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Ashoka Chakra for airman killed during J-K operation

January 26, 2018 7:01 am

He is the first-ever IAF airman — the equivalent of a jawan in Army — to get the gallantry medal for a ground combat operation.

Ashok Chakra for 2 jawans who died fighting terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

January 26, 2015 11:33 am

Government approved 374 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel on the eve Republic Day celebrations.

Ashoka Chakra awardee led fake encounter in Manipur,says SC panel

September 15, 2013 2:03 am

The Ashoka Chakra is the nations highest peacetime gallantry medal.

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Road cave-in creates 20-foot-deep crater during wedding dinner in Surat, triggering panic among guests

January 22, 2026 16:31 IST

Sources said that an underground tunnel for the Surat Metro Rail Network was being dug in the Shahpore area, which may have led to the cave-in on the main road.

Rani Mukerji gets teary-eyed as she recalls her voice getting dubbed in Ghulam: ‘Aamir told me your voice is not apt’

January 22, 2026 16:30 IST

Rani Mukerji reflected on her early days in the industry, when her husky voice was met with scepticism by makers, and how Karan Johar stood by her side.

Bengaluru international airport gets new Gen-Z-centric lounge

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:42 IST

Positioned next to the 080 International Lounge in Bengaluru airport’s Terminal 2, the new lounge offers interactive zones and AI-led features.

Oscar 2026 nominations announcement LIVE

Oscar Nominations 2026 Announcement LIVE Updates: Homebound eyes International Feature Film nomination

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:34 IST

Oscar 2026 nominations announcement LIVE: Follow the Academy Awards 2026 nominations, full nominee list, predictions, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Movie categories and updates on Indian movies and India's presence at the Oscars.

The Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express will run as a weekly service. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:28 IST

Thiruvananthapuram–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express launched: This new train will strengthen connectivity between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It will be operated and maintained by the Southern Railway zone.

Top Maoist leader with Rs 1 crore bounty among 15 killed in Jharkhand encounter

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:38 IST

The exchange of fire began near Kumbhdih village under the Chotanagra police station limits, and the operation is still underway.

JEE Main 2026 Live updates (Express Photo by Deepak Joshi/ representative image)

JEE Main 2026 Paper Analysis LIVE Updates: JEE Main Jan 22 shift 1 ‘balanced’, shift 2 underway

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:42 IST

JEE Main 2026 Jan 22 Shift 1 and 2 Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key LIVE Updates: Follow us for detailed paper analysis, difficulty level, expected cutoff, answer key discussions, and student reactions for Shift 1 and Shift 2 JEE Main today exam.

News Today Live Updates, 22 January | Top Maoist leader with Rs 1 crore bounty among 10 killed in Jharkhand encounter

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:23 IST

Latest News Live Updates | The exchange of fire began near Kumbhdih village under the Chotanagra police station limits, and the operation is still underway.

With Nitin Nabin as president, BJP is more millennial. Does it matter if its politics is still boomer?

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:46 IST

Nabin is, for sure, a part of a slew of new leaders in the BJP. The question, however, is what do these new leaders bring to the table

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget.

Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE: What India Inc wants in Union Budget 2026-27

Updated: January 22, 2026 16:21 IST

Budget 2026 expectations LIVE: Follow the latest news on budget date and time, income tax slab changes expectations, old vs new tax regime updates, standard deduction hopes and key announcements ahead of the Union Budget.