Ecosystem of terrorism in J&K has almost ended: Shah

In 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to achieve his strategic goals by tightening military control over Gaza, thwarting Iran's nuclear ambitions, and capitalizing on the dismantling of Tehran's allies. With the collapse of Assad's regime and the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, Netanyahu's influence in the region grows. As Netanyahu focuses on neutralizing Iran's nuclear program and missile capabilities, Iran faces a choice between scaling back its atomic activities or facing...

The Supreme Court upheld the 2016 Allahabad High Court ruling that the DND flyway will remain toll-free, stating that the Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL) was not entitled to collect toll charges. The High Court had determined that the company had recovered its costs and interests from the construction of the flyway and criticized the NOIDA authority for unjustly delegating toll collection to a private firm. The 2016 ruling was in response to a...

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his regret for not invading Ukraine earlier during a press conference, citing the need for "systemic preparation" before Russia's 2022 offensive. Despite previous conflicts in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, Putin attempted a full-scale war in Kyiv in February 2022, which he still refers to as a "special military operation." The four-hour presser called "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin" aired live on state TV, where Putin answered questions from...

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to compromise on Ukraine in potential talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, emphasizing no conditions for engaging with Ukrainian authorities. Trump, known for deal-making, has pledged to resolve the conflict swiftly, although specifics remain undisclosed. Putin, speaking during a televised Q&A session, stated Russia's readiness for negotiations and highlighted the country's strengthened position since military involvement in Ukraine in 2022. Full Article

Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has expressed his chief ministerial ambitions and has been acknowledged by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis, along with Pawar and Eknath Shinde, plans to work in shifts round the clock. Pawar, who split from the NCP in 2023 and joined the BJP-led government, has emerged victorious in recent elections but remains focused on his aspirations for the top position. Full Article

In a daring heist at the Union Bank of India in Surat, robbers drilled a two-foot hole in the wall to access the locker area, disabled the bank's alarm and surveillance cameras, and stole cash, jewelry, and other valuables worth millions. The robbery went unnoticed until banking employees discovered the shattered lockers on Tuesday morning, with the incident believed to have occurred overnight. The police are investigating the crime and reviewing CCTV footage in search...