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Nine shots were reportedly fired at popular comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly opened eatery in Canada’s Surrey on Wednesday night. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has taken responsibility for the firing. The Surrey police stated that no one was injured in the incident.&nbsp; &nbsp;The newly opened Kap's Cafe is Sharma debut venture in the restaurant business and is reportedly being handled by his wife Ginni Chatrath. The recently opened cafe is located in Canada's Britisj Columbia.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">World Famous comedian Kapil Sharma&#39;s newly inaugurated restaurant KAP&#39;S CAFE shot at in Surrey, BC, Canada last night. Harjit Singh Laddi, a BKI operative, NIA&#39;s (INDIA ) most wanted terrorist has claimed this shoot out citing some remarks by Kapil<a href="https://twitter.com/SurreyPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SurreyPolice</a> <a href="https://t.co/p51zlxXbOf">pic.twitter.com/p51zlxXbOf</a>&mdash; Ritesh Lakhi CA (@RiteshLakhiCA) <a href="https://twitter.com/RiteshLakhiCA/status/1943276408748318735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

WION cannot verify the authenticity of the video. Harjit Singh Laddi is reportedly a BKI operative and in NIA's most wanted terrorist list.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Harjit Singh Laddi?</h2>&nbsp;Laddi is wanted in India for multiple terror-related offenses and is alleged to be the mastermind behind several recent attacks on Hindu leaders and pro-India figures.&nbsp;&nbsp;Laddi, along with associate Kulbeer Singh alias Sidhu, is accused of planning and supplying weapons for the April 13, 2024, assassination of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Prabhakar in Nangal, Rupnagar district, Punjab. The duo is also under investigation for financing terror operations and recruiting ground-level operatives for targeted killings. &nbsp;

Nine shots were reportedly fired at popular comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly opened eatery in Canada’s Surrey on Wednesday night. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has taken responsibility for the firing. The Surrey police stated that no one was injured in the incident. 

Nine shots were reportedly fired at popular comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly opened eatery in Canada’s Surrey on Wednesday night. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has taken responsibility for the firing. The Surrey police stated that no one was injured in the incident. The newly opened Kap's Cafe is Sharma debut venture in the restaurant business and is reportedly being handled by his wife Ginni Chatrath. The recently opened cafe is located in Canada's Britisj Columbia.

Nine shots were reportedly fired at popular comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly opened eatery in Canada’s Surrey on Wednesday night. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has taken responsibility for the firing. The Surrey police stated that no one was injured in the incident.&nbsp;

Shots fired at Kapil Sharma’s café, Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi claims responsibility

In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old state level tennis player, Radhika Yadav, has died after being shot at by her father multiple times. The unfortunate incident, on Thursday (Jul 10), took place in Harayan's Gurugram - a city adjoining India's national capital New Delhi and a part of National Capital Region as well. The police have recovered the revolver used by the father to shoot Radhika thrice and has taken accused in custody as well. As per preliminary report, Radhika was admitted to a nearby private hospital after being shot at where she succumbed to her injuries.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-is-the-fraud-case-against-economic-offender-monika-kapoor-extradited-to-india-after-25-years-1752149876971">What is the fraud case against economic offender Monika Kapoor, extradited to India after 25 years</a>"We got information from the hospital that a 25-year-old woman had died. She suffered three bullet injuries. We met the woman's uncle but he did not say anything. Then we went to the incident spot where we got to know that the woman's father had fired at her," Gururam's Sector 56 police station in-charge said as reported by news outlet India Today.Apart from playing tennis, Radhika also ran a academy where she offered coaching to other players as well. She had won multiple medals and accolades, brining joy to the family and his accused father multiple times in the past.More to follow...

The police have recovered the revolver used by the father to shoot Radhika thrice and has taken accused in custody as well. As per preliminary report, Radhika was admitted to a nearby private hospital after being shot at where she succumbed to her injuries.

In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old state level tennis player, Radhika Yadav, has died after being shot at by her father multiple times. The unfortunate incident, on Thursday (Jul 10), took place in Harayan's Gurugram - a city adjoining India's national capital New Delhi and a part of National Capital Region as well. The police have recovered the revolver used by the father to shoot Radhika thrice and has taken accused in custody as well. As per preliminary report, Radhika was admitted to a nearby private hospital after being shot at where she succumbed to her injuries. Also Read - What is the fraud case against economic offender Monika Kapoor, extradited to India after 25 years "We got information from the hospital that a 25-year-old woman had died. She suffered three bullet injuries. We met the woman's uncle but he did not say anything. Then we went to the incident spot where we got to know that the woman's father had fired at her," Gururam's Sector 56 police station in-charge said as reported by news outlet India Today. Apart from playing tennis, Radhika also ran a academy where she offered coaching to other players as well. She had won multiple medals and accolades, brining joy to the family and his accused father multiple times in the past. More to follow...

The police have recovered the revolver used by the father to shoot Radhika thrice and has taken accused in custody as well. As per preliminary report, Radhika was admitted to a nearby private hospital after being shot at where she succumbed to her injuries.

25-year-old state-level athlete Radhika Yadav shot dead by father

As a Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday in Rajasthan's Churu, it reminds of the past similar incidents when the IAF fighter jets crashed in the last two years. Notably, this is the fourth time this year that an IAF fighter jet has crashed.From Tejas to Sukhoi 30 MKI, or the Jaguar fighter jet, almost every time, the reason behind the crash has been a "technical snag".<h2>Here is the list of recent IAF fighter jet crashes</h2><h3>July 2025</h3>On Wednesday (July 9), an IAF aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Churu. Later, the plane was found in pieces in the region. According to the statement issued by the Indian Air Force, two pilots, who were onboard the Jaguar fighter jet were killed.The aircraft took off from Suratgarh air base. The incident happened when a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed near Bhanuda village.<h3>April 2025</h3>Just three months ago in April, an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat. The jet which was on a training mission, crashed on April 2 near Suvarda village, located 12 km from Jamnagar city, and caught fire.The Jaguar broke into pieces and in no time, turned into a ball of fire after the crash, according to the visuals.One of the two pilots died in the crash after suffering fatal injuries. Meanwhile, there were no casualties on the ground, according to the IAF statement.<h3>March 2025</h3>An IAF transport aircraft made a crash landing at Bagdogra in West Bengal in March this year. However, the crew of the AN-32 aircraft escaped unhurt.On the same day, another similar incident happened. A Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Haryana's Ambala district during a routine training sortie. The pilot escaped safely before the aircraft went down.According to the IAF statement, the Jaguar took off from Ambala airbase and crashed due to a system malfunction. "The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely," the IAF stated.<h3>February 2025</h3>In February this year, an IAF Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district during a routine training sortie. Fortunately, both pilots were safely ejected before the crash.As per the reports, the aircraft suffered a technical malfunction, which led to the crash. There have been concerns over the safety of ageing fighter jets and trainer aircraft.<h3>November 2024</h3>An MIG-29 fighter jet crashed into a field near Uttar Pradesh's Agra during a routine training sortie in November last year. The IAF and defence officials said that the crash happened due to a technical glitch.The pilot ejected himself to safety, and saved himself at the time of the crash.This happened, as the plane took off from Adampur in Punjab and was on its way to Agra for an exercise.<h3>September 2024</h3>An MiG-29 fighter jet of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan in September last year, during a routine night training mission, while the pilot ejected safely.The incident that took place in Barmer, happened as the jet suffered a "critical technical snag", according to the Indian Air Force. Moreover, no loss of lives was reported in the incident.<h3>June 2024</h3>The IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet crashed on June 4 near Shirasgaon village of Niphad tehsil in Nashik. According to reports, after the crash, the aircraft caught fire which was extinguished.While some parts of the jet were scattered over a 500-metre radius. Both the pilot and co-pilot ejected safely before the crash.The aircraft caught fire after the crash, which was later extinguished.<h3>March 2024</h3>In March last year, a Tejas aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie.The pilot ejected safely before the crash. A court of inquiry was constituted to figure out the cause of the crash.&nbsp;

From Tejas to Sukhoi 30 MKI, or the Jaguar fighter jet, almost every time, the reason behind the crash has been a "technical snag".

As a Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday in Rajasthan's Churu, it reminds of the past similar incidents when the IAF fighter jets crashed in the last two years. Notably, this is the fourth time this year that an IAF fighter jet has crashed. From Tejas to Sukhoi 30 MKI, or the Jaguar fighter jet, almost every time, the reason behind the crash has been a "technical snag". Here is the list of recent IAF fighter jet crashes July 2025 On Wednesday (July 9), an IAF aircraft crashed in Rajasthan's Churu. Later, the plane was found in pieces in the region. According to the statement issued by the Indian Air Force, two pilots, who were onboard the Jaguar fighter jet were killed. The aircraft took off from Suratgarh air base. The incident happened when a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed near Bhanuda village. April 2025 Just three months ago in April, an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat. The jet which was on a training mission, crashed on April 2 near Suvarda village, located 12 km from Jamnagar city, and caught fire. The Jaguar broke into pieces and in no time, turned into a ball of fire after the crash, according to the visuals. One of the two pilots died in the crash after suffering fatal injuries. Meanwhile, there were no casualties on the ground, according to the IAF statement. March 2025 An IAF transport aircraft made a crash landing at Bagdogra in West Bengal in March this year. However, the crew of the AN-32 aircraft escaped unhurt. On the same day, another similar incident happened. A Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Haryana's Ambala district during a routine training sortie. The pilot escaped safely before the aircraft went down. According to the IAF statement, the Jaguar took off from Ambala airbase and crashed due to a system malfunction. "The pilot maneuvered the aircraft away from any habitation on the ground before ejecting safely," the IAF stated. February 2025 In February this year, an IAF Mirage 2000 trainer aircraft crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district during a routine training sortie. Fortunately, both pilots were safely ejected before the crash. As per the reports, the aircraft suffered a technical malfunction, which led to the crash. There have been concerns over the safety of ageing fighter jets and trainer aircraft. November 2024 An MIG-29 fighter jet crashed into a field near Uttar Pradesh's Agra during a routine training sortie in November last year. The IAF and defence officials said that the crash happened due to a technical glitch. The pilot ejected himself to safety, and saved himself at the time of the crash. This happened, as the plane took off from Adampur in Punjab and was on its way to Agra for an exercise. September 2024 An MiG-29 fighter jet of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan in September last year, during a routine night training mission, while the pilot ejected safely. The incident that took place in Barmer, happened as the jet suffered a "critical technical snag", according to the Indian Air Force. Moreover, no loss of lives was reported in the incident. June 2024 The IAF's Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet crashed on June 4 near Shirasgaon village of Niphad tehsil in Nashik. According to reports, after the crash, the aircraft caught fire which was extinguished. While some parts of the jet were scattered over a 500-metre radius. Both the pilot and co-pilot ejected safely before the crash. The aircraft caught fire after the crash, which was later extinguished. March 2024 In March last year, a Tejas aircraft crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie. The pilot ejected safely before the crash. A court of inquiry was constituted to figure out the cause of the crash.

From Tejas to Sukhoi 30 MKI, or the Jaguar fighter jet, almost every time, the reason behind the crash has been a "technical snag".

From Jaguar to MIG-29: 9 times IAF fighter jets crashed recently - When and how | Details inside

In a major success for the Central bureau of Investigation (CBI), India's premier investigating agency, economic offender Monika Kapoor, who had fled to the US more than 20 years after being accused in an import-export fraud case has been extradited from the United States.&nbsp;“This extradition marks a major breakthrough in the pursuit of justice and reiterates CBI’s commitment to bringing fugitives to face the law in India, irrespective of international boundaries. The CBI team is returning to India with the fugitive. Monika Kapoor will be produced before the court concerned and she will now face the trial,” a CBI spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.&nbsp;The extradition was cleared by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA.&nbsp;Monika along with her brothers Rajan Khanna and Rajiv Khanna allegedly forged documents to obtain licenses from the Indian government to import raw materials duty-free for her jewellery business in 1998.&nbsp;The alleged fraud led to a mammoth loss of over USD 6,79,000 to the Indian exchequer.&nbsp;The fraud case&nbsp;The licenses were sold at a premium to Deep Exports, an Ahmedabad-based firm, which used them to import duty-free gold.&nbsp;An investigation was launched into the fraud case and a charge sheet was filed on March 31, 2004, against Monika Kapoor, Rajan Khanna, and Rajeev Khanna u/s 120-B r/w 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the IPC.&nbsp;Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, District Court Saket, New Delhi, convicted Rajan Khanna and Rajeev Khanna via an order dated December 20, 2017.&nbsp;"Accused Monika Kapoor did not join investigation and trial, she was declared proclaimed offender by the trial court on February 13, 2006. The Ld Trial Court has also issued open non-bailable warrant of arrest on April 26, 2010 and red Corner Notice also issued against her. A request for extradition was also sent by CBI on October 19, 2010 to the US Authorities," the CBI said. &nbsp;

The extradition was cleared by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA.

