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CSIS 2025 Public Report Identifies Canada-Based Khalistani Extremism as Persistent Security Threat

CSIS 2025 Public Report Identifies Canada-Based Khalistani Extremism as Persistent Security Threat

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has released its 2025 public report, marking a significant shift in its assessment of domestic and international security challenges. Tabled recently in the Canadian Parliament, the document explicitly identifies "Canada-based Khalistani extremists" as an ongoing national security concern. According to the intelligence agency, the activities of these violent elements continue to promote a radical agenda that poses a direct threat to both Canada and its national interests. This assessment categorises such individuals under the umbrella of politically motivated violent extremism, defined by the intent to use violence to establish new political…
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India Conducts Nationwide Trial of Advanced Emergency Alert System

India Conducts Nationwide Trial of Advanced Emergency Alert System

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major step toward strengthening disaster preparedness, authorities in India carried out a large-scale test of a new mobile-based alert mechanism, sending a high-priority warning message to millions of users across the country on Saturday. The alert, labelled as “Extremely Severe,” briefly caused concern among citizens before officials confirmed it was only part of a planned drill aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the new system. The initiative has been introduced under the supervision of Amit Shah and Jyotiraditya Scindia. Developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics, the platform—called SACHET—relies on cell broadcast technology…
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10 killed as truck collision sparks blaze in two cars in UP’s Mirzapur

10 killed as truck collision sparks blaze in two cars in UP’s Mirzapur

Gurpreet Singh :- At least 10 people were killed in a horrific road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district on Wednesday night after a High Speed truck rammed into two cars, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the vehicles. Nine occupants of the cars were burnt alive, while the truck’s cleaner also lost his life in the incident. According to officials, the accident took place near the Barka Ghuman turn under the Drummondganj police station limits. A Bolero and a Swift Dzire car were travelling behind a trailer coming from the Madhya Pradesh side when a speeding truck loaded with…
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Most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan arrested in Thailand, deported to India

Most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan arrested in Thailand, deported to India

Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant breakthrough, most wanted gangster Sahil Chauhan was arrested in Thailand and is currently being brough to India after being deported. According to officials, Chauhan will arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, where he will be taken into custody by the Haryana Special Task Force (STF) immediately upon landing on Saturday. A notorious figure in organised crime network, Chauhan is also wanted by National Investigation Agencies (NIA) in connection with multiple cases.  Investigators have found that Chauhan has connections with the Gurugram-based Kaushal Chaudhary gang. While abroad, he is suspected of directing…
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Centre Clears Path for Women’s Reservation by 2029, Plans Early Delimitation and Seat Expansion

Centre Clears Path for Women’s Reservation by 2029, Plans Early Delimitation and Seat Expansion

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved key amendments to enable the rollout of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by the 2029 general elections.The move seeks to fast-track the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which originally linked the reservation to a delimitation exercise after the 2026 Census. To accelerate the process, the government plans to introduce two Bills in Parliament.The first Bill will amend provisions in the 2023 law to allow reservation without waiting for the post-2026 delimitation. The second will modify the…
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Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Gurpeeet Singh :- Large parts of India are witnessing extreme weather conditions as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused significant damage to life and property across multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Punjab, unseasonal rain accompanied by hail has severely impacted standing wheat crops, raising serious concerns among farmers. Reports from several districts indicate extensive damage, with fields submerged and crops flattened at a crucial stage of harvest. The sudden change in weather has been attributed to an active western disturbance affecting northern and northwestern regions of the country. As a result, daytime temperatures have…
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Tensions Escalate Along Jammu Border After Pakistan Fires at Indian Surveillance Drone

Tensions Escalate Along Jammu Border After Pakistan Fires at Indian Surveillance Drone

Rajeev Sharma :- Tensions flared along the international border in Jammu after Pakistani forces opened fire at an Indian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) during a routine surveillance mission. The incident occurred in the Kanachak sector, where Pakistani posts reportedly fired multiple rounds at the drone operating within Indian territory. According to sources, a total of five shots were fired from across the border, targeting the unmanned aerial system. Despite the provocation, the Indian drone remained unharmed and safely returned to its base. No casualties or material damage have been reported in the incident. The firing comes amid repeated ceasefire violations…
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LPG Shipments Arrive in Gujarat, Offering Relief Amid Global Oil and Gas Supply Concerns

LPG Shipments Arrive in Gujarat, Offering Relief Amid Global Oil and Gas Supply Concerns

Rajeev Sharma :- India received a significant boost to its energy supply chain as large consignments of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) reached the Gujarat coast, easing concerns over shortages triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The development comes at a time when disruptions in global oil and gas markets have begun to impact domestic availability, leading to increased pressure on supply systems across several cities. Officials confirmed that an LPG carrier, INS Nanda Devi, docked at Vadinar Port carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of fuel. A day earlier, another vessel, INS Shivalik, had also delivered a similar volume…
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Centre Reviews LPG Supply Strategy as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Key Energy Route

Centre Reviews LPG Supply Strategy as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Key Energy Route

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government has stepped up efforts to manage cooking gas supplies after tensions in West Asia disrupted shipments passing through a crucial maritime corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assess the situation and discuss contingency measures. The review comes amid rising concerns over a potential shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) following escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has affected maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for…
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India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russian Share Drops to 40% as Western Ties Surge

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russian Share Drops to 40% as Western Ties Surge

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India has emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of major arms, accounting for 8.3 per cent of global imports between 2021 and 2025, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, titled ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, released on Monday, March 9, 2026, reveals that India’s ranking is surpassed only by Ukraine, which claimed the top spot with a 9.7 per cent share due to its ongoing conflict with Russia. A significant takeaway from the 2025 data is the steady decline in India’s reliance on Russian military…
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