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Anti-Terror Hunt in Rajouri Enters Fourth Week, Security Forces Maintain Tight Vigil Under Operation Sherawali

Anti-Terror Hunt in Rajouri Enters Fourth Week, Security Forces Maintain Tight Vigil Under Operation Sherawali

Rajouri (Rajeev Sharma): The extensive counter-terror campaign codenamed Operation Sherawali continued unabated on Sunday, marking its 23rd day in the dense forests of Gambir Mughlan in the Manjakote sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Security agencies remain engaged in an intensive effort to locate and eliminate suspected terrorist elements operating in the region. The operation is being jointly executed by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security units, with coordinated search teams combing remote hill ranges and forest belts. Officials said the difficult topography has made the mission challenging, but forces are pressing ahead with sustained…
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Ayodhya Donation Probe: Nripendra Mishra Calls for Faith in SIT, Says Fast-Track Inquiry Reflects Government’s Commitment

Ayodhya Donation Probe: Nripendra Mishra Calls for Faith in SIT, Says Fast-Track Inquiry Reflects Government’s Commitment

Ayodhya (Rajeev Sharma): Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra has expressed confidence in the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the alleged Ram Temple donation controversy, describing the move as a timely and responsible step. Reacting to the formation of the three-member panel, Mishra said the government's swift response demonstrates its seriousness in addressing public concerns. He pointed out that the inquiry team comprises senior officers and has been given a clearly defined timeline to complete its task. "The fact that the SIT was constituted within 24 hours deserves appreciation. A…
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Speeding Car Crashes Into Truck on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Fatal Mishap Leaves Three Dead

Speeding Car Crashes Into Truck on Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Fatal Mishap Leaves Three Dead

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway claimed the lives of three men from Haryana and left two others injured after their vehicle collided with a truck in the Nagrota area during the early hours of Sunday. Police officials said the mishap occurred around 2:15 a.m. near the Jagti-Karli stretch when the car reportedly rammed into a truck with tremendous force. The impact severely damaged the vehicle, trapping the occupants inside. Emergency responders and local police rushed to the scene and launched rescue operations. Two passengers were declared dead at the spot, while another victim,…
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ED Intensifies Probe Into Alleged Financial Diversion; Former RAAG Executive Sent to Custodial Interrogation

ED Intensifies Probe Into Alleged Financial Diversion; Former RAAG Executive Sent to Custodial Interrogation

New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped up its investigation into an alleged money laundering network after securing six days of custodial interrogation of Sateesh Seth, the former Group Managing Director of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG), from a Delhi court. The Dwarka Court allowed the agency's plea, observing that sustained questioning was necessary to trace the alleged proceeds of crime, identify those who benefited from the transactions and reconstruct the complete financial trail. The case revolves around accusations that funds were illegally routed overseas through hawala channels by generating fabricated invoices linked to allegedly inflated…
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Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

Triple DRDO Missile Trials Mark Major Leap in India’s Defence Preparedness

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has taken another significant step towards strengthening its strategic defence capabilities with the successful completion of three consecutive missile flight tests conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The trials showcased the country's growing ability to counter advanced aerial threats while also enhancing its maritime strike potential. The series of tests demonstrated a robust multi-layered defence mechanism designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles. Defence experts view the achievement as a major advancement in India's indigenous missile defence programme, capable of responding to evolving security challenges. In a parallel milestone, DRDO also carried out…
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US Asked India to Buy Russian Oil in 2022 to Stabilize Markets, Says EAM S Jaishankar

US Asked India to Buy Russian Oil in 2022 to Stabilize Markets, Says EAM S Jaishankar

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar revealed that the United States specifically requested India to purchase Russian oil in 2022 to assist in stabilizing global energy markets. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Kultaranta Talks alongside Finland Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen and UAE Assistant Foreign Minister Lana Nusseibeh, Jaishankar asserted that New Delhi's energy decisions have consistently been guided by cost and market availability rather than ideology or sanctimony. He noted that prior to the outbreak of the Ukraine conflict, India had never been a significant buyer of Russian crude oil. Reflecting on the fluctuating global…
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Centre Mulling Policy for West Asian Students with Cancelled Board Exams, Supreme Court Defers Hearing

Centre Mulling Policy for West Asian Students with Cancelled Board Exams, Supreme Court Defers Hearing

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it is actively considering a comprehensive policy to accommodate private candidates from West Asia whose Class 12 board results remain unannounced following the cancellation of exams by the Central Board of Secondary Education due to regional security concerns. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justice AG Masih and Justice Vijay Bisnoi that the government is evaluating a broader policy framework to assist similarly situated students caught in the administrative limbo. Following the submission, the top court deferred the hearing on the matter to June…
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Conflicting Signals Emerge as US Claims Iran Deal Progress, Tehran Says Approval Still Pending

Conflicting Signals Emerge as US Claims Iran Deal Progress, Tehran Says Approval Still Pending

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran remain uncertain after President Donald Trump announced the suspension of planned military action, while Iranian officials maintained that negotiations have not yet reached a final stage. Speaking from the White House and later through social media, Trump said he had ordered a halt to scheduled strikes after receiving indications that Iran's top leadership had endorsed a proposed framework aimed at reducing tensions. He described the negotiations as being in an advanced phase and expressed confidence that a broader understanding could soon be reached. The proposed arrangement…
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Second Merchant Ship With Indian Crew Targeted Near Oman as Gulf Tensions Deepen

Second Merchant Ship With Indian Crew Targeted Near Oman as Gulf Tensions Deepen

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The security situation in the Gulf region has become increasingly fragile after another merchant vessel carrying Indian nationals came under attack off the coast of Oman, triggering renewed concerns over the safety of seafarers navigating one of the world's busiest maritime routes. The latest vessel, MT Jalveer, had 20 Indian crew members onboard when it was struck during a US military operation. Indian diplomatic officials in Oman confirmed that every crew member was rescued safely and no injuries were reported. The incident occurred less than a day after India formally lodged a diplomatic protest over an…
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25-year-old gym owner shot dead in Haryana’s Hansi, attackers fired 10 rounds

25-year-old gym owner shot dead in Haryana’s Hansi, attackers fired 10 rounds

Gurpreet Singh :- A 25-year-old gym owner, Deepak, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne attackers while training students early Thursday morning in Hansi.  The incident occurred around 5:30 am when Deepak was conducting a fitness session outside his gym. A CCTV camera recorded the attack. The footage shows Deepak leading a group of five to six trainees, including a woman, as they performed step-up exercises on a staircase. During the workout, two men arrived on a motorcycle. One of the attackers, who was wearing a white cap, got off the bike and opened fire on Deepak, causing panic among those…
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