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30 Apr

ACB Cracks Down on Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in Rs 2,000 Crore Classroom Construction Scam

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major development, the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has filed a criminal case against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and ex-PWD Minister Satyendar Jain in connection with a large-scale scam related to the construction of school classrooms in the national capital. The case revolves around the construction of over 12,000 classrooms, where the ACB alleges massive financial misconduct. The scam, running into approximately ₹2,000 crore, involves unauthorized appointments of consultants, cost inflations, and failure to complete projects on time. As per official estimates, the AAP government spent close to Rs 2,892 crore on these classrooms,…

30 Apr

Centre Reconstitutes National Security Advisory Board Amid Indo-Pak Tensions; Ex-RAW Chief Alok Joshi Appointed Chairman

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India has restructured the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) to bolster its strategic preparedness. Former RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) chief Alok Joshi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the seven-member board. The revamp signals a fresh strategic shift in India’s national security outlook and comes at a critical juncture when cross-border threats are again in sharp focus. The updated panel includes a mix of highly decorated retired officers from the military, police, and diplomatic corps, aimed at…

30 Apr

Pakistan Warns of Possible Indian Military Action Within 36 Hours Amid Rising Tensions

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Islamabad (National Times): Amid escalating tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead, mostly tourists, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar held a midnight press conference warning of potential military action by India within the next 24 to 36 hours. Tarar stated that Pakistan possesses “credible intelligence” suggesting that India may launch an attack under the pretense of retaliating for the Pahalgam incident. “India is preparing for a military strike against Pakistan, based on unsubstantiated and false accusations,” he said during the urgent briefing. He strongly criticized what he described as India’s unilateral posture in the…

29 Apr

Justice BR Gavai appointed as 52nd Chief Justice of India, to take oath on May 14

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New Delhi, April 28, 2025: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), with his swearing-in scheduled for May 14. He will succeed incumbent CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who is set to retire on May 13.Justice Gavai’s tenure as the head of the judiciary will be brief, ending on November 23, 2025, when he turns 65—the retirement age for Supreme Court judges.This appointment is historic, as Justice Gavai becomes only the second Dalit judge to assume the top post in the Indian judiciary, after Justice K G Balakrishnan. His elevation is widely seen as…

29 Apr

Anti-Terror Operations Surge After Pahalgam Massacre; 48 Kashmir Tourist Sites Closed

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Srinagar (National Times): In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 tourists dead, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have initiated one of the most aggressive security clampdowns in recent years. As part of precautionary measures, 48 of Kashmir’s 87 registered tourist spots have been closed indefinitely. Officials confirmed the shuttered destinations are either under direct threat or involved in active security operations. Popular sites like Rajpora, Kousarnag, Tousimaidan, and Chearhar have been affected. The impact on tourism is already visible, with flight traffic plummeting at Srinagar airport. On April 23 and 24, thousands more passengers departed…

28 Apr

Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

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New Delhi, April 29, 2025: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticised former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for his comments blaming the Indian Army following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to the media, Owaisi called Afridi a "joker" and dismissed his allegations against Indian forces, stating that Pakistan itself must be held accountable for supporting terrorism.Shahid Afridi, during a Pakistani TV show on Samaa TV, had remarked that the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, exposed the inefficiency of India’s 800,000-strong security forces deployed in Kashmir. "You have an 800,000-strong…

28 Apr

Supreme Court Allows Ranveer Allahbadia to Reclaim Passport After ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy

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New Delhi, April 29, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed podcaster and content creator Ranveer Allahbadia to recover his passport, granting him permission to travel abroad for professional purposes after the conclusion of investigations linked to multiple FIRs filed against him over controversial remarks made during a YouTube show.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh directed Allahbadia to apply to the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Bureau, which would release his passport under reasonable conditions. The court emphasized that Allahbadia must comply with any future summons if required by the investigating authorities.The FIRs were lodged…

28 Apr

Over 1,000 Indians Return from Pakistan via Wagah Border Amid Rising Tensions

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Amritsar, April 28, 2025 – More than 1,000 Indian nationals have returned from Pakistan through the Wagah border over the last six days, following the Indian government's directive to short-term visa holders to exit Pakistan promptly.According to officials, 1,098 Indians have crossed back into India through the Attari-Wagah border between April 23 and April 28. On Monday alone, 178 Indian nationals arrived via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Attari. This movement comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued…

28 Apr

OTT Platforms Under Supreme Court Lens for ‘Obscene Content’; Legislative Action on the Horizon?

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New Delhi (National Times): India's Supreme Court on Monday cracked the whip on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Alt Balaji, responding to a PIL that flagged a torrent of unchecked obscene material reaching even the youngest digital users. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, arguing for the petitioners, lamented that the online world had become a free-for-all for explicit content without oversight. The Supreme Court took the plea seriously, with Justice Gavai openly urging the government to "do something legislative" to curb the menace. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta didn’t mince words either, stating that some programs contained such extreme perversity…

28 Apr

BSF Constable Still Held in Pakistan as Efforts for Release Continue

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Ferozepur (National Times): BSF constable Purnab Kumar Shaw remains in Pakistan's custody for the fifth straight day, with Islamabad yet to respond to India's multiple appeals for his return. Shaw had inadvertently crossed the international border near Ferozepur, Punjab, on April 23. A senior BSF official confirmed that since Wednesday afternoon, there has been no positive development from the Pakistan side despite repeated diplomatic and military efforts. Meanwhile, Shaw’s wife, Rajani, who is pregnant, announced on Sunday that she, along with her son and other relatives, will travel to Ferozepur to seek information directly from BSF officials. The family plans…