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Exercise Trishul demonstrates India's readiness for future conflict: Report

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Indian military's tri-services exercise Trishul is a matter of concern for Pakistan, as it underscores India’s wide spectrum of strike options – from surgical strikes to combined arms operations – that can be deployed swiftly if required. The Indian Army has also adopted new operational concepts and systems that could be used against Pakistan in any future conflict, a report highlighted on Thursday.

President Droupadi Murmu reaches Tirumala to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Temple

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:48 PM

Tirupati, Nov 20 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu reached Tirumala hill on Thursday evening to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara temple.

PM Shri Heli service to spice up tourism, pilgrimage in Madhya Pradesh

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:38 PM

Bhopal, Nov 20 (IANS) PM Shri Heli tourism service, the first of its kind in Madhya Pradesh, is set to bring a turnaround in the state’s potential as a tourist destination as it introduces chopper services for boosting religious and scenic tourism.

Analysis shows female voter turnout had mixed impact in Bihar, BJP not sole beneficiary

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:27 PM

Patna, Nov 20 (IANS) An in-depth analysis of the voting patterns in the just-concluded Bihar Assembly elections has shown that the SIR – which was vilified by the Opposition parties - or the voting percentages had “no impact” on the result, an analyst said on Thursday.

Women empowerment: Gujarat gets its first female driver behind wheel of BRTS bus

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:05 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (IANS) Carrying forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of women empowerment, the Surat Municipal Corporation has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in Gujarat: A woman driver will now operate a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) bus dedicated to women passengers. This marks the first instance in the state where the steering of a 12-metre BRTS bus has been entrusted to a woman.

J&K: AK rifle bullets, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins recovered from Kashmir Times office (Lead)

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:57 PM

Jammu, Nov 20 (IANS) AK rifle cartridges, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins, among other items, were recovered during the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of J&K Police raids at the Kashmir Times office at its Residency Road area of Jammu city.

Madhya Pradesh: Religious and eco-tourism to pick up pace with chopper service

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:37 PM

Bhopal, Nov 20 (IANS) With the formal launch of PM Shri Heli Tourism Service, the religious and eco-tourism is set to pick up pace as the helicopter services have been rolled out for the pilgrims and tourists, to visit the multiple picturesque locations and spiritual centres.

Gujarat observes 19th Whale Shark Day at Mangrol Fishing Port, scores of fishermen join

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:30 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 20 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday organised a special event to celebrate the 19th Whale Shark Day at the Mangrol fishing port, which saw participation of a large number of fishermen with the resolve of saving and protecting the endangered fish.

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore to date

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:17 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached multiple properties belonging to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group entities worth Rs 1,452.51 crore in the money laundering case.

Why PM Modi has branded Cong as ‘Muslim League Marxist Congress’

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Congress party’s choice of former President of Chile and the United Nations’ former High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 has come under public scrutiny and strong condemnation from certain quarters.

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Exercise Trishul demonstrates India's readiness for future conflict: Report

President Droupadi Murmu reaches Tirumala to offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Temple

PM Shri Heli service to spice up tourism, pilgrimage in Madhya Pradesh

Analysis shows female voter turnout had mixed impact in Bihar, BJP not sole beneficiary

Women empowerment: Gujarat gets its first female driver behind wheel of BRTS bus

J&K: AK rifle bullets, pistol rounds and hand-grenade pins recovered from Kashmir Times office (Lead)

Madhya Pradesh: Religious and eco-tourism to pick up pace with chopper service

Gujarat observes 19th Whale Shark Day at Mangrol Fishing Port, scores of fishermen join

ED attaches Anil Ambani group-linked assets worth nearly Rs 9,000 crore to date

Why PM Modi has branded Cong as ‘Muslim League Marxist Congress’

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