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05 Jul

Massive Search Continues in Shopian as Security Forces Surround Orchard Hiding Two Suspected LeT Militants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingShopian

Shopian (Rajeev Sharma): Security forces remained engaged in an intensive anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Sunday, maintaining a tight security cordon around an orchard where two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants are believed to be trapped. The operation was launched after surveillance inputs reportedly confirmed the presence of the two local militants in the Meemandar area. Acting on the intelligence, teams from the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) moved into the locality and sealed the surrounding villages to prevent any escape. Officials said the suspects allegedly fired at security…

05 Jul

Security Forces Continue Massive Hunt for Two LeT Militants in Shopian, Operation Enters Day Two

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingShopian

Shopian (Rajeev Sharma): The search operation against two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district remained underway on Sunday, with security agencies continuing an intensive combing exercise for the second consecutive day. The operation, launched after intelligence agencies tracked the movement of the suspected militants, has seen multiple teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) deployed across the Meemandar area. Officials said the security grid has been further strengthened to ensure the suspects do not escape through nearby orchards or adjoining villages. According to officials, surveillance inputs had indicated…

04 Jul

Delhi Court Sentences Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to Four Years in Jail Over Fatal Celebratory Firing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArchana Gupta, Arms Act, celebratory firing, Delhi court, Raju Kumar Singh, simple imprisonment

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Saturday sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years of simple imprisonment for causing the death of a woman through reckless celebratory firing at a New Year’s Eve party in 2018. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court also slapped a fine of 25 lakh rupees on the legislator from Sahebganj, directing the entire sum to be paid as compensation to the family of the deceased, Dr. Archana Gupta. Rejecting the lawmaker's plea for leniency and release on probation, the judge strongly criticized the prevalence of weapon-based entitlement,…

04 Jul

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates President Trump and Americans on Historic 250th Independence Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News250th anniversary, Donald Trump, India US relations, Narendra Modi, US Independence

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warmest congratulations to United States President Donald Trump and the American people on Saturday to mark the historic 250th anniversary of United States independence. Delivering his message on behalf of 1.4 billion Indian citizens, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the bond between New Delhi and Washington extends far beyond a traditional strategic partnership. He asserted that the bilateral relationship remains deeply anchored in a shared commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law, and a mutual faith in the boundless potential of their respective populations, framing the transcontinental friendship as…

04 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Slams Goa’s Healthcare System, Demands Adoption of Punjab’s 10 Lakh Rupee Insurance Model

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, DDSSY scheme, GMC overcrowding, Goa healthcare, insurance expansion, Punjab health model

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal highlighted Goa's public healthcare system’s collapse, citing overcrowding at the state's lone super-speciality hospital, large staff shortages, and the declining use of the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY). He pointed out that only 1.81 lakh of the 2.91 lakh enrolled families continue to use the scheme, while nearly 90 per cent of Goans cannot afford private treatment to begin with. Holding up Punjab as an alternative, the AAP Supremo called on the Goa government to adopt the AAP-led state's ₹10 lakh health insurance scheme, which provides universal…

04 Jul

Man Crushed to Death by Tanker While Crossing Highway in Himachal; CCTV Footage Reveals Moments Before Fatal Accident

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Manali (Rajeev Sharma): A man lost his life in a tragic road accident after being hit by a speeding tanker on the Chandigarh–Manali four-lane highway near Pandoh in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district on Friday. The mishap, which was captured on CCTV, has renewed concerns over pedestrian safety on the busy highway. The deceased, identified as Jeevan Lal, had reportedly stepped onto the highway after finishing work at a nearby Panchayat office. As he attempted to cross the road, a tanker travelling through a curve allegedly failed to maintain control. While the front portion of the vehicle passed him, the rear…

04 Jul

Monsoon Activity to Ease Briefly in Himachal Before Intensifying Again; Heavy Rain Warning From July 6

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): After several days of widespread showers and weather-related disruptions, Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness a temporary reduction in rainfall over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the intensity of the monsoon will weaken briefly before another active spell begins from July 6 with the arrival of a fresh Western Disturbance. The weather department said most parts of the state are expected to experience relatively calm conditions over the next 48 hours. Except for isolated light showers in a few districts, no major weather alerts have been issued for Saturday and…

03 Jul

Agra Woman Arrested for Murdering Husband, Burying Body Under Bathroom Floor

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAgra crime, Concealing evidence, domestic dispute, murder investigation, Police arrest

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Agra Police on Friday arrested a woman, identified as Ruby Sharma, for allegedly murdering her 45-year-old husband, Surendra Sharma, and burying his body beneath their bathroom floor. To conceal the crime, the accused had also filed a formal missing person’s complaint with the police. The victim had been missing for approximately 45 days before investigators uncovered the crime scene at the couple’s residence in Renuka Dham Colony, situated under the jurisdiction of the Sikandra police station. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Amisha, Ruby allegedly killed her husband and buried his remains under the bathroom…

03 Jul

SIT to Re-Audit Ram Temple Trust Accounts Amid Growing Embezzlement Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFinancial audit, Fund embezzlement, Political row, Ram Temple, Trust controversy

Ayodhya (Gurpreet Singh): The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is set to conduct a comprehensive re-audit of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's financial records following intense pressure from Opposition parties demanding public accountability and a Supreme Court-monitored investigation. The upcoming scrutiny will span an entire five-year period, meticulously reviewing all construction-related expenditure along with valuable donations of jewellery, gold, and silver items. The move comes amid escalating political friction over the alleged misappropriation of funds dedicated to the temple. Senior BJP leader and former MP Vinay Katiyar revealed that he spoke directly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed…

03 Jul

Anmol Bishnoi Moves Mumbai Court to Join Salman Khan Firing Case Trial

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAnmol Bishnoi, Salman Khan

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Gangster Anmol Bishnoi has filed an application before a Mumbai special court expressing his willingness to surrender in the case related to the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence. Currently lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail in connection with a separate investigation, Anmol has requested the court to facilitate his appearance so that he can formally become part of the ongoing trial. In the plea, Anmol stated that he is already in judicial custody under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and cannot appear before the Mumbai court without an official production order. He urged the court to…