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Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgajj has urged YouTuber <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/who-is-dhruv-rathee">Dhruv Rathee</a> to immediately take down video titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals" that had an AI depiction of Guru Gobind Singh and other Sikh Gurus. He emphasised that Sikh Gurus cannot be represented in any form — including animation or AI. The video was uploaded on Rathee’s YouTube channel on Sunday night and runs for 24 minutes and 37 seconds. This comes even after Rathee responded by releasing a video addressing the concerns raised.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-dhruv-rathee-the-youtuber-summoned-by-india-court-in-defamation-case-744059">Who is Dhruv Rathee, the YouTuber summoned by India court in defamation case?</a>&nbsp;Akal Takht Acting Jathedar's statement came after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) condemned a Rathee's video. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal also condemned the video and said that it deeply hurts the sentiments of the community. &nbsp;“The lack of respectful language and misleading narratives further aggravate this issue." Badal also urged all content creators to exercise utmost caution and sensitivity when producing material related to Guru Sahiban or Sikh history. “Respect for religious traditions and accurate historical representation are non-negotiable. I request the immediate removal of the offending content and call for responsible storytelling that honours the sacred legacy of Sikhism," he wrote on X. “Let us promote education and awareness with reverence, ensuring no community’s beliefs are disrespected," the former deputy CM of Punjab added.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Strongly condemn a recent video by Youtuber Dhruv Rathee titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals” for its inappropriate use of AI-generated visuals depicting our Guru Sahiban besides historical inaccuracies. Such portrayals violate Sikh rehat maryada which prohibits… <a href="https://t.co/NsEmtZQYXH">pic.twitter.com/NsEmtZQYXH</a>&mdash; Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) <a href="https://twitter.com/officeofssbadal/status/1924393912715669937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-court-summons-youtuber-dhruv-rathee-in-defamation-case-filed-by-bjp-spokesperson-743744">Delhi court summons YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in defamation case filed by BJP spokesperson</a> &nbsp;In another statement, SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal alleged that the video misrepresented historical events, including the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the legacy of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. Criticising the portrayal of Banda Singh Bahadur as a ‘Robin Hood’-like figure, Grewal called it inappropriate and misleading. The committee has urged the government to take suitable action against Rathee for what it termed a distortion of Sikh history.

Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgajj has urged YouTuber Dhruv Rathee to immediately take down video titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals" that had an AI depiction of Guru Gobind Singh

Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgajj has urged YouTuber Dhruv Rathee to immediately take down video titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals" that had an AI depiction of Guru Gobind Singh and other Sikh Gurus. He emphasised that Sikh Gurus cannot be represented in any form — including animation or AI. The video was uploaded on Rathee’s YouTube channel on Sunday night and runs for 24 minutes and 37 seconds. This comes even after Rathee responded by releasing a video addressing the concerns raised. Read More | Who is Dhruv Rathee, the YouTuber summoned by India court in defamation case? Akal Takht Acting Jathedar's statement came after Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) condemned a Rathee's video. Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal also condemned the video and said that it deeply hurts the sentiments of the community. “The lack of respectful language and misleading narratives further aggravate this issue." Badal also urged all content creators to exercise utmost caution and sensitivity when producing material related to Guru Sahiban or Sikh history. “Respect for religious traditions and accurate historical representation are non-negotiable. I request the immediate removal of the offending content and call for responsible storytelling that honours the sacred legacy of Sikhism," he wrote on X. “Let us promote education and awareness with reverence, ensuring no community’s beliefs are disrespected," the former deputy CM of Punjab added.

Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgajj has urged YouTuber Dhruv Rathee to immediately take down video titled “The Sikh Warrior Who Terrified the Mughals" that had an AI depiction of Guru Gobind Singh

'Not allowed...misleading': Sikh religious body slams Dhruv Rathee, tells him to take down video showing AI version of its gurus

