Following India's November 2022 drone import ban, effectively blocking DJI, the US House is considering a similar ban. A military bill proposes a one-year security review of DJI and Autel Robotics drones, with a default ban if not completed. Both companies face scrutiny over potential national security risks, echoing concerns surrounding TikTok's potential ban.
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Canada has accused India of intent and capability to interfere in its upcoming general election. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) cited concerns over potential interference, alongside China, Russia, and Pakistan. Relations with India worsened after the expulsion of Indian diplomats over alleged involvement in plots against Sikh separatists.
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Security forces initiated a large-scale combing operation in Surankote's Lasana village, Poonch district, following a brief exchange of fire with terrorists on Monday night. Additional troops have been deployed to prevent the terrorists from escaping as search operations continue. This follows the recent killing of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar and the death of a JCO in Keri Bhattal area.
Amidst protests against new Waqf laws and claims of communal violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim downplayed the situation, stating that people are relocating within the state, not fleeing. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges that over 400 Hindus were forced to leave their homes due to the violence, blaming Trinamool Congress' appeasement policies.
Stock market crash today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 plummeted on Friday due to widespread selling pressure brought by worries over Q3 earnings, continuous foreign investment outflows, and emerging HMPV infection concerns.
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