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Encounter Breaks Out in Kathua as Security Forces Engage Pak-Linked Jaish Terrorists in Forest Area
Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir), January 7 An encounter broke out on Wednesday evening between security forces and terrorists believed to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed in a remote forest area of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Security agencies suspect that two to three terrorists are currently hiding in the area and are engaged in an ongoing gunfight with the forces. According to officials, the encounter began in Kahog village of the Billawar area after security...
Piyush Goyal Meets Liechtenstein Deputy PM to Boost Trade, Investment and Technology Cooperation
New Delhi/Brussels, January 7 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held discussions with Sabine Monauni, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein, to explore ways to strengthen economic cooperation and deepen bilateral ties between the two countries. The meeting focused on expanding trade, encouraging investment and enhancing collaboration in innovation and clean technology, officials said. After the talks, Goyal said the discussions gained...
Indian Navy Launches Long-Range Southeast Asia Deployment for Officer Trainees Under Act East Policy
New Delhi, January 7 The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron on Wednesday began a long-range training deployment to Southeast Asia, marking an important step in the professional development of young naval officers and in India’s growing maritime engagement with the region. The deployment is part of the training curriculum of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course and was announced by the Ministry of Defence. As part of this mission, Indian Naval Ships INS Tir, INS Shardul and...
CBI Brings Back Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member Aman Bhainswal from US
New Delhi | January 7, 2026 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday successfully facilitated the repatriation of Aman Kumar alias Aman Bhainswal, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, from the United States, officials said. Bhainswal, who is alleged to be a sharpshooter associated with the gang, was wanted by the Haryana Police in connection with multiple serious criminal cases. According to the CBI, an Interpol Red Notice had been issued against Bhainswal at the request...
Veer Gatha 5.0 Records Highest Participation Yet With 1.92 Crore Students Ahead of Republic Day 2026
New Delhi | January 8, 2026 Project Veer Gatha 5.0, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education, has witnessed its highest-ever participation, with nearly 1.92 crore students from across India and abroad taking part ahead of the Republic Day 2026 celebrations. The programme, launched to honour India’s gallantry awardees and inspire patriotism among young minds, saw participation from around 1.90 lakh schools, making it the most successful edition since its inception...