The Allahabad High Court on Monday rejected the revision petition filed by the mosque committee and upheld the trial court’s order for a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;Rejecting the revision petition filed by the mosque committee against the survey order, the court said that it found no issues with the trial court order. The committee had challenged the civil court’s decision dated November 19, 2024, which had ordered a survey.It was also seeking a stay on the ongoing trial court proceedings in an original suit pending before the district court in Sambhal.&nbsp;A single bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal had previously reserved its order on the matter after hearing counsel for the Masjid committee and plaintiff Hari Shanker Jain and the counsel for the Archaeological Survey of India. &nbsp;The Committee of Management, Shahi Jama Masjid, had moved the high court challenging the suit and the Sambhal court order, which directed the survey through an advocate commissioner.Jain and seven others had filed the suit before a civil judge, senior division, Sambhal, contending that the Shahi Idgah Mosque was built after demolishing a temple at Sambhal. The original petition filed by the plaintiffs claims that the mosque was built by the Mughal emperor Babur in 1526 after demolishing the Harihar Mandir in Sambhal.&nbsp; &nbsp;The high court had previously stayed further proceedings before the trial court. The original plaintiffs had claimed the right of access to the religious site at Mohalla Kot Purvi in Sambhal district in the suit.The mosque committee alleged the suit was filed at noon on November 19, 2024, and within hours, the judge appointed an advocate commissioner and directed him to carry out an initial survey at the mosque, which was done on the same day and again on November 24, 2024.The court had also directed that a report of the survey be filed before it by November 29.&nbsp;Reacting to the HC order, advocate Hari Shankar Jain said, “The court rejected the Muslim side’s plea and said that the survey was correct. Whatever survey was done, it will be read out and made part of the record. If they (Muslim side) go to the Supreme Court, we are ready to welcome them.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">VIDEO | Allahabad High Court junks plea of mosque committee over survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal. Here&#39;s what advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain (<a href="https://twitter.com/Vishnu_Jain1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vishnu_Jain1</a>) said: &quot;The order of Allahabad High Court is very crucial for those who questioned how the court appointed survey… <a href="https://t.co/uYxADnhwQB">pic.twitter.com/uYxADnhwQB</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1924396759830475025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The petition filed by Hari Shanker Jain and seven others before a civil judge, senior division, Sambhal, claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built by the Mughal emperor Babur in 1526 after demolishing the Harihar Mandir.

The Allahabad High Court on Monday rejected the revision petition filed by the mosque committee and upheld the trial court’s order for a survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Rejecting the revision petition filed by the mosque committee against the survey order, the court said that it found no issues with the trial court order. The committee had challenged the civil court’s decision dated November 19, 2024, which had ordered a survey. It was also seeking a stay on the ongoing trial court proceedings in an original suit pending before the district court in Sambhal. A single bench of Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal had previously reserved its order on the matter after hearing counsel for the Masjid committee and plaintiff Hari Shanker Jain and the counsel for the Archaeological Survey of India. The Committee of Management, Shahi Jama Masjid, had moved the high court challenging the suit and the Sambhal court order, which directed the survey through an advocate commissioner. Jain and seven others had filed the suit before a civil judge, senior division, Sambhal, contending that the Shahi Idgah Mosque was built after demolishing a temple at Sambhal. The original petition filed by the plaintiffs claims that the mosque was built by the Mughal emperor Babur in 1526 after demolishing the Harihar Mandir in Sambhal. The high court had previously stayed further proceedings before the trial court. The original plaintiffs had claimed the right of access to the religious site at Mohalla Kot Purvi in Sambhal district in the suit. The mosque committee alleged the suit was filed at noon on November 19, 2024, and within hours, the judge appointed an advocate commissioner and directed him to carry out an initial survey at the mosque, which was done on the same day and again on November 24, 2024. The court had also directed that a report of the survey be filed before it by November 29. Reacting to the HC order, advocate Hari Shankar Jain said, “The court rejected the Muslim side’s plea and said that the survey was correct. Whatever survey was done, it will be read out and made part of the record. If they (Muslim side) go to the Supreme Court, we are ready to welcome them.”

The petition filed by Hari Shanker Jain and seven others before a civil judge, senior division, Sambhal, claims that the Shahi Jama Masjid was built by the Mughal emperor Babur in 1526 after demolishing the Harihar Mandir.

Allahabad High Court upholds order for survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).&nbsp;The accused was taken into custody from Moradabad on Saturday. This comes amid a nationwide crackdown on people, who have been accused of spying for neighbouring Pakistan. The list includes content creators and social media influencers, among others.&nbsp;Who is Shehzad Wahab?&nbsp;According to the police, he would illegally transport goods across the border, which included cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items.&nbsp;Through trade, Wahab is said to have been in touch with Pakistani operatives. Officials have said he helped transfer money to Pakistani handlers in India. He is also suspected to recruiting more people from Rampur and across Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He has been further accused of sending people to Pakistan through the smuggling route with the operatives supporting him in the process. Investigation in this regard is underway.&nbsp;In a nationwide crackdown, the government has nabbed many linked to Pakistani operatives. The list includes, YouTubers and other social media content creators. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from Kangarka village of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested on charges of spying.&nbsp;

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh ATS has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's ISI.


