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FairPoint: Azadi or erasure? The truth behind the Kashmiri Pandits' exodus

Deepika Bhan | January 18, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Thirty-five years is a long time in the life of a nation. It is long enough for governments to change, for narratives to be rewritten, and for uncomfortable truths to be buried under layers of convenient silence. But for a community driven out of its homeland solely because it was Hindu, time has not softened the pain - it has only deepened the wound.

Gunfight starts between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar district

IANS | January 18, 2026 3:20 PM

Jammu. Jan 18 (IANS) A gunfight started on Sunday between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

West Bengal Governor arrives in Hooghly ahead of PM Modi’s Singur rally

IANS | January 18, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose arrived at Bandel railway station on Sunday after travelling from Malda on the Intercity Express, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled public rally in Singur, Hooghly district.

PM Modi has done a lot for Bengal, say excited supporters ahead of his Singur rally

IANS | January 18, 2026 2:19 PM

Hooghly, Jan 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a public gathering at Singur in West Bengal's Hooghly district, BJP workers and supporters have begun assembling at the venue in large numbers, displaying visible enthusiasm and anticipation.

People rejected Congress politics, Oppn suffered shocking defeats in many states: PM Modi

IANS | January 18, 2026 12:53 PM

Guwahati, Jan 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday continued his attack on the Congress party and said that the people of India have rejected the opposition party and its politics.

Over 8.5 lakh cooperatives registered; 6.6 lakh functional serving 32 crore members

IANS | January 18, 2026 10:54 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The National Cooperative Database (NCD) has recorded over 8.5 lakh cooperatives, of which approximately 6.6 lakh are operational -- covering nearly 98 per cent of rural India and serving around 32 crore members across 30 sectors, official data showed on Sunday.

Electromagnetic spectrum decisive factor for achieving battlefield dominance: Experts

IANS | January 18, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Electromagnetic spectrum has emerged as a critical domain of warfare alongside the traditional domain of warfare, and the SSS mantra of 'Sense, Secure and Strike' is the key for dominating electromagnetic spectrum, according to experts.

Philosopher Acharya Prashant’s Patna visit: Two sessions, thousands in attendance

IANS | January 18, 2026 9:57 AM

Patna, Jan 18 (IANS) On January 16, Acharya Prashant’s first Patna dialogue at the historic Bapu Auditorium near Gandhi Maidan proved unforgettable. The programme ran far beyond its scheduled time and concluded nearly four hours later. Despite the biting cold, close to five thousand listeners remained seated until late at night.

30 Amrit Bharat Express trains operational, 9 new services added

IANS | January 18, 2026 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Thirty Amrit Bharat Express trains have been operational since December 2023, with nine new services added -- expanding nationwide coverage, according to the government.

Devotees throng Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

IANS | January 18, 2026 9:21 AM

Haridwar, Jan 18 (IANS) A massive confluence of faith unfolded on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya as the religious cities of Haridwar, Varanasi and Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming influx of devotees.

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FairPoint: Azadi or erasure? The truth behind the Kashmiri Pandits' exodus

Gunfight starts between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar district

West Bengal Governor arrives in Hooghly ahead of PM Modi’s Singur rally

PM Modi has done a lot for Bengal, say excited supporters ahead of his Singur rally

People rejected Congress politics, Oppn suffered shocking defeats in many states: PM Modi

Over 8.5 lakh cooperatives registered; 6.6 lakh functional serving 32 crore members

Electromagnetic spectrum decisive factor for achieving battlefield dominance: Experts

Philosopher Acharya Prashant’s Patna visit: Two sessions, thousands in attendance

30 Amrit Bharat Express trains operational, 9 new services added

Devotees throng Haridwar, Varanasi, Prayagraj to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

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