Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

An anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district entered its second day on Tuesday as security forces continued their search for militants believed to be hiding in forested terrain near Sohan village in the Majalta area. The encounter began on Monday evening following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the region. According to official sources, intermittent firing continued into Tuesday morning, during which two personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) sustained injuries. Both were evacuated for medical treatment. Security officials said at least three terrorists are suspected to be holed up in…

Rail commuters in Navi Mumbai have something to look forward to from today, as suburban rail services on the Belapur–Nerul–Uran corridor have been significantly strengthened. The move comes as part of a broader push to improve Navi Mumbai rail connectivity, especially in anticipation of the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. Railway officials confirmed that five additional pairs of suburban trains have been introduced on the corridor, along with the commissioning of two new stations, Targhar and Gavan. The changes are aimed at easing congestion, improving access to residential areas and strengthening last-mile connectivity for daily commuters. More trains, less congestion…

Indian Railways is set to strengthen rail connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with the launch of the Narasapur Chennai Vande Bharat train, which will begin commercial operations from December 15. The semi-high-speed service is expected to significantly reduce travel time while offering faster and more comfortable journeys for passengers travelling between the two cities. According to the Southern Railway zone, the service is an extension of the existing Dr MGR Chennai Central–Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express. While trains from Narasapur to Chennai will start running from December 15, services in the opposite direction, from Chennai to Narasapur, will commence…

Australian authorities have identified the two gunmen behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting as a father and son, bringing clarity to one of the country’s most devastating acts of violence in three decades. New South Wales Police confirmed on Monday that the attack was carried out by 24-year-old Naveed Akram and his 50-year-old father, Sajid Akram. The incident unfolded on Sunday at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where crowds had gathered for a public event, leaving 16 people dead. At a morning press briefing, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon stated that investigators were now confident only two individuals were involved. Earlier concerns…

Bombay Gymkhana marked a landmark moment as it completed 150 years since its establishment in 1875. The milestone was commemorated with the release of a special postage stamp, recognising the institution’s long contribution to Indian sport. The commemorative stamp was unveiled by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications and Minister for Development of North Eastern Region. The event brought together India’s sporting heritage and its postal legacy on a national platform. Addressing the gathering, Scindia said postage stamps are more than collectibles. He said they serve as narratives that reflect the history and values of a nation. According to him,…

Happiness is no longer treated as some vague, feel-good idea. It is now measured, tracked and studied in detail. Each year, the World Happiness Report looks closely at how people actually experience their lives, using indicators such as income security, social support, life expectancy, freedom of choice, trust in institutions and levels of corruption. So while Nordic countries often sit comfortably at the top of these rankings, the unhappiest countries in the world tell a very different story. Look closely, and you will see a pattern. These nations are usually dealing with conflict, economic collapse, political instability, weak public services…

The latest edition of FICCI’s Annapoorna Interfood 2025 in Mumbai underlined India’s growing potential in the global food-processing arena, opening up new pathways for innovation, investment and international collaborations. Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, stressed that agriculture remains India’s core strength, but value-addition through food processing is what will transform it into long-term economic gains. “If we don’t strengthen value addition and ensure robust food safety standards, farmers will be denied fair earnings and consumers will miss dependable quality,” he said. Joshi pointed to government programmes such as PM Kisan SAMPADA and PMFME offering 35–50% financial support,…

UN experts have hailed a groundbreaking decision by the High Court of Kenya that strikes down sections of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act which had effectively criminalised farmers for saving, exchanging or selling Indigenous and farm-saved seeds. According to the UN Working Group on Peasants and rural communities, the judgment affirms that seed sharing is not an offence but an essential part of peasant identity, resilience and their role in sustaining national food systems. The Court ruled that provisions giving breeders and seed companies exclusive commercial rights, and threatening farmers with up to two years in prison, violated fundamental…

Canada has removed more Indian nationals this year than at any point in its history, and honestly, the numbers are eye-opening. Newly published data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) shows a sharp rise in deportations, and the thing is, this shift is not happening in isolation. It’s part of a bigger, more complicated story playing out across Canada’s immigration system. Between January and October 2025, 2,831 Indian citizens were deported, a figure that has practically rewritten recent records. To be fair, Canada has seen spikes before, 1,997 Indians were removed in 2024, but then came 2025, and suddenly…

West Bengal’s political climate intensified on Thursday as CM Mamata Banerjee issued a sharp warning over the ongoing West Bengal SIR controversy, vowing to stage a dharna if even one legitimate voter is removed from the electoral rolls. Addressing supporters at a rally in Krishnanagar, she accused the Election Commission of deploying officials with partisan leanings and using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise to influence the political landscape ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. The renewed stand-off between the state government and the Election Commission comes as the nationwide SIR enters its second phase. The exercise, which follows a…