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An Indian Army soldier, Sepoy Pangala Kartheek, was killed in an overnight encounter with terrorists in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces laid out a cordon after noticing fire at a militant hideout, leading to the gunbattle where Sepoy Pangala Kartheek made the ultimate sacrifice. The Chinar Corps of the army saluted his bravery and sacrifice, expressing condolences to his family. Full Article

NATO chief Mark Rutte announced plans to increase defence spending and production as U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office, urging allies to boost their contributions. Rutte stated that with Trump's re-election, NATO would "turbo-charge" its efforts in these areas, emphasizing the importance of strengthening military capabilities. The announcement was made via a social media post on X platform. Full Article

At the upcoming Republic Day parade in the Capital, indigenously developed Tactical ballistic missile Pralay and long-range Pinaka rocket system will be showcased. Pralay, with a range of 500 km, is deployed on the border with China for conventional strikes, while efforts are ongoing to increase Pinaka's range to over 150 km. The parade will also feature Indonesian troops to honor the chief guest, President Prabowo Subianto, with a total of 77,000 attendees expected. Full...

Bangladesh's interim government announced plans to equip the country's paramilitary border guards with non-lethal sound grenades and tear gas canisters, following India's lead. Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury confirmed the decision, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the guards' capacity to maintain peace and respond quickly to emergencies. He assured that the border situation is stable and that there are no major problems at present. Full Article

In Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, 17 people were injured when a sleeper coach bus collided with an out-of-control truck at Mahadev Chauraha on NH-509 after the truck swerved to avoid a car. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, with 8 seriously injured individuals being referred to a higher medical center. The incident, captured on CCTV, has raised concerns about road safety and traffic rule adherence, prompting a police investigation. Full Article

Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, shared his journey and vision for "Compassionate Capitalism" at the Kalichand Memorial Lecture in Mumbai, reflecting on his hitchhiking trip back to India in 1974. He emphasized the power of entrepreneurship in addressing poverty but acknowledged ongoing challenges, advocating for discipline and hard work to drive societal change. Murthy's call for longer working hours and focus on community interests aims to accelerate India's economic growth, highlighting his influential role in...