An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The accused was taken into custody from Moradabad on Saturday. This comes amid a nationwide crackdown on people, who have been accused of spying for neighbouring Pakistan. The list includes content creators and social media influencers, among others. Who is Shehzad Wahab? According to the police, he would illegally transport goods across the border, which included cosmetics, spices, clothes and other items. Through trade, Wahab is said to have been in touch with Pakistani operatives. Officials have said he helped transfer money to Pakistani handlers in India. He is also suspected to recruiting more people from Rampur and across Uttar Pradesh. He has been further accused of sending people to Pakistan through the smuggling route with the operatives supporting him in the process. Investigation in this regard is underway. In a nationwide crackdown, the government has nabbed many linked to Pakistani operatives. The list includes, YouTubers and other social media content creators. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from Kangarka village of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested on charges of spying.

An Indian national, who is a resident of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Uttar Pradesh ATS has identified the individual as Shehzad Wahab for sharing details with Pakistan's ISI.

Operation Sindoor: Who is Shehzad Wahab? Nabbed for spying for Pakistan

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again targeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. Gandhi said this act was not merely a mistake, but a “crime”.Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pakistani-spy-network-busted-in-haryana-s-nuh-1747642199409">Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh</a>The Congress MP did not stop there. In another post, he wrote, “So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">EAM Jaishankar’s silence isn’t just telling — it’s damning. So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth. <a href="https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ">https://t.co/izn4LmBGJZ</a>&mdash; Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1924350133598400938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What the video clip shows</h2>The video Gandhi shared showed Dr Jaishankar saying, “At the start of the operation, we have sent a message to Pakistan, saying we are striking at infrastructure and we are not striking at the military, so the military has an option of standing out and not interfering in this process. They chose not to take good advice.”Gandhi has used this statement to allege that the government compromised India's security by warning the enemy in advance.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/what-will-indian-eam-jaishankar-discuss-on-his-6-day-visit-to-netherlands-denmark-germany-1747645905189">What will Indian EAM Jaishankar discuss on his 6-day visit to Netherlands, Denmark &amp; Germany?</a><h2>Congress questions Jaishankar's intent</h2>Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera also criticised Jaishankar in a press conference. He claimed the minister's act was not diplomacy but something more serious. “This is not diplomacy, this is espionage. Everyone heard what the External Affairs Minister said. A cover-up is being done,” he alleged.Khera went further to question whether this “warning” allowed terrorists like Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed to flee their hideouts. “This statement suggests that the terrorists must have fled their bases. Prime Minister Modi and the External Affairs Minister must answer why this was done,” he said.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-army-displays-pakistani-missile-debris-watch-1747647949093">Operation Sindoor: Indian Army displays Pakistani missile debris. Watch</a><h2>Government pushes back, says facts are being twisted</h2>The Ministry of External Affairs responded firmly, saying Jaishankar’s words were being taken out of context. A government statement clarified, “EAM had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Op Sindoor's commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement.”Backing this version, the Defence Ministry referred to a statement made by Lt General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations. Ghai had said, “Even though we did attempt to reach out and communicate our compulsions to strike at the heart of terror to my counterpart in the immediate wake of Operation Sindoor, the request was brusquely turned down with an intimation that a severe response was inevitable and in the offing. We were, of course, prepared.”<h2>PIB flags Gandhi’s claim as misleading</h2>The government’s fact-checking arm, PIB FactCheck, said that the claims being made about Jaishankar’s remarks were false. “The social media post falsely implies from External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar's statement that India informed Pakistan before the start of Operation Sindoor. EAM is being misquoted and he has not made this statement,” it said, warning people to stay alert and not fall for misleading content.

Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has again targeted External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, accusing the government of informing Pakistan at the start of Operation Sindoor. Gandhi said this act was not merely a mistake, but a “crime”. Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?” Also read: Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh The Congress MP did not stop there. In another post, he wrote, “So I’ll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn’t a lapse. It was a crime. And the nation deserves the truth.”

Reposting a video clip of Dr Jaishankar speaking to reporters, Gandhi said, “Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GOI did it. Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our airforce lose as a result?”

