In a major escalation following the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, India has announced a series of strong retaliatory measures against Pakistan. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday in the scenic Baisaran Valley, left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. Most of the victims were tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group linked to the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the massacre.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cutting short his official visit to Saudi Arabia, returned to India on Wednesday and immediately convened a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has commuted the death sentence of Reji Kumar, a Kerala man convicted for the 2008 rape and murder of his 12-year-old daughter and the brutal killing of his wife and three other children. While acknowledging the severity of the crime, the court cited the convict’s mental health issues and exemplary conduct in prison over 16 years as mitigating factors.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol, and Sandeep Mehta delivered the judgment on Tuesday, stating that despite the heinous nature of the crime, the death penalty was not justified in this
In a tragic escalation of violence, a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 people, including innocent tourists and security personnel. The attack, the deadliest since the Pulwama incident in 2019, took place in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty. Eyewitnesses reported that terrorists emerged from the surrounding woods and began firing indiscriminately at a group of tourists, triggering panic and chaos.Distressing visuals from the site showed several people lying motionless on the ground, while survivors, including women, desperately pleaded for help. The area, accessible only by foot
What is Waqf?The term Waqf originates from an Arabic word meaning "to stop" or "to restrain." In Islamic law, it refers to a voluntary, permanent, and irrevocable dedication of a portion of one’s wealth or property for religious or charitable purposes. Once declared as Waqf by a donor (known as a waqif), the asset is considered the property of Allah and cannot be sold, gifted, or inherited. It must be used to serve public welfare or family needs in accordance with Islamic charitable principles.Waqf assets fall into two main categories:Movable Waqf: These include financial assets like cash, shares, or other valuables that can
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people, is being extradited to India after losing a lengthy legal battle in the United States. The 64-year-old is expected to arrive in Delhi on a special flight this afternoon and will be produced before a local court on Thursday.Rana is wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with a conspiracy case linked to the 26/11 attacks. According to investigators, he played a crucial role in facilitating logistical and financial support for the coordinated assault carried out by ten armed terrorists from Pakistan.Born
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has ignited controversy with his recent remarks, coining the term "Sharbat Jihad" to criticize certain soft drinks and promote Patanjali's own beverages. In a promotional video shared on social media, Ramdev compared popular soft drinks to "toilet cleaners," suggesting they are harmful and consumed under the guise of quenching thirst during summer. He further alleged that a particular company selling sharbat uses its earnings to fund the construction of mosques and madrasas, subtly hinting at Hamdard's Rooh Afza, a popular rose-flavored drink.In the video, Ramdev stated, "In the name of quenching thirst during summers, people drink
Fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya has claimed that Indian banks have successfully recovered more than double the amount he allegedly owed, as per a Finance Ministry report. The 66-year-old former liquor baron and founder of the now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, who fled India in 2016 amid a massive bank loan default case, made the statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), referring to the ministry’s annual report. “Finally, against a DRT judgment debt of ₹6,203 crore, admitted recovery of ₹14,131.8 crore which will be evidence in my UK Bankruptcy annulment application. Wonder what Banks will say in an English Court,”
On the occasion of Ram Navami, a group of right-wing activists caused a major disturbance at the dargah of Salar Masood Ghazi Miyan in the Sikandra area of Prayagraj. A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows several men waving saffron flags and raising provocative slogans near the dome of the dargah, located in the Ganganagar zone. The men reached the site on bikes and climbed onto the dargah roof before police could respond.Manendra Pratap Singh, who identifies himself on social media as a student leader from Allahabad University, former state president of the Karni
The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire agreement on Tuesday by firing at Indian positions across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati (KG) Sector, Poonch. In response, the troops of the Nangi Tekri Battalion, under the Krishna Ghati Brigade of the Indian Army, retaliated strongly. Further updates on casualties and damages are awaited.Meanwhile, security forces have intensified search and cordon operations in the Panjtirthi area of Kathua following a recent exchange of fire with terrorists. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched multiple surveillance and ambush
