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27 Apr

509 Pakistani Nationals Exit India via Attari Border After Visa Deadline Ends

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAttari border, Pahalgam attack, Pakistani nationals, visa deadline

Amritsar, April 27, 2025 – Amid heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, a total of 509 Pakistani nationals exited India via the Attari-Wagah border over the past three days, following the Indian government's directive for short-term visa holders to leave by April 27.According to officials at the Attari Integrated Check Post (ICP), 320 Pakistani nationals crossed into Pakistan on Saturday alone. On Friday, 106 had returned, and on Thursday, 83 more exited, bringing the three-day total to 509.The move comes after India, citing security concerns in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, suspended the…

27 Apr

NIA Takes Over Pahalgam Terror Attack Case, Begins Fresh Probe into Deadly Incident

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLashkar-e-Taiba, NIA investigation, Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi, April 27, 2025 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the probe into the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists earlier this week. The central anti-terror body registered a fresh FIR late on Saturday following an order from the Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation (CTCR) division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, given the gravity of the attack and its links to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba’s proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF).According to top sources, the NIA began its independent investigation five days after the attack and four days after a…

27 Apr

Government Issues Advisory Restricting Live Media Coverage of Defence Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDefence Operations, Live Coverage Restrictions, Media advisory, National Security

New Delhi, April 27, 2025 – In a major move aimed at safeguarding national security and operational integrity, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory restricting live coverage of ongoing and sensitive defence operations by all media houses. The advisory, dated April 26, 2025, was issued under Rule 6(1)(e) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.The government has strongly reminded all television channels and digital platforms that broadcasting live footage of ongoing anti-terrorism operations, or any activities of the armed forces during such missions, poses a significant threat to national security. Media outlets have been directed to…

26 Apr

PM Modi Hands Out Over 51,000 Appointment Letters at 15th Rozgar Mela, Calls Youth the Pillars of Viksit Bharat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPM Modi, Rozgar Mela, Youth Empowerment

New Delhi, April 26 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates across various central government departments and organizations during the 15th Rozgar Mela. The event was conducted virtually and connected 47 locations across India.Addressing the newly inducted employees, PM Modi congratulated them and emphasized their role in shaping India's future. "Your new responsibilities directly contribute to strengthening the country's economy, infrastructure, and internal security," he said. He urged them to work with dedication, stressing that their efforts would accelerate India's journey toward becoming a developed nation.PM Modi also highlighted the…

26 Apr

Over 1,000 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained in Gujarat’s Major Crackdown

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBangladeshi Immigrants, Gujarat, Illegal Immigration

Surat/Ahmedabad, April 25, 2025: In a significant crackdown across Gujarat, over 1,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been detained by authorities in the cities of Ahmedabad and Surat. This operation, led by Gujarat's Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, is part of a larger initiative to target illegal immigration in the state.The majority of those detained are accused of entering India with fake documents, allegedly sourced from West Bengal. Authorities have warned that anyone involved in harboring such immigrants will face strict legal consequences. Sanghavi also emphasized that those still residing illegally in Gujarat should surrender to the authorities voluntarily…

26 Apr

Amit Shah Chairs Key Meeting on Suspended Indus Waters Treaty Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan

New Delhi, April 25, 2025: India has officially suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, following a meeting chaired by the country's Home Minister. The move comes in the wake of a deadly terrorist attack near Pahalgam town in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. This escalation has prompted the Indian government to reconsider its water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, which has been in place since 1960.The Indus Waters Treaty, signed after nine years of negotiations, has served as a framework for water distribution between the two countries. It allocates the…

26 Apr

26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Denies Involvement, Blames David Headley During Crime Branch Interrogation

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Mumbai (National Times): Tahawwur Rana, one of the key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has denied any involvement in the horrific assault during his interrogation by the Mumbai Crime Branch, according to sources familiar with the probe. Rana, a Pakistani-origin Canadian national currently in India following his extradition from the United States, reportedly shifted the blame to his longtime friend and co-accused, David Coleman Headley. During questioning, Rana claimed he had "no links whatsoever" to the deadly 26/11 attacks that killed over 160 people and injured hundreds across Mumbai. Instead, he accused Headley — a U.S. national who…

26 Apr

Pakistan Breaches Ceasefire Again Along LoC Amid Rising Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In a fresh provocation, Pakistani troops once again violated the ceasefire agreement by opening unprovoked fire at Indian positions along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of April 25–26. The incident comes just days after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 civilians dead, heightening tensions between the two neighboring nations. This marks the second consecutive night of such firing by Pakistan, with Indian military sources suggesting an attempt to test the preparedness of Indian troops. According to an official statement from the Indian Army: "On the night of…

25 Apr

BJP Returns to MCD Helm as Raja Iqbal Singh Becomes New Delhi Mayor; AAP Boycotts Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDelhi, Raja Iqbal Singh

New Delhi (National Times): In a major political shift in Delhi's civic landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reclaimed its hold over the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), with Raja Iqbal Singh elected Mayor following a commanding victory. With 133 out of 142 votes in his favor, Singh outpaced Congress’ Mandeep Singh, who garnered a mere 8 votes, while one vote was invalidated. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boycotted the elections altogether, accusing the BJP of subverting democratic norms and stating that the saffron party should now "rule Delhi without any excuses." With AAP absent and Congress lacking numbers,…

25 Apr

Family of Detained BSF Jawan Hopes for His Safe Return Amid Ongoing Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBSF, Punjab

Kolkata (National Times): The family of BSF jawan P.K. Sahu is clinging to hope and prayer as they await his safe return after he was reportedly detained by Pakistan Rangers for inadvertently crossing the international border in Punjab. Speaking from their home, his father, Bholanath Sahu, expressed both anxiety and confidence in the ongoing diplomatic efforts. “We are extremely worried but hopeful,” he said. “My son has dedicated his life to serving the nation, and we trust that every possible step is being taken to bring him back.” Bholanath shared that he received a phone call from his son's commanding…