In a major success for the Central bureau of Investigation (CBI), India's premier investigating agency, economic offender Monika Kapoor, who had fled to the US more than 20 years after being accused in an import-export fraud case has been extradited from the United States. “This extradition marks a major breakthrough in the pursuit of justice and reiterates CBI’s commitment to bringing fugitives to face the law in India, irrespective of international boundaries. The CBI team is returning to India with the fugitive. Monika Kapoor will be produced before the court concerned and she will now face the trial,” a CBI spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. The extradition was cleared by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA. Monika along with her brothers Rajan Khanna and Rajiv Khanna allegedly forged documents to obtain licenses from the Indian government to import raw materials duty-free for her jewellery business in 1998. The alleged fraud led to a mammoth loss of over USD 6,79,000 to the Indian exchequer. The fraud case The licenses were sold at a premium to Deep Exports, an Ahmedabad-based firm, which used them to import duty-free gold. An investigation was launched into the fraud case and a charge sheet was filed on March 31, 2004, against Monika Kapoor, Rajan Khanna, and Rajeev Khanna u/s 120-B r/w 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the IPC. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, District Court Saket, New Delhi, convicted Rajan Khanna and Rajeev Khanna via an order dated December 20, 2017. "Accused Monika Kapoor did not join investigation and trial, she was declared proclaimed offender by the trial court on February 13, 2006. The Ld Trial Court has also issued open non-bailable warrant of arrest on April 26, 2010 and red Corner Notice also issued against her. A request for extradition was also sent by CBI on October 19, 2010 to the US Authorities," the CBI said.

The extradition was cleared by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under the bilateral extradition treaty between India and the USA.

What is the fraud case against economic offender Monika Kapoor, extradited to India after 25 years

From selling gemstones on a bicycle to becoming the alleged mastermind behind a multi-crore illegal religious conversion racket, the rise of Jalaluddin Shah alias 'Chhangur' Baba is now in the spotlight of both the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Chhangur Baba, who has been charged with being the 'mastermind' of a religious conversion racket, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh ATS on Saturday (July 5).&nbsp;&nbsp;The UP ATS on Wednesday (July 9) got a seven-day custody of Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba and his accomplice Neetu alias Nasreen. They are booked for operating in an organised fashion to convert Hindus and non-Muslim community members into Islam.<h2>The rise of Chhangur Baba</h2>&nbsp;Having been a nomadic astrologer in rural Uttar Pradesh, Chhangur Baba's life changed after his stints in Mumbai and Saudi Arabia, where he is said to have built a strong network, as per a report published in the Hindustan Times. In the last ten years, he rebranded himself as 'Peer Baba' or Hazrat Jalaluddin, a Sufi-style preacher who worked from an ashram in the vicinity of the shrine of Chandaulia Baba in Balrampur, near the India-Nepal border.&nbsp;Senior police officers said Chhangur Baba and his companions allegedly constructed a massive realty empire worth more than ₹300 crore, spread over Balrampur, neighboring UP districts, and Pune in Maharashtra. The accused allegedly owned luxury cars, bungalows, and more than three dozen properties, some of which were registered on the names of his associates or NGOs.&nbsp;"Chhangur Baba and his friends had visited various Islamic nations more than 50 times in recent years," a high-ranking police officer was quoted saying to Hindustan Times. The high-ranking police officer further said that foreign funding is under suspicion for the ₹106 crore suspicious transactions found in more than a dozen bank accounts related to NGOs floated by the accused.&nbsp;“Moreover, the kingpin has formed as many as 40 different organisations and opened as many bank accounts in their names. The UP ATS investigation revealed the transactions of over ₹100 crore from these bank accounts in the past few years and they suspect foreign funding behind all these transactions,” a senior police official close to the investigation told Hindustan Times. &nbsp;On July 5, Chhangur Baba and Nasreen alias Neetu Naveen Rohra were apprehended in a case of suspected forced religious conversions on several charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. Nasreen's husband Jamaluddin alias Naveen Rohra and Mehboob, Jalaluddin's son, were apprehended in April in relation to the same case. The ATS continues to pursue on the trail of 14 other co-accused.&nbsp;The aforementioned NGOs, the ATS claims, were a sham to channel crores, and the ED has now initiated a money laundering investigation under PMLA. One of the major exposes is a ₹16 crore land transaction in Maharashtra's Pune, purportedly by a court clerk from Uttar Pradesh's Utraula and his wife, involving a profit-sharing arrangement.&nbsp;The nerve center of the illegal empire was a three-bigha plot in Madhpur village within Uttaraula tehsil in UP's Balrampur, with CCTV surveillance and accommodations for more than 50 individuals. The building was demolished for being constructed on government (gram sabha) land.&nbsp;It was registered in Nasreen's name, who along with her husband was reportedly brainwashed by Baba when he was in Mumbai and subsequently brought to Balrampur and given Islamic identities. The modus operandi, as per police, was to offer money to poor people and threaten them with fictitious cases to coerce conversions. The racket also used "love jihad" techniques, as evidenced by cases like that of Lucknow's Gunja Gupta who was entrapped by an acquaintance Abu Ansari (disguising himself as "Amit"), and subsequently converted and renamed Aleena Ansari.&nbsp;The ATS revealed that the gang reportedly took ₹15-16 lakh to convert Brahmin, Sardar, or Kshatriya girls, ₹10-12 lakh for OBCs, and ₹8-10 lakh for other castes. Investigation was initiated after intelligence inputs flagged suspicious expenditure and unusual transactions in Madhpur village.

Who is Chhangur Baba? UP’s alleged mastermind of multi-crore religious conversion racket

From selling gemstones on a bicycle to becoming the alleged mastermind behind a multi-crore illegal religious conversion racket, the rise of Jalaluddin Shah alias 'Chhangur' Baba is now in the spotlight of both the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Chhangur Baba, who has been charged with being the 'mastermind' of a religious conversion racket, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh ATS on Saturday (July 5). The UP ATS on Wednesday (July 9) got a seven-day custody of Jalaluddin alias Chhangur Baba and his accomplice Neetu alias Nasreen. They are booked for operating in an organised fashion to convert Hindus and non-Muslim community members into Islam. The rise of Chhangur Baba Having been a nomadic astrologer in rural Uttar Pradesh, Chhangur Baba's life changed after his stints in Mumbai and Saudi Arabia, where he is said to have built a strong network, as per a report published in the Hindustan Times. In the last ten years, he rebranded himself as 'Peer Baba' or Hazrat Jalaluddin, a Sufi-style preacher who worked from an ashram in the vicinity of the shrine of Chandaulia Baba in Balrampur, near the India-Nepal border. Senior police officers said Chhangur Baba and his companions allegedly constructed a massive realty empire worth more than ₹300 crore, spread over Balrampur, neighboring UP districts, and Pune in Maharashtra. The accused allegedly owned luxury cars, bungalows, and more than three dozen properties, some of which were registered on the names of his associates or NGOs. "Chhangur Baba and his friends had visited various Islamic nations more than 50 times in recent years," a high-ranking police officer was quoted saying to Hindustan Times. The high-ranking police officer further said that foreign funding is under suspicion for the ₹106 crore suspicious transactions found in more than a dozen bank accounts related to NGOs floated by the accused. “Moreover, the kingpin has formed as many as 40 different organisations and opened as many bank accounts in their names. The UP ATS investigation revealed the transactions of over ₹100 crore from these bank accounts in the past few years and they suspect foreign funding behind all these transactions,” a senior police official close to the investigation told Hindustan Times. On July 5, Chhangur Baba and Nasreen alias Neetu Naveen Rohra were apprehended in a case of suspected forced religious conversions on several charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. Nasreen's husband Jamaluddin alias Naveen Rohra and Mehboob, Jalaluddin's son, were apprehended in April in relation to the same case. The ATS continues to pursue on the trail of 14 other co-accused. The aforementioned NGOs, the ATS claims, were a sham to channel crores, and the ED has now initiated a money laundering investigation under PMLA. One of the major exposes is a ₹16 crore land transaction in Maharashtra's Pune, purportedly by a court clerk from Uttar Pradesh's Utraula and his wife, involving a profit-sharing arrangement. The nerve center of the illegal empire was a three-bigha plot in Madhpur village within Uttaraula tehsil in UP's Balrampur, with CCTV surveillance and accommodations for more than 50 individuals. The building was demolished for being constructed on government (gram sabha) land. It was registered in Nasreen's name, who along with her husband was reportedly brainwashed by Baba when he was in Mumbai and subsequently brought to Balrampur and given Islamic identities. The modus operandi, as per police, was to offer money to poor people and threaten them with fictitious cases to coerce conversions. The racket also used "love jihad" techniques, as evidenced by cases like that of Lucknow's Gunja Gupta who was entrapped by an acquaintance Abu Ansari (disguising himself as "Amit"), and subsequently converted and renamed Aleena Ansari. The ATS revealed that the gang reportedly took ₹15-16 lakh to convert Brahmin, Sardar, or Kshatriya girls, ₹10-12 lakh for OBCs, and ₹8-10 lakh for other castes. Investigation was initiated after intelligence inputs flagged suspicious expenditure and unusual transactions in Madhpur village.

Chhangur Baba, accused of being the 'mastermind' of a religious conversion racket, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad on Saturday (July 5)

The United States came up with a new $250 (approximately Rs 40,456) Visa Integrity Fee as part of the sweeping immigration overhaul of President Donald Trump. The development is a part of the initiative, which was signed recently following the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', enacted on July 4. However, this fee will be refunded if all those visa holders meet specific compliance criteria.The Visa Integrity Fee, which is set to apply from 2026, will be applicable to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories, including tourist and business visas (B-1/B-2), work visas (H-1B), student visas (F and M), and exchange visas (J). Only diplomatic categories (A and G) are exempt, according to a report in the Indian Express.The visa reform is part of the Trump administration’s wider effort to strengthen immigration control and reduce instances of visa overstays."The recently announced "Visa Integrity Fee" will act as a deterrent for new classes of Indian students, travellers etc applying for the US visa since the revised visa processing cost would be 2.5 times more than the existing fees," an ET quoted Keshav Singhania, Head – Private Client, Singhania &amp; Co. as saying.<h3>How much more need to pay?</h3>Starting in 2026, US visa applicants will need to pay a total fee of $472 (approximately Rs 40,456) by nearly 2.5 times, according to US immigration services firm Fragomen, as reported by The Economic Times. This amount includes a newly introduced Integrity Fee of $250, an I-94 fee of $24, and an ESTA fee of $13.The revised charges will apply across several visa categories, including tourist/business (B-1/B-2), student (F/M), work (H-1B), and exchange (J) visas.<h3>How 'US Visa Integrity Fee' be refunded?</h3>Visa holders may request a refund of the Integrity Fee under specific conditions: If they leave the US within five days after their visa expires without seeking an extension or change in immigration status, or if they successfully adjust to permanent residency before their I-94 record (the official US arrival/departure record) expires.Even if eligible, applicants need to provide required documentation, which must include proof of timely departure or approved status adjustment. Without this, the $250 fee will not be refunded, and it will go to the US Treasury’s general fund.Meanwhile, the US State Department is likely to release further guidelines mentioning the refund process that will work in practice. And, the US government reserves the right to modify this fee through future regulatory changes. Beginning in 2026, the Visa Integrity Fee will be updated each year in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), effectively making it a recurring cost that adjusts with inflation for all applicants.<h3>FAQ</h3>&nbsp;Who Will Be Affected by the US Visa Fee Hike?Tourist, businessperson, workers, and students.Why Is the US Increasing Visa Fees for Indian Citizens?The fee is meant to discourage overstays of the immigrants and ensure good compliance with visa terms.&nbsp;What is the US Visa Integrity Fee? It’s a new $250 fee introduced by the Trump government as part of immigration reforms under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' in USA.When will the Visa Integrity Fee take effect? The fee will apply starting in 2026.How much will Indian applicants have to pay in total? Around ₹40,456 (or $472), including the $250 Integrity Fee, $24 I-94 fee, and $13 ESTA fee.Which visa categories will this fee apply to? Most non-immigrant visas, including B-1/B-2 (tourist/business), F/M (student), H-1B (work), and J (exchange) visas.Can the Visa Integrity Fee be refunded?** Yes, if the visa holder leaves the US within 5 days of visa expiry without seeking an extension, or if they gain permanent residency before their I-94 expires.What documents are needed to claim a refund? Proof of timely departure or approved status adjustment is required.What happens if I don’t meet the refund conditions? The fee will not be refunded and will go to the US Treasury's general fund.Will this fee amount change in the future? Yes, from 2026 onwards, it will be adjusted yearly based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The Visa Integrity Fee, which is set to apply from 2026, will be applicable to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories, including tourist and business visas (B-1/B-2), work visas (H-1B), student visas (F and M), and exchange visas (J). Only diplomatic categories (A and G) are exempt.

