Top News Stories: From J&K Tragedy to Global Diplomacy
Here are the major developments making headlines across India and the world today, covering incidents from security forces to urban safety and international relations.
Jammu and Kashmir: Army Vehicle Plunges into Gorge, 10 Personnel Killed
In a devastating incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, ten Army personnel lost their lives and eleven others sustained injuries when their bullet-proof vehicle skidded off the Bhaderwah-Chamba road. The vehicle plunged into a deep gorge measuring approximately 200 feet near Khanni Top.
The soldiers were reportedly traveling to a high-altitude area when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The tragic accident has sent shockwaves through the defense community, highlighting the perilous conditions often faced by security forces in mountainous regions.
Noida: Two More Builders Arrested Over Software Engineer's Death
Noida police have intensified their investigation into the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta by arresting two additional builders. Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnwal were taken into custody in connection with the incident where Mehta's SUV fell into an unbarricaded, water-filled construction pit in Sector 150.
This brings the total number of arrests to three, following the earlier detention of builder Abhay Kumar. The case underscores growing concerns about construction site safety regulations and accountability in urban development projects.
Manipur: Meitei Man Shot Dead by Suspected Kuki Militants
A disturbing incident unfolded in Manipur's Churachandpur district where a man from the Meitei community, identified as Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, was brutally shot dead. The killing, captured on video, shows Singh being abducted from his home while visiting his Kuki wife, then kneeling and pleading before being executed at point-blank range by suspected Kuki militants.
The video was circulated with the caption "no peace, no popular government," reflecting the ongoing ethnic tensions in the region that have claimed numerous lives over the past year.
Delhi: 1984 Anti-Sikh Riot Victims Protest After Court Acquits Sajjan Kumar
Families of victims from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots staged emotional protests outside a Delhi court on Thursday. The demonstration came after former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was acquitted in a case related to alleged incitement of violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the riots.
Relatives expressed that the acquittal has compounded their decades-long grief, though Kumar remains incarcerated serving life sentences in other riot-related murder cases. The development has reignited discussions about justice delivery in historical communal violence cases.
World Economic Forum: Trump Unveils 'Board of Peace' with India Notably Absent
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US President Donald Trump unveiled his ambitious "Board of Peace" initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts through diplomatic engagement. The signing ceremony saw participation from several nations, including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Bahrain, Morocco, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Notably absent was India, which had received an invitation last Sunday but has neither accepted nor rejected it officially. The absence has sparked speculation about India's diplomatic positioning regarding this new international peace initiative.
These stories collectively highlight critical issues ranging from national security and urban safety to ethnic violence and international diplomacy that are shaping current discourse across multiple sectors.