‘A crime, not a lapse’: Rahul Gandhi accuses S Jaishankar of tipping off Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, again - Here's what BJP said

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the petition of a Sri Lankan Tamil citizen, seeking refuge in the country and protection from deportation, saying, “India is not a dharmashala (free shelter) that can entertain refugees from all over the world”.&nbsp;The bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a petition filed by a Sri Lankan national, who was arrested in 2015 on suspicion of being linked to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist organisation once active in Sri Lanka.In 2018, a trial court had convicted the man under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and sentenced him to 10 years in jail. In 2022, the Madras High Court slashed his term to seven years but asked him to leave the country as soon as his sentence was over and stay in a refugee camp till his deportation.&nbsp;The petitioner, a Sri Lankan Tamil, told the Supreme Court that he had come to India with a visa and that his life was in danger in his home country. He also said his wife and children were settled in India and that he had been under detention for nearly three years now and the deportation process had not begun. ‘Is India to host refugees from all over the world?’ &nbsp;In response, Justice Datta said, “Is India to host refugees from all over the world? We are struggling with 140 crore. This is not a dharmshala that we can entertain foreign nationals from all over.”The petitioner had cited the Constitution’s Article 21 (protection of life and liberty) and Article 19, which grants fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and movement. Justice Datta said the petitioner’s detention does not violate Article 21 because he was taken into custody as per law. The court further pointed out that Article 19 is available only to Indian citizens.&nbsp; &nbsp;“What is your right to settle here?” the court asked. When the petitioner’s counsel stressed that he was a refugee and his life was in danger in Sri Lanka.The bench, however, remained unconvinced. “Go to some other country,” the judges commented, rejecting the plea.&nbsp;The court’s decision aligns with its earlier stance in refusing to stay the deportation of Rohingya refugees.

When the petitioner’s counsel stressed that he was a refugee and his life was in danger in Sri Lanka. The bench, however, remained unconvinced. “Go to some other country,” the judges commented, rejecting the plea.

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the petition of a Sri Lankan Tamil citizen, seeking refuge in the country and protection from deportation, saying, “India is not a dharmashala (free shelter) that can entertain refugees from all over the world”. The bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a petition filed by a Sri Lankan national, who was arrested in 2015 on suspicion of being linked to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), a terrorist organisation once active in Sri Lanka. In 2018, a trial court had convicted the man under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and sentenced him to 10 years in jail. In 2022, the Madras High Court slashed his term to seven years but asked him to leave the country as soon as his sentence was over and stay in a refugee camp till his deportation. The petitioner, a Sri Lankan Tamil, told the Supreme Court that he had come to India with a visa and that his life was in danger in his home country. He also said his wife and children were settled in India and that he had been under detention for nearly three years now and the deportation process had not begun. ‘Is India to host refugees from all over the world?’ In response, Justice Datta said, “Is India to host refugees from all over the world? We are struggling with 140 crore. This is not a dharmshala that we can entertain foreign nationals from all over.” The petitioner had cited the Constitution’s Article 21 (protection of life and liberty) and Article 19, which grants fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and movement. Justice Datta said the petitioner’s detention does not violate Article 21 because he was taken into custody as per law. The court further pointed out that Article 19 is available only to Indian citizens. “What is your right to settle here?” the court asked. When the petitioner’s counsel stressed that he was a refugee and his life was in danger in Sri Lanka. The bench, however, remained unconvinced. “Go to some other country,” the judges commented, rejecting the plea. The court’s decision aligns with its earlier stance in refusing to stay the deportation of Rohingya refugees.

When the petitioner’s counsel stressed that he was a refugee and his life was in danger in Sri Lanka. The bench, however, remained unconvinced. “Go to some other country,” the judges commented, rejecting the plea.&nbsp;

‘India not dharmashala. Struggling with 140 crore’: SC junks Sri Lankan’s plea against deportation

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission.&nbsp;Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from the village Kangarka of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested over charges of spying.&nbsp;Singh was allegedly sending information about Patiala military can't through WhatsApp video and calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-was-being-groomed-by-pakistani-spies-as-an-asset-says-hisar-sp-1747634467150">Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP</a>&nbsp;YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing.&nbsp;He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;SP Shashank Kumar said, "Modern warfare is not fought on the border alone. The modus operandi of PIOs try to recruit social media influencers and push their soft narratives."&nbsp;He added, "During Operation Sindoor, she was in touch with the PIOs, but she did not have any direct access to military information. We are looking to seize her phone and laptop to trace details. The travel details and other finances and also being looked into.&nbsp;He alerted youngsters to not fall into the trap of such propaganda, which has larger ramifications. He urged people to not fall for these traps, as they would not know what they are getting into. He asked citizens to be cautious about who they are interacting with even on social media&nbsp;

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh.

