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Indian Navy to Add 18 Warships in 2026, Biggest-Ever Single-Year Fleet Expansion
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Navy will induct or commission 18 warships in 2026, marking the largest single-year addition to the force in its history, with more than 75 per cent indigenous content.
Global Salute to Indian Hero Pilot Smit Machchhar for Averting flydubai Disaster, Saving Over 170 Lives
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was stabbed in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, is being hailed worldwide as a hero after officials said his actions saved the 174 people aboard the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.
Bihar Floods: Gandak River Breaches Embankments in Champaran, Thousands Affected
The Gandak river, swollen after heavy rains in Nepal and Bihar, breached embankments at multiple points in West and East Champaran, flooding villages and disrupting connectivity in the region.
Operation Korag: Pahalgam Attack Suspect Hashim Moosa Killed in Budgam Encounter
Security forces killed Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, and recovered his body along with war-like stores.
FCRA JPC Huddle: Opposition Raises Objections, Seeks 4-Week Extension
Members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the FCRA (Amendment) Bill have written to chairman Sanjay Jaiswal seeking a four-week postponement of the panel's October 12 meeting, along with the same extension for public comments on the bill.
Assam Rifles Jawan Killed in Suspected Militant Attack in Arunachal Pradesh
The attack took place around 6:30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong circle, close to border pillar number 172, where personnel were patrolling an area where border-fencing work is under way. The soldier killed in the attack was Havildar Jangkhokai Kuki, 42. The Assam Rifles paid tribute to him on X, with Director General Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera and personnel of the force offering condolences to his family. The four injured personnel are being treated at a military hospital. Security forces have intensified operations in the area following the incident. A senior Changlang police officer said local police had been asked to gather information about the attack and the circumstances surrounding it. Changlang district shares a porous border with Myanmar and has witnessed militant activity in the past involving insurgent groups operating in the Northeast and across the international boundary. The area is considered strategically sensitive because of its proximity to the international border. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
Jaishankar's Blunt Message to US: Lack of Empathy on Terror Hurts Ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Washington's insufficient understanding of India's cross-border terrorism concerns is straining India-US relations, alongside ongoing trade friction.
Rs 3,000 Cancer Drug Sold for Rs 27,000: SC Flags Massive Markups
Justice Sandeep Mehta, sitting with Justice Vikram Nath, highlighted the large price gap while hearing petitions concerning drug pricing, including one filed by advocate Kishan Chand Jain. The bench questioned why medicines could not follow a uniform rule capping the maximum retail price at 16 per cent above the price to the retailer, referring to the same margin used under the Drug Price Control Order. The court also questioned why essential medicines should be excluded from the DPCO when medicines and medical devices fall under the Essential Commodities Act. The bench criticised corporate hospitals for requiring patients to purchase medicines exclusively from in-house pharmacies, observing that such practices can leave patients with limited choice. The court also raised concerns about the financial burden created by inflated medicine prices when patients receive treatment under government health schemes, as higher medicine costs can affect public expenditure. The court had raised a similar concern on September 22 regarding a cancer drug supplied to retailers at around Rs 2,700 but reportedly sold to patients for Rs 27,000. Some reports quoted the bench using strong language to describe the pricing practices, while the Solicitor General reportedly described the proposed 16 per cent cap as a logical approach. The court's observations came during the ongoing proceedings and do not by themselves constitute a final ruling on the issue.
Clothing Tag Helps Bengaluru Police Crack Woman's Murder Case
A clothing tag found on a woman's remains helped Sampigehalli police identify her and trace her husband in a Bengaluru murder investigation. Police allege that the woman was killed following a financial dispute and that her body was later dumped at a vacant site.
Bengaluru AI Camera Mistakes Guitar for Pillion Rider, Issues ₹500 Challan
An AI traffic camera in Bengaluru allegedly mistook a guitar strapped to rider Souvik Dutta's back for a helmetless pillion passenger and issued a ₹500 challan. Traffic police later asked Dutta to get the challan reversed after he raised the issue online
IndiGo Guwahati-Bengaluru Flight Suffers Tail Strike During Landing
IndiGo flight 6E 6542 operating from Guwahati to Bengaluru had to perform a go-around during its first approach to Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday. During the second approach, the aircraft's tail made contact with the runway before the aircraft completed the landing safely. The aircraft was an Airbus A321neo registered as VT-NHP and was delivered to IndiGo in December 2025. It departed Guwahati at 10:15, around 85 minutes late, and landed in Bengaluru at 13:14. IndiGo said all passengers and crew members disembarked safely. The aircraft was grounded and would resume operations only after receiving the necessary clearances. The airline described the incident as "abnormal runway contact" and said all relevant authorities had been informed. Maintenance checks were also initiated. IndiGo replaced the aircraft for the onward flight to Coimbatore. The DGCA has reportedly launched an investigation into the incident. Reports also referred to another recent go-around involving an IndiGo A321 operating from Delhi to Gorakhpur.
IAF's Tarang Shakti 2026 Enters Operational Phase at Jodhpur
The Indian Air Force has begun the operational phase of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. The multilateral exercise, themed "Power in Partnership," features participation from seven foreign countries and observers from additional friendly nations.
SC To Hear YouTuber's Plea, Who Flagged Ram Temple Donation Theft, Challenging FIR Against Him In Road Rage Case: Comprehensive Analysis, Key Developments & Strategic Impact
Aug 25, 2026
Dash Bengaluru Half Marathon 2nd Edition Announced; Cricketer Shreyanka Patil Named Brand Ambassador
Aug 29, 2026
Black Panther and Leopard Sightings Trigger Panic in Dandeli Residential Areas
Aug 20, 2026
India's Nuclear Future Secured: PM Modi Forges Landmark Long-Term Uranium Supply Agreement with Uzbekistan, Elevating Bilateral Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Aug 31, 2026
BJP National Team Revamp: Who Replaces Whom in Big Shake‑Up
Aug 18, 2026