The United States came up with a new $250 (approximately Rs 40,456) Visa Integrity Fee as part of the sweeping immigration overhaul of President Donald Trump. The development is a part of the initiative, which was signed recently following the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', enacted on July 4. However, this fee will be refunded if all those visa holders meet specific compliance criteria. The Visa Integrity Fee, which is set to apply from 2026, will be applicable to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories, including tourist and business visas (B-1/B-2), work visas (H-1B), student visas (F and M), and exchange visas (J). Only diplomatic categories (A and G) are exempt, according to a report in the Indian Express. The visa reform is part of the Trump administration’s wider effort to strengthen immigration control and reduce instances of visa overstays. "The recently announced "Visa Integrity Fee" will act as a deterrent for new classes of Indian students, travellers etc applying for the US visa since the revised visa processing cost would be 2.5 times more than the existing fees," an ET quoted Keshav Singhania, Head – Private Client, Singhania & Co. as saying. How much more need to pay? Starting in 2026, US visa applicants will need to pay a total fee of $472 (approximately Rs 40,456) by nearly 2.5 times, according to US immigration services firm Fragomen, as reported by The Economic Times. This amount includes a newly introduced Integrity Fee of $250, an I-94 fee of $24, and an ESTA fee of $13. The revised charges will apply across several visa categories, including tourist/business (B-1/B-2), student (F/M), work (H-1B), and exchange (J) visas. How 'US Visa Integrity Fee' be refunded? Visa holders may request a refund of the Integrity Fee under specific conditions: If they leave the US within five days after their visa expires without seeking an extension or change in immigration status, or if they successfully adjust to permanent residency before their I-94 record (the official US arrival/departure record) expires. Even if eligible, applicants need to provide required documentation, which must include proof of timely departure or approved status adjustment. Without this, the $250 fee will not be refunded, and it will go to the US Treasury’s general fund. Meanwhile, the US State Department is likely to release further guidelines mentioning the refund process that will work in practice. And, the US government reserves the right to modify this fee through future regulatory changes. Beginning in 2026, the Visa Integrity Fee will be updated each year in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI), effectively making it a recurring cost that adjusts with inflation for all applicants. FAQ Who Will Be Affected by the US Visa Fee Hike? Tourist, businessperson, workers, and students. Why Is the US Increasing Visa Fees for Indian Citizens? The fee is meant to discourage overstays of the immigrants and ensure good compliance with visa terms. What is the US Visa Integrity Fee? It’s a new $250 fee introduced by the Trump government as part of immigration reforms under the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' in USA. When will the Visa Integrity Fee take effect? The fee will apply starting in 2026. How much will Indian applicants have to pay in total? Around ₹40,456 (or $472), including the $250 Integrity Fee, $24 I-94 fee, and $13 ESTA fee. Which visa categories will this fee apply to? Most non-immigrant visas, including B-1/B-2 (tourist/business), F/M (student), H-1B (work), and J (exchange) visas. Can the Visa Integrity Fee be refunded?** Yes, if the visa holder leaves the US within 5 days of visa expiry without seeking an extension, or if they gain permanent residency before their I-94 expires. What documents are needed to claim a refund? Proof of timely departure or approved status adjustment is required. What happens if I don’t meet the refund conditions? The fee will not be refunded and will go to the US Treasury's general fund. Will this fee amount change in the future? Yes, from 2026 onwards, it will be adjusted yearly based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The Visa Integrity Fee, which is set to apply from 2026, will be applicable to nearly all non-immigrant visa categories, including tourist and business visas (B-1/B-2), work visas (H-1B), student visas (F and M), and exchange visas (J). Only diplomatic categories (A and G) are exempt.

Planning a US Visa? It’s about to get 2.5 times expensive for Indians from 2026—Details inside

India, US talk trade amid Trump tariff threat: Amid crunch talks for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US as the Trump tariff threat looms, India has proposed retaliatory tariffs under WTO rules in response to the US "safeguard" tariffs on steel and aluminium. The first phase of a BTA, which could be a ‘mini-deal’ is expected to be inked by September-October. But that will cross the August 1 deadline given by US President Donald Trump for countries to reach trade deals with the US, or face tariffs. What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached? Here is what you should know:<h2>What is the status of India-US trade deal?</h2>Even as he sent out letters to several trading partner countries, Trump continued to say that a deal is likely with India.The two sides are racing to finalise the BTA as soon as possible, having missed the deadline of July 9, the date till which Trump had frozen the tariffs.An Indian commerce ministry team is preparing for another round of negotiations in Washington on the trade deal, according to indian media reports.<h2>India's offers and differences with US on tariffs and trade</h2>India has offered zero tariffs on 60 per cent of US imports worth $23 billion. New Delhi has also promised preferential access for 90 per cent of US goods, as well as cuts on items like bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidson bikes.The US insists on lower tariffs on agriculture and dairy products. It wants access to the Indian market for the controversial Genetically Modified or GM crops. On these issues, India has remained firm in protecting the interests of the Indian farmers. India has also reportedly resisted a US demand to reduce its 'Made in India' origin rule from 60 per cent to 35 per cent.<h2>What tariffs could hit India if no trade deal is reached by August 1?</h2>Trump has expressed optimism about a trade deal with India. It is quite possible that he would extend the deadline for the same with India ‘on good faith’.&nbsp;But if a deal is not reached, India could face a 10 per cent 'universal tariff' on all imports from India, as imposed by the US president in April. In addition, India could face an extra 17 per cent reciprocal tariff. The overall tariff rate, therefore, could be 27 per cent.<h2>Which sectors of India are facing US tariffs?</h2>Perhaps the biggest import tariffs could be on steel and aluminium, which could be raised up to 50 per cent. Indian auto imports could face 25 per cent tariff, though Indian parts coming via Canada and Mexico might get exemptions.Also exempted, as of now, are pharmaceutical, semiconductor and copper imports from India. Certain minerals and energy products critical to the US economy might also be exempt. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-issues-fresh-tariff-letters-for-6-countries-1752084934139/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-issues-fresh-tariff-letters-for-6-countries-1752084934139/embed</a><h2>How will India-specific tariffs affect Indian exporters?</h2>The key sectors from India that could be hit by tariffs are gems, jewellery, marine products, electronics and auto parts.Textile imports from India could face up to 27 per cent tariff. Still, Indian textile and apparel might get a relative advantage, given that China, the main exporter to the US, is facing 145 per cent tariffs.<h2>US has a trade deficit with India and Trump wants to change it</h2>Indian exports to the US stood at around $129 billion in 2024, with pharmaceuticals alone accounting for $13 billion.The US has a trade deficit of $45 billion with India, which is a major grievance of Trump. He is taking the tariff route to reduce this gap.The Trump administration estimates US tariff revenues of around $34.8 billion per year from India, assuming there is no trade drop.<h2>Prognosis: What will happen to Indian exports to the US if no deal is reached?</h2>There will be high costs on some key Indian goods as mentioned above. Tariffs could reduce India's competitiveness and lead to a decline in Indian exports to the US, as they'd be less attractive for US importers. Despite deep concessions offered by India, differences remain on agricultural trade.Both nations are aiming to reach 'Mission 500', a goal of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The coming weeks would be critical in deciding the future of India-US trade.&nbsp;

What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached and Trump tariffs are imposed? Here is what you should know

India, US talk trade amid Trump tariff threat: Amid crunch talks for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US as the Trump tariff threat looms, India has proposed retaliatory tariffs under WTO rules in response to the US "safeguard" tariffs on steel and aluminium. The first phase of a BTA, which could be a ‘mini-deal’ is expected to be inked by September-October. But that will cross the August 1 deadline given by US President Donald Trump for countries to reach trade deals with the US, or face tariffs. What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached? Here is what you should know: What is the status of India-US trade deal? Even as he sent out letters to several trading partner countries, Trump continued to say that a deal is likely with India. The two sides are racing to finalise the BTA as soon as possible, having missed the deadline of July 9, the date till which Trump had frozen the tariffs. An Indian commerce ministry team is preparing for another round of negotiations in Washington on the trade deal, according to indian media reports. India's offers and differences with US on tariffs and trade India has offered zero tariffs on 60 per cent of US imports worth $23 billion. New Delhi has also promised preferential access for 90 per cent of US goods, as well as cuts on items like bourbon whiskey and Harley-Davidson bikes. The US insists on lower tariffs on agriculture and dairy products. It wants access to the Indian market for the controversial Genetically Modified or GM crops. On these issues, India has remained firm in protecting the interests of the Indian farmers. India has also reportedly resisted a US demand to reduce its 'Made in India' origin rule from 60 per cent to 35 per cent. What tariffs could hit India if no trade deal is reached by August 1? Trump has expressed optimism about a trade deal with India. It is quite possible that he would extend the deadline for the same with India ‘on good faith’. But if a deal is not reached, India could face a 10 per cent 'universal tariff' on all imports from India, as imposed by the US president in April. In addition, India could face an extra 17 per cent reciprocal tariff. The overall tariff rate, therefore, could be 27 per cent. Which sectors of India are facing US tariffs? Perhaps the biggest import tariffs could be on steel and aluminium, which could be raised up to 50 per cent. Indian auto imports could face 25 per cent tariff, though Indian parts coming via Canada and Mexico might get exemptions. Also exempted, as of now, are pharmaceutical, semiconductor and copper imports from India. Certain minerals and energy products critical to the US economy might also be exempt. https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-issues-fresh-tariff-letters-for-6-countries-1752084934139/embed How will India-specific tariffs affect Indian exporters? The key sectors from India that could be hit by tariffs are gems, jewellery, marine products, electronics and auto parts. Textile imports from India could face up to 27 per cent tariff. Still, Indian textile and apparel might get a relative advantage, given that China, the main exporter to the US, is facing 145 per cent tariffs. US has a trade deficit with India and Trump wants to change it Indian exports to the US stood at around $129 billion in 2024, with pharmaceuticals alone accounting for $13 billion. The US has a trade deficit of $45 billion with India, which is a major grievance of Trump. He is taking the tariff route to reduce this gap. The Trump administration estimates US tariff revenues of around $34.8 billion per year from India, assuming there is no trade drop. Prognosis: What will happen to Indian exports to the US if no deal is reached? There will be high costs on some key Indian goods as mentioned above. Tariffs could reduce India's competitiveness and lead to a decline in Indian exports to the US, as they'd be less attractive for US importers. Despite deep concessions offered by India, differences remain on agricultural trade. Both nations are aiming to reach 'Mission 500', a goal of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The coming weeks would be critical in deciding the future of India-US trade.

What is the status of India-US trade deal? How will India be affected if no trade deal is reached and Trump tariffs are imposed? Here is what you should know &nbsp;

Deal or no deal? India races with trade talks amid Trump tariff threat, proposes retaliatory rates on US steel, aluminium

In a major breakthrough for authorities probing multiple terrorist incidents, the Anti-Terrorism squad of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu announced the arrest of Sadiq Raja, a key accused. Acting on specific and credible intelligence, a special team of Anti-Terrorism Squad and Coimbatore City Police arrested the accused at Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The said accused is a native of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and a member of the banned terror outfit Al Ummah. He has been absconding for the past 29 years.&nbsp;The accused was known by several aliases such as Sadiq Raja, Tailor Raja, Valarntha Raja, Shahjahan Abdul Majid Makandar, Shahjahan Shaik. He is a key accused in the Coimbatore bomb blast case and communal murder cases across Tamil Nadu. The 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts claimed 58 lives, injured 250 persons. Sadiq Raja reportedly played a crucial logistical role in the 1998 Coimbatore bombings, which were carried out a day prior to BJP leader LK Advani's public event there. The 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast is regarded among the most dastardly attacks in the Southern Indian state.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-vadodara-bridge-had-life-span-of-100-years-showed-no-signs-of-major-structural-damage-1752143969483">'Vadodara bridge had life span of 100 years', showed no signs of 'major structural damage'</a>&nbsp;Sadiq Raja is also wanted in connection in with a 1996 petrol bomb(Molotov cocktail) attack in Coimbatore, which resulted in the death of Jail Warden Boopalan; the 1996 Sayeetha murder case in Nagore; and the 1997 murder of Jailor Jayaprakash in Madurai.&nbsp;In recent weeks, the Anti-Terrorism Squad, in coordination with the Coimbatore City Police, has arrested India’s most wanted accused Abu backer Siddique and Mohamed Ali alias Yunus from Annamayya District in Andhra Pradesh. The arrest of Sadiq alias Tailor Raja from Vijayapura district, Karnataka marks the third successful apprehension of a long-absconding accused involved in terror-related cases, Tamil Nadu police said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The accused known by several aliases is a key accused in the Coimbatore bomb blast case and communal murder cases across Tamil Nadu. 