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission. Major action has been taken against the Pakistani spy network in Nuh district. Haryana Police and Central Investigation Agencies have arrested Devender Singh and Tarif, from the village Kangarka of Tawadu subdivision. The arrest comes two days after Arman from Rajaka village was arrested over charges of spying. Singh was allegedly sending information about Patiala military can't through WhatsApp video and calls. Also read: Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing. He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan SP Shashank Kumar said, "Modern warfare is not fought on the border alone. The modus operandi of PIOs try to recruit social media influencers and push their soft narratives." He added, "During Operation Sindoor, she was in touch with the PIOs, but she did not have any direct access to military information. We are looking to seize her phone and laptop to trace details. The travel details and other finances and also being looked into. He alerted youngsters to not fall into the trap of such propaganda, which has larger ramifications. He urged people to not fall for these traps, as they would not know what they are getting into. He asked citizens to be cautious about who they are interacting with even on social media

Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s apology for his “crass” comments about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the Indian Army’s spokesperson during Operation Sindoor press briefings, and directed the state to set up a special investigation team (SIT) of three senior police officials to probe the episode. A bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotishwar Singh rapped Shah and said his apology appeared to be an attempt to “wriggle out of the situation” he had landed himself in. “You are a public figure. You should weigh your words. You were on the verge of using filthy and abusive language… probably only stopped because you couldn’t think of an alternate word or good sense prevailed,” the bench said.“This was such an emotive issue for the Army. They are on the frontlines. The least we can do is respect them. The entire nation is ashamed of you,” it added. &nbsp;‘Set up SIT by Tuesday,’ SC orders DGP The bench then ordered the MP director general of police (DGP) to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT), comprising three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including a woman officer, by Tuesday (May 20).The court also specified that all three officers “should be (from) outside the state” and should be led by an officer of at least Inspector General of Police rank, while the other two should not be below the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP).The SIT will have to submit its first status report to the court on May 28.&nbsp;‘It is a litmus test’&nbsp;“It is a litmus test, and we want the state to submit the SIT report to us. We would like to have a very close watch,” the court said.The court has, for now, restrained the state police from arresting the minister. &nbsp;The court passed the orders on a petition filed by Shah against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order of May 14 that took suo motu cognisance of his remarks and ordered the police to register an FIR. The FIR was filed against Shah at the Manpur police station in Indore rural.&nbsp;At its first hearing on May 15, a bench led by CJI BR Gavai pulled up the minister for his offensive remarks against Col Sofiya, and termed them disparaging and dangerous not just to the officer but to the armed forces itself.The minister told the top court that the media wrongly quoted his statement and that he had already apologised.At an event in Indore on May 12, the minister said in an apparent reference to Qureshi, “Those who widowed our daughters, we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson”. He apologised for the remarks the next day, even as the high court took cognisance and ordered the state police to file an FIR against him.&nbsp;The bench stayed Vijay Shah’s arrest but cautioned that the matter would not be allowed to become political. “He must face consequences. Let law take its own course. We will not allow this to be politicised,” Justice Kant told the state government.&nbsp;

The court passed the orders on a petition filed by Shah against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order of May 14 that took suo motu cognisance of his remarks and ordered the police to register an FIR. The FIR was filed against Shah at the Manpur police station in Indore rural.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s apology for his “crass” comments about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the Indian Army’s spokesperson during Operation Sindoor press briefings, and directed the state to set up a special investigation team (SIT) of three senior police officials to probe the episode. A bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotishwar Singh rapped Shah and said his apology appeared to be an attempt to “wriggle out of the situation” he had landed himself in. “You are a public figure. You should weigh your words. You were on the verge of using filthy and abusive language… probably only stopped because you couldn’t think of an alternate word or good sense prevailed,” the bench said. “This was such an emotive issue for the Army. They are on the frontlines. The least we can do is respect them. The entire nation is ashamed of you,” it added. ‘Set up SIT by Tuesday,’ SC orders DGP The bench then ordered the MP director general of police (DGP) to set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT), comprising three senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including a woman officer, by Tuesday (May 20). The court also specified that all three officers “should be (from) outside the state” and should be led by an officer of at least Inspector General of Police rank, while the other two should not be below the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP). The SIT will have to submit its first status report to the court on May 28. ‘It is a litmus test’ “It is a litmus test, and we want the state to submit the SIT report to us. We would like to have a very close watch,” the court said. The court has, for now, restrained the state police from arresting the minister. The court passed the orders on a petition filed by Shah against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order of May 14 that took suo motu cognisance of his remarks and ordered the police to register an FIR. The FIR was filed against Shah at the Manpur police station in Indore rural. At its first hearing on May 15, a bench led by CJI BR Gavai pulled up the minister for his offensive remarks against Col Sofiya, and termed them disparaging and dangerous not just to the officer but to the armed forces itself. The minister told the top court that the media wrongly quoted his statement and that he had already apologised. At an event in Indore on May 12, the minister said in an apparent reference to Qureshi, “Those who widowed our daughters, we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson”. He apologised for the remarks the next day, even as the high court took cognisance and ordered the state police to file an FIR against him. The bench stayed Vijay Shah’s arrest but cautioned that the matter would not be allowed to become political. “He must face consequences. Let law take its own course. We will not allow this to be politicised,” Justice Kant told the state government.

