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07 Oct

Opposition March Standoff: Delhi Police Register Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Over Akashvani Bhavan Trespass

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAkashvani Bhavan, Delhi Police FIR, Election Commission protest, Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Delhi Police on Wednesday filed a formal police case against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and several INDIA bloc lawmakers following an unauthorized breach and extended demonstration inside the Akashvani Bhavan compound. The action was initiated on a complaint by security personnel at the state broadcaster’s headquarters, who stated that protesters forced their way through the reception gates without requisite clearance. Law enforcement officials noted that the agitation occurred in direct defiance of prohibitory directives under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which restricts…

06 Oct

4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Uttarakhand, Strong Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR and North India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChamoli epicentre, Delhi NCR, Delhi tremors, National Centre for Seismology, Uttarakhand earthquake

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — A moderate earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Uttarakhand late Tuesday night, sending noticeable tremors across the National Capital Region (NCR) and several parts of northern India. The sudden shaking, which occurred shortly after 10:20 PM IST, prompted many residents in high-rise buildings across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram to rush outdoors into open spaces. According to data released by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck at exactly 10:23 PM IST with its epicentre situated in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The seismic event was recorded at a relatively shallow focal depth…

06 Oct

Delhi Police Clear Akashvani Bhawan Compound, Take Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi into Custody

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAkashvani Bhawan standoff, Nirvachan Sadan demonstration, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi custody

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): — An eight-hour standoff in the heart of the national capital concluded Tuesday evening as law enforcement officers entered the Akashvani Bhawan compound to take Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra into custody. Police personnel simultaneously removed a gathering of party demonstrators who had assembled outside the public broadcasting facility. The confrontation originated earlier in the day after security forces cordoned off an Opposition procession of over 300 lawmakers advancing toward Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission of India's headquarters. As authorities initiated preventive custody of participating parliamentarians,…

06 Oct

Black Sea Attack Hits Cargo Ship Carrying Three Indian Crew Members

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A commercial cargo vessel carrying three Indian nationals came under attack in the Black Sea, resulting in the deaths of two foreign crew members and injuries to several people on board. The vessel, MV Royad Mammadov, was reportedly targeted while sailing through the region, raising fresh concerns over the safety of civilian shipping operating in the conflict-affected waters. The Indian Embassy in Romania said all three Indian crew members aboard the ship are safe. One of the Indian nationals sustained injuries and has been receiving medical attention. The diplomatic mission has remained in contact with the…

06 Oct

Indian Seafarer Injured After Russian Strike Hits Cargo Ship in Black Sea

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsBlack Sea

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has responded after a Russian drone attack on a civilian cargo vessel in the Black Sea left at least two people dead and several others injured, including an Indian crew member. The Turkish-owned cargo ship MV Royad Mammadov came under attack while sailing outside Romania's territorial waters, according to preliminary information. The strike reportedly triggered a fire on board the vessel. Three Indian nationals were among the ship's crew, the Indian Embassy in Romania said. One of them was injured and taken to hospital for treatment. The embassy said it was immediately in contact with…

06 Oct

Gujarat: Three-Year-Old Child Dies After Suspected Leopard Attack in Valsad

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Valsad (Rajeev Sharma): A three-year-old child died in Gujarat's Valsad district after a leopard allegedly dragged him away from the area outside his home in Bhinar village, prompting a search operation by forest officials and police. The incident was reported to authorities on Monday evening, with forest officials receiving information around 8 to 8:30 p.m. that a young child had been taken by a leopard. Forest teams and local police immediately reached the village and launched a search operation. The child's body was later recovered, following which authorities began the formal inquest and post-mortem process. Bhagirath Singh Jhala, Assistant Conservator…

05 Oct

Russian Drone Strike Hits Turkish-Owned Cargo Ship in Black Sea; One Dead, Indian and Azerbaijani Crew Onboard

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBlack Sea drone strike, Indian crew, Sumy warehouse strike, Turkish cargo vessel, Volodymyr Zelensky

Kyiv/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— At least one person was killed and eleven others were rescued after a Russian drone attack struck a Turkish-owned commercial cargo ship operating in neutral waters in the Black Sea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. The civilian vessel, which was transporting corn, had crew members from India and Azerbaijan onboard. President Zelensky announced the incident in a statement on social media platform X, detailing that the cargo carrier was hit by two Russian drones, triggering an onboard blaze. "Azerbaijani and Indian citizens were on board. As of now, unfortunately, we know that the ship's…

05 Oct

UN Is Gridlocked and Largely Irrelevant to Major Global Crises: EAM S Jaishankar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaGlobal South, Indian foreign policy, Kautilya Economic Conclave, S Jaishankar, United Nations, UNSC reform

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a pointed assessment of global multilateralism on Monday, stating that the United Nations has become gridlocked and largely irrelevant to resolving major international crises, ranging from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Gulf to challenges across Africa and the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at the concluding session of the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, Jaishankar called for urgent and comprehensive structural reforms. He emphasized that the persistent inability of the UN Security Council to act decisively has fueled a widespread perception that the body no longer reflects or serves…

05 Oct

Two Suspects Injured in Shootout With Delhi Police in Northeast Delhi’s Usmanpur

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Two alleged criminals were injured after an exchange of fire with a team of the Northeast Delhi Police Special Staff in the Usmanpur area, police said. The injured suspects have been identified as Mohammad Kaif and Mohammad Jaseem. Both suffered gunshot wounds to their legs and were taken to a hospital for medical treatment. According to police, the Special Staff had received information that the two men were likely to pass through a forested stretch in Usmanpur while heading towards their homes. Acting on the tip-off, a police team positioned itself in the area and waited…

04 Oct

Three Women Journalists Allege Assault and Harassment by Delhi Police During Anti-SIR Protests; Probe Handed to Crime Branch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrime Branch, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar protest, Special Intensive Revision, women journalists complaint

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Three women journalists have formally lodged complaints accusing Delhi Police personnel of manhandling and sexual harassment during their detention amid demonstrations against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, police confirmed on Sunday. Following the formal complaint, authorities registered the case, conducted required medical examinations, and transferred the investigation to the Crime Branch. Deputy Commissioner of Police Neha Yadav stated that the complainants approached police around 6:00 PM on Sunday detailing misconduct by on-duty officers and staff during the detention drive on October 3. Yadav appealed to members of the public and…