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Zakir Naik’s X Account Blocked in India Amid Controversial Pakistan Visit
Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who has faced serious legal challenges in India, has seen his social media presence curtailed as his X (formerly Twitter) account has been withheld in India. This action coincided with Naik’s high-profile visit to Pakistan, where he was given a red carpet welcome and...
Election Outcome to Shape Haryana’s Political Future
Voters across Haryana will decide the political fates of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini of the BJP, Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Vinesh Phogat, as well as JJP’s Dushyant Chautala, in today’s state elections. Over 1,000 candidates are competing for 90 assembly seats, in an election pivotal for...
Parliamentary Panel Summons SEBI Chief Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
A key parliamentary panel, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has scheduled a critical review session involving top regulatory officials for October 24, including the chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Madhabi Puri Buch. The panel’s scrutiny follows ongoing controversy linked to SEBI’s handling of allegations...
Protests intensify over Maharashtra’s tribal quota
Unprecedented scenes unfolded at Maharashtra’s Mantralaya on Friday as Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, along with three other legislators, staged a dramatic protest by jumping from the third floor of the state secretariat. The legislators landed safely on a safety net installed in 2018 to prevent suicide attempts, intensifying the...
Jaishankar To Attend SCO Summit In Pakistan, Marking First Visit In A Decade
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, is set to visit Islamabad for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled to take place from October 15-16. The invitation, extended by Pakistan as part of its rotating chairmanship of the SCO, has been confirmed by the Indian government. This visit will...
Congress MP Kumari Selja Confident in Haryana CM Race
Congress leader Kumari Selja has emerged as a prominent contender for the Chief Ministerial position in Haryana, gaining momentum as the state’s political landscape heats up ahead of the assembly elections. As Haryana gears up to decide the fate of its 90-member legislative assembly, Selja, a veteran leader and...
Security Forces Eliminate 36 Maoists in Chhattisgarh Encounter
An extensive operation by security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border resulted in the deaths of 36 Maoists, marking a significant strike against the insurgency in the region. The encounter occurred in the forests of Dantewada, an area known for Naxal activity, following intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoist...
Security Forces Eliminate 36 Maoists in Chhattisgarh Encounter
An extensive operation by security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border resulted in the deaths of 36 Maoists, marking a significant strike against the insurgency in the region. The encounter occurred in the forests of Dantewada, an area known for Naxal activity, following intelligence inputs about the movement of Maoist...
Supreme Court halts police action against Sadguru Foundation
The Supreme Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu police to cease any further action against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation, responding to a petition filed after an inquiry was launched following a Madras High Court ruling. This decision marks a significant legal intervention, as the inquiry, initiated based on allegations in...
Drug Mastermind with Suspected Dubai, UK Connections Held
Authorities have arrested the mastermind behind a record-breaking drug haul in Delhi, a seizure valued at ₹5,000 crore, marking one of the largest drug busts in India. The operation, which involved over 300 kg of high-purity cocaine and more than 200 kg of marijuana, has raised concerns about an...
UP Woman killed with husband after alerting police
A woman and her husband were tragically shot dead days after she reported to the police that her family was in danger. The double murder, which has shocked the local community, has raised questions about the police’s handling of the threat to the family. Despite repeated pleas for protection,...
Supreme Court Considers Plea for Probe into Tirupati Laddu Controversy
The Supreme Court of India is preparing to hear petitions seeking a judicial investigation into allegations regarding the use of animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, a sacred offering at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh. The hearing is expected to address demands for a court-monitored...
Modi Holds Meet to Discuss Escalating West Asia Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting to address the ongoing crisis in West Asia, as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate. The meeting brought together key figures from the nation’s defense, intelligence, and foreign policy establishments to discuss the growing geopolitical tensions and their...
Modi Leads High-Level Security Discussions Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level security meeting to address the ongoing crisis in West Asia, as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate. The meeting brought together key figures from the nation’s defense, intelligence, and foreign policy establishments to discuss the growing geopolitical tensions and their...
UK Transfers Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Retains Diego Garcia
The United Kingdom has formally agreed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, marking the culmination of decades of diplomatic pressure and legal disputes. However, the agreement stipulates that the UK and US will maintain control over Diego Garcia, a strategically vital military base, for at least...
Biden Confirms Discussions on Potential Israeli Strikes Against Iran’s Oil Facilities
President Joe Biden confirmed that discussions are underway concerning possible Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure, as tensions between the two nations escalate. These remarks, made just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, have already caused a ripple effect in the energy markets, with oil prices spiking by five...
Explosive Cache Discovered in Manipur Unsettles Security Forces
Authorities in Manipur uncovered a substantial cache of explosives in the state, intensifying concerns about ongoing violence and insecurity in the region. The recovery occurred in the Kangpokpi district, where local police, acting on intelligence, seized an estimated 1,500 kilograms of explosives from a clandestine hideout linked to armed...
Bangladesh recalls India envoy amid broader diplomatic reshuffle
Bangladesh’s interim government has taken significant steps by recalling its envoy from India, along with ambassadors from four other nations, in a large-scale diplomatic realignment. The decision follows major political changes in Dhaka, which have resulted in a new interim administration led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. The reshuffle...