In a major breakthrough for authorities probing multiple terrorist incidents, the Anti-Terrorism squad of the Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu announced the arrest of Sadiq Raja, a key accused. Acting on specific and credible intelligence, a special team of Anti-Terrorism Squad and Coimbatore City Police arrested the accused at Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The said accused is a native of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and a member of the banned terror outfit Al Ummah. He has been absconding for the past 29 years. The accused was known by several aliases such as Sadiq Raja, Tailor Raja, Valarntha Raja, Shahjahan Abdul Majid Makandar, Shahjahan Shaik. He is a key accused in the Coimbatore bomb blast case and communal murder cases across Tamil Nadu. The 1998 Coimbatore bomb blasts claimed 58 lives, injured 250 persons. Sadiq Raja reportedly played a crucial logistical role in the 1998 Coimbatore bombings, which were carried out a day prior to BJP leader LK Advani's public event there. The 1998 Coimbatore bomb blast is regarded among the most dastardly attacks in the Southern Indian state. Also Read: 'Vadodara bridge had life span of 100 years', showed no signs of 'major structural damage' Sadiq Raja is also wanted in connection in with a 1996 petrol bomb(Molotov cocktail) attack in Coimbatore, which resulted in the death of Jail Warden Boopalan; the 1996 Sayeetha murder case in Nagore; and the 1997 murder of Jailor Jayaprakash in Madurai. In recent weeks, the Anti-Terrorism Squad, in coordination with the Coimbatore City Police, has arrested India’s most wanted accused Abu backer Siddique and Mohamed Ali alias Yunus from Annamayya District in Andhra Pradesh. The arrest of Sadiq alias Tailor Raja from Vijayapura district, Karnataka marks the third successful apprehension of a long-absconding accused involved in terror-related cases, Tamil Nadu police said.

The accused known by several aliases is a key accused in the Coimbatore bomb blast case and communal murder cases across Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

Coimbatore bomb blast case accused arrested by Tamil Nadu Police after 29 years

The Indian government on Thursday (Jul 10) debunked a post circulating on WhatsApp claiming to be the preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the investigation into the crash of the Air India flight AI-171. In a post on social media, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) posted a fact check, saying the message is fake and urging citizens to only rely on official sources for information. On June 12, a flight carrying 242 people onboard crashed shortly after taking off in Ahmedabad, killing 241 and leaving only one survivor.&nbsp;“A message circulating on #WhatsApp claims to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). #PIBFactCheck: This message is #Fake,” PIB posted on X.&nbsp;“This report has not been issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Always rely on official sources for accurate information,” it added.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A message circulating on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhatsApp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhatsApp</a> claims to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a>: ❌ This message is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fake</a> ✅ This report has not been issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation… <a href="https://t.co/XkT5tiKQxg">pic.twitter.com/XkT5tiKQxg</a>&mdash; PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1943219115516473534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;<h2>Fake report alleges mechanical error</h2>&nbsp;The fake report claimed that the captain’s seat suddenly slid backwards during takeoff, which caused the thrust levers to be pulled into idle, reducing the engine power. The First Officer was unable to counter the mechanical force to advance the throttles.&nbsp;“According to the AAIB, the captain's seat suddenly slid backward during rotation, a moment when the aircraft was lifting off the runway. This rearward movement was due to the failure of the AFT locking mechanism of the seat track. As the captain's body was thrust rearward, his weight inadvertently pulled the thrust levers into idle, drastically reducing engine power during a critical phase of flight. The First Officer attempted to advance the throttles but was unable to counter the mechanical force and body weight obstructing the levers,” The fake report said.&nbsp;The AAIB has not issued any such report. In addition, no crash involving an Air India flight has occurred as described in the fake report.&nbsp;<h2>AAIB investigation</h2>&nbsp;The investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash is still underway. The AAIB was given 30 days to submit its preliminary findings to the International Civil Aviation Organisation. However, the public release of the report is not mandatory. On July 8, the AAIB submitted a preliminary report to the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The report filed is based on the initial findings of the probe. The five-page report shares early insights into the sequence of events leading up to the crash, but it does not identify the cause of the accident. The details of the report have not been made public yet.

The investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash is still underway. The AAIB was given 30 days to submit its preliminary findings to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

The Indian government on Thursday (Jul 10) debunked a post circulating on WhatsApp claiming to be the preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on the investigation into the crash of the Air India flight AI-171. In a post on social media, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) posted a fact check, saying the message is fake and urging citizens to only rely on official sources for information. On June 12, a flight carrying 242 people onboard crashed shortly after taking off in Ahmedabad, killing 241 and leaving only one survivor. “A message circulating on #WhatsApp claims to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 crash by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). #PIBFactCheck: This message is #Fake,” PIB posted on X. “This report has not been issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Always rely on official sources for accurate information,” it added.

The investigation into the Ahmedabad plane crash is still underway. The AAIB was given 30 days to submit its preliminary findings to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

‘Preliminary report’ on Ahmedabad plane crash goes viral. PIB fact checks

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray over the Hindi-Marathi row, claiming they thrash only poor people for not speaking Maharashtra's native language. He dared the cousins, who recently displayed bonhomie after over two decades of estrangement, to attack prominent people who speak "very little" Marathi, including billionaire Mukesh Ambani.&nbsp;Nishikant Dubey's sharp remark came amid a row kicked up by several videos of the assault of people who couldn't speak in Marathi. At a joint rally last week, Raj Thackeray advised his party's workers to hit below the eardrums those who "do drama" over the language.&nbsp;Dubey, a Lok Sabha MP, said the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS must thrash prominent people who don't speak the language.&nbsp;"You beat up the poor. But Mukesh Ambani lives there, and he speaks very little Marathi. If you have guts, go to him. Mahim has a large Muslim population. If you have guts, go there. SBI chairman doesn't speak Marathi, try hitting him," he said.&nbsp;Ambani, one of the richest people in the world, lives in India's financial capital, Mumbai.&nbsp;Earlier this week, Dubey took exception to Raj Thackeray's remark, claiming Maharashtra got its wealth because of the contribution of other states.&nbsp;"What are you doing? Whose bread are you eating? You people are surviving on our money. What kind of industries do you have? We have all the mines in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. What mines do you have? All semiconductor refineries are in Gujarat," he said.&nbsp;Dubey had also dared them to visit Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. "Tumko patal patak ke maarenge (They will thrash you very badly)," he added.&nbsp;The controversy erupted after some traders in Mumbai were thrashed by MNS workers for not speaking in Marathi.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray over the Hindi-Marathi row, claiming they thrash only the poor for not speaking Maharashtra's native language.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Thursday attacked Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray over the Hindi-Marathi row, claiming they thrash only poor people for not speaking Maharashtra's native language. He dared the cousins, who recently displayed bonhomie after over two decades of estrangement, to attack prominent people who speak "very little" Marathi, including billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Nishikant Dubey's sharp remark came amid a row kicked up by several videos of the assault of people who couldn't speak in Marathi. At a joint rally last week, Raj Thackeray advised his party's workers to hit below the eardrums those who "do drama" over the language. Dubey, a Lok Sabha MP, said the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS must thrash prominent people who don't speak the language. "You beat up the poor. But Mukesh Ambani lives there, and he speaks very little Marathi. If you have guts, go to him. Mahim has a large Muslim population. If you have guts, go there. SBI chairman doesn't speak Marathi, try hitting him," he said. Ambani, one of the richest people in the world, lives in India's financial capital, Mumbai. Earlier this week, Dubey took exception to Raj Thackeray's remark, claiming Maharashtra got its wealth because of the contribution of other states. "What are you doing? Whose bread are you eating? You people are surviving on our money. What kind of industries do you have? We have all the mines in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. What mines do you have? All semiconductor refineries are in Gujarat," he said. Dubey had also dared them to visit Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. "Tumko patal patak ke maarenge (They will thrash you very badly)," he added. The controversy erupted after some traders in Mumbai were thrashed by MNS workers for not speaking in Marathi.

Nishikant Dubey, a Lok Sabha MP, said the Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS must thrash prominent people who don't speak the language.

'You beat poor...': BJP MP gives big Mukesh Ambani dare to Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray

The tragic incident of bridge collapse in India's Vadodara on Wednesday (July 9) claimed the lives of at least 12 people. Two lorries, an SUV, a pickup van and an auto-rickshaw fell into the water after a portion of the bridge built in 1985 gave way. A tanker was also stuck on the edge of the portion that collapsed.&nbsp;The incident has led to widespread public fury and criticism of the state government, especially when it is being alleged that the local authorities knew about &nbsp;the bridge’s poor condition.&nbsp;An alleged phone conversation between Vadodara-based social activist Lakhan Darbar and a Roads &amp; Buildings department officer of August 22, 2022 has gone viral in which they can be heard accepting that the bridge “would not last long.”&nbsp;The officer in the call can also be heard saying that a proposal for repair of the bridge had been sent and a design inspection team had been called. Notably, they acknowledged that the bridge would not last for a year.&nbsp;Nearly two years after the call, the fear came true as the bridge collapsed on Wednesday. (July 9)In fact, a district panchayat member had reportedly submitted several complaints about the poor state of the bridge and requested &nbsp;for urgent repair.&nbsp;Bridge was built for 100 years&nbsp;However, the viral conversation of the poor state of the bridge has been dismissed by Executive Engineer NM Nayakawala, who claims that the bridge was built for a longer time span and showed no signs of 'major structural damage.'&nbsp;Speaking to the media he said, "The Gambhira Bridge was built in 1985 and has a lifespan of 100 years. It was not in a dilapidated condition. Maintenance work was carried out last year, and potholes were filled this year as well. Our inspection report did not indicate any major structural damage. The bridge was not considered unsafe. The exact cause of the collapse will be known only after the detailed report is submitted". &nbsp;

The incident has led to widespread public fury and criticism of the state government, especially when it is being alleged that the local authorities knew about  the bridge’s poor condition.

The tragic incident of bridge collapse in India's Vadodara on Wednesday (July 9) claimed the lives of at least 12 people. Two lorries, an SUV, a pickup van and an auto-rickshaw fell into the water after a portion of the bridge built in 1985 gave way. A tanker was also stuck on the edge of the portion that collapsed. The incident has led to widespread public fury and criticism of the state government, especially when it is being alleged that the local authorities knew about the bridge’s poor condition. An alleged phone conversation between Vadodara-based social activist Lakhan Darbar and a Roads & Buildings department officer of August 22, 2022 has gone viral in which they can be heard accepting that the bridge “would not last long.” The officer in the call can also be heard saying that a proposal for repair of the bridge had been sent and a design inspection team had been called. Notably, they acknowledged that the bridge would not last for a year. Nearly two years after the call, the fear came true as the bridge collapsed on Wednesday. (July 9) In fact, a district panchayat member had reportedly submitted several complaints about the poor state of the bridge and requested for urgent repair. Bridge was built for 100 years However, the viral conversation of the poor state of the bridge has been dismissed by Executive Engineer NM Nayakawala, who claims that the bridge was built for a longer time span and showed no signs of 'major structural damage.' Speaking to the media he said, "The Gambhira Bridge was built in 1985 and has a lifespan of 100 years. It was not in a dilapidated condition. Maintenance work was carried out last year, and potholes were filled this year as well. Our inspection report did not indicate any major structural damage. The bridge was not considered unsafe. The exact cause of the collapse will be known only after the detailed report is submitted".

The incident has led to widespread public fury and criticism of the state government, especially when it is being alleged that the local authorities knew about &nbsp;the bridge’s poor condition.

'Vadodara bridge had life span of 100 years', showed no signs of 'major structural damage'

A political controversy has been brewing in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after some attacks on North Indians over not speaking the Marathi language. Now, a video is going viral showing a Marathi man being 'caught' working in the northern state of Haryana. Here is what happened:&nbsp;<h2>What happened when a Marathi man was found working in Haryana?</h2>In the video, a man with the Instagram handle @notthatmanusharma approaches a Marathi, working at what appeared to be a farm in Haryana. He asks, "who is from Maharashtra? Call him." &nbsp;When asked where he is from, the Marathi says he hails from Nashik city in Maharashtra. "Speak in Haryanvi," demands the north Indian, and the Marathi says he doesn't know the language, which is a dialect of Hindi. "Then, how did you come here?," asks the north Indian. After a moment of tense silence, the north indian laughs and hugs the Marathi, saying, "if you don't work here, who will?"&nbsp;"This is your nation. Do what you like," adds the north Indian. "This is India, Bharat."&nbsp;

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<h2> The slapping incident in Maharashtra targeting North Indians. What happened?</h2>The video, which could have been a planned shooting, came in apparent response to an incident earlier this month in Mira Bhayandar in Maharashtra's Thane district. Seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi. The MNS workers entered 48-year-old Chaudhary’s Jodhpur Sweets shop asking for water. When Chaudhary’s staffer Bagharam, who is from Rajasthan, responded in Hindi, the MNS workers demanded that they speak Marathi. Chaudhary said “all languages are spoken in Maharashtra,” which provoked the MNS workers, who repeatedly slapped the north Indian.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/marathi-language-controversy-spark-protests-and-political-shutdown-in-maharashtra-1752035425836/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/marathi-language-controversy-spark-protests-and-political-shutdown-in-maharashtra-1752035425836/embed</a><h2>What happened after the slapping incident in Thane?</h2>Police detained the seven MNS workers involved in the Thane slapping incident. But they were released on bail later. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), &nbsp;condemned the violence and warned of police action.&nbsp;But several MNS leaders like Sandeep Rane defended the MNS workers, describing the slap incident as a reaction to Chaudhary’s ‘arrogance’ and alleged insult to the Marathi language.&nbsp;<h2>Hindi vs Marathi: The issue behind assaults on non-Marathi speaking people</h2>The Thane incident is an example of a broader campaign by MNS against what it calls insults to the Marathi language and culture. The MNS is agitating against what they deem as the imposition of Hindi in schools.<h2>Anti-north Indian sentiment intensified after the Hindi language row</h2>Part of the reason for MNS digging deep into its regionalist ideology is the upcoming civic elections.&nbsp; MNS stands for Marathi pride and seeks preferential treatment for the local Marathi-speaking people.&nbsp; In 2008, MNS workers clashed with Samajwadi Party supporters in Mumbai, reacting to what they called were provocative" displays by migrants from north Indian states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.&nbsp; The violent incidents at the time catapulted MNS founder &nbsp;Raj Thackeray to prominence. He alleged that the migrants were undermining Maharashtra culture and taking away job opportunities from locals.<h2>The political angle: MNS wants a comeback with Udhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena. And Hindi is a good alibi</h2>Earlier this year, the BJP-led Maharashtra government proposed the introduction of Hindi as a third language in the states primary schools. It was opposed by erstwhile rivals MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT). Shiv Sena (UBT) is the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, the son of Bal Thackeray, who founded Shiv Sena.&nbsp;After the protests, the BJP-led government was forced to roll back the Hindi policy.<h2>Anti-Hindi agitation unites former rivals Raj and Uddhav Thackeray</h2>After the Hindi language policy rollback, former rivals Raj and his cousin Uddhav Thackeray came together on the same stage for the first time in nearly two decades to mark the ‘Marathi Vijay Diwas’ or victory day.&nbsp; The July 5 event at Mumbai’s Worli Dome was a signal of a likely alliance between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS to garner Marathi votes ahead of the civic elections.