The court passed the orders on a petition filed by Shah against the Madhya Pradesh High Court order of May 14 that took suo motu cognisance of his remarks and ordered the police to register an FIR. The FIR was filed against Shah at the Manpur police station in Indore rural.

‘Nation ashamed’: SC rejects MP minister’s apology for ‘crass’ comment on Col Sofiya Qureshi, orders SIT probe

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. The two suspects were identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh.&nbsp;DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav took to his social media account; he wrote, "Gurdaspur Police thwarts an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, &amp; Jammu and Kashmir - with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI."&nbsp;"Acting swiftly, the police have arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones has confirmed the intelligence inputs. The police team has also recovered 3 mobile phones and 8 live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS Dorangala," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission.&nbsp;YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing.&nbsp;He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established.&nbsp;Another content creator named Priyanka Senapati has also been called for questioning, as she was in touch with Malhotra, with whom she has travelled across the country and to Kartarpur.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. 

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor. The two suspects were identified as Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav took to his social media account; he wrote, "Gurdaspur Police thwarts an attempt to compromise national security by apprehending two persons involved in leaking sensitive military information. On 15th May, credible intelligence inputs indicated that Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh were engaged in sharing classified details related to Operation Sindoor, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, & Jammu and Kashmir - with Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI." "Acting swiftly, the police have arrested both suspects. Forensic examination of their mobile phones has confirmed the intelligence inputs. The police team has also recovered 3 mobile phones and 8 live cartridges (.30 bore) from their possession. Preliminary findings establish that the accused were in direct contact with ISI handlers and had transmitted critical information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS Dorangala," he added. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan Pakistani spy network busted in northern Indian state of Haryana, Police have exposed operatives in Nuh. A case has been registered against three people, including two employees of the Pakistani High Commission. YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra has also been arrested over similar charges. She had travelled to Pakistan in 2023 and had established contact with high-profile individuals while she was there, Hisar SP Shashank Kumar highlighted in his briefing. He further mentioned that her devices are being examined and a clear link with the Pakistani Intelligence Operatives' (PIO) is yet to be established. Another content creator named Priyanka Senapati has also been called for questioning, as she was in touch with Malhotra, with whom she has travelled across the country and to Kartarpur.

In a crackdown across India, the Punjab police have now arrested two individuals engaged in sharing classified inputs during Operation Sindoor.&nbsp;

Two arrested in Punjab for sharing military information during Operation Sindoor with Pakistan

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. When the BJP-led government chose Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead the delegation, Islamabad said &nbsp;Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead Pakistan's delegation.&nbsp;Since the announcement of Zardari's name, internet can't stop but compare the two politicians. Netizens, especially Pakistanis, went against their own government and seemed siding with the Indian politician over cheering for Zardari. In a shared video on the social media platform X, a Pakistani journalist listed down the achievements of Tharoor and how he is a "self-made" man, whereas Zardari was born with a "golden spoon".&nbsp;"Pakistan's government has launched Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to counter Dr Shashi Tharoor, an MP in India and a leader of the Congress Party," the TV commentator was heard saying.&nbsp;"A day before I had said that the Narendra Modi-led government has chosen Dr Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation, which will visit nations to brief about terrorism of Pakistan. Now, let's analyse the personalities of both leaders to understand what are their missions and how successful they will be," the journalist said.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🙏🏼 <a href="https://t.co/nuod4lsECG">https://t.co/nuod4lsECG</a>&mdash; Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShashiTharoor/status/1924129725426946291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Dr Shashi Tharoor is a foreign policy hawk. He has been on positions like state minister of foreign affairs, union foreign minister, and before these positions, he has been associated with foreign policy. He has also worked in the United Nations (UN) for a long time...," he continued.&nbsp;"Currently, his age is around 70 years. He is the author of multiple books, he has interaction with the media across the world. On the other hand, our Bilawal Zardari is almost 37-year-old, he has studied from the Oxford University, speaks very good English. Unlike Dr Shashi Tharoor, who is a self-made man, Bilawal Zardari was born with a golden spoon studded with diamonds. There's absolutely no struggle in his life. He never had to struggle for education, money, political career, he was launched by his father," he added.&nbsp;"If his father had no ties in politics, then may be Bilawal Zardari won't even get elected from a constituency," the journalist said.&nbsp;How internet, especially Pakistanis, reacted&nbsp;"It’s such a low bar to compare Tharoor with Bilawal!" an X user wrote.&nbsp;"Shashi Tharoor is one of the great minds of India. Meanwhile, baby Bilawal cannot walk, speak or even think. How will he handle Shashi?" another wrote.&nbsp;"There is no comparison between Baby Bilawal, a privileged guy with no talent versus Shashi," wrote a third one.&nbsp;"Tasking Bilawal Bhutto against Shashi Tharoor! Are we just messing up our own case? India sent their best, even from the opposition, to present their case. Why are we sending back the same leaders again and again who’ve already failed?" an X user questioned.&nbsp;

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. 

