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Imphal: The prime accused of the September 19 ambush, in which two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured by an armed group in Manipur's Bishnupur district, was arrested on Wednesday, officials said. A senior police official said that on receipt of specific information about the presence of armed militants in the Kameng area in Imphal West district, a team of the district police, Assam Rifles, and other security forces launched a special operation early on Wednesday and appr ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 16: Hearing a plea challenging the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed surprise over a victim's father not becoming a witness during the trial and hinted that an "open gate" is not available to everyone for filing an appeal. A bench headed by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar put off the hearing to Wednesday, saying that it needs more information on who among the six appellants were witnesses in the trial. "Give us details. Thi ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hearing a plea challenging the acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed surprise over a victim's father not becoming a witness during the trial and hinted that an "open gate" is not available to everyone for filing an appeal. A bench headed by Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar put off the hearing to Wednesday, saying that it needs more information on who among the six appellants were witnesses in the trial. "Give us ...Read More >
Jammu: The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) witnessed a historic milestone with the successful run of the first exclusive freight train of the Indian Army, from BD Bari to Anantnag on September 12-13, a defence official said on Monday. "The train carried 753 metric tonnes of advance winter stocking (AWS) loads for Indian Army units and formations in J&K, marking a decisive turning point in the army's AWS modus operandi," Defence Ministry spokesman, Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, said. "Th ...Read More >
The Indian Army's Spear Corps successfully concludes 'Dibang Shakti' in Arunachal Pradesh. The high-intensity exercise took place in Dibang Valley. It focused on unconventional threats along India's eastern borders. Troops displayed advanced combat skills in jungle warfare. The exercise tested rapid-response readiness in extreme environments. It also reinforced inter-arm coordination and use of technology. The Indian Army's Spear Corps has successfully carried out a high-intensity exercise, 'Di ...Read More >
Itanagar, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an outstanding display of operational prowess, the elite troops of the Indian Army's Spear Corps successfully conducted a high-intensity exercise titled 'Dibang Shakti' deep in the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley, officials said on Saturday. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the 'Dibang Shakti' exercise was meticulously designed to test and validate the troops' asymmetric warfare capabilities under extremely demanding ...Read More >
Marking the ceremony, senior veterans visited Lt Col Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the milestone. The Indian Army's Tiger Division on Wednesday paid rich tributes to Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retired) on his 100th birthday, celebrating his decades of distinguished service to the nation. Marking the ceremony, the General Officer Commanding of Tiger Division, the Commander of Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President of JKESL ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to a strict Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which provides for a maximum punishment of life imprisonment and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh for "forced conversion". The govt is likely to table the bill in the House, where they have a strong majority, for approval during the three-day monsoon session of assembly commencing on Aug 19.At present, the maximum jail term for such an offence is 10 years and the highest fine is Rs ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 13: In a dignified ceremony, the Tiger Division today honoured Lt Col Sharak Dev Singh Jamwal (Retd) on his 100th birthday, recognising his remarkable service and contribution to the nation. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) Tiger Division, along with the Commander Chenab Brigade, Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma (Retd), President JKESL, and senior veterans, visited Lt Col SDS Jamwal's residence to extend greetings and felicitate him on the historic milestone. Born on August 13, 1926, in Jam ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has decided to set up a single-window system at the district level to handle all permissions and no-objection certificates required for holding Ramlila performances across the city. It has also decided to constitute a special committee to resolve any issue regarding the organisation of the events and ensure that the committees do not face any problem in seeking approvals.The decisions were made at a special meeting held at Raj Niwas under the chairmanship of lieutenant gove ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The success of Operation Sindoor will be hailed at the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort on Friday, three months after Indian forces hit terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. A Mi-17 helicopter will troop a flag depicting Operation Sindoor, the invitation cards carry the operation's distinct logo, the view cutter at Gyanpath will showcase the logo, and the floral decoration will be based o ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A SpiceJet ground staffer, who suffered two spinal fractures after allegedly being assaulted by an Indian Army officer at Srinagar airport, has broken his silence, saying he was only doing his duty and had never expected such violence in return."Never thought something like this would happen. I was doing my duty honestly. Now I have two fractures in my spine. One of my colleagues fainted. Doctors have advised me complete bed rest," the visibly shaken Mudasir Ahmed Khan told news agenc ...Read More >
The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday condemned the assault on employees of a private airline by an Army officer at Srinagar International Airport last week, saying the officer must be held accountable. "This is gundagardi!! This incident took place at Srinagar Airport, where an Army officer was seen brutally assaulting SpiceJet staff member(s), leaving him with serious injuries. It is highly condemnable & shameful. The officer must be held accountable," National Conference spoke ...Read More >
SRINAGAR - A senior officer of Indian Army landed in trouble due to his violent behavior at Srinagar International Airport. Serving Lieutenant Colonel assaulted multiple SpiceJet staff members during a dispute over excess cabin baggage charges. The incident occurred as he was gearing to board SpiceJet flight SG 386 to Indian capital. In a statement, Spicejet said the confrontation started when ground crew informed officer that he was carrying more hand baggage than the airline's policy permits ...Read More >
