12 of 16 slain Naxalites identified, carried total bounty of Rs 3.13 crore

Chirag Paswan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan expressed concern over "misgivings" within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) regarding his alleged ambition for the Bihar chief minister position. He clarified that if he contests the upcoming assembly elections, it would solely be to strengthen his party's performance, not to pursue the chief minister's role. Paswan predicted a successful outcome for the NDA under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and hinted at contesting from...

YouTuber Jasbir Singh has been remanded for two days by a Mohali court on charges of espionage for Pakistan, following his arrest by Punjab Police's State Special Operations Cell (SSOC). Singh, a resident of Mehlan village, faces scrutiny for his alleged links to a spy network, including connections to arrested YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and a dismissed Pakistani official. Despite the police seeking a seven-day extension for further investigation, the court only granted a two-day remand,...

FBI Director Kash Patel revealed on The Joe Rogan Experience that the U.S. is collaborating with Indian law enforcement to disrupt a China-backed global fentanyl trafficking network. He highlighted India's role as a transit point for fentanyl precursors from China to Mexican cartels, while noting the absence of fentanyl-related deaths in India and other nations, suggesting a targeted strategy by the Chinese Communist Party against the U.S. Patel stated that joint operations are underway to...

SummaryIn response to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of election rigging in Maharashtra, BJP leader Amit Malviya accused him of attempting to undermine public trust in institutions, likening his tactics to those of George Soros. Malviya criticized Gandhi for not raising similar concerns when Congress won elections in Telangana and Karnataka, suggesting that his goal is to create chaos rather than clarity. The Election Commission dismissed Congress's claims as baseless, stating they create unnecessary doubts among the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings for Eid ul-Adha, emphasizing the festival's message of harmony and peace in society while wishing everyone good health and prosperity. Large crowds gathered at significant locations, including Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Delhi's Jama Masjid, to offer prayers as part of the celebrations. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's devotion and is observed with prayers, charity, and animal sacrifices, reflecting faith and the...

Australia's WACE has become the first foreign government-backed school board to operate in India, receiving equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities for its Class X and XII qualifications, marking the first approval for a foreign board in 25 years. The curriculum, administered through the Western Australian International School System, aligns with India's National Education Policy 2020, offering a balanced approach to education that supports holistic development. Initially established in Karnataka, WAIS allows students to...