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts. AK-47 and INSAS rifles were recovered. Last year, a total of 285 Maoists were killed in encounters. + +

US military strikes Venezuela; abducts President Maduro Jan 3, in an unprecedented act the US conducted large-scale air-strikes against Venezuela and captured its President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Russia, China, Brazil and others condemned it. + + +

Air Force to expand Tezpur Air Base for strategic defense Jan 4, the Central government approved the acquisition of 382 acres of land in Assams's Bokajan village for enhancing strategic capabilities of the Tezpur air base. + +

Dhurandhar: is first Hindi film to cross ₹800 crore in India Jan 3, 'Dhurandhar’ has rewritten box office history, becoming the first Bollywood film to cross ₹800 crore in net collections within the country. It did so in just 30 days. + +

BJP led NDA sweeps Arunachal Pradesh civic body polls Dec 21, BJP led NDA registered a landslide victory in the Arunachal Pradesh's civic body elections, bagging 97% of Panchayat and Zila Parishad posts, and 75% of the Council-Corporation wards. + + +

Maharashtra: Civic body poll sees a saffron sweep Dec 21, the BJP-led Mahayuti of SS and NCP, registered a decisive victory in the first phase of the state's civic body polls winning 207 of 288, ie 72% of the council and panchayat president posts. + + +

Why did US mourn Hadi murder, ignore Hindu killings? Dec 20, US condolences over Hadi’s death and silence over Hindu killings, eg Dipu Das's demonic lynching, expose its double-standards and merit a deeper investigation. + + +

Indian Army now fortifies Bangladesh-Mizoram border Dec 19, after the Army set up three new bases along the sensitive ‘Chicken’s Neck’ or Siliguri Corridor, the forces are now exploring the raising of a fourth, in Mizoram. +

Dhurandhar well on way to becoming an all-time blockbuster Dec 19, having grossed ₹700 crores in just two weeks, worldwide, Dhurandhar is well on way to becoming an all-time Hindi block-buster. It is already the highest-grosser for Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar. + +

'Sar tan se juda' slogan is seditious: Allahabad HC Dec 18, the Allahabad High Court in a stinging verdict, declared the slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' a direct assault on India's legal authority, sovereignty and unity in the Bareilly, Raza case. + + +

SC raps DMK, asks: Are you not part of the Republic? Dec 16, the Supreme Court rapped DMK and asked it to identify land needed for central schools in each district dismissing DMK's objection to a three language curriculum. +

President Murmu nixes West Bengal University Bills Dec 15, President Murmu nixed West Bengal University Bills that aimed to supplant the Governor, with the Chief Minister, as the Chancellor of state-aided universities. +

India unveils Dhruv64, its first 1GHz 64-bit chip Dec 15, India unveiled the DHRUV64, its first indigenous 1 GHz 64-bit dual-core processor for use in the 5G sector, electronics etc; a foundational step before scaling up. + I

BJP Jammu MLA's X post features Islamic terror victims Dec 17, BJP MLA from Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar put up a picture on X with a backdrop of photos of Hindus killed by Islamist terrorists including her father & uncle. + +

Deepam: 56 judges condemn INDI-bloc impeachment threat Dec 12, 56 former judges have condemned the impeachment motion sought by INDI-block MPs against Madras HC Justice, GR Swaminathan, for allowing Subramania Swamy Temple to light a lamp. + +

Dhurandhar storms the box office, shatters records Dec 14, patriotic spy thriller, Dhurandhar, shatters records with the highest-ever second Saturday earnings in Hindi cinema, of ₹53.70 crores. The film has grossed ₹293 crores in the first 9 days. + + +

Nationalist online news-portal OpIndia marks 11 great years Dec 12, nationalist online-news portal, OpIndia, celebrates 11 incredible years of setting the narrative right with fearless pro-dharma reporting enjoying viewership across the world. +

NDA wins a first Kerala capital municipal poll Dec 13 the NDA struck a landmark victory winning Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation election for a first time, marking its growing appeal in the state. + +

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. + + +

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. + +

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. +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + +

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. + + +

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. + +

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. + +

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. +

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. +

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. + +

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. +

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. +

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. +

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. + + +

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. +

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. +

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