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PM Modi hails Indian pilot who helped foil alleged bid to crash flydubai flight

Machchhar, despite being injured, managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to enter and help subdue the co-pilot.

October 1, 2026 3 min
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RSS calls for nationwide NRC, links citizenship checks to ‘population imbalance’

Ambekar said people who had remained in neighbouring countries that became Islamic states after Independence, particularly those from Scheduled Caste,...

September 30, 2026 4 min
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INDIA bloc announces week-long ‘Save Democracy’ campaign over SIR, EC row

Campaign comes amid Opposition allegations over electoral rolls and reported differences within the Election Commission

September 30, 2026 3 min
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Delhi court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam

The High Court said it was “bound by judicial discipline” to follow the Supreme Court’s specific rulings on bail in the Northeast Delhi riots case

September 30, 2026 3 min
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Lashkar’s wanted man in Kashmir killed in gunfight

Asif was allegedly linked to attacks in Poonch and other parts of J&K between 2021 and 2024

September 30, 2026 2 min
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Two officers among four CISF personnel killed in fratricidal firing in Jammu and Kashmir

The deceased have been identified as Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, SI Lakshman Singh, Constable Rafiq Ahmed and Constable Sandeep Kumar.

September 29, 2026 1 min
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Assam Rifles jawan killed, four injured in suspected militant ambush in Arunachal Pradesh

The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Havildar Jankhokai Kuki. The four injured personnel were evacuated for medical treatment, with further...

September 29, 2026 2 min
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India-US ties face ‘bumps’ over trade, US understanding of Pakistan terror: Jaishankar

Jaishankar says terrorism remains one of India’s primary concerns amid uncertainty in bilateral ties

September 29, 2026 4 min
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India’s reservoir storage at 70% as monsoon ends, south faces sharper water crunch

With monsoon set to withdraw, reservoir storage remains below decadal average amid uneven rainfall

September 28, 2026 3 min
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ABVP wins three top posts in DUSU polls, NSUI draws a blank

The result marks a setback for the NSUI, which had won the vice-president’s post in last year’s DUSU elections, while the ABVP had secured the preside...

September 19, 2026 3 min
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‘Tantra in Silence’ retreat in Gurez sparks row, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz seek intervention

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq subsequently backed Mufti's call for intervention, saying the proposed programme raised concerns given Gurez's cultural and religi...

September 19, 2026 3 min
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Syria rejects Saudi request to send fighters to Yemen: report

The clarification comes after reports that hundreds of Syrian fighters had been transferred to Saudi Arabia for possible deployment in Yemen

September 18, 2026 3 min
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Delhi court grants bail to US national Matthew Van Dyke

Court directs Van Dyke not to leave Delhi; NIA had earlier said more time was needed to verify alleged UAPA offences

September 18, 2026 2 min
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15 killed, dozens injured in Pakistan mosque attack

Five police officers were among those killed as the blast heavily damaged the mosque and nearby police offices.

September 18, 2026 2 min
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Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca; group calls claim a ‘worn-out lie'

Saudi Arabia says Tuesday’s incident was the second alleged Houthi attempt to target Mecca

September 16, 2026 3 min
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Opposition slams 0.4% UPI MDR, Congress calls it ‘Modi tax’

New charge on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 takes effect from October 15; Rahul Gandhi, Kharge allege cost could eventually be passed on to consume...

September 15, 2026 3 min
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UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 to attract 0.4% MDR from October 15

The new framework, however, will not impose a direct charge on consumers. Person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions will remain free, while P2M transact...

September 15, 2026 2 min
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Himalayas near critical point as glacier loss threatens India’s water security

Scientists warn the Hindu Kush Himalaya is moving towards ‘peak water’, threatening rivers that support millions downstream.

September 14, 2026 5 min

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