Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini traveled to Punjab’s Ludhiana on Friday to join a grand commemoration of Satguru Ram Singh Maharaj’s birth anniversary in Samrala. The event celebrated the saint’s role as a pioneer of national awakening and social reform. Delivering the keynote, Saini offered profound respects, calling Satguru’s doctrines essential blueprints for societal change and national resurgence. He highlighted how the saint’s existence serves as an enduring blueprint for progress anchored in moral integrity and collective welfare. In a significant move, Saini pledged Haryana’s support for creating a dedicated peeth in Satguru’s name after consultations with the event…
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In a chilling assessment, the Global Taiwan Institute cautions that China’s People’s Liberation Army is gearing up for potentially massive operations near Taiwan, with 2027 looming as a deadline for invasion readiness. This comes amid a flurry of aggressive patrols and exercises that blur the line between military posturing and enforcement actions. GTI’s John Dotson detailed how PLA activities in Taiwan’s southern approaches have grown bolder, incorporating Coast Guard vessels to lend a veneer of legality to encroachments. ‘This narrative allows China to portray operations as routine policing,’ Dotson explained during a recent panel discussion in Washington focused on 2026…
As India celebrated Vasant Panchami on January 23, Guwahati’s educational institutions turned into hubs of spiritual energy. Pandals overflowed with students and faculty invoking Maa Saraswati, the deity embodying wisdom, arts, and learning. Yellow flowers blanketed altars, symbolizing prosperity and the onset of spring. Classrooms stood empty as eager learners rushed to perform aarti and join havans. A group of 10th graders confided, ‘With boards just two months away, Maa’s blessings are our best preparation.’ Their determination was palpable amid the smoke of sacred fires and rhythmic bell tolls. Educators echoed the sentiment, viewing the puja as a cornerstone of…
For the third year running, Moscow’s iconic Red Square area will transform into a hub of Chinese festivities with the ‘Chinese New Year in Moscow’ international festival kicking off February 16 and running through March 1. The Russian Foreign Ministry made the exciting reveal on January 22. Moscow’s municipal authorities are at the helm, backed by the Foreign Ministry and China’s diplomatic mission in Russia. Centered at Manezhnaya Square and the route to Revolution Square, the event builds on 2025’s massive success: over 1,000 programs attracted 1.5 million attendees, featuring dragon dances, lantern displays, and authentic cuisine. China responds in…
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Punjab’s security apparatus scored a decisive victory against terrorism as Hoshiarpur Police, in collaboration with Jalandhar’s Counter Intelligence wing, neutralized a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror cell. The arrests occurred on the eve of Republic Day, preventing what could have been a devastating strike. Four individuals from Rahon in SBS Nagar—Diljot Singh, Harman Singh (aka Harry/Hari), Ajay (aka Mehra), and Arshdeep Singh (aka Arsh Kandhola)—were taken into custody. A thorough search yielded a 2.5 kg RDX-laden IED capable of massive destruction, alongside two loaded pistols. DGP Gaurav Yadav briefed the media, revealing that US-based BKI commanders were remotely directing the…
In a gesture underscoring the strong ties between Asia’s communist giants, Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulated To Lam on his election as General Secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party (CPV) via a formal letter dispatched Friday from Beijing. Xi commended the CPV’s unwavering commitment since the 13th National Congress to a socialist modernization model suited to Vietnam’s realities. This approach has fortified the party’s leadership, driving impressive progress in national renewal and socialist building, while boosting Vietnam’s international profile. The triumph of the 14th National Congress, Xi observed, ushers in a transformative phase for Vietnam’s growth, offering momentum to the worldwide…
Patna’s law enforcement struck a major blow to the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate with the arrest of four operatives amid a high-stakes pursuit and encounter. The sweep began Thursday when intelligence revealed gang members scouting Patna for extortion or hits. Parmanand Yadav, known as Nepali and a fugitive with a rap sheet of over 20 cases, was the prime catch after exchanging fire with police. His associates—financial handler Neeraj Kumar (Vicky), Chandan Kumar, and Shivam Anand—were apprehended hiding in Beur police station limits. SP City West Bhanu Pratap Singh recounted how the Beur SHO’s team tracked them down post-raid. The gang’s…
As India gears up for Republic Day celebrations, high-level EU dignitaries are set to grace the occasion, fueling optimism for a breakthrough in trade talks. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa arrive in New Delhi on January 25 for a four-day visit. Von der Leyen’s excitement over the impending India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was palpable at Davos. Citing US tariff chaos and global economic flux, she highlighted Europe’s pivot towards diversified markets. ‘Post-Davos, India is next. We’re close to sealing a historic trade pact—the mother of all deals—for 2 billion consumers and…
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