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The World This Week | Bangladesh bids adieu to Khaleda Zia, UAE-Saudi conflict in Yemen, protests in Iran

January 08, 2026 5:40 pm

From protests in Iran over the worsening economic crisis in the West Asian country to China conducting massive military drills near Taiwan - a lot has happened in the world this week.

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Bengaluru woman techie did not die in fire, was killed: Police

January 12, 2026 05:15 IST

Police said the suspect is from the neighbourhood where the victim, Sharmila D Kushalappa, lived in a two-bedroom house.

Why Iran’s protests have pushed Donald Trump to consider military options

Updated: January 12, 2026 05:13 IST

Donald Trump has been briefed in recent days on several options, including limited strikes aimed at Iran’s security forces, which are being used to suppress demonstrations.

Military Civil Fusion Exercise simulates security challenges

January 12, 2026 05:10 IST

“A joint Military Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise, Sanjha Shakti was successfully conducted on January 8 and 9, at the Dighi Range, Khadki Military Station, under the aegis of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area of Southern Command.

Army opens fire at ‘Pakistani drone’ hovering along LoC in Nowshera

January 12, 2026 04:30 IST

Police sources said the drone returned to the Pakistan side when the troops tried to shoot it down

Delhi Confidential: Class of ’80-81

January 12, 2026 04:19 IST

There was an alumni meet in the college as well but he could not attend as he had a flight to catch to Guwahati for a pre-scheduled event.

Stalin urges Centre to consult states on caste enumeration in upcoming census

January 12, 2026 05:30 IST

TAMIL NADU Chief Minister M K Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Central government to take a consultative approach with states and Union Territories before finalising guidelines for caste enumeration in the forthcoming population census, calling the exercise both consequential and “exceedingly sensitive”. In the letter, Stalin framed the decision to […]

Defence to skill, slew of pacts on table as Merz and Modi meet today

January 12, 2026 05:30 IST

This is Chancellor Merz’s first bilateral visit to India since assuming office last May.

Prashant Tamang (1983-2026): Indian Idol star from Darjeeling who became ‘pride of the hills’, face of Gorkha movement

January 12, 2026 05:30 IST

What made the then 25-year-old’s presence unique was that a Gorkha boy from Darjeeling had captured the national imagination.

Plans for four agile Army battle groups in the east gather pace

January 12, 2026 05:35 IST

Each IBG is likely to be commanded by a Major General rank officer and will comprise over 5,000 troops. There will be no brigade commanders in the IBGs.

Those opposed to Somnath reconstruction still around, need to foil divisive forces: PM Modi

January 12, 2026 05:30 IST

Temple a symbol of resilience, says Modi, links it to march towards Viksit Bharat

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