The video appears to be a response to an incident earlier this month in Maharashtra's Thane district, where seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi. 

A political controversy has been brewing in the western Indian state of Maharashtra after some attacks on North Indians over not speaking the Marathi language. Now, a video is going viral showing a Marathi man being 'caught' working in the northern state of Haryana. Here is what happened: What happened when a Marathi man was found working in Haryana? In the video, a man with the Instagram handle @notthatmanusharma approaches a Marathi, working at what appeared to be a farm in Haryana. He asks, "who is from Maharashtra? Call him." When asked where he is from, the Marathi says he hails from Nashik city in Maharashtra. "Speak in Haryanvi," demands the north Indian, and the Marathi says he doesn't know the language, which is a dialect of Hindi. "Then, how did you come here?," asks the north Indian. After a moment of tense silence, the north indian laughs and hugs the Marathi, saying, "if you don't work here, who will?" "This is your nation. Do what you like," adds the north Indian. "This is India, Bharat."

The video appears to be a response to an incident earlier this month in Maharashtra's Thane district, where seven workers of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) assaulted a sweet shop owner, Babulal Chaudhary, for not speaking Marathi.&nbsp;

'This is your nation, do what you'...: A Marathi was found working in Haryana amid anti-north Indian sentiment in Maharashtra. Then, this happened

A twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday near Rajasthan's Churu, killing both pilots. A family member of one of the two deceased pilots revealed today the reason they couldn't eject.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gyanendra, the elder brother of Squadron Leader Lokender, said the deceased is survived by his wife, one-month-old son, sister, mother, father, and grandparents. He further said that he was on leave till June 30, and they talked three hours ahead of the fatal accident.&nbsp;"He made the highest sacrifice that a soldier can make for his country. He died while serving his country. He died while saving civilians. My family and I are very proud of him. He is survived by his wife, a one-month-old son, his sister, mother, father, and (paternal) grandparents. His last leave was on 30 June. We had a family function that day to celebrate the birth of his son. He rejoined work on 1 July. We talked on text 3 hours before the accident and on a video call the night before," he said today.<h2>What caused the Jaguar accident, and why couldn't the pilots eject?</h2>Gyanendra said a technical fault may have caused the accident. He said they died trying to save civilians on the ground.&nbsp;"As per the information we got, there was a technical fault with the craft because of which it started crashing over a densely populated area. They managed to fly the craft away from that area, but in the process, their craft got very close to the ground. In a Jaguar Trainer, if you go below 500 feet, then you cannot eject. That's why the copilots could not eject from the plane," he added.&nbsp;The Indian Air Force on Wednesday regretted the loss of lives. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed condolences on the loss of lives in the incident.&nbsp;The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh air base with two pilots onboard. In April, another Jaguar crashed. Both pilots ejected, but one of them died of his injuries.

A twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday near Rajasthan's Churu, killing both pilots. 

A twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday near Rajasthan's Churu, killing both pilots. A family member of one of the two deceased pilots revealed today the reason they couldn't eject. Gyanendra, the elder brother of Squadron Leader Lokender, said the deceased is survived by his wife, one-month-old son, sister, mother, father, and grandparents. He further said that he was on leave till June 30, and they talked three hours ahead of the fatal accident. "He made the highest sacrifice that a soldier can make for his country. He died while serving his country. He died while saving civilians. My family and I are very proud of him. He is survived by his wife, a one-month-old son, his sister, mother, father, and (paternal) grandparents. His last leave was on 30 June. We had a family function that day to celebrate the birth of his son. He rejoined work on 1 July. We talked on text 3 hours before the accident and on a video call the night before," he said today. What caused the Jaguar accident, and why couldn't the pilots eject? Gyanendra said a technical fault may have caused the accident. He said they died trying to save civilians on the ground. "As per the information we got, there was a technical fault with the craft because of which it started crashing over a densely populated area. They managed to fly the craft away from that area, but in the process, their craft got very close to the ground. In a Jaguar Trainer, if you go below 500 feet, then you cannot eject. That's why the copilots could not eject from the plane," he added. The Indian Air Force on Wednesday regretted the loss of lives. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed condolences on the loss of lives in the incident. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh air base with two pilots onboard. In April, another Jaguar crashed. Both pilots ejected, but one of them died of his injuries.

Jaguar crash: Gyanendra said a technical fault may have caused the accident. He said they died trying to save civilians on the ground.

Why the pilots of the crashed Jaguar couldn't eject?

Bihar Assembly Election: Ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for October-November, voters in Bihar are restless after the Election Commission said that Aadhaar is not a document to prove Indian citizenship. Meanwhile, on Thursday (July 10), the Indian apex court asked the EC for the reason behind the declaration. A judge on the bench hearing the plea of voters around the proof of citizenship in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar said even he could not show all the documents mandated, especially in the short timeline set.&nbsp;The question of the Supreme Court came after senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan pointed out that even though Aadhaar is an acceptable document as per the Representation of the People Act, the poll panel is not considering it valid for the Bihar SIR. In response, the EC's lawyer, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, told the court: “Aadhar Card cannot be used as proof of citizenship.”&nbsp;Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia remarked: "… citizenship is an issue to be determined not by the Election Commission of India, but by the MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs)."&nbsp;The EC lawyer said that Article 326 of the Indian Constitution gives power to the poll panel to check for citizenship for voting rights. &nbsp;&nbsp;The SC bench then questioned the timing of the exercise, which began late June. The bench observed that if the EC decided to take away the voting right, then that person has to appeal against the decision and “go through this entire rigmarole and thereby be denied his right to vote in the ensuing election”.&nbsp;The SC also questioned the poll panel's demand for 11 documents. The EC said that Aadhaar is a proof of identity, while citizenship needs to be proved with a set of documents.&nbsp;The Apex court further asked the EC for the timing of revealing the citizenship document requirement - just 3 months before the election begins. &nbsp;“Nothing wrong in purging electoral rolls through an intensive exercise in order to see that non-citizens don't remain on the roll. But if you decide only a couple of months before a proposed election…”&nbsp;Then Justice Bagchi said in the middle, &nbsp;“My question is, why to link this process to an incoming election at all?”At this, the EC lawyer insisted that no one would be deleted “without notice or being heard." The court asked the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar, voter ID card, and ration card as valid documents during the verification drive.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The EC lawyer said that Article 326 of the Indian Constitution gives power to the poll panel to check for citizenship for voting rights.  



Bihar Assembly Election: Ahead of the assembly elections scheduled for October-November, voters in Bihar are restless after the Election Commission said that Aadhaar is not a document to prove Indian citizenship. Meanwhile, on Thursday (July 10), the Indian apex court asked the EC for the reason behind the declaration. A judge on the bench hearing the plea of voters around the proof of citizenship in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar said even he could not show all the documents mandated, especially in the short timeline set. The question of the Supreme Court came after senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan pointed out that even though Aadhaar is an acceptable document as per the Representation of the People Act, the poll panel is not considering it valid for the Bihar SIR. In response, the EC's lawyer, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, told the court: “Aadhar Card cannot be used as proof of citizenship.” Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia remarked: "… citizenship is an issue to be determined not by the Election Commission of India, but by the MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs)." The EC lawyer said that Article 326 of the Indian Constitution gives power to the poll panel to check for citizenship for voting rights. The SC bench then questioned the timing of the exercise, which began late June. The bench observed that if the EC decided to take away the voting right, then that person has to appeal against the decision and “go through this entire rigmarole and thereby be denied his right to vote in the ensuing election”. The SC also questioned the poll panel's demand for 11 documents. The EC said that Aadhaar is a proof of identity, while citizenship needs to be proved with a set of documents. The Apex court further asked the EC for the timing of revealing the citizenship document requirement - just 3 months before the election begins. “Nothing wrong in purging electoral rolls through an intensive exercise in order to see that non-citizens don't remain on the roll. But if you decide only a couple of months before a proposed election…” Then Justice Bagchi said in the middle, “My question is, why to link this process to an incoming election at all?” At this, the EC lawyer insisted that no one would be deleted “without notice or being heard." The court asked the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar, voter ID card, and ration card as valid documents during the verification drive.

The EC lawyer said that Article 326 of the Indian Constitution gives power to the poll panel to check for citizenship for voting rights. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Your Aadhaar Card is NOT your citizenship proof? Why voters in Bihar are pleading against EC ahead of election

An Indian origin student pilot was one of the two individuals killed in a disastrous midair crash between two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday (July 10), according to the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto on Wednesday. &nbsp;The accident took place on Tuesday morning, some 400 metres from a runway belonging to Harv's Air pilot school near Steinbach South Airport in the southern Manitoba of Canada.&nbsp;The deceased pilots have been identified as 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen.&nbsp;"With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the Consulate General said in a post on X.<h2>See the post below:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the…&mdash; IndiainToronto (@IndiainToronto) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiainToronto/status/1942982982861783133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sreehari already had his private pilot's licence and was in the process of getting his commercial pilot certification, local media reports said. Two student pilots were conducting takeoff and landing practice in small Cessna single-engine aircraft at the time of the crashes, said Adam Penner, Harv's Air pilot training school president.&nbsp;Both pilots, says Penner, seemed to have attempted to land simultaneously and crashed a few hundred yards from the small airstrip. The aircraft had radios on board, but neither pilot seems to have noticed the other approaching, a New York Post report says.&nbsp;Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers declared both pilots dead at the site and said there were no passengers. Harv's Air pilot training academy, founded by Penner's parents in the early 1970s, trains around 400 student pilots annually and has students from all over the globe-- training for professional and recreational use.

