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American student held in Chennai for carrying banned satellite phone

Jackson, a university student from the United States, had arrived in Chennai from Delhi the previous week on a tourist visit. During questioning, he claimed ignorance of the ban on satellite phones in India, stating that he had carried the device from the US to Delhi and then to Chennai without encountering any issues.

Jul 31, 2025

Bengaluru woman arrested for alleged Al-Qaeda links; led terror module, recruited individuals

According to sources, the woman was not only a key figure in the module but also played a crucial role in strategizing and executing plans for potential attacks. Her arrest is considered a major breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to dismantle terror networks operating in the country.

Jul 31, 2025

Maybe they'll be selling oil to India someday: Trump says US to help develop 'massive reserves' in Pakistan

Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves. We are in the process of choosing the oil company that will lead this partnership. Who knows, maybe they'll be selling oil to India someday!"

Jul 31, 2025

India, US still negotiating, says Trump after threat of 25 per cent tariff

"We're talking to India now, we'll see what happens," he said on Wednesday, hours after he had threatened the 25 per cent tariffs and the 100 per cent penalty for buyers of Russian energy he had proposed. He said that India, which he asserted has one of the highest tariffs in the world, was now "willing to cut it very substantially."

Jul 31, 2025

Two teachers killed in Ramban flash flood as heavy rains paralyse Jammu region; exams postponed

Relentless rains triggered flash floods in parts of Jammu province on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two young teachers in the Batote area of Ramban district.

Jul 30, 2025

Did not take any payment from betting app, Prakash Raj tells ED

The actor said the ED officials have not asked him to come again for questioning. Prakash Raj reiterated that he did only one advertisement for a gaming app, but later realised that he should not have done it.

Jul 30, 2025

India's EV charging network: Over 4,500 stations operational on highways [details]

The Indian government has announced the PM E-Drive scheme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and expanding the charging infrastructure across the country. With a financial outlay of Rs 2,000 crore, the scheme aims to support the installation of approximately 72,000 EV public charging stations.

Jul 30, 2025

Rahul Gandhi to visit Karnataka amid electoral fraud allegations; several events planned

The specifics of these programs are yet to be finalized, but one potential plan includes Gandhi addressing Congress workers at Freedom Park before proceeding to the State Election Commission to submit a memorandum. The allegations of electoral malpractice have been a contentious issue, with Rahul Gandhi publicly asserting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not fulfilled its duties

Jul 30, 2025

"Blood and water will not flow together": Why Modi govt suspended Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan

The decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty has significant implications for both India and Pakistan. The treaty, which has been in place for over six decades, has been a cornerstone of water-sharing between the two countries. Its suspension raises questions about the future of water management in the region and the potential for increased tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Jul 30, 2025

UNSC report names Lashkar's proxy TRF in Pahalgam terror attack; BJP calls out Chidambaram's claims

The UNSC report states, "On 22 April, five terrorists attacked a tourist spot in Pahalgam, in Jammu and Kashmir. Twenty-six civilians were killed. The attack was claimed that same day by The Resistance Front (TRF), who in parallel published a photograph of the attack site."

Jul 30, 2025

Manoj Jha slams Government's "Operation Sindoor" response; "Don't use national grief to deter criticism"

His address in the Rajya Sabha was marked by a strong disapproval of the government's narrative that Pakistan did not inflict any damage on Indian assets during the operation. He highlighted the loss of lives during the cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir, which coincided with 'Operation Sindoor.'

Jul 30, 2025

EAM Jaishankar roasts Opposition over India's "new normal" policy

Joining the Operation Sindoor debate in Rajya Sabha, Jaishankar said that some members raised hue and cry over the term 'new normal' and hence he was explaining India's new security doctrine via 'Modi normal' and 'Congress normal'.

Jul 30, 2025

Jammu's road rage victim, 65, remains critical; "influential" accused still at large

In a shocking case of road rage in Jammu, 65-year-old Kamalkant Dutta remains in critical condition after being hit twice by a speeding Mahindra Thar, allegedly driven by 21-year-old Manan Anand — the son of a local contractor.

Jul 30, 2025

Blocked 43 OTT platforms so far to curb explicit, insensitive content: Ashwini Vaishnaw

"Part-III of the rules provides for a Code of Ethics for digital news publishers and publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms). OTT platforms are under obligation to not transmit any content which is prohibited by law for the time being in force," informed Union Electronics and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in the Lok Sabha.

Jul 30, 2025

Pakistan resumes drone narcotics push: After recovery in Samba, Rs 2cr worth heroin seized in Kathua

After a two-month lull following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has reportedly resumed cross-border drone activity, attempting to smuggle narcotics into Jammu and Kashmir. On Tuesday, security forces recovered 500 grams of heroin worth over ₹2 crore in Kathua district, shortly after it was dropped by a Pakistani drone.

Jul 30, 2025