Amid these tensions, the world witnessed other critical events: the Cuban Missile Crisis unfolded in October 1962, bringing the US and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war. It was during this volatile period that the Sino-Indian War erupted, creating a parallel crisis that is often overshadowed in historical narratives.
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FBI chief Kash Patel announced the arrest of Harpreet Singh in Sacramento, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks in Punjab. The FBI coordinated with Indian authorities, ensuring Singh will face justice. Singh, linked to the Babbar Khalsa International, is accused of planning attacks and providing support for terrorist activities, including the 2024 Chandigarh grenade attack.
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