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September 17, 2026 7:58 AM

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India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission as legally invalid

India has rejected the so-called Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, saying Pakistan has no locus standi to enter into arrangements concerning Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation.   Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said this while res...

September 17, 2026 7:58 AM

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India’s cheetah population rises to 52 four years after reintroduction

India’s cheetah population has risen to 52 four years after they were brought from three African countries, marking the world's first intercontinental translocation of large wild carnivores. They were brought from Namibia, South Africa and Botswana.   According to the status review, under the title ...

September 16, 2026 8:00 PM

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NIA court gives capital punishment to all ten convicts in Jhiram Valley case 

  The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency, NIA, in Jagdalpur of Chhattisgarh, today sentenced all ten convicts in the Jhiram Valley case to death. Special Judge Ajay Singh Rajput pronounced the judgment. The convicts have been given thirty days to appeal against the verdict in the Hig...

September 16, 2026 7:25 PM

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Govt declares Shahzad Bhatti Network as terrorist organisation  under UAPA

  The government has declared Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The terrorist group is involved in smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders, apart from inciting youths and petty criminals into terrorism. The Un...

September 16, 2026 7:00 PM

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Makkah incident: India condemns attack on sovereign territory of Saudi Arabia 

  India has expressed deep concern at the drone attack near Makkah in Saudi Arabia. Responding to media queries regarding the drone attack, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India reiterates its condemnation of attacks on the sovereign territory of the Kingdom of Sa...