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BrahMos emerges as India's defence export star after Op Sindoor, draws global interest: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The accuracy and lethality of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile played a crucial role in prompting Pakistan to swiftly call for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, as the weapon demonstrated its capability to successfully evade Chinese-origin air defence systems deployed by it, according to a new report.

Defence Minister salutes blood donors, says Op Sindoor shows India's will to defend itself

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:44 PM

Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that the Indian soldiers eliminated terrorists and their patrons in Pakistan and the ‘Operation Sindoor’ sent a global message that the nation was prepared to go to any extent to secure the safety of its citizens.

SSB foils cross-border human trafficking attempt in Bengal; minor rescued

IANS | August 9, 2026 3:00 PM

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) A human trafficking attempt was foiled by troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) along the India-Nepal border in West Bengal, said officials on Sunday, adding that a minor girl was rescued and a suspected trafficker apprehended.

'Should introspect on mistakes', Oppn hits out at Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on students stir

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Opposition, led by the Congress, lashed out at the former Union Education Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dharmendra Pradhan for claiming that some people had attempted to mislead members of Gen Z during protests over NEET paper leak issue, asking him to instead "self-introspect" the mistakes made during his tenure.

Rajasthan ATS detains Tonk youth over suspected terror links, probe underway

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has detained a youth identified as Wasit from Tonk over suspected links with a terrorist organisation, sources said on Sunday, even as the security agencies step up scrutiny of possible terror networks operating in the state.

Country's youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:27 PM

Lucknow, Aug 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the country’s youth possess the talent and energy to face every challenge confronting India, but need the right platforms to channel their potential towards nation-building.

'Double standards, misleading youth', NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event

IANS | August 9, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday hit out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, claiming that this showed his "double standards" regarding students' issues and it amounted to "misleading" them, than than showing them the right path.

Congress MP warns delimitation could 'harm' border states, calls for serious review

IANS | August 9, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday voiced strong opposition to the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that it could adversely affect states in North India, South India and the Northeast, many of which share international borders, while disproportionately benefiting the central part of the country.

Delhi Metro outshines global peers in punctuality, reliability: DMRC

IANS | August 9, 2026 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS)The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has ranked ahead of several established global metro systems, including those in Hong Kong, Paris and New York, in train punctuality and reliability, reaffirming its position as one of the leading urban rail networks in the world, the corporation said in a statement.

Gujarat to create enclosure at Ambardi Park for lions involved in human attacks

IANS | August 9, 2026 12:55 PM

Gandhinagar/Amreli, Aug 9 (IANS) The Gujarat Forest Department has begun work on a 100-hectare special enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park in Amreli district to house lions involved in human attacks, in a move aimed at managing human-wildlife conflict while keeping the animals in a natural habitat.

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BrahMos emerges as India's defence export star after Op Sindoor, draws global interest: Report

Defence Minister salutes blood donors, says Op Sindoor shows India's will to defend itself

SSB foils cross-border human trafficking attempt in Bengal; minor rescued

'Should introspect on mistakes', Oppn hits out at Dharmendra Pradhan over remarks on students stir

Rajasthan ATS detains Tonk youth over suspected terror links, probe underway

Country's youth capable of confronting any challenge, need right platform to channel energy: CM Yogi

'Double standards, misleading youth', NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event

Congress MP warns delimitation could 'harm' border states, calls for serious review

Delhi Metro outshines global peers in punctuality, reliability: DMRC

Gujarat to create enclosure at Ambardi Park for lions involved in human attacks

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