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An encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar area has entered its second day, tragically resulting in the death of an Army soldier. Fierce gunfight continues as additional troops have been deployed to support the operation. New Delhi: An intense encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chatroo, Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, has entered its second day as of May 23, 2025, with the tragic loss of an Army soldier. The operation, aimed at neutralizing the terrorists, continues with heightened efforts following recent successes in the region. Soldier’s Sacrifice Amid Ongoing GunfightThe White Knight…

NEW DELHI: The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reported a 5% decline in the number of hate and extremist groups in the U.S. in 2024, totaling 1,371. Despite the decrease, their influence has grown, with ideologies like racism and claims of Christian persecution becoming more normalized in politics, education, and society. Breakdown of Hate Groups In 2024, there were 533 active hate groups, including those targeting LGBTQ+, immigrants, Jews, and Muslims. This number has been declining since a peak of 1,021 in 2018. The SPLC attributes the reduced need for organized groups to their supporters’ infiltration into mainstream systems. Anti-Government…

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik in a corruption case linked to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for the Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar. The project, valued at approximately Rs 2,200 crore, was executed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Ltd (CVPPPL). Malik, who served as governor from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019, had previously claimed he was offered a Rs 300 crore bribe to clear two files, one of which was related to this project. Allegations of Bribery and Initial…

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump sharply confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a meeting in the White House, reminiscent of a prior heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on February 28 in the Oval Office. This time, Ramaphosa faced Trump’s scrutiny as the two leaders discussed contentious issues. According to a Times of India report, Trump raised the issue of alleged “white genocide” in South Africa. He presented a video and documents, which he claimed provided evidence of this issue. Trump asserted that white people in South Africa were facing systematic persecution. What Was in the Video?…

New Delhi: On May 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful address in Bikaner, Rajasthan, during the inauguration of various development projects. He spoke with intensity about the Indian armed forces’ decisive action against Pakistan in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that the operation forced Pakistan to its knees. Modi declared that the world and India’s enemies have now witnessed the consequences of “sindoor (vermilion) turning to gunpowder,” adding, “Garam sindoor runs through my veins now.” A New Form of Justice Against TerrorismModi described India’s response as a “new form of justice,” signaling a shift in policy towards zero tolerance…

Passengers Recall “Near-Death Experience” as Turbulence Shakes Delhi-Srinagar Flight New Delhi: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar, carrying over 220 passengers, faced a harrowing ordeal on Wednesday evening when it encountered a sudden hailstorm, leading to severe turbulence mid-air. The pilot declared an emergency but managed to land safely at Srinagar Airport at 6:30 PM, leaving the aircraft grounded for repairs. Mid-Air Chaos: Hailstorm Triggers Panic Flight 6E 2142 ran into inclement weather while approaching Srinagar, with hailstones violently striking the aircraft and causing significant damage to its nose cone, as seen in social media visuals. Passenger Owais Maqbool…

Press Note Details Investigation into Espionage Case Involving Travel Blogger Hisar Police have released a detailed press note regarding the arrest of travel blogger and YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was detained on May 16, 2025, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives (PIOs). While confirming her communication with PIOs, the police found no evidence of terror links or intent to harm national security. Key Findings: No Terror Links or Sensitive Military Knowledge The investigation revealed that 33-year-old Jyoti Malhotra, arrested under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya…

New Delhi: India has categorically rejected Pakistan’s allegations of involvement in a deadly school bus bombing in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, which killed six people, including four children, on May 21, 2025. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the attack while dismissing Pakistan’s claims as a tactic to deflect from its own failures and reputation as a hub of terrorism. Pakistan’s Unsubstantiated AllegationsThe Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan’s military media wing, claimed the attack was “planned and orchestrated by the terrorist state of India” through its proxies, without providing evidence. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti reported that a vehicle-borne improvised…

New Delhi: In a major blow to Naxalism, 27 Naxalites, including CPI (Maoist) general secretary Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju, were killed in a fierce encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district. Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the operation as a historic milestone, reaffirming the goal to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026. Major Success in Operation Black ForestThe encounter occurred on May 21, 2025, in Abujhmad’s dense forests after intelligence tipped off security forces about senior Maoist cadres. A joint DRG and CRPF team faced heavy gunfire but neutralized 27 Naxalites, including Basavaraju, who carried a ₹1 crore bounty. Operation Black…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University, arrested for his social media comments on the recent India-Pakistan military tensions. The arrest, which sparked widespread debate, was based on allegations of endangering national sovereignty and promoting enmity, charges Mahmudabad denies. The court’s decision comes amid criticism from academics and rights groups, who labeled the arrest as an attempt to curb free speech. Background of the ArrestMahmudabad, a political science professor known for his work on Indian Muslim history, was detained on Sunday from his Delhi home. The…