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28 Apr

Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaOwaisi, Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan, Shahid Afridi

New Delhi, April 29, 2025: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticised former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for his comments blaming the Indian Army following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to the media, Owaisi called Afridi a "joker" and dismissed his allegations against Indian forces, stating that Pakistan itself must be held accountable for supporting terrorism.Shahid Afridi, during a Pakistani TV show on Samaa TV, had remarked that the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, exposed the inefficiency of India’s 800,000-strong security forces deployed in Kashmir. "You have an 800,000-strong…

28 Apr

Supreme Court Allows Ranveer Allahbadia to Reclaim Passport After ‘India’s Got Latent’ Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPassport Return, Ranveer Allahbadia, Supreme Court

New Delhi, April 29, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed podcaster and content creator Ranveer Allahbadia to recover his passport, granting him permission to travel abroad for professional purposes after the conclusion of investigations linked to multiple FIRs filed against him over controversial remarks made during a YouTube show.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh directed Allahbadia to apply to the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Bureau, which would release his passport under reasonable conditions. The court emphasized that Allahbadia must comply with any future summons if required by the investigating authorities.The FIRs were lodged…

28 Apr

Over 1,000 Indians Return from Pakistan via Wagah Border Amid Rising Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan tensions, Indian nationals return, Pakistan, Wagah border

Amritsar, April 28, 2025 – More than 1,000 Indian nationals have returned from Pakistan through the Wagah border over the last six days, following the Indian government's directive to short-term visa holders to exit Pakistan promptly.According to officials, 1,098 Indians have crossed back into India through the Attari-Wagah border between April 23 and April 28. On Monday alone, 178 Indian nationals arrived via the Integrated Check Post (ICP) Attari. This movement comes in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued…

28 Apr

OTT Platforms Under Supreme Court Lens for ‘Obscene Content’; Legislative Action on the Horizon?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaOTT, Supreme Court

New Delhi (National Times): India's Supreme Court on Monday cracked the whip on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Alt Balaji, responding to a PIL that flagged a torrent of unchecked obscene material reaching even the youngest digital users. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, arguing for the petitioners, lamented that the online world had become a free-for-all for explicit content without oversight. The Supreme Court took the plea seriously, with Justice Gavai openly urging the government to "do something legislative" to curb the menace. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta didn’t mince words either, stating that some programs contained such extreme perversity…

28 Apr

BSF Constable Still Held in Pakistan as Efforts for Release Continue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBSF, Pakistan

Ferozepur (National Times): BSF constable Purnab Kumar Shaw remains in Pakistan's custody for the fifth straight day, with Islamabad yet to respond to India's multiple appeals for his return. Shaw had inadvertently crossed the international border near Ferozepur, Punjab, on April 23. A senior BSF official confirmed that since Wednesday afternoon, there has been no positive development from the Pakistan side despite repeated diplomatic and military efforts. Meanwhile, Shaw’s wife, Rajani, who is pregnant, announced on Sunday that she, along with her son and other relatives, will travel to Ferozepur to seek information directly from BSF officials. The family plans…

28 Apr

After Pahalgam Attack, India Bans 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels Fueling Hate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPahalgam, YouTube

New Delhi (National Times): Following the heartbreaking terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, India has swiftly moved to block 16 Pakistani YouTube channels accused of spreading misinformation and communal hatred. The Ministry of Home Affairs recommended the crackdown amid rising outrage across the nation, as citizens mourned the loss and demanded justice. The Pahalgam attack, carried out near the serene Baisaran meadow, is the deadliest the region has seen since Pulwama in 2019. Investigators from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are leaving no stone unturned, questioning witnesses and intensifying efforts to find those responsible. As the Indian…

28 Apr

China Urges India and Pakistan to Exercise Restraint After Pahalgam Terror Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsChina on India Pakistan tensions, Pahalgam terror attack, South Asia peace

Beijing, April 28, 2025 — China on called on both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and avoid escalating tensions following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which killed 26 civilians, has significantly strained relations between the two neighboring countries.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, addressing a press briefing, said, "We have taken note of relevant reports. Both India and Pakistan are important countries in South Asia. We hope the two sides can exercise restraint, step up dialogue and consultation, and resolve differences peacefully."Lin emphasized that maintaining peace and stability in South Asia serves the…

27 Apr

509 Pakistani Nationals Exit India via Attari Border After Visa Deadline Ends

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAttari border, Pahalgam attack, Pakistani nationals, visa deadline

Amritsar, April 27, 2025 – Amid heightened diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, a total of 509 Pakistani nationals exited India via the Attari-Wagah border over the past three days, following the Indian government's directive for short-term visa holders to leave by April 27.According to officials at the Attari Integrated Check Post (ICP), 320 Pakistani nationals crossed into Pakistan on Saturday alone. On Friday, 106 had returned, and on Thursday, 83 more exited, bringing the three-day total to 509.The move comes after India, citing security concerns in the aftermath of the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, suspended the…

27 Apr

NIA Takes Over Pahalgam Terror Attack Case, Begins Fresh Probe into Deadly Incident

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLashkar-e-Taiba, NIA investigation, Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi, April 27, 2025 – The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the probe into the devastating Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 tourists earlier this week. The central anti-terror body registered a fresh FIR late on Saturday following an order from the Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation (CTCR) division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, given the gravity of the attack and its links to Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba’s proxy, The Resistance Front (TRF).According to top sources, the NIA began its independent investigation five days after the attack and four days after a…

27 Apr

Government Issues Advisory Restricting Live Media Coverage of Defence Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDefence Operations, Live Coverage Restrictions, Media advisory, National Security

New Delhi, April 27, 2025 – In a major move aimed at safeguarding national security and operational integrity, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory restricting live coverage of ongoing and sensitive defence operations by all media houses. The advisory, dated April 26, 2025, was issued under Rule 6(1)(e) of the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.The government has strongly reminded all television channels and digital platforms that broadcasting live footage of ongoing anti-terrorism operations, or any activities of the armed forces during such missions, poses a significant threat to national security. Media outlets have been directed to…