Canada air collision: Indian-origin student pilot killed in tragic crash

An Indian origin student pilot was one of the two individuals killed in a disastrous midair crash between two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday (July 10), according to the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto on Wednesday. The accident took place on Tuesday morning, some 400 metres from a runway belonging to Harv's Air pilot school near Steinbach South Airport in the southern Manitoba of Canada. The deceased pilots have been identified as 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen. "With profound sorrow, we mourn the tragic passing of Mr. Sreehari Sukesh, a young Indian student pilot, who lost his life in a mid-air collision near Steinbach, Manitoba. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. The Consulate is in contact with the bereaved family, the pilot training school and local police to provide all necessary assistance," the Consulate General said in a post on X. See the post below:

The deceased pilots have been identified as 21-year-old Sreehari Sukesh, a resident of Kerala and his classmate Savanna May Royes, a 20-year-old Canadian citizen

In the recent past, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing a series of seismic activities with multiple moderate quakes. However, in the past, the National Capital Region experienced multiple high quakes that resulted in the killing and injuring of several people. So, does Delhi lie among the high-risk areas where an earthquake of high magnitude could bring more casualties in future than the previous one?Basically, the national capital area, which is a part of the North region, is located in zone IV, which is considered as fairly high seismicity where the general occurrence of earthquakes is of 5-6 magnitude, a few of magnitude 6-7 and occasionally of 7-8 magnitude. So, the seismic activities in North India, including the Himalayas, are due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate. This is a continuous process occurring for the last 50 million years.In the past, five earthquakes of Richter Magnitude between 5.5-6.7 have occurred in the UT of Delhi or close to it since 1720 AD. The most tragic earthquake was witnessed on 10 October 1956, of a Magnitude of 6.7, in which 23 persons were killed in Bulandshahr and some were injured in Delhi. The next was of M6.0 earthquake on 27 August 1960 near Delhi, wherein about 50 persons in Delhi were injured, and an earthquake near Moradabad on 15 August 1966 killed 14 persons in Delhi.<h3>Should Delhi be prepared for a big Earthquake in future?</h3>The National Disaster Management Authority revealed in 2019 that Delhi falls in Zone IV of India's seismic map, which poses a high risk of quakes in the region due to the presence of the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, a geological structure that coincides with the extension of the Aravali Mountain belt under the Ganga basin. The report added that major Indian cities, from Delhi to Shimla, are at high risk.Seismologists speculated that the next big earthquake in the Himalayan region will be highly destructive, impacting the landmass, and affecting more than 300 million people. The Himalayan earthquake is extremely dangerous based on the land setting, with urban infrastructure being more susceptible to violent shaking amid the quake.In addition, Delhi Development Authority confirmed that two major lineaments known as Delhi-Haridwar ridge and Delhi-Moradabad faults pass through the territory, both having the potential of generating earthquakes of magnitude up to MSK VIII level which will be quite probable in the Delhi territory. And, the normal depth coming a disaster could be 30 km.<h3>How much damage will the big Earthquake in Delhi cause?</h3>Based on Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. This means a good number of houses are prone to disaster with the potential of several casualties. The report also adds that a vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi, especially those with open ground floors designed for vehicle parking, could pose a serious risk during a powerful earthquake.The city is currently undergoing rapid infrastructure development, with numerous bridges, flyovers, and metro lines under construction. While newer transport systems are designed to be earthquake-resistant, older structures have been retrofitted to improve their seismic resilience.<h3>Way ahead</h3>A major earthquake in the national capital, a key hub for commerce and industry, would have far-reaching economic and political consequences, impacting not just Delhi’s residents but the entire nation.Addressing this risk demands immediate and comprehensive discussion. The approach must be multidisciplinary, involving technical training, institutional capacity building, creation of technical guidelines, strengthening of legal and enforcement frameworks, and raising public awareness about earthquake preparedness.

Based Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. A vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi could pose a serious risk during the quake.

In the recent past, Delhi-NCR has been witnessing a series of seismic activities with multiple moderate quakes. However, in the past, the National Capital Region experienced multiple high quakes that resulted in the killing and injuring of several people. So, does Delhi lie among the high-risk areas where an earthquake of high magnitude could bring more casualties in future than the previous one? Basically, the national capital area, which is a part of the North region, is located in zone IV, which is considered as fairly high seismicity where the general occurrence of earthquakes is of 5-6 magnitude, a few of magnitude 6-7 and occasionally of 7-8 magnitude. So, the seismic activities in North India, including the Himalayas, are due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate. This is a continuous process occurring for the last 50 million years. In the past, five earthquakes of Richter Magnitude between 5.5-6.7 have occurred in the UT of Delhi or close to it since 1720 AD. The most tragic earthquake was witnessed on 10 October 1956, of a Magnitude of 6.7, in which 23 persons were killed in Bulandshahr and some were injured in Delhi. The next was of M6.0 earthquake on 27 August 1960 near Delhi, wherein about 50 persons in Delhi were injured, and an earthquake near Moradabad on 15 August 1966 killed 14 persons in Delhi. Should Delhi be prepared for a big Earthquake in future? The National Disaster Management Authority revealed in 2019 that Delhi falls in Zone IV of India's seismic map, which poses a high risk of quakes in the region due to the presence of the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, a geological structure that coincides with the extension of the Aravali Mountain belt under the Ganga basin. The report added that major Indian cities, from Delhi to Shimla, are at high risk. Seismologists speculated that the next big earthquake in the Himalayan region will be highly destructive, impacting the landmass, and affecting more than 300 million people. The Himalayan earthquake is extremely dangerous based on the land setting, with urban infrastructure being more susceptible to violent shaking amid the quake. In addition, Delhi Development Authority confirmed that two major lineaments known as Delhi-Haridwar ridge and Delhi-Moradabad faults pass through the territory, both having the potential of generating earthquakes of magnitude up to MSK VIII level which will be quite probable in the Delhi territory. And, the normal depth coming a disaster could be 30 km. How much damage will the big Earthquake in Delhi cause? Based on Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. This means a good number of houses are prone to disaster with the potential of several casualties. The report also adds that a vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi, especially those with open ground floors designed for vehicle parking, could pose a serious risk during a powerful earthquake. The city is currently undergoing rapid infrastructure development, with numerous bridges, flyovers, and metro lines under construction. While newer transport systems are designed to be earthquake-resistant, older structures have been retrofitted to improve their seismic resilience. Way ahead A major earthquake in the national capital, a key hub for commerce and industry, would have far-reaching economic and political consequences, impacting not just Delhi’s residents but the entire nation. Addressing this risk demands immediate and comprehensive discussion. The approach must be multidisciplinary, involving technical training, institutional capacity building, creation of technical guidelines, strengthening of legal and enforcement frameworks, and raising public awareness about earthquake preparedness.

Based Vulnerability Atlas of India (1997) report, 6.5 per cent of houses in Delhi have high damage risk, and 85.5 per cent of houses have moderate damage risk. A vast number of multistorey reinforced concrete buildings in Delhi could pose a serious risk during the quake.

Massive earthquake likely to hit Delhi in future? Here's what disaster management authority says

An Indian-origin actor and television host has alleged molestation by a priest in Malaysia. Lishalliny Kanaran took to social media on Tuesday (July 8) and spoke about being molested by the priest of Mariamman Temple in Sepang, a short distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, on the pretext of giving her blessings, reported the South China Morning Post.&nbsp;The priest, an Indian national, touched Kanaran, who was crowned Miss Grand Malaysia in 2021, inappropriately after allegedly pouring "holy water from India" on her.&nbsp;"The suspect is believed to be an Indian national temporarily officiating at the temple during the absence of its resident priest," said &nbsp;Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman, according to SCMP.&nbsp;“The suspect’s modus operandi was allegedly to sprinkle holy water on the victim’s face and body before proceeding to molest her,” Norhizam added.&nbsp;After Kanaran was allegedly molested, she was threatened by the investigating officer to not disclose the incident to anybody. However, Kanaran didn't pay heed to the threat and decided to speak about her ordeal publicly.&nbsp;Taking to Instagram, she wrote, "On that day, while I was praying, he approached me and told me he had some holy water and a protective string to tie for me; a blessing, he said. He asked me to see him after my prayers."&nbsp;She then goes on to say that she walked to the office room as asked by the priest, where he allegedly poured 'holy water', having a very strong smell on her.&nbsp;Kanaran was then allegedly asked by the priest to remove her clothes, insisting “it would be a ‘blessing’, but she refused. The priest did not pay any heed and put his hands inside her blouse and started touching her inappropriately.&nbsp;"My brain knew everything about that moment was wrong and yet I couldn't move. I couldn't speak. I froze. And I still don't understand why," she said.&nbsp;A manhunt is on by the Malaysian police to nab the priest accused of molesting the beauty queen. &nbsp;

The priest, an Indian national, touched Kanaran, who was crowned Miss Grand Malaysia in 2021, inappropriately after allegedly pouring holy water from India on her.

An Indian-origin actor and television host has alleged molestation by a priest in Malaysia. Lishalliny Kanaran took to social media on Tuesday (July 8) and spoke about being molested by the priest of Mariamman Temple in Sepang, a short distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, on the pretext of giving her blessings, reported the South China Morning Post. The priest, an Indian national, touched Kanaran, who was crowned Miss Grand Malaysia in 2021, inappropriately after allegedly pouring "holy water from India" on her. "The suspect is believed to be an Indian national temporarily officiating at the temple during the absence of its resident priest," said Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman, according to SCMP. “The suspect’s modus operandi was allegedly to sprinkle holy water on the victim’s face and body before proceeding to molest her,” Norhizam added. After Kanaran was allegedly molested, she was threatened by the investigating officer to not disclose the incident to anybody. However, Kanaran didn't pay heed to the threat and decided to speak about her ordeal publicly. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, "On that day, while I was praying, he approached me and told me he had some holy water and a protective string to tie for me; a blessing, he said. He asked me to see him after my prayers." She then goes on to say that she walked to the office room as asked by the priest, where he allegedly poured 'holy water', having a very strong smell on her. Kanaran was then allegedly asked by the priest to remove her clothes, insisting “it would be a ‘blessing’, but she refused. The priest did not pay any heed and put his hands inside her blouse and started touching her inappropriately. "My brain knew everything about that moment was wrong and yet I couldn't move. I couldn't speak. I froze. And I still don't understand why," she said. A manhunt is on by the Malaysian police to nab the priest accused of molesting the beauty queen.

The priest, an Indian national, touched Kanaran, who was crowned Miss Grand Malaysia in 2021, inappropriately after allegedly pouring "holy water from India" on her.

'He kept splashing water on my face': Malaysian model accuses priest of molesting her at temple premise

Another tragic incident of a Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashing in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday (July 9) claimed the lives of two young pilots. This is the third incident of a Jaguar aircraft crashing in 2025. On April 3, a Jaguar jet crashed in Gujarat's Jamnagar killing Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav. On March 7, a Jaguar ground attack fighter crashed near Haryana's Panchkula during a routine sortie.&nbsp;So, the big question is, why is the Indian Air Force still sticking to the fleet that is over 50 years old?&nbsp;The vintage warplanes of the 1960s were first inducted into the Indian Air Force's fighter jet fleet in the 1979, and since then they are serving the country and have not been retired.Reportedly, they are likely to continue serving for a few more years. And that is because of a few reasons that we are taking a look at.&nbsp;Shortage of fighter squadrons&nbsp;The Jaguar fleet that still consist of 120 planes - 100 of them license-built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in 2008 - were India's first nuclear-capable fighter jet. These planes, first inducted in 1979 will reportedly get another 15 years (2040) before they are phased out completely.&nbsp;India’s shortage of fighter squadrons is being termed as the biggest hurdle for the IAF for phasing out these fighter jets, according to experts. The IAF currently operates just 30 fighter squadrons, far short of the 42.5 it is supposed to have.&nbsp;Delay in acquisitions of modern fighter planes&nbsp;New aircraft acquisitions of the HAL Tejas Mk2, Rafale, and Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft the Jaguars are being forced to serve longer than expected.&nbsp;India is the only country in the world currently operating the Jaguars. Countries like Britain, France, Nigeria, Oman and Ecuador, have already retired the ageing fighter jets.&nbsp;Upgradation of the jets&nbsp;Another factor why the IAF is still sticking with the over 50-year-old jets is the multiple upgrades done to the Jaguars to improve stand-off attack, strike range, and target acquisition capabilities.In 2008, the HAL, got a contract worth over ₹2,400 crore to upgraded 68 ‘deep penetration’ Jaguar fighters with modern avionics in order to increase the fighter planes' life and efficacy.&nbsp;Despite all the upgradation, there have been &nbsp;incidents of several pilots losing their lives in crashes involving Jaguars. Jaguars have reportedly been involved in over 50 accidents, including recent ones, over the years.&nbsp; &nbsp;

The Jaguar fleet that still consist of 120 planes - 100 of them license-built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in 2008 - were Indias first nuclear-capable fighter jet.

Another tragic incident of a Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashing in Rajasthan's Churu on Wednesday (July 9) claimed the lives of two young pilots. This is the third incident of a Jaguar aircraft crashing in 2025. On April 3, a Jaguar jet crashed in Gujarat's Jamnagar killing Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav. On March 7, a Jaguar ground attack fighter crashed near Haryana's Panchkula during a routine sortie. So, the big question is, why is the Indian Air Force still sticking to the fleet that is over 50 years old? The vintage warplanes of the 1960s were first inducted into the Indian Air Force's fighter jet fleet in the 1979, and since then they are serving the country and have not been retired. Reportedly, they are likely to continue serving for a few more years. And that is because of a few reasons that we are taking a look at. Shortage of fighter squadrons The Jaguar fleet that still consist of 120 planes - 100 of them license-built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in 2008 - were India's first nuclear-capable fighter jet. These planes, first inducted in 1979 will reportedly get another 15 years (2040) before they are phased out completely. India’s shortage of fighter squadrons is being termed as the biggest hurdle for the IAF for phasing out these fighter jets, according to experts. The IAF currently operates just 30 fighter squadrons, far short of the 42.5 it is supposed to have. Delay in acquisitions of modern fighter planes New aircraft acquisitions of the HAL Tejas Mk2, Rafale, and Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft the Jaguars are being forced to serve longer than expected. India is the only country in the world currently operating the Jaguars. Countries like Britain, France, Nigeria, Oman and Ecuador, have already retired the ageing fighter jets. Upgradation of the jets Another factor why the IAF is still sticking with the over 50-year-old jets is the multiple upgrades done to the Jaguars to improve stand-off attack, strike range, and target acquisition capabilities. In 2008, the HAL, got a contract worth over ₹2,400 crore to upgraded 68 ‘deep penetration’ Jaguar fighters with modern avionics in order to increase the fighter planes' life and efficacy. Despite all the upgradation, there have been incidents of several pilots losing their lives in crashes involving Jaguars. Jaguars have reportedly been involved in over 50 accidents, including recent ones, over the years.

