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On the eve of Republic Day 2025, seven Jammu and Kashmir Police officers were honored with Gallantry Medals for their exemplary bravery in preventing a potential terrorist attack on the Amarnath Yatra. These officers played a critical role in averting a terror strike in June 2022, safeguarding countless lives during the annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine in the region.

In preparation for the 76th Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, January 26, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced special operating hours and enhanced security measures to accommodate the large number of attendees at the grand parade and ceremonies held at Kartavya Path in Central Delhi.

On the eve of Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation, emphasizing the significance of the Indian Constitution as the foundation of national unity and identity. This marks her third Republic Day-eve address since assuming office.

At just 19 years old, Sakib Rafiq from Anantnag, Kashmir, has achieved what many aspire to do in a lifetime. With an impressive income of ₹4 lakh+ in just Few Months from the Millionaire Track EdTech platform, Sakib is a shining example of how passion, hard work, and the right guidance can lead to success.

Punjabi music has long been a source of inspiration and emotion for millions of listeners around the world. With a rich cultural heritage and a lively beat, the genre continues to thrive, and emerging talents such as Safal Sidhu are leading the charge into a new era of musical innovation. Known for his captivating voice and unique blend of contemporary sounds with traditional Punjabi rhythms, Safal Sidhu is quickly becoming a household name in the music industry.

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has unveiled spectacular satellite images of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world's largest religious gathering held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The event, which attracts millions of pilgrims, showcases a seamless blend of tradition and technology as India's advanced satellites document the massive infrastructure built for the occasion.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected interim bail for Tahir Hussain, the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader accused of orchestrating violence during the 2020 Delhi riots. Hussain, now with Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), sought bail to campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

An Indian Army soldier tragically lost his life following an overnight encounter with terrorists in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir, officials confirmed on Monday.

A man from Bihar's Samastipur district has filed a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a Patna court, alleging that a remark made by the politician led to a bizarre incident where he dropped a bucket of milk, causing a loss of ₹250. Mukesh Chaudhary, the complainant, claimed that he was so shocked by Gandhi's statement about fighting the Indian state that he lost his grip on a five-litre bucket of milk, causing it to spill.

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the bail plea of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Mohammad Tahir Hussain until January 22. Hussain is an accused in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) staffer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

In the bustling corridors of a bank in Abu Dhabi, where numbers and investments dominate, one would hardly expect the soft whispers of poetry to linger. Yet, this is where Syed Sarosh Asif—banker by profession, poet by passion—finds his muse. A native of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, Syed carries the rich legacy of Urdu. He is founder of cultural Carwan to promote Urdu cultural and literature in Middle East

The Central government’s air quality panel, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), on Friday lifted restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The decision follows a notable dip in pollution levels and comes a day after GRAP 4 restrictions were revoked.

The Centre has scheduled a crucial meeting with the protesting farmers of Punjab on February 14 in Chandigarh, as the ongoing standoff between the farmers and the government continues. This announcement comes after a meeting between Union Agriculture Ministry officials and farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over two months.

An FIR has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Assam's Guwahati over his controversial comment about the "Indian state." The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Pan Bazar Police station in Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, which is ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The complaint was filed by Monjit Chetia, who accused Gandhi of making remarks that endangered the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.