Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the Modi government for alleged security lapses in Pahalgam, claiming negligence led to the deaths of 26 tourists. Speaking at a rally in Karnataka, Kharge questioned why the government didn't advise tourists against visiting the area.
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An air ambulance encountered an accident near the Kedarnath helipad around 11:50 am on Saturday when its tail struck the ground during landing. The incident occurred as the pilot attempted to land in an open field due to technical difficulties at the helipad. Fortunately, the pilot, doctor, and nursing staff escaped without injuries, and the DGCA will investigate the mishap.
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In Gujarat's Kutch district, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended Sahdevsinh Gohil, a contractual health worker, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Indian military establishments with a Pakistani spy. Gohil, lured by an agent posing as Aditi Bharadwaj, reportedly sent photos and videos of BSF and Indian Navy facilities via WhatsApp in exchange for money.
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President Trump claimed to have played a role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan through trade, following India's 'Operation Sindoor' in response to a terror attack. Speaking at the White House's Oval Office during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump said, "If you take a look at what we just did with Pakistan and India. We settled that whole, and I think I settled it through trade."
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