Two terrorists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation followed the discovery of an arms cache at a terrorist hideout. In a separate incident in Kishtwar, the bodies of two abducted village defense guards were found, prompting protests and calls for increased security measures.
The Supreme Court has requested a Kuki organization to provide evidence supporting the authenticity of an audio tape that allegedly implicates Manipur’s Chief Minister in inciting violence. The petitioner, represented by advocate Prashant Bhushan, claims the tape reveals the CM’s role in orchestrating violence in Kuki-dominated areas. The Solicitor General argued that the petition...
Three Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday. The encounter, which lasted for several hours, took place in the forests of Rekhpalli and Komathpalli. A sniper rifle, an SLR, and other weapons were recovered from the scene.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Karnataka government and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding the CBI’s challenge against the withdrawal of consent for a disproportionate assets case investigation. The CBI is contesting the Karnataka High Court’s order, which upheld the state government’s decision to revoke the consent previously granted during the...
A final report has found that the tragic Kanchanjunga Express train accident in June, which resulted in 10 fatalities and 43 injuries, could have been prevented. The Commissioner of Railway Safety attributed the accident to multiple failures, including incorrect authorization given to the freight train, a lack of cautionary orders, and inadequate communication equipment.
Three suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba members have been apprehended by Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with the grenade attack on a Srinagar market earlier this month. The attack, which injured twelve civilians, was orchestrated by the suspects’ Pakistan-based handlers. Security forces have heightened security measures in the city, including night searches, to prevent future attacks.
Over 22 individuals tragically lost their lives due to drowning during Chhath festivities in Bihar, India, with Rohtas district reporting the highest number of incidents. The drownings occurred in various rivers and ponds, highlighting the dangers associated with the religious observance.