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01 Oct

Who Is Smit Machchhar? Indian Pilot Credited With Preventing a Flydubai Disaster

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has drawn international attention after an alleged cockpit attack on a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar, who was reportedly injured during the incident, has been credited by political leaders with helping prevent a potentially serious aviation disaster. According to reports, Machchhar was stabbed by the flight's co-pilot during the incident. Despite being injured, he is reported to have managed to respond to the situation and raise an alarm, allowing passengers and crew to intervene. Machchhar subsequently underwent surgery and was reported to be in stable condition. The co-pilot…

30 Sep

Three Gujarat Relatives Reportedly Go Missing in Ethiopia, Families Allege Kidnapping

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MEHSANA, Gujarat (Rajeev Sharma): Three relatives from Gujarat who were reportedly travelling to the United States through an alleged illegal migration route have gone missing after reaching Ethiopia, prompting their families to seek government assistance. The missing individuals have been identified as Rutvik Jansari, from Vadsma village in Mehsana district; Mamta Chavda, originally from Mehsana and currently living in Ahmedabad; and Mayuri, a resident of Gandhinagar. According to their relatives, the three left Gujarat on September 20 after arrangements were made through intermediaries to facilitate their journey to the US. The families now allege that the trio was detained in…

30 Sep

Pakistan-Based LeT Operative Killed in Kashmir Encounter, Army Says

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SRINAGAR (RAJEEV SHARMA): A Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant was killed during a security operation in the upper reaches of Central Kashmir, the Army said on Wednesday, bringing an end to a group allegedly linked to several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began late Tuesday after security forces launched a joint search operation in the Korag area of Yousmarg. According to the Army, troops noticed suspicious movement during the operation and challenged those present. The militants responded with gunfire, triggering an exchange in which one militant was killed. A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of…

30 Sep

Coast Guard Intercepts Iranian Dhow With Drugs Worth Over Rs 3,000 Crore in Arabian Sea

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): An intelligence-driven maritime operation has led to the interception of an Iranian-flagged dhow carrying a large consignment of suspected narcotics in the Arabian Sea, west of Lakshadweep, officials said. The operation was conducted jointly by the Indian Coast Guard, Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Central Intelligence Agency, following intelligence inputs about the vessel's suspected movement. Coast Guard units detected the dhow and maintained surveillance as it travelled through the Arabian Sea. After sustained tracking, the vessel was pursued and subsequently boarded by the authorities. A search of the vessel resulted in the recovery of 526 kilograms…

29 Sep

Supreme Court Quashes NSA Detention of Sambhal Violence Accused, Slaps ₹10 Lakh Cost on Uttar Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaMulla Afroz, National Security Act, preventive detention, Sambhal violence, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday quashed the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz, accused by police of being a key figure behind the 2024 Sambhal communal clashes, ruling that a confession made before a police officer cannot serve as the sole legal foundation for detention under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980. Setting aside the detention and its subsequent confirmation, a Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu ordered his immediate release, provided his custody is not required in any other pending case. Criticizing the state's reliance on inadmissible confessions to bypass ordinary…

29 Sep

CBSE Briefs School Heads on Accurate LOC Submission for 2027 Board Exams

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBoard Exams, CBSE, CBSE registration, LOC submission, school principals

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Board of Secondary Education conducted an interactive orientation session on Tuesday to direct school principals and educators on the List of Candidates (LOC) submission and registration protocols for the 2027 board examinations. Hosted at the CBSE Integrated Office Complex in Dwarka, the meeting coincided with affiliated institutions uploading candidate data for Class 10 and Class 12 board evaluations, while preparatory steps are underway to open registration for Classes 9 and 11. Senior board officials, including the Controller of Examinations, prioritized data accuracy across student profiles, focusing on demographic particulars, appropriate subject combinations, examination fee…

29 Sep

Two Gang Members Injured, Arrested After Delhi Police Encounter in Paharganj

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Two alleged members of the Vikas Kalia gang were arrested following an exchange of fire with Delhi Police’s Special Staff in the Paharganj area, police said. According to the police, the Special Staff received information about the suspects late at night and subsequently launched an operation to intercept them. A trap was laid in the area before the team moved in to apprehend the two men. Police said the suspects opened fire during the operation, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Both accused suffered gunshot injuries and were taken into custody following the encounter. The two men…

28 Sep

Demand for Bharat Ratna for Manmohan Singh Gains Momentum on Birth Anniversary

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Hyderabad (Rajeev Sharma): Calls to confer the Bharat Ratna posthumously on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gained renewed momentum on his 94th birth anniversary, with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy making a fresh appeal for the country’s highest civilian honour to be awarded to the late statesman. Reddy made the demand while unveiling a statue and memorial dedicated to Singh in Hyderabad. He described the former prime minister as a towering statesman whose contribution to India would remain part of the country’s history for generations. The Telangana chief minister also pointed to Singh’s role in the economic transformation that…

28 Sep

Supreme Court steps in over Delhi-NCR rape cases, seeks accountability from authorities

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NEW DELHI (RAJEEV SHARMA): The Supreme Court has initiated proceedings on its own over a series of recent rape cases reported in Delhi-NCR, including the alleged assault of a minor inside a moving sleeper bus in the national capital. A Bench headed by Justice JB Pardiwala, along with Justice K Vinod Chandran, expressed concern over the incidents and ordered the registration of a suo motu case to examine the wider issue of safety and law enforcement in the region. During the hearing, the court recalled the 2012 Nirbhaya case while highlighting the gravity of the recent incidents. The Bench said…

28 Sep

Bank unions put nationwide strike on hold after talks with IBA

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NEW DELHI (RAJEEV SHARMA): Bank employees will report for duty as scheduled after unions decided to defer their proposed three-day nationwide strike following assurances from the Indian Banks Association (IBA) on several pending demands. The strike, which was scheduled to begin on Monday, had been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and was set to coincide with the half-yearly closing of banks. A key issue raised by the unions is the demand for a five-day working week, with Saturdays being declared holidays. Following discussions with the IBA, it was agreed that a high-level committee comprising representatives of…