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Red Fort Blast: Delhi Police Invoke UAPA and Explosives Act in High-Intensity Car Explosion Case

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The Tragic Incident near Red Fort A devastating car explosion outside Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening claimed the lives of eight people and left over twenty injured , plunging the national capital into shock. The blast occurred on Netaji Subhash Marg , near the Red Fort Metro Station, triggering a wave of concern across multiple states. By 11:30 PM, authorities had identified two of the deceased — Ashok Kumar (34) , a resident of Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, and Amar Kataria , a native of Delhi’s Sriniwaspuri area. A ninth body part found at the scene remains unidentified.

India’s Zero-Tolerance Stand on Terrorism Echoes at SCO Defence Meet

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India Condemns Terrorism at SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in Qingdao, China, on June 25–26, 2025, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a firm and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism. Addressing defence counterparts from across the SCO region—including China, Russia, and Central Asian nations—Singh called for collective accountability and action against terrorism in all its forms. He stressed the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and state sponsors of terrorism accountable , reinforcing India’s longstanding position on cross-border terrorism and extremism. Pahalgam Terror Attack & Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Proxy Network Singh referenced the heinous Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, where 26 civilians, including a Nepali national , were killed in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was orchestrated by The Resistance Front (TRF) , which is a known proxy of the ...

US Supreme Court Clears Way for 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India

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US Supreme Court Clears Way for 26/11 Plotter Tahawwur Rana's Extradition to India The extradition of Pakistani-origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana , convicted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks , has taken a significant step forward. The US Supreme Court recently denied Rana’s petition to prevent his extradition to India, bringing the process closer to fruition. Background on the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks The 26/11 Mumbai attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist strikes carried out by the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) from November 26–29, 2008 . Key Facts: Targets: Major landmarks including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident Hotel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), and Nariman House. Casualties: Over 164 people killed , including foreign nationals, and more than 300 injured. Attackers: 10 gunmen trained in Pakistan infiltrated Mumbai via sea routes. Mastermind: The attacks were planned and executed und...

Chhattisgarh CM Commends Security Forces as 29 Naxals Killed in Encounter

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Chhattisgarh CM Commends Security Forces as 29 Naxals Killed in Encounter CM Vishnu Deo Sai Applauds DRG and BSF for Successful Operation Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai praised the combined efforts of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel for their effective operation resulting in the elimination of 29 Naxalites in an encounter in Kanker district. He hailed the achievement as a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against insurgency. Operation Targeted Naxal Disruption of Election Process CM Sai highlighted the strategic significance of the operation, emphasizing that the Naxalites were attempting to disrupt the electoral process in the Bastar region ahead of the upcoming elections on April 19. The encounter, which took place close to Bastar and Kanker Lok Sabha constituencies, thwarted the insurgents' attempts to sabotage democratic proceedings. Deputy CM Visits Injured Jawans, Commends Surgical Strike-like Operation Deputy Ch...

India and Kazakhstan Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation

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India and Kazakhstan Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Introduction: India and Kazakhstan recently held a joint working group meeting to discuss counter-terrorism challenges and enhance cooperation in addressing security threats. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement summarizing the key outcomes of the meeting, which took place in Astana. Key Points Discussed: During the meeting, led by Joint Secretary (CT) KD Dewal from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador-at-Large Talgat Kaliyev from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, both delegations engaged in comprehensive discussions on various aspects of counter-terrorism. Assessment of Threats: One of the primary focuses was assessing terrorist threats in their respective regions, particularly state-sponsored and cross-border terrorism in South Asia. The discussions also encompassed terror activities in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to address th...