Seven Indian Soldiers Injured in Fierce Kishtwar Gunfight with Jaish-e-Mohammad Terrorists

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51am on 19 Jan 2026,Monday India

Seven Indian soldiers were injured during a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The incident occurred during 'Operation Trashi-I' in Chatroo's Sonnar area when troops encountered two to three foreign terrorists, allegedly from Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad. The terrorists fired indiscriminately and lobbed grenades attempting to break the cordon. Security forces retaliated and evacuated injured soldiers to hospital. The White Knight Corps commended troops for their professionalism under challenging terrain conditions. Additional forces from the Army, CRPF, and police reinforced the cordon, with advanced surveillance equipment and drones deployed. This marks the third encounter in Jammu region this year, following December's operation targeting three dozen terrorists ahead of Republic Day celebrations. (PC: X)

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7 Soldiers Injured in Gunbattle With Terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:21pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

7 soldiers were injured during a gunbattle with terrorists in Kishtwar on Sunday, sources said. The encounter began during a search operation in the Chatroo area under Operation Trashi-I. The operation is being led by the Indian Army along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Officials said two to three terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed opened fire and lobbed grenades. The troops retaliated and evacuated the injured soldiers to hospital. Reinforcements, drones and sniffer dogs were deployed. The operation is still underway.

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Haryana Police Flags Over 1,000 ‘Anti-National’ and Objectionable Online Posts in Crackdown

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:41pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

The Haryana Police has flagged over 1,000 social media posts and profiles during a month-long crackdown on online content. So far, 583 posts and accounts have been taken down, while others remain under review. The drive is being carried out with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Police said the content included anti-national material, posts hurting religious sentiments, obscene content, and fake investment apps. AI-generated images of leaders, including Narendra Modi, were also removed. Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal said the aim is to ensure a safe and trustworthy digital space. Citizens were urged to report suspicious content. (PC: Manisha Yadav, The Print)

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J&K: Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar, 3 Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists likely trapped

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:51pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar on Sunday. The gunfight started during a cordon and search operation in Sonnar village of the Chatroo area. Officials said three Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists are likely trapped. The operation is being carried out jointly by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police. Intermittent firing is ongoing and grenades were also lobbed at security personnel. Reinforcements have been rushed to the area. No official confirmation of casualties has been made so far. Operations are continuing under challenging terrain and weather conditions. (PC: PTI)

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Noida Rescue Drama: Delivery Agent’s Brave Attempt to Save Drowning Techie Ends in Tragedy

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

In Noida’s Sector 150, 27-year-old Gurugram software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died after his car plunged into a deep, water-filled construction pit amid dense fog while returning home late Friday night. Witnesses, including Flipkart delivery agent Moninder, heard Mehta screaming for help and saw him holding a torch inside the submerged vehicle. Moninder tied a rope and entered the 70-ft deep ditch to attempt a rescue, criticizing emergency teams for hesitation, but Mehta had already drowned by the time he reached him. Rescue efforts by police, NDRF and fire services lasted nearly five hours before Mehta’s body was recovered. His family has complained about poor safety signage and lack of road reflectors at the site.

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Speeding Car Kills Two Labourers, Injures 11 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:30pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

2 labourers were killed and 11 others injured after a speeding car hit them in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday. The accident happened around 2 pm near Ekta Chowk, under Barela police station limits. The workers were installing road divider railings and had stopped for lunch when the car rammed into them. Police said the driver fled the spot after the incident. The injured were rushed to a government medical college. One labourer is in critical condition. All victims are from Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh. Police said the car had no registration plate and efforts are on to trace the absconding driver.

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Noida Techie’s Final Plea: “Papa I’m Stuck” Before Drowning After Car Plunges Into Water‑Filled Ditch

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:05pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

In Greater Noida’s Sector 150, 27‑year‑old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta tragically drowned after his SUV broke through a roadside boundary and fell into a deep, water‑filled construction pit amid dense fog early Sunday, police and family said. Mehta called his father, saying “Papa, I am stuck”, but rescue efforts were hampered by poor visibility, lack of reflectors on the road and delays in reaching him. Emergency teams including police, fire services and disaster response units worked for hours but could not save him. Eyewitnesses and residents criticised the delayed response and raised safety concerns about the unprotected site. An FIR has now been filed in the case. (PC: NDTV)

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Gunfight Erupts In J&K’s Kishtwar As Security Forces Engage Terrorists During Joint Operation

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:47pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

A gunfight broke out on Sunday between security forces and terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, during a counter-terror operation. The Indian Army said the encounter began after terrorists opened fire during a search mission launched on specific intelligence inputs. The joint operation, named Operation Trashi-I, is being carried out with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Security forces have cordoned off the area and inducted additional reinforcements. Officials said the terrain and dense forest cover have made the operation difficult. Surveillance has been increased, and residents in nearby villages have been advised to remain indoors.

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FIR Filed Against Builders After Noida Software Engineer Dies In Car Fall Into Flooded Site

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:38pm on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

Police have registered an FIR against two builders after a 27-year-old software engineer died when his car fell into a water-filled construction site in Greater Noida. The incident occurred early Saturday in Sector 150, when the car broke through a drain boundary wall and plunged into a flooded basement of an under-construction mall. The victim, Yuvraj Mehta, worked in Gurugram. The builders have been booked under culpable homicide and negligence sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police said low visibility and speeding may have caused the crash. Teams from the National Disaster Response Force assisted in the rescue operation, and the body was recovered after several hours. (PC: HT)

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Noida Techie, 27, Drowns After Car Plunges Into Water-Filled Ditch Amid Dense Fog

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:14am on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday India

A 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, tragically died after his SUV plunged into a deep, water-filled ditch near Sector 150 in Greater Noida late Friday night, police and family said. Dense fog and poor visibility caused his vehicle to crash through a damaged boundary and fall into the 70-foot pit while returning home from work. Mehta called his father, pleading for help as he and passersby screamed in foggy conditions. Rescue teams from local police, fire services, SDRF and NDRF conducted a nearly five-hour operation, but Mehta was declared dead. His family and residents have criticised authorities for lack of reflectors and safety measures. 

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