On April 22, a terrorist attack in Anantnag district's Pahalgam area killed 26 people, including tourists and security personnel. The assault, which occurred near the Baisaran Valley, claimed the life of an Indian Navy officer and two foreign nationals. This incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting civilians and security forces in Kashmir since 2000.
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Delhi Police has dismantled an illegal immigration network, arresting 11 people, including document forgers and tech experts. They created fake Aadhaar cards and other documents for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The operation came ahead of a directive to take action against illegal immigrants. The group used jungle routes and express trains to facilitate entry into Delhi.
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The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have reached the final section of the collapsed Srisailam Left Bank Canal tunnel, where eight workers have been trapped since February 22. Heavy water and slush continue to impede rescue efforts, but dewatering operations are ongoing in hopes of finding survivors.
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Nate Vance, cousin of Vice President JD Vance, criticized the White House's treatment of Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, labeling it as an ambush. Nate, who volunteered to fight in Ukraine, expressed disappointment over JD's lack of effort to seek the truth about the war. "His own cousin was on the front lines. I could have told him the truth, without pretense, without personal interest. He never tried to find out more," Nate said.
UPSC has released the admit cards for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2025 today, April 3. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The CDS 1 2025 exam will be held on April 13, 2025, across various centers. The exam consists of three shifts: English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam center.