The Jaguar fleet that still consist of 120 planes - 100 of them license-built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in 2008 - were India's first nuclear-capable fighter jet.

Why India continues to fly ageing Jaguar fighter planes even after 50 years

Minor girls in a Maharashtra school were allegedly forced to strip to check if they were menstruating after blood stains were found in the school’s bathroom. This incident has sparked outrage amongst the parents of the minor girls who are studying in classes between 5 and 10, respectively.&nbsp;The incident occurred at a private school in Shahapur, Thane district of Maharashtra, which is approximately 85 kilometres from India’s financial capital, Mumbai.&nbsp;Talking about the incident, a police official investigating the case said that the girls studying in classes 5 to 10 were called to the school's convention hall and shown photos of blood stains in the toilet and floor by screening them through a projector.&nbsp;“The students were asked if any of them were going through the menstrual cycle. The girls were then divided into two groups. All those who said they were menstruating were asked to give their thumb impression to the teachers. But those girls who said they were not experiencing it, were taken to the toilet one by one with a woman attendant checking their private parts,” said police.&nbsp;Shockingly, during the check peon found one girl, who was using a sanitary napkin, but she was found in the group of girls who said they were not menstruating. Following this, the principal humiliated her by scolding her in front of other students and staff.&nbsp;When parents learnt about the girls being subjected to this kind of a check, parents gathered outside the school and staged a protest on Wednesday. They later filed a complaint against the school management.&nbsp;A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act has been registered against six people, including the school principal, a peon, two teachers and two trustees.&nbsp;The school principal and peon have been arrested, while the police are investigating the other four. &nbsp;

Minor girls in a Maharashtra school were allegedly forced to strip to check if they were menstruating after blood stains were found in the school’s bathroom.

Minor girls in a Maharashtra school were allegedly forced to strip to check if they were menstruating after blood stains were found in the school’s bathroom. This incident has sparked outrage amongst the parents of the minor girls who are studying in classes between 5 and 10, respectively. The incident occurred at a private school in Shahapur, Thane district of Maharashtra, which is approximately 85 kilometres from India’s financial capital, Mumbai. Talking about the incident, a police official investigating the case said that the girls studying in classes 5 to 10 were called to the school's convention hall and shown photos of blood stains in the toilet and floor by screening them through a projector. “The students were asked if any of them were going through the menstrual cycle. The girls were then divided into two groups. All those who said they were menstruating were asked to give their thumb impression to the teachers. But those girls who said they were not experiencing it, were taken to the toilet one by one with a woman attendant checking their private parts,” said police. Shockingly, during the check peon found one girl, who was using a sanitary napkin, but she was found in the group of girls who said they were not menstruating. Following this, the principal humiliated her by scolding her in front of other students and staff. When parents learnt about the girls being subjected to this kind of a check, parents gathered outside the school and staged a protest on Wednesday. They later filed a complaint against the school management. A case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act has been registered against six people, including the school principal, a peon, two teachers and two trustees. The school principal and peon have been arrested, while the police are investigating the other four.

Minor girls in a Maharashtra school were allegedly forced to strip to check if they were menstruating after blood stains were found in the school’s bathroom.

Minor girls stripped for period check in a private school in Maharashtra

A magnitude of 4.4 earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with the epicentre located in the Jhajjar district of Haryana, 51 kilometres west of Delhi. The tremor occurred at 9:04 am IST at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates 28.63°N latitude and 76.68°E longitude, according to the National Centre for Seismology. In Haryana, cities include Gurugram, Rohtak, Dadri and Bahadurgarh which has experienced the tremor. In addition, residents of Meerut and Shamli in western Uttar Pradesh also felt the quake.The earthquake shaken buildings in the city, prompting residents to rush outdoors, however, no immediate damage or injuries were reported following the quake. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) came up with an advisory following the earthquake, directing people not to panic, run outside and take the stairs instead of lifts.<h3>Why earthquakes so often in Delhi?</h3>Earthquakes in the national capital is so frequent because this region lies at the junction of several tectonic plates and fault lines that contribute to risk of big seismic activities. According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Delhi comes under seismic zone IV on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zoning map, an area of "fairly high seismicity", where quakes of magnitude 5-6 are mostly common. The authority also noted that an earthquakes measuring 7-8 on the Richter Scale can also occur in tis zone where it could lead to potential damage.The next key factor of frequent quake in Delhi is because this region is proximity to the Himalayas and the continuous tectonic collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate has created the this mountain range to generates seismic waves that travel southward towards Delhi. And, the ongoing tectonic activity in the Himalayan region has results in frequent tremors in the northern plains, including the Delhi-NCR region, according to a report in Times of India.There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. These fault lines have been majorly responsible for moderate earthquakes in the history of the region.Delhi has experienced multiple moderate quakes in the past. In 2020, the national capital experienced at least three quakes above 3.0 magnitude followed by multiple aftershocks. Since 1720, Delhi has seen at least five major Earthquakes with the magnitude above 5.5 on the Richter scale.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. 

A magnitude of 4.4 earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, with the epicentre located in the Jhajjar district of Haryana, 51 kilometres west of Delhi. The tremor occurred at 9:04 am IST at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates 28.63°N latitude and 76.68°E longitude, according to the National Centre for Seismology. In Haryana, cities include Gurugram, Rohtak, Dadri and Bahadurgarh which has experienced the tremor. In addition, residents of Meerut and Shamli in western Uttar Pradesh also felt the quake. The earthquake shaken buildings in the city, prompting residents to rush outdoors, however, no immediate damage or injuries were reported following the quake. Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) came up with an advisory following the earthquake, directing people not to panic, run outside and take the stairs instead of lifts. Why earthquakes so often in Delhi? Earthquakes in the national capital is so frequent because this region lies at the junction of several tectonic plates and fault lines that contribute to risk of big seismic activities. According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Delhi comes under seismic zone IV on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zoning map, an area of "fairly high seismicity", where quakes of magnitude 5-6 are mostly common. The authority also noted that an earthquakes measuring 7-8 on the Richter Scale can also occur in tis zone where it could lead to potential damage. The next key factor of frequent quake in Delhi is because this region is proximity to the Himalayas and the continuous tectonic collision between the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate has created the this mountain range to generates seismic waves that travel southward towards Delhi. And, the ongoing tectonic activity in the Himalayan region has results in frequent tremors in the northern plains, including the Delhi-NCR region, according to a report in Times of India. There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital. These fault lines have been majorly responsible for moderate earthquakes in the history of the region. Delhi has experienced multiple moderate quakes in the past. In 2020, the national capital experienced at least three quakes above 3.0 magnitude followed by multiple aftershocks. Since 1720, Delhi has seen at least five major Earthquakes with the magnitude above 5.5 on the Richter scale.

There are several fault lines lies near Delhi, which includes the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF) and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault. Movements along these faults cause seismic events causing tremor in the national capital.&nbsp;

Why does Delhi experience frequent Earthquakes? All you need to know

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the case of Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old Indian woman from Kerala who is facing death by execution in Yemen, issuing a notice to the Attorney General of India. In his plea, Nimisha Priya's lawyer sought the Indian government's intervention in saving the woman, mentioning the 'blood money' provision in the country's Sharia law.&nbsp;Many Islamic countries allow commutation of the death sentence in lieu of a sum of money.&nbsp;&nbsp;After hearing the counsel, the Supreme Court's vacation&nbsp;bench issued a notice to the AGI and listed the case for hearing on Monday.<h2>Who is Nimisha Priya?</h2>Nimisha Priya was convicted of murder in Yemen in June 2018. A local court later handed her the death sentence. Yemen's Supreme Judicial Council confirmed her death sentence in 2023.&nbsp;The woman, a nurse by profession, is scheduled to be executed on July 16.&nbsp;Nimisha worked at a private hospital in Yemen for a few years. Her husband and daughter returned to India in 2014 and couldn't return because of a civil war.<h2>Whom did Nimisha Priya murder?</h2>In 2015, she set up a clinic in Sana with a Yemeni citizen, Talal Abdo Mahdi. The same year.&nbsp;Mahdi accompanied Nimisha Priya to Kerala when she came for a month-long holiday. During the visit, he stole a wedding photograph of Nimisha, which he later manipulated to claim that he was married to her.&nbsp;Her family claims that Mahdi, the man she murdered, had been harassing her.&nbsp;"After a while, Nimisha's clinic began. Mahdi manipulated the ownership documents of the clinic. He also began to take money out of her monthly earnings after telling everyone that Nimisha was his wife. Nimisha had alleged that Mahdi had been harassing her and her family for years. Mahdi also seized her passport. This was done to ensure that she would not leave Yemen. He tortured her under the influence of drugs. He threatened her at gunpoint several times. He took all the money from the clinic and her ornaments," her mother was quoted as saying by ANI.&nbsp;She said in a bid to retrieve her passport from Mehdi, she sedated the victim. However, since he was a substance abuser, the drug didn't work on him. She used a stronger sedative to make him unconscious; however, he died within minutes due to a drug overdose.

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the case of Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old Indian woman from Kerala who is facing death by execution in Yemen, issuing a notice to the Attorney General of India. 

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the case of Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old Indian woman from Kerala who is facing death by execution in Yemen, issuing a notice to the Attorney General of India. In his plea, Nimisha Priya's lawyer sought the Indian government's intervention in saving the woman, mentioning the 'blood money' provision in the country's Sharia law. Many Islamic countries allow commutation of the death sentence in lieu of a sum of money. After hearing the counsel, the Supreme Court's vacation bench issued a notice to the AGI and listed the case for hearing on Monday. Who is Nimisha Priya? Nimisha Priya was convicted of murder in Yemen in June 2018. A local court later handed her the death sentence. Yemen's Supreme Judicial Council confirmed her death sentence in 2023. The woman, a nurse by profession, is scheduled to be executed on July 16. Nimisha worked at a private hospital in Yemen for a few years. Her husband and daughter returned to India in 2014 and couldn't return because of a civil war. Whom did Nimisha Priya murder? In 2015, she set up a clinic in Sana with a Yemeni citizen, Talal Abdo Mahdi. The same year. Mahdi accompanied Nimisha Priya to Kerala when she came for a month-long holiday. During the visit, he stole a wedding photograph of Nimisha, which he later manipulated to claim that he was married to her. Her family claims that Mahdi, the man she murdered, had been harassing her. "After a while, Nimisha's clinic began. Mahdi manipulated the ownership documents of the clinic. He also began to take money out of her monthly earnings after telling everyone that Nimisha was his wife. Nimisha had alleged that Mahdi had been harassing her and her family for years. Mahdi also seized her passport. This was done to ensure that she would not leave Yemen. He tortured her under the influence of drugs. He threatened her at gunpoint several times. He took all the money from the clinic and her ornaments," her mother was quoted as saying by ANI. She said in a bid to retrieve her passport from Mehdi, she sedated the victim. However, since he was a substance abuser, the drug didn't work on him. She used a stronger sedative to make him unconscious; however, he died within minutes due to a drug overdose.

Nimisha Priya was convicted of murder in Yemen in June 2018.&nbsp;

Nimisha Priya death sentence: Who was Talal Abdo Mahdi? Supreme Court agrees to hear case

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit the northern Indian state of Haryana. It struck Jhajjar at 9:04 AM on Thursday (July 10). The tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and neighbouring areas. The depth of the quake was 10 km, as reported by the National Institute of Seismology.&nbsp;Many in Delhi NCR felt the tremors; they described it as strong but for a short duration. The National Disaster Response Force has issued an advisory to ensure people follow certain checks before such natural calamities. They have also shared measures to abide by in times of crisis.<h2>Here’s what you should do:</h2> Before: &nbsp;<ul><li>Consult a structural engineer to make your house earthquake resistant.</li><li>Repair deep plaster cracks on walls and ceilings.</li><li>Fasten shelves securely to walls; place heavy or large objects on lower shelves.</li><li>Have an emergency kit ready.</li><li>Develop an emergency communication plan for the family.</li><li>Learn the technique of 'Drop-Cover-Hold'. - This is a crucial earthquake safety measure to follow. One must drop to the ground, look for a safe cover, which could be a table, and then hold on to the position until the tremors stop. &nbsp;</li></ul>During: &nbsp;<ul><li>Stay calm and do not panic.</li><li>Drop under a table; cover your head with one hand and hold the table till the tremors last.</li><li>Run outside as soon as the tremors stop - do not use the lift.</li><li>When outside, move away from buildings, trees, walls and poles. Look for open spaces.</li><li>When inside a vehicle, pull over in an open area and remain inside; avoid bridges. &nbsp;</li></ul>After&nbsp;<ul><li>Avoid entering damaged buildings.</li><li>If trapped in rubble, do not light a matchstick; cover your mouth with a cloth.</li><li>Tap on a pipe or wall, make some sound or whistle.</li><li>Shout only as a last resort.</li><li>Even after, ensure you use the stairs and not the lifts or elevators.</li></ul>

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit the northern Indian state of Haryana. It struck Jhajjar at 9:04 AM on Thursday (July 10). 

