Six family members, including a pregnant woman and a toddler, died, and two others were critically injured when an oxygen cylinder exploded in their house in Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr. The blast flattened the two-storey house and caused tremors felt 500 meters away. Authorities are providing medical care to the injured.
Read MoreIn a daring operation, Capt Reena Varughese piloted a Dauphin-N Pawan Hans chopper into the Maoist stronghold of Abujmarh to rescue a wounded C-60 commando. Facing the risk of mortar attack, she jumped from the hovering chopper onto rocky terrain, highlighting bravery in the eight-hour siege that resulted in five Maoists being killed.
Read MoreGeneral Upendra Dwivedi highlighted efforts towards restoring trust between India and China following their new ‘patrolling arrangements’ agreement in eastern Ladakh. He emphasized that trust restoration could lead to troop disengagement and de-escalation. However, concerns remain over China’s intentions, with cautions against allowing a repeat of Doklam’s strategic standoff and infrastructure buildup by China.
Read MoreRipudaman Singh Malik, accused in the 1985 Air India bombing but later acquitted, was murdered by local criminals Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez. Their guilty plea highlights a gangland killing linked to disputes involving Sikh community members, including slain terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar with local tensions around religious and legal conflicts.
Read MorePM Modi and President Putin emphasized peaceful resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict during their bilateral meeting. Modi highlighted India’s ongoing diplomatic efforts and the humanitarian priority while Putin acknowledged the strategic partnership. Modi last met Putin in Moscow in July when he visited Moscow for the annual India-Russia summit mechanism after a gap of...
Read MoreIn an effort to diminish the status of absconding criminals, Uttarakhand police announced a symbolic reward of Rs 5 for their capture. This move follows a violent shootout in Jafarpur village involving three wanted offenders. Posters will be circulated to facilitate their arrest.
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