India names 28 more Ladakh features
New Delhi: India has formally given standard names to 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh, among them lakes, peaks and landmarks in Aksai Chin, a region China has controlled s…
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Controversy around Great Nicobar project explained
Representational image (Photo: X) New Delhi: The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has turned India’s most ambitious infrastructure project into an acute political ba…
In Hormuz, Indian tanker fired at amid ‘crypto scam’ claims
Illustration for representation. (© India Sentinels 2026–27)New Delhi: An Indian-flagged very large crude carrier, Sanmar Herald, was fired upon by armed gunboats in the Strait of Hormu…
India must up its drone game, invest more in NCW, experts say
Various types of Iranian drones in an underground facility. (Photo courtesy: IRNA)New Delhi: The wars of the future will not be won by the nation with the most fighter jets or the large…
Uttarakhand flash floods: Death toll reaches 5 as rescue ops continue
Soldiers rush an injured person to a hospital after a successful evacuation by a chopper in Uttarkashi. (Photo: Indian Army)Dehradun/New Delhi: Rescue operations entered their third day…
Uttarakhand floods: 5 dead, 100 missing as deluge devastate village
Army personnel and other responders rescue an injured person at the flood-hit Dharali village. (Photo: Indian Army)Dehradun/New Delhi: The devastating cloudburst that struck Uttarakhand…
Uttarakhand hit by deadly flash floods, Army launches rescue ops
This AI-enhanced screenshot of an amateur video shows the town of Dharali in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district hit by flash floods after a cloudburst. Dehradun/New Delhi: A devastating …
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns amid health concerns
Jagdeep Dhankhar. (File photo)New Delhi: In a surprise move, the vice-president, Jagdeep Dhankhar, tendered his resignation on Monday night. He cited deteriorating health conditions and…
India launches ‘Operation Sindhu’ to evacuate its nationals from Iran
Kirti Vardhan Singh with evacuated students at Delhi airport (Photo: MEA)New Delhi: As the conflict escalates between Tehran and Tel Aviv, India launched Operation Sindhu on Wednesday t…
Modi announces new anti-terror doctrine in address to nation
Narendra Modi during his address to the nation, on May 12, 2025.New Delhi: The prime minister, Narendra Modi, delivered a landmark address to the nation on Monday night, breaking his si…
India prepares for nationwide civil defence mock drills tomorrow
(India Sentinels illustration for representation)New Delhi: Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack and escalating tensions with Pakistan, India will conduct extensive nationwide ci…
Govt announces state funeral for Manmohan Singh, 7-day mourning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath on the casket carrying the body of Dr Manmohan Singh. New Delhi: The home ministry has declared seven days of national mourning on the passi…