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit the northern Indian state of Haryana. It struck Jhajjar at 9:04 AM on Thursday (July 10). The tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and neighbouring areas. The depth of the quake was 10 km, as reported by the National Institute of Seismology. Many in Delhi NCR felt the tremors; they described it as strong but for a short duration. The National Disaster Response Force has issued an advisory to ensure people follow certain checks before such natural calamities. They have also shared measures to abide by in times of crisis. Here’s what you should do: Before: Consult a structural engineer to make your house earthquake resistant. Repair deep plaster cracks on walls and ceilings. Fasten shelves securely to walls; place heavy or large objects on lower shelves. Have an emergency kit ready. Develop an emergency communication plan for the family. Learn the technique of 'Drop-Cover-Hold'. - This is a crucial earthquake safety measure to follow. One must drop to the ground, look for a safe cover, which could be a table, and then hold on to the position until the tremors stop. During: Stay calm and do not panic. Drop under a table; cover your head with one hand and hold the table till the tremors last. Run outside as soon as the tremors stop - do not use the lift. When outside, move away from buildings, trees, walls and poles. Look for open spaces. When inside a vehicle, pull over in an open area and remain inside; avoid bridges. After Avoid entering damaged buildings. If trapped in rubble, do not light a matchstick; cover your mouth with a cloth. Tap on a pipe or wall, make some sound or whistle. Shout only as a last resort. Even after, ensure you use the stairs and not the lifts or elevators.

An earthquake of 4.4 magnitude hit the northern Indian state of Haryana. It struck Jhajjar at 9:04 AM on Thursday (July 10).&nbsp;

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A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit Haryana's Jhajjar on Thursday morning. Tremors were felt in Delhi and its surrounding cities as well, triggering panic. The residents of these cities, including Noida and Gurugram, were seen rushing out of their houses. Per SOP, Delhi Metro trains were stopped for two to three minutes. "The train stopped around 9.04-9.05 am. We didn't feel the tremor," said a passenger in Delhi.&nbsp;A man in Gurugram said that everyone in his house rushed out after the earthquake. "We were sitting here and having tea when I suddenly felt strong earthquakes. I told everyone to rush out of the building. Everyone rushed out," he said.&nbsp;Another man in UP's Ghaziabad said that the earthquake scared him. "I had woken up just at the time when there was a jolt. I was scared. There was another earthquake just a few days ago. Delhi-NCR experiences earthquakes quite often. So, we should be mindful of safety and precautions," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"The tremors felt quite strong...I was at a shop when it hit, it felt as if someone was shaking the shop," said another person in the city.&nbsp;A Delhi resident told ANI that his vehicle shook because of the earthquake. "It was really strong," he added.&nbsp;The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale.&nbsp;"EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," NCS wrote on X.&nbsp;Delhi is in the Seismic Zone IV, which is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity.&nbsp;A social media user claimed that it was the longest earthquake he had felt. "Delhi: that’s the longest earthquake I’ve felt in a VERY long time," he wrote on X.

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit Haryana's Jhajjar on Thursday morning. Tremors were felt in Delhi and its surrounding cities as well, triggering panic. The residents of these cities, including Noida and Gurugram, were seen rushing out of their houses.

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit Haryana's Jhajjar on Thursday morning. Tremors were felt in Delhi and its surrounding cities as well, triggering panic. The residents of these cities, including Noida and Gurugram, were seen rushing out of their houses. Per SOP, Delhi Metro trains were stopped for two to three minutes. "The train stopped around 9.04-9.05 am. We didn't feel the tremor," said a passenger in Delhi. A man in Gurugram said that everyone in his house rushed out after the earthquake. "We were sitting here and having tea when I suddenly felt strong earthquakes. I told everyone to rush out of the building. Everyone rushed out," he said. Another man in UP's Ghaziabad said that the earthquake scared him. "I had woken up just at the time when there was a jolt. I was scared. There was another earthquake just a few days ago. Delhi-NCR experiences earthquakes quite often. So, we should be mindful of safety and precautions," he said. "The tremors felt quite strong...I was at a shop when it hit, it felt as if someone was shaking the shop," said another person in the city. A Delhi resident told ANI that his vehicle shook because of the earthquake. "It was really strong," he added. The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. "EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," NCS wrote on X. Delhi is in the Seismic Zone IV, which is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity. A social media user claimed that it was the longest earthquake he had felt. "Delhi: that’s the longest earthquake I’ve felt in a VERY long time," he wrote on X.

Another man in UP's Ghaziabad said that the earthquake scared him.

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Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is set to be executed in Yemen on 16 July 2025, will not be hanged. Capital punishment in Yemen is permitted with four methods. However, only one of them is mostly used. Yemen's penal code lists stoning, hanging, and beheading as methods that can be used to execute a person sentenced to death. However, shooting is the only method in use today. More specifically, the executioner targets the heart of the person, destroying the spinal vertebrae in the process. Nimisha Priya was convicted of the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mahdi. He was her former business partner whom she accused of physically torturing her. Mahdi's chopped-up body was found in 2017, after which Nimisha was charged with the killing. She is currently lodged in the Sanaa central jail in the capital of Yemen.&nbsp;While last-ditch efforts are on to save her, she can only avoid the death penalty if Mahdi's family pardons her. Babu John, social activist and member of the Save Nimisha Priya Council, told the BBC, "We are still waiting for their pardon or any other demands. The execution date has been conveyed by the Director General of Prosecution to the jail authorities. We are still trying to save her. But ultimately, the family has to agree to pardon." But if all efforts fail and Yemen goes ahead with the execution, it would not be by hanging. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-execution-date-nears-final-attempts-to-save-nimisha-priya-underway-in-yemen-1752055537890">As execution date nears, final attempts to save Nimisha Priya underway in Yemen</a><h2>Death by firing in Yemen</h2>In Yemen, capital punishment is delivered via shooting, specifically at the heart of the person. They are laid face down on the ground, a rug or a blanket. Only one executioner carries out the shooting with an automatic rifle. A medical practitioner points to the heart's position before the shooting. The man fires multiple rounds into the back of the person, specifically trying to hit the heart. Nimisha is expected to be subjected to the same fate. Yemen allows both private and public executions. Meanwhile, stoning has not been used for hundreds of years. Also Read:&nbsp;&nbsp;Yemen is notorious for its capital punishment practices that have invited criticism from several quarters. Human rights organisations have expressed concern that people are handed death sentences after unfair trials. According to official records, more than 13 people were executed in 2023. However, it is alleged that most executions are not made public, and the number could be much higher.&nbsp;<h2>Nimisha Priya execution date</h2>Samuel Jerome, a social worker who has been involved in the Nimisha Priya case, told WION that he received a call on his Yemeni phone number while he was in India, informing him about the date of Nimisha's execution. The call was supposedly from the Chairman of Prisons in Yemen. Jerome verified the details with his contacts in Yemen and confirmed that it was authentic. Jerome said they had earlier talked to Mahdi's family, asking for forgiveness. "We had negotiations with his father and brother, asking for forgiveness. The concept of blood money is that the victim's side has to first forgive, and then the sum has to be paid. We offered to pay $1million (over Rs 8.5 crore) and also some other assurances. However, there was no response from the family after that," he said. However, now that the execution order has been issued, he says it would be futile to reach out to the family again since it could not have been done without the victim family's consent. &nbsp;

Yemeni law allows for a person to be executed in four ways - shooting, hanging, stoning and beheading. However, only one of these methods is typically used today. It also lets executions be carried out in public.

Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who is set to be executed in Yemen on 16 July 2025, will not be hanged. Capital punishment in Yemen is permitted with four methods. However, only one of them is mostly used. Yemen's penal code lists stoning, hanging, and beheading as methods that can be used to execute a person sentenced to death. However, shooting is the only method in use today. More specifically, the executioner targets the heart of the person, destroying the spinal vertebrae in the process. Nimisha Priya was convicted of the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mahdi. He was her former business partner whom she accused of physically torturing her. Mahdi's chopped-up body was found in 2017, after which Nimisha was charged with the killing. She is currently lodged in the Sanaa central jail in the capital of Yemen. While last-ditch efforts are on to save her, she can only avoid the death penalty if Mahdi's family pardons her. Babu John, social activist and member of the Save Nimisha Priya Council, told the BBC, "We are still waiting for their pardon or any other demands. The execution date has been conveyed by the Director General of Prosecution to the jail authorities. We are still trying to save her. But ultimately, the family has to agree to pardon." But if all efforts fail and Yemen goes ahead with the execution, it would not be by hanging. Also Read: As execution date nears, final attempts to save Nimisha Priya underway in Yemen Death by firing in Yemen In Yemen, capital punishment is delivered via shooting, specifically at the heart of the person. They are laid face down on the ground, a rug or a blanket. Only one executioner carries out the shooting with an automatic rifle. A medical practitioner points to the heart's position before the shooting. The man fires multiple rounds into the back of the person, specifically trying to hit the heart. Nimisha is expected to be subjected to the same fate. Yemen allows both private and public executions. Meanwhile, stoning has not been used for hundreds of years. Also Read: Yemen is notorious for its capital punishment practices that have invited criticism from several quarters. Human rights organisations have expressed concern that people are handed death sentences after unfair trials. According to official records, more than 13 people were executed in 2023. However, it is alleged that most executions are not made public, and the number could be much higher. Nimisha Priya execution date Samuel Jerome, a social worker who has been involved in the Nimisha Priya case, told WION that he received a call on his Yemeni phone number while he was in India, informing him about the date of Nimisha's execution. The call was supposedly from the Chairman of Prisons in Yemen. Jerome verified the details with his contacts in Yemen and confirmed that it was authentic. Jerome said they had earlier talked to Mahdi's family, asking for forgiveness. "We had negotiations with his father and brother, asking for forgiveness. The concept of blood money is that the victim's side has to first forgive, and then the sum has to be paid. We offered to pay $1million (over Rs 8.5 crore) and also some other assurances. However, there was no response from the family after that," he said. However, now that the execution order has been issued, he says it would be futile to reach out to the family again since it could not have been done without the victim family's consent.

Yemeni law allows for a person to be executed in four ways - shooting, hanging, stoning and beheading. However, only one of these methods is typically used today. It also lets executions be carried out in public.

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Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and other cities of the National Capital Region on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km.&nbsp;"EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," NCS wrote on X.&nbsp;Delhi falls in Seismic Zone IV, which is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity.&nbsp;Social media users reported that the earthquake triggered panic, with people in Delhi and NCR rushing out of their houses.&nbsp;&nbsp;"People in Gurugram and Delhi-NCR are rushing out of their homes right now after experiencing strong tremors of an earthquake," wrote an X user.&nbsp;Another user claimed that it was the longest earthquake he had felt. "Delhi: that’s the longest earthquake I’ve felt in a VERY long time," he wrote on X.&nbsp;A Delhi man, meanwhile, said that his entire vehicle shook because of the earthquake. "We felt the tremors...It was really scary, my vehicle shook. It was really strong," he said.&nbsp;On February 17, an earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale hit Delhi and NCR at a depth of 5 km.<h2>What to do during an earthquake?</h2>According to NDRF, people should remain calm and avoid panicking. They should also protect themselves by hiding under strong structures. "Drop under a table; cover your head with one hand and hold the table till the tremors last. Run outside as soon as the tremors stop - do not use the lift," it said.&nbsp;&nbsp;"When outside, move away from buildings, trees, walls, and poles. Look for open spaces. When inside a vehicle, pull over in an open area and remain inside; avoid bridges," it added.

A strong earthquake hit Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida and other cities of the national capital region. 

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, and other cities of the National Capital Region on Thursday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale. The earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km. "EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," NCS wrote on X. Delhi falls in Seismic Zone IV, which is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity. Social media users reported that the earthquake triggered panic, with people in Delhi and NCR rushing out of their houses. "People in Gurugram and Delhi-NCR are rushing out of their homes right now after experiencing strong tremors of an earthquake," wrote an X user. Another user claimed that it was the longest earthquake he had felt. "Delhi: that’s the longest earthquake I’ve felt in a VERY long time," he wrote on X. A Delhi man, meanwhile, said that his entire vehicle shook because of the earthquake. "We felt the tremors...It was really scary, my vehicle shook. It was really strong," he said. On February 17, an earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale hit Delhi and NCR at a depth of 5 km. What to do during an earthquake? According to NDRF, people should remain calm and avoid panicking. They should also protect themselves by hiding under strong structures. "Drop under a table; cover your head with one hand and hold the table till the tremors last. Run outside as soon as the tremors stop - do not use the lift," it said. "When outside, move away from buildings, trees, walls, and poles. Look for open spaces. When inside a vehicle, pull over in an open area and remain inside; avoid bridges," it added.

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 4.4 on the Richter Scale.

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Earthquake hits Haryana's Jhajjar, strong tremors felt in Delhi, NCR cities