A senior TuM member, Javed Munshi, was arrested by West Bengal STF and Jammu and Kashmir Police in South 24 Parganas. Munshi, acting under LeT instructions, planned to escape to Pakistan via Bangladesh. He was found disguising as a shawl seller with ties to other terror outfits.
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The FCC released the transcript of an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris from CBS's '60 Minutes'. The interview's editing has sparked controversy, particularly among Trump supporters, who claim CBS manipulated Harris's responses about the Israeli Prime Minister to favor her. CBS defends its editing practices, stating they are standard for concise news segments.
An American aircraft with 116 illegal Indian immigrants deported from the US landed in Amritsar late Saturday. Punjab's CM Bhagwant Singh Mann criticized the Centre for allowing US military planes to bring deportees to the city. Deportees were from various states, with Punjab accounting for 65.
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha ordered the dismissal of three government employees for alleged terror activities, including arranging weapons and staging attacks. This decision comes amid heightened efforts to dismantle the terror ecosystem in the region and ensure security.
Nepali Congress lawmaker Ram Hari Khatiwada proposed selling monkeys to China to address growing agricultural destruction caused by the animals. Citing Sri Lanka’s example, he suggested it as a strategy to manage the simian menace in hilly areas. However, legal barriers exist, as Nepal is a CITES signatory, restricting rhesus monkey trade. National laws also protect these species, imposing strict penalties for unauthorized export or harm.
The Supreme Court criticized the MCD for failing to manage solid waste in Delhi, where 3,000 tonnes of waste are dumped untreated daily. The court was dismayed that the Ghazipur dumpsite would take another four years to be cleared. The Centre expressed its commitment to addressing the problem, highlighting the need for better coordination between the Centre and Delhi government.
Businessman Robert Vadra faced questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the Gurugram land case. He asserted his belief in the truth and readiness to face pressure, alleging the inquiry was politically motivated and aimed to distract from key issues. Vadra claimed the ED action was disrupting his charitable work and vowed to continue speaking against injustice.
Bombay High Court acquitted a 19-year-old accused and modified the punishment for another in a sexual harassment case involving a minor, ruling that a single instance of following does not constitute stalking under IPC or Pocso Act. The prosecution must demonstrate repeated or constant contact.
A Vadodara family has sought the PMO's intervention for their son's release in Qatar, where he has been held in solitary confinement since January 1 without any charges. Amit Gupta, working for an Indian multinational company, was detained after dining out, leaving his family in distress.