Lois Marandi’s exit from BJP to join JMM has created turmoil within BJP, particularly in fielding a credible candidate against Hemant Soren in Barhait. Marandi, after two decades with BJP, is speculated to be contesting from Jama constituency. BJP’s Himanta Biswa Sarma claims they have multiple options for Barhait, yet no decision has been...
Read MoreIndia and Pakistan have agreed to extend the validity of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor agreement for another five years, ensuring uninterrupted access for Indian pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. This decision follows EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Islamabad for the SCO meeting. Both nations underscore their commitment to fostering interfaith harmony and...
Read MoreA special NIA court in Guwahati framed charges against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and three others under UAPA and IPC for their roles in violent protests against the CAA in 2019. Charges related to sedition and support for a terrorist organization were dropped. The accused plan to challenge these charges in the high court.
Read MoreAfter intensive discussions, a seat-sharing consensus for the Maharashtra Assembly elections has been reached: Congress will contest 105 seats, UBT Shiv Sena 95, and Sharad Pawar’s NCP the remaining. The arrangement followed intervention by Congress leaders, though disputes over some Mumbai seats remain unresolved.
Read MoreIndia and Singapore have agreed to deepen defence cooperation by commencing co-development and co-production of military equipment, and extending their joint military training agreement for five more years. The countries aim to enhance defence-industry collaboration, particularly in automation and AI, while boosting cyber security cooperation amidst increasing regional challenges.
Read MoreSix family members, including a pregnant woman and a toddler, died, and two others were critically injured when an oxygen cylinder exploded in their house in Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr. The blast flattened the two-storey house and caused tremors felt 500 meters away. Authorities are providing medical care to the injured.
Read MoreIn a daring operation, Capt Reena Varughese piloted a Dauphin-N Pawan Hans chopper into the Maoist stronghold of Abujmarh to rescue a wounded C-60 commando. Facing the risk of mortar attack, she jumped from the hovering chopper onto rocky terrain, highlighting bravery in the eight-hour siege that resulted in five Maoists being killed.
Read MoreGeneral Upendra Dwivedi highlighted efforts towards restoring trust between India and China following their new ‘patrolling arrangements’ agreement in eastern Ladakh. He emphasized that trust restoration could lead to troop disengagement and de-escalation. However, concerns remain over China’s intentions, with cautions against allowing a repeat of Doklam’s strategic standoff and infrastructure buildup by China.
Read MoreRipudaman Singh Malik, accused in the 1985 Air India bombing but later acquitted, was murdered by local criminals Tanner Fox and Jose Lopez. Their guilty plea highlights a gangland killing linked to disputes involving Sikh community members, including slain terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar with local tensions around religious and legal conflicts.
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