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India tightens security in key cities to thwart potential Pak sleeper cells | Today News

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India tightens security in key cities to thwart potential Pak sleeper cells | Today News

New Delhi: India’s intelligence agencies have tightened security in key cities over concerns of possible disruptions by Pakistan-sponsored sleeper cells, two people aware of the development said. Central agencies are working closely with state machinery to identify potential hideouts and monitor suspicious activity, they added. Security has been tightened in several important cities, including metros … Read more

Bill Gates to give away $200 billion by 2045; says Elon Musk is ‘killing’ world’s poorest children

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Bill Gates to give away 0 billion by 2045; says Elon Musk is ‘killing’ world’s poorest children

Bill Gates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bill Gates pledged on Thursday (May 8, 2025) to give away $200 billion via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world’s richest man of “killing the world’s poorest children” through huge cuts to the U.S. Foreign Aid budget. The 69-year-old billionaire … Read more

Air sirens sounded in Chandigarh; residents advised to remain indoors amid escalating tension

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Air sirens sounded in Chandigarh; residents advised to remain indoors amid escalating tension

Air raid sirens were sounded in Chandigarh as precautionary measure. (Screengrab) | Photo Credit: ANI Air raid sirens were sounded in the Union Territory – Chandigarh on Friday (May 9, 2025) morning (around 9:30 am), following an air warning received from the Air Force station surrounding a possible aerial attack. Follow the Operation Sindoor LIVE … Read more

Army foils Pakistan attempts to send swarm drones across LoC | India News – The Times of India

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Army foils Pakistan attempts to send swarm drones across LoC | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Army successfully intercepted and shot down over 50 swarm drones during multiple Pakistani attempts to breach the Line of Control (LoC) and International Borders on Thursday night, according to military sources.In a comprehensive counter-drone operation, Army Air Defence units deployed advanced weaponry including L-70 guns, Zu-23mm systems, Schilka systems, and specialized counter-UAS equipment … Read more

Drones, blackouts and sirens: What happened overnight in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan | Delhi News – Times of India

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Drones, blackouts and sirens: What happened overnight in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Loud explosions were heard in Jammu city early Friday morning, triggering a complete blackout just hours after India thwarted Pakistan‘s attempt to target military installations in border regions. The presence of loitering munitions was reported in the skies.The explosions occurred between 3.50 am and 4.45 am, shortly after sirens were sounded. Officials said … Read more

India-UK FTA to take effect more than three months later, carbon tax deferred

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India-UK FTA to take effect more than three months later, carbon tax deferred

“The agreement text will be publicly released only after this phase is completed,” one of the officials said. “Both sides will review each chapter, and the FTA will not take immediate effect due to procedural formalities.”  Legal vetting or ‘scrubbing’ is the final review of a trade agreement’s text to ensure legal clarity, consistency, and … Read more

Revealed! BJP’s 3 Communication Plans After Operation Sindoor, Lahore Strike, Rauf Azhar Killed – News18

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Revealed! BJP’s 3 Communication Plans After Operation Sindoor, Lahore Strike, Rauf Azhar Killed – News18

Last Updated:May 08, 2025, 20:30 IST BJP has two crucial elections coming up soon—Bihar and Tamil Nadu Sources told News18 the three-fold communication strategy will be led by the BJP’s—or, to be precise, PM Modi’s— political will, which the party will hammer on, contrasting with past instances suggesting ‘it would not have been possible under … Read more

Atal Pension Yojana accumulates over 7.65 crore subscribers, mobilises Rs 45,974.67 crore by April | India News – The Times of India

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Atal Pension Yojana accumulates over 7.65 crore subscribers, mobilises Rs 45,974.67 crore by April | India News – The Times of India

Atal Pension Yojana accumulates over 7.65 crore subscribers, mobilises Rs 45,974.67 crore by April (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has accumulated over 7.65 crore subscribers, mobilised a total corpus of Rs 45,974.67 crore by April, according to a government release.According to the official data, APY recorded increasing participation from women who now … Read more

Pak SC, HC judges receive threat letters with toxic powder – The Times of India

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Pak SC, HC judges receive threat letters with toxic powder – The Times of India

(Representational image- ANI) ISLAMABAD: Pakistani police reported Wednesday that a day after letters containing a powdery substance and threatening messages were delivered to all judges of Islamabad high court, similar letters were received by four judges of Lahore HC and five of Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa.According to the FIR, the letters … Read more