MANILA, Philippines -- Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the West Philippine Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila's military said Monday. The two-day sail includes three Indian vessels and started Sunday, a day ahead of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s scheduled trip to New Delhi for talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Philippines has heightened defense cooperation with a range of allies over the past year after a series ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 03: A senior Army officer allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport following a dispute over excess cabin baggage, the airline said on Sunday. SpiceJet stated that its staff sustained severe injuries, including a spinal fracture and a serious jaw injury, describing the incident as a "murderous assault." The Indian Army, through its spokesman, said it is committed to upholding the highest standards of discipline and conduct and takes all allegations seriously ...Read More >
Many members of the housing society, where Purohit resides, also came out to greet him with flowers and waved saffron flags. Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, one of the seven accused acquitted by a court in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, was accorded a grand welcome by his family members and supporters on his return home in Pune on Sunday. A special court in Mumbai on Thursday acquitted Purohit, former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and five others, nearly 17 years after a blast in Malegaon ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra has met US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard during which both had an "engaging conversation" on various issues of mutual interest. Taking to X, Kwatra on Sunday wrote: Pleasure to meet DNI @TulsiGabbard and her husband @abewilliamsdp. We had an engaging conversation on various issues of mutual interest" Ambassador Kwatra also shared a photograph along with Gabbard and her husband A ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, recently acquitted in the Malegaon blast case by the NIA court, his wife Aparna Purohit said they were overwhelmed by the support. She also expressed relief that the long legal battle is finally over, and that truth has prevailed. Lt Colonel Purohit was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. People showered him with petals, bursting crackers, and holding up posters that said welcome kaka, expressin ...Read More >
Pune, Aug 3 (PTI) Not even an enemy can question my patriotism and loyalty towards the nation, Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit, acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case after a bruising 17-year battle, said here on Sunday amid a rousing welcome by kin and well-wishers as he arrived home. A special Mumbai court on Thursday acquitted Purohit, former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and five others who were accused of involvement in a blast that killed six and injured 101 in Malegaon in Nashik d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20 ...Read More >
Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Police have registered a case against a senior army officer for allegedly assaulting and injuring four employees of a private airline at Srinagar International Airport last week, causing a spinal fracture to one of them, officials said here on Sunday. A case under Section 115 of BNS has been registered against Lieutenant Colonel R K Singh for assaulting employees of SpiceJet airline following a disagreement over payment of extra baggage charges by the army office ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quick ...Read More >
Mumbai: In the detailed 1,036-page judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, the special NIA court, while acquitting all seven accused, has dismissed claims that senior officers from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had directed one of the investigating officers to arrest RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in the case.Special judge A K Lahoti said the court did not find force in the contentions raised by the lawyer for a now-acquitted accused, math pontiff Sudhakar Dhar Dwivedi. The lawyer had al ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, recently acquitted in the Malegaon blast case by NIA court, was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. Visuals from his society showed people showering him with petals, and bursting crackers and holding up posters which said 'welcome kaka,' expressing their gratitude for his return. Purohit also visited, along with his wife, the Hanuman mandir in his society, with a crowd of people watching him offe ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two cases of justice have jolted the nation. Justice, it is said, is delivered on the basis of evidence, and when the same is either botched up or fabricated, we get the 2006 Mumbai train blasts verdict by the High Court and the 2008 Malegaon blasts judgement. Both verdicts have been mindboggling and exposed how a motivated system can ruin the fate of people. Though the Supreme Court has stayed the 2008 Mumbai blasts case verdict by the High Court, and victims ...Read More >
Some of the victims' families will file an independent appeal against the judgment, said their lawyer, who also blamed the NIA for not pursuing perjury action against the witnesses who turned hostile during the trial Calling the 2008 Malegaon blast verdict "unacceptable", the father of the youngest victim of the attack said he will approach higher courts, including the Supreme Court if needed, in pursuit of justice. "The court's judgement is wrong. We will go to the Supreme Court to seek justi ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit, recently acquitted in the Malegaon blast case by NIA court, was given a grand welcome at his society in Pune on Sunday. Visuals from his society showed people showering him with petals, and bursting crackers and holding up posters which said 'welcome kaka,' expressing their gratitude for his return. Purohit also visited, along with his wife, the Hanuman mandir in his society, with a crowd of people watching him offe ...Read More >
Mumbai: The NIA court held that there was no evidence that Lt Col Prasad Purohit, now aged 53, had any RDX in his possession. The prosecution had alleged that RDX was found in Purohit's possession, and during his remand hearing, the prosecution even said the RDX used for the blast was allegedly military grade. Purohit, whose wife, son and two nephews were in court on Thursday, still serves as Lt Col in the Indian Army and was posted in Mumbai following his 2017 release on bail. Suspended followi ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh has been appointed as the vice-chief of the Army Staff.A resident of Lucknow's Mahanagar area, he is an alumnus of La Martiniere College and Lucknow University.Prior to this role, he served as the director general, operational, logistics & strategic movement at Army Headquarters.Commissioned into the elite 4th Battalion of The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) in Dec 1987, Lt Gen Singh's academic journey began at La Martiniere College, followed by h ...Read More >
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