A Delhi court on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) extended the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accusedTahawwur Hussain Rana till August 13. Special Judge Chander Jit Singh passed the order after Rana was produced before it through video conference after expiry of his judicial custody granted earlier. Who is Tahawwur Rana, the 26/11 accused being extradited to India? Rana is a close associate of 26/11 main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a U.S. citizen. He was brou...Read More
Gurdaspur (Punjab) [India], July 9 (ANI): The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab has successfully stopped a major terror plot by Harwinder Rinda, a Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative supported by Pakistan's ISI. Using important information, the AGTF team found and took away weapons from a forest in Gurdaspur. They recovered two AK-47 rifles with 16 bullets, two magazines, and two hand grenades before these weapons could reach Harwinder Rinda's helpers. In a post on...Read More
Tahawwur Rana NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till August 13 the judicial custody of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was extradited from the United States in April.Special judge Chander Jit Singh passed the order. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced Rana through video conference after the expiry of his judicial custody granted earlier, news agency PTI reported.Also Read | 'Being interrogated for 8-10 hours daily; asked for pen, paper and ...Read More
Chandigarh, Jul 9 (PTI) Punjab police on Wednesday said they have foiled a major terror plot orchestrated by Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Rinda and recovered a cache of arms from a forest area in Gurdaspur. Preliminary investigation has found that the consignment was pushed into India by Pakistani agencies and Rinda as part of a premeditated plan to carry out attacks at multiple locations in Punjab, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. "In an intelligence-led operation, the Anti...Read More
Mumbai: The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution urging the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance, amid growing global concern over Afghanistan's deteriorating humanitarian, economic, and human rights situation. The resolution was passed on Monday with 116 votes in favour, 12 abstentions, including India, and 2 against, from the US and Israel. It highlighted the deepening crises in Afghanistan nearly four years after the Taliban's return t...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. Adityanath called the award a proud moment for all Indians, describing it as a symbol of Bharat growing global stature. Congratulations to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodiJi on being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Gran...Read More
NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday warned that a growing alignment of interests among China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh could pose serious challenges to India's internal stability and security environment.Speaking at an event hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, Gen Chauhan said, "There is a possible convergence of interest we can talk about between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh that may have implications for India's stability and security dynamics."His rema...Read More
Srinagar, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Over 1.11 lakh pilgrims have so far performed the Amarnath Yatra during the last six days as another batch of 7,579 pilgrims left for Kashmir from Jammu on Wednesday. Officials said that since the Yatra started on July 3, over 1.11 lakh pilgrims had 'darshan' inside the holy cave shrine. "Another batch of 7579 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two escorted convoys for the Valley today. First escorted convoy of 133 vehicles carrying 3,031 Yatris left at...Read More
BENGALURU: A prison psychiatrist and a police official have allegedly been behind extremist radicalisation inside the Bengaluru Central Prison. In a shocking expose of subvert activities by government appointees inside the prison, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested prison psychiatrist Dr Nagaraj, assistant sub inspector (City Armed Reserve police) Chand Pasha and mother of an absconding accused Anees Fathima in a 2023 case related to radicalisation of prisoners by a LeT ...Read More
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that street protests by ordinary citizens against Pakistan-backed terrorism reflect a growing public rejection of violence and are a positive sign for establishing permanent peace in the Valley. Addressing the Tourism Secretaries' Meet of Union Territories at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, the LG said that a peaceful and secure environment is vital for the sustained development of Jammu and Kashmi...Read More
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "P...Read More
NEW DELHI: Global terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has raised concerns about the exploitation of e-commerce platforms and online payment services to fund terrorist activities, citing cases from India, including the 2019 Pulwama attack, in which the Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) bought on Amazon a chemical that was added to the RDX used to kill CRPF troopers.In a report, FATF also said the lone accused in the 2022 attack on security personnel at UP's Gorakhnath temple had tra...Read More
NEW DELHI: India and China were among 12 countries that abstained in UN General Assembly from voting on a resolution on Afghanistan, seeking political inclusion and urging Taliban to reverse its repressive policies resulting in the "grave, worsening, widespread and systematic oppression" of all women and girls. The 193-member UNGA adopted the draft resolution introduced by Germany with 116 votes in favour, two against (US and Israel) and 12 abstentions.Explaining its abstention, India cited Kabu...Read More
Hyderabad: The legacy of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who once stopped the Afghan forces at the Khyber Pass, is not merely history but a living inheritance, said Dr A. Tajinder Pal Singh Nalwa, his descendant. "If we could protect India from invasions then, we must now protect our children's minds from disintegration." Dr Nalwa was speaking to Sikh educators, community members, students, and lawyers at a seminar hosted by the Sikh Education Society at Guru Nanak High School Lecture Hall. Presided ...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested three persons, including a prison psychiatrist and a City Armed Reserve policeman, following extensive searches in Karnataka's two districts in the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group's prison radicalisation case of 2023. Searches were conducted at five locations in Bengaluru and Kolar districts of the state, leading to the arrest of Nagaraj, Psychiatrist in Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, Bengaluru;...Read More
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that ordinary citizens were taking a stand against Pakistan-backed terrorism through street protests which was a good sign for establishing peace in the Valley. Stressing that the development of the tourism sector is possible only in a peaceful and secure environment, he said the people of Jammu and Kashmir should ensure that terrorists' attempts to draw sustenance from society are foiled. Sinha was addressing a two-day tourism conferen...Read More