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation. When the BJP-led government chose Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to lead the delegation, Islamabad said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will lead Pakistan's delegation. Since the announcement of Zardari's name, internet can't stop but compare the two politicians. Netizens, especially Pakistanis, went against their own government and seemed siding with the Indian politician over cheering for Zardari. In a shared video on the social media platform X, a Pakistani journalist listed down the achievements of Tharoor and how he is a "self-made" man, whereas Zardari was born with a "golden spoon". "Pakistan's government has launched Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to counter Dr Shashi Tharoor, an MP in India and a leader of the Congress Party," the TV commentator was heard saying. "A day before I had said that the Narendra Modi-led government has chosen Dr Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation, which will visit nations to brief about terrorism of Pakistan. Now, let's analyse the personalities of both leaders to understand what are their missions and how successful they will be," the journalist said.

After India announced an all-party delegation to visit various countries to brief about Operation Sindoor, Pakistan copied the move and announced a similar delegation.&nbsp;

Tharoor vs Bilawal? Pakistanis say their govt messing up 'own case' by sending Zardari against Congress leader

The Indian Army on Monday (May 19) unveiled debris from Pakistani missiles, which were intercepted and taken down by Indian air defence systems during the recent cross-border tensions.<h2>Pakistani missile debris</h2>The fragments were shown in a striking 1-minute-51-second video. The video shows uniformed jawans standing behind a table bearing the remains of Pakistan's failed attack.Watch it here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Amritsar, Punjab: Indian Army shows debris of Pakistan-launched missiles that were intercepted and taken down by Indian Air Defence systems. <a href="https://t.co/dxH1mDOpHU">pic.twitter.com/dxH1mDOpHU</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1924304972427985305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This comes after the Indian Army's Western Command on Sunday (May 18) released another high-impact video related to Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory mission in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 people dead — most of them tourists. The Sunday video described India as an "impregnable wall of fire".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrongAndCapable?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrongAndCapable</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OpSindoor</a> Planned, trained &amp; executed. Justice served.<a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/prodefencechan1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@prodefencechan1</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hx42p0nnon">pic.twitter.com/Hx42p0nnon</a>&mdash; Western Command - Indian Army (@westerncomd_IA) <a href="https://twitter.com/westerncomd_IA/status/1923945544868569218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Operation Sindoor</h2>In the early hours of May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor, where the military carried out cross-border strikes targeting nine specific sites linked to terrorism.Key sites hit include the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi and Rahim Yar Khan airbase, both vital to Pakistan's aerial operations.In an official statement, the Minister of Defence said, "The Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed."In retaliation, Pakistan shelled civilian areas and launched drone incursions, all of which were thwarted. By May 10, both nations reached a tense cessation of hostilities, avoiding further escalation.Amid rising tensions with neighbour Pakistan, as India cracks down on terror activities, Jyoti Malhotra, a Hisar-based YouTuber, has been arrested on charges of espionage. Malhotra was being groomed by Pakistani intelligence operatives, said Hisar superintendent of police (SP) Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday (May 18).As per the superintendent of police, Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.Sawan also revealed that Pakistan was using a new form of warfare — information warfare — where “influencers are used to manipulate public sentiment, question national policies, or promote divisive ideologies.”

The fragments were shown in a striking 1-minute-51-second video. The video shows uniformed jawans standing behind a table bearing the remains of Pakistan's failed attack.

The Indian Army on Monday (May 19) unveiled debris from Pakistani missiles, which were intercepted and taken down by Indian air defence systems during the recent cross-border tensions. Pakistani missile debris The fragments were shown in a striking 1-minute-51-second video. The video shows uniformed jawans standing behind a table bearing the remains of Pakistan's failed attack. Watch it here:

The fragments were shown in a striking 1-minute-51-second video. The video shows uniformed jawans standing behind a table bearing the remains of Pakistan's failed attack.

