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Punjab Police Intensifies Global Hunt for Gangsters as Operation Prahar Enters Second Phase

Punjab Police Intensifies Global Hunt for Gangsters as Operation Prahar Enters Second Phase

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Escalating its offensive against organised crime, the Punjab Police has moved to the next stage of Operation Prahar, widening its focus to gangsters operating from foreign soil. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Sunday said legal steps have been initiated to bring back 38 fugitives who are allegedly directing criminal networks in the state from abroad. The second phase of the operation will formally roll out from February 9. According to the DGP, the list of 38 wanted criminals forms part of a broader group of 61 overseas-based gangsters identified by intelligence agencies. While formal extradition…
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Prince Albert Store Altercation Under Probe After Security Guard Suspended

Prince Albert Store Altercation Under Probe After Security Guard Suspended

Saskatchewan (Rajeev Sharma): Police in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are examining a controversial incident at a local retail outlet after a private security guard was filmed striking a woman during a confrontation that allegedly involved racist abuse. The video, which has spread widely on social media, has reignited debate around racism, religious sensitivity, and the use of force by security personnel in Canada. The incident unfolded during a dispute inside the store, where the guard reportedly questioned the woman over her conduct with store merchandise. What began as a verbal disagreement quickly escalated. In the footage, the woman is heard shouting…
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T20 World Cup 2026 Uncertainty Grows as Bangladesh and Pakistan Hold Emergency Talks in Lahore

T20 World Cup 2026 Uncertainty Grows as Bangladesh and Pakistan Hold Emergency Talks in Lahore

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Uncertainty continues to cloud the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh stepped into the ongoing standoff between Pakistan and the ICC, with senior officials rushing to defuse the situation. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has arrived in Lahore to hold urgent discussions with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) leaders, sources confirmed. The controversy traces back to Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for its scheduled group matches, citing safety concerns. Supported by the country’s interim administration, the BCB formally sought a shift of its fixtures to Sri Lanka, one of the tournament’s joint…
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INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES FIRST PORT CALL OF LOKAYAN 26, STRENGTHENING INDIA–OMAN MARITIME TIES

INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES FIRST PORT CALL OF LOKAYAN 26, STRENGTHENING INDIA–OMAN MARITIME TIES

Salalah (Rajeev Sharma): The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini successfully concluded her first port call at Salalah, Oman, on 05 Feb 2026. The visit marked a key milestone in the ship’s ambitious ten-month trans-oceanic voyage, Lokayan 26, aimed at showcasing India’s rich maritime heritage and the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is One Family) across the globe. During the visit, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini interacted with Captain Mohammad Al Ghailani, Southern Naval Area Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO), and Captain Mohammad Al Mahari, Commanding Officer of Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al…
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1st South Asian Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests Congress Concludes in Delhi

1st South Asian Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests Congress Concludes in Delhi

Two-day Congress TREESCAPES 2026 Reimagined Agroforestry in South Asia Deliberations by Foreign Agri Ministers, experts on agroforestry’s contribution to climate resiliency, farmers’ livelihood, tree-based entrepreneurship and economic growth The Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), successfully concluded TREESCAPES 2026, the 1st South Asian Agroforestry & Trees Outside Forests (AF-TOF) Congress, held from 5th to 7th February 2026 at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa Campus, New Delhi. The three-day regional congress aims to emerge as a landmark platform for collective deliberation on…
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Tech Setting India Ropes in Santosh Tiwari as CEO to Drive India Advantage in New Age Tech Domain

Tech Setting India Ropes in Santosh Tiwari as CEO to Drive India Advantage in New Age Tech Domain

Niche Tech strategic advisory firm Tech Setting India Private Ltd brings on board Santosh Tiwari, a highly regarded strategic advisor with three decades of experience in wide-ranging policy formulation and advisory domain as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).   Santosh Tiwari   Welcoming Santosh, Co-founder & MD TSI, Puneet Kumar said, “TSI aims to unlock India Advantage of Talent & Technology for the global enterprise and leverage its momentum in becoming top three economies in the world. With Santosh joining, we strengthen our capability in delivering our clients in such domain as AI, Quantum, Space, Biotech, Skilling and other emerging tech…
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Metta Meditation Retreats Now Offered in India and Online by the Dhamma Sukha Tradition

Metta Meditation Retreats Now Offered in India and Online by the Dhamma Sukha Tradition

In a time marked by stress, emotional fatigue and uncertainty, a growing number of people are turning toward Metta, or loving-kindness meditation, as a path of healing, balance, and insight. Building on a tradition that has touched thousands of practitioners worldwide, Metta Vipassana Meditation retreats are now being offered in India and online under the guidance of teachers trained in the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center lineage.   A Metta Vipassana Meditation retreat in India, guided in the Dhamma sukha Tradition   Rooted in the early Buddhist discourses (the suttas), these retreats are inspired by the teaching approach developed by the…
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Delhi Breathes Slightly Easier, But Pollution Levels Remain a Concern

Delhi Breathes Slightly Easier, But Pollution Levels Remain a Concern

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Air quality in the capital showed a mild improvement on Sunday morning, offering residents a brief respite from the choking conditions of recent days. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 196 at 7 am, placing it in the ‘moderate’ range. This marked a noticeable dip from Saturday evening, when the AQI had climbed to 227 and was categorised as ‘poor’. Despite the marginal improvement in overall figures, a visible haze continued to linger across several localities, underscoring that pollution remains a persistent challenge. Mixed picture across…
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Surajkund fair accident: Inspector who led rescue to be honoured as martyr

Surajkund fair accident: Inspector who led rescue to be honoured as martyr

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who died while rescuing visitors after an amusement ride collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Festival, will be posthumously granted martyr status, officials said on Sunday. The announcement follows widespread appreciation of his role in ensuring the safety of fairgoers during the emergency. The mishap occurred on Saturday evening when a swing at the 39th Surajkund fair malfunctioned and collapsed, injuring several people. Inspector Prasad, who was posted at the venue, rushed to the site as panic spread and coordinated efforts to pull people out of harm’s way. During the operation, he…
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PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur: India, Malaysia step up strategic ties; terrorism stance ‘non-negotiable’

PM Modi in Kuala Lumpur: India, Malaysia step up strategic ties; terrorism stance ‘non-negotiable’

Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): India and Malaysia on Sunday agreed to widen their strategic partnership after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim held detailed discussions covering security, defence, technology and trade. During the talks, Modi reaffirmed India’s firm position on terrorism, asserting that there would be “no room for double standards and no scope for compromise” in tackling the menace. Speaking after the meeting, the Prime Minister said the relationship between the two countries goes beyond diplomacy, shaped by centuries of maritime contact, shared cultural traditions and democratic values. He described Malaysia as a close partner…
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