Bengaluru: Three persons -- including a psychiatrist from Bengaluru Central Prison and a City Armed Reserve (CAR) policeman -- were arrested on Tuesday by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for allegedly supplying mobile phones and providing other logistical support to a terrorist jailed in connection with the 2023 Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) prison radicalisation case.Searches at five locations in Bengaluru and Kolar culminated in the arrest of Dr Nagaraj, a psychiatrist at Parappana Agrahara pr...Read More
Srinagar, July 8: Yasha Mudgal, Secretary Tourism Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday said UT is witnessing a strong revival in tourism and is once again emerging as one of the top-choice destinations for travelers from across India.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Tourism Secretaries Conference being held in Srinagar, Mudgal said the high profile event brought together Tourism Secretaries from all states and Union Territories (UTs) for an intensive brainstorming session aimed at boosting ...Read More
Jammu, July 08: Thousands of pilgrims participating in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra 2025 are receiving free langar services at the Jammu base camp and other locations, including the National Highway.Virender Kumar Sharma, who has been organizing the langar facility for the past 17 years, said, "We have been running this langar for almost 17 years, and it's a completely free service. People come from far-off places, and whoever comes here, they have devotion towards it and also make donations. Ther...Read More
New Delhi: A new report by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Tuesday flagged misuse of ecommerce platforms, social media and online payment services to fund terror activities. "Serious and evolving terrorist financing risks have been highlighted with a warning on gaps in countries including India and their abilities to fully understand terrorism financing trends and respond effectively," the latest report stated. "Today's report outlines current and evolving methods employed by terroris...Read More
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday arrested three persons, including a prison psychiatrist and a City Armed Reserve policeman, following extensive searches in Karnataka two districts in the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group prison radicalisation case of 2023. Searches were conducted at five locations in Bengaluru and Kolar districts of the state, leading to the arrest of Nagaraj, Psychiatrist in Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, Bengaluru; Ass...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was felicitated by the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday in recognition of his appointment as the country's 51st Chief Justice. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hailed Gavai as a 'jewel of Maharashtra' and a symbol of justice for the marginalised. In his remarks at the event, Shinde said, 'He holds the highest position in the country--it's a joy, and he is a jewel of Maharashtra. He is the pi...Read More
New Delhi: In a shocking revelation that has taken the world by storm, a new investigation has revealed shocking testimonies of victims of the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Reports have indicated that brutal sexual violence was committed by Hamas militants during their October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Several Israeli eyewitnesses have narrated the ordeals of how the Hamas militants showed brutality in their attack on October 7. Here are all the details you need to know about the shocking re...Read More
New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) India abstained from voting at the UN on a Resolution on Afghanistan saying a "business as usual" approach without new and targeted initiatives is unlikely to deliver the outcomes the international community envisions for Afghan people. The UNGA resolution on the 'Situation in Afghanistan' last night was moved by Germany." The vote was 116 in favour and two against. Twelve countries including India, Russia, China and Iran abstained. India's Permanent Representative to t...Read More
New York/New Delhi, July 8 (UNI) India has abstained from voting on the UN Resolution on Afghanistan, and said the international community must direct its coordinated efforts towards ensuring that entities and individuals designated by the UN Security Council along with their regional sponsors who facilitate their operations, no longer exploit the Afghan territory for terrorist activities. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P Harish, in his statement on the Resolution, welco...Read More
Narasaraopet: The family of an Andhra Pradesh youth, who is among three Indian nationals abducted by suspected terrorists in the Republic of Mali, has appealed to the Government of India to secure his release. Amaralingeswara Rao from Jammalamadaka village in Macherla mandal in Andhra's Palnadu district along with two men from Odisha and Telangana was arrested by armed terrorists from Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, Republic of Mali where he was employed. According to the External Affairs Min...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 8 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday said US President Donald Trump has for at least the 21st time repeated his claims on bringing about a "ceasefire" between India and Pakistan, and asked when will Prime Minister Narendra Modi break his "silence" on this issue. In his remarks on Monday, Trump repeated the claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan by telling the two neighbours that Washington would not do trade with them if they continued the fighting. Congress general...Read More
Hyderabad: BJP State Chief N. Ramchander Rao stated that the Congress government acknowledges that Akbaruddin Owaisi constructed a college on the land of the old town of Salkam Lake. He emphasized that the lives of the 10,000 students studying there cannot be disrupted. On Monday, he questioned why the houses of thousands of poor people in the Musi catchment area, in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts, who were unaware that their homes were built on the edge of the lake, have been demolished. "...Read More
Hyderabad: The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs criticized the HYDRAA Commissioner over remarks that suggested he would not visit Akbaruddin College, which was reportedly built illegally on the land of Salkam Lake in the Old City. He described the HYDRAA Commissioner's comments as misguided and sought clarification on whether the decision was a directive from the state government or made independently by the officer involved. Sanjay Kumar questioned whether Akbaruddin Owaisi enjoys any ...Read More
Also Read: India yet to respond to Trump's threat post-BRICS declaration, China says 'no conflict' "And what the tariffs are doing is they're driving people in and companies into the United States," he said while speaking to reporters ahead of a bilateral dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the White House on Monday. Trump also repeated the claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan by telling the two neighbours that Washington would not do trade with them if...Read More