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Did Delhi Police's anti-riot mock drill alert PFI members in Jahangirpuri?
The sources said that the agencies had the Jahangirpuri on their raid list, but as there was a mock drill, which alerted everyone, the agencies decided to leave the area out of their plan. The source said that the mock drill was conducted at the wrong time which might have alerted the accused, who ran away from the area.
India reports 3,375 fresh Covid cases, 18 deaths
With the fresh fatalities, the death toll mounted to 5,28,673. Active caseload presently stands at 37,444 cases, accounting for 0.08 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The recovery of 4,206 patients took the cumulative tally to 4,40,28,370. Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 98.73 per cent.
Bolstering national security top priority: Defence Minister
"As India has completed 75 years of independence, it is moving forward with renewed confidence and determination under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 'Amrit Kaal' to become one of the most powerful countries in the world by 2047.
Explainer: What is the PFI and why it is perceived as a threat
Terming it a "witch-hunt" against student activists involved in anti-CAA protests, PFI chairman O.M.A Salam said that the probe against the organisation was "politically motivated". In 2019, the Uttar Pradesh government sought a ban on the PFI for its alleged involvement in anti-CAA protests in parts of the state.
Pakistan govt's Twitter account withheld in India
The account displayed a message that said: "@GovtofPakistan's account has been withheld in India in response to a legal demand." In June, Pakistan media had reported that New Delhi blocked the flow of information to the country by banning the official Twitter accounts of several Embassies, journalists and some prominent personalities, under India's Information Technology Act, 2000, Geo News reported.
2 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter identified
On Friday, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the police, army and SSB based on a tip-off regarding the presence of terrorists in Yedipora village. Police said they have been identified the slain terrorists as Yawar Shafi Bhat, a resident of Kalampora in Pulwama, and Aamir Hussain Bhat, from Veshro in Shopian. As per police records, both of them were categorised terrorists and had recently joined terrorist ranks.
India urges Nepal to check entry of Chinese, Pakistan nationals through border
SSB Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen, who is on a five-day visit to Nepal, made this request during his meeting with Raju Aryal, Inspector General of the Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal, according to Nepali media reports. The concerns were raised during the sixth Nepal-India meeting on border security, management, and coordination, which started on Tuesday, and concluded on Thursday evening in Kathmandu.
Gen Anil Chauhan takes charge as India's Chief of Defence Staff
In his first speech as CDS, he expressed his gratitude to the forces and promised to fulfil the expectations and tackle all challenges and difficulties together. CDS Chauhan laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and later inspected a tri-service Guard of Honour on the South Block lawns before formally assuming the charge. CDS later called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his South Block office.
'It depends on how you look at it', Supreme Court dismisses plea against Ashoka Lions atop new Parliament
A bench comprising Justices M.R. Shah and Krishna Murari asked the petitioners' counsel, "so you will decide the design? it depends upon how you look at it." The bench further added that the impression depends upon the mind and it depends on one's perception. The bench said it cannot be said to be against any provision and there is no violation of the State Emblem Act, as it dismissed the plea.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends 3 new chief justices for High Courts, transfers 2
In a statement, the apex court said: "The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2022 has recommended transfer of the following Chief Justices of high courts: Justice S. Muralidhar from Orissa High Court to Madras High Court and Justice Pankaj Mithal from Jammu and Kashmir High Court to Rajasthan High Court.
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