An official from Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi, known as Danish, has been implicated in an espionage network. He allegedly recruited Indian nationals, including travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. Malhotra, who maintained contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, is now facing charges under the Official Secrets Act.
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Pakistani singer Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's new patriotic song, “Meray Watan Meray Chaman,” celebrating a supposed ceasefire after Operation Sindoor, has gone viral despite his social media ban in India. The song sparked a wave of memes and sarcastic comments on platforms like X, with users humorously comparing it to a nuclear attack or Dhinchak Puja.
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Bangladeshi actress Nusraat Faria, recognized for her roles in several films, was arrested at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on charges related to an attempted murder case. She was reportedly on her way to Thailand when authorities detained her. Subsequently, Nusraat Faria has been granted bail by Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman after submitting a statement.
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US authorities have rejected fifteen mango shipments from India at various airports due to documentation irregularities concerning mandatory irradiation treatment. Exporters face approximately $500,000 in losses as they were compelled to dispose of the fruit locally due to high re-exportation costs.
Moeen Ali, playing for KKR in the IPL, recounted the unsettling experience of being in India when tensions escalated between India and Pakistan, leading to the IPL's suspension. He lauded KKR's support during the crisis, emphasizing the shared cultural similarities across the border.