Operation Sindoor: Indian Army displays Pakistani missile debris. Watch

The rare and unusual mid-flight failure of India's PSLV-C61 rocket on May 18th, 2025, and the subsequent loss of the strategic EOS-09 satellite is a serious setback for India. However, the latest loss of a national security-related satellite is one among many in recent years. Between 2021-25, this author has reported in detail about three failures of India's strategic space missions. Prior to that, there was a PSLV mission failure in 2017. Unfortunately, all four satellites lost/affected in these missions were critical for India's national security and strategic needs. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;As per publicly available information, each mission failure over the last eight years was caused by a different component/system. This re-emphasizes that rocketry is a&nbsp; zero-error business, where even the smallest of errors or defects can lead to catastrophic failures and immense losses. While such losses offer valuable lessons for future missions, it is also important to note that these failures are &nbsp;denying and delaying deployment of several important space-based capabilities developed by Indian scientists.&nbsp;Going by rocket and satellite cost estimates, four mission failures in the last eight years would have cost the Indian Government at least Rs.1250crores(approx $146mn). Further, the Government would have to spend the same amount of money once again to redo these missions. Also, one must factor in the cost of the lost opportunities. Because, in the absence of these homegrown strategic satellites, India would have to purchase satellite-based services from foreign firms. Having to commit resources to redo failed missions would also considerably slowdown India's planned rocket launch missions, and the overall timeline of executing space launches.&nbsp;Going by launch statistics from recent years, the Indian space agency has done 41 rocket launch missions between 2017 and May 2025. Of these, four have ended up as failures and all four happen to be national security and strategic missions. Here's an analysis of ISRO's troubles with recent strategic space missions, the timing of those failures, and the strategic impact of the same.&nbsp;August 2017, PSLV-C39/IRNSS-1H&nbsp;&nbsp;Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System(IRNSS), later known as Navigation with Indian Constellation(NAVIC) is a Position, Navigation, Timing service meant to be used by the various ministries of the Indian Government and the Armed Forces. Simply put, NAVIC is comparable to an Indian-made equivalent of Global Positioning System.&nbsp;Unlike the American GPS/Russian GLONASS/Chinese Beidou which works worldwide, NAVIC works only within the Indian landmass and 1,500kms from India's borders. Therefore, it is a regional system covering India's immediate neighbourhood. Notably, NAVIC was approved following the 1999 Kargil war between India and Pakistan, when US denied/degraded GPS services that would support Indian military operations.&nbsp;During the late-night launch of PSLV-C39, all flight events took place exactly as planned, except heat shield separation. This resulted in satellite separation occurring within the heat shield. The satellite remained inside the heat shield resulting in the unsuccessful mission.&nbsp;In April 2018, ISRO launched the PSLV-C41 rocket carrying the IRNSS-1I satellite, which was meant to serve as a replacement for the lost satellite and complete the NAVIC constellation.&nbsp;August 2021, GSLV-F10/EOS-03&nbsp;Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ISRO had launched a &nbsp;sophisticated earth-imaging satellite known as GISAT-1, aboard the GSLV-F10 rocket. GISAT-1 or EOS-3 was an agile earth observation satellite, which can use different types of imaging technologies to provide a constant monitoring of a region of interest/calamity/weather pattern.&nbsp;GISAT-1 was meant to provide almost real-time imaging of large regions of interest at frequent intervals, quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic events, and also obtain spectral signatures for agriculture, forestry, mineralogy, disaster warning, cloud properties, snow &amp; glaciers, and oceanography.&nbsp;Unlike Low Earth orbit satellites(placed at approx 600kms altitude) that re-visit the same spot approximately once a week, GISAT-1 was meant to stay perched 36,000kms above the Indian subcontinent and help maintain a constant vigil of a large area. This mission was ready for launch in early-2020, but delayed for "technical reasons". Finally, the rocket lifted off on August 12th 2021, but the mission ran into trouble after a malfunction in the Cryogenic upper stage that was meant to place the satellite into orbit. ISRO later revealed that a valve leak in the liquid hydrogen tank led to the failure.Though not directly related, this earth-imaging satellite was being launched at a time when India was dealing with China's aggressive military posturing along the Line of Actual Control. Till May 2025, ISRO has not launched a replacement for the lost GISAT-1 satellite. It is likely to be launched before March 2026, it is learnt.&nbsp;January 2025, GSLV-F15/NVS-02&nbsp;With the first-generation of NAVIC satellites nearing their end-of-life, ISRO began replacing it with a heavier series of five satellites known as NVS. NVS-01, the maiden satellite in this series was launched successfully in May 2023. The next one, NVS-02 was launched in January 2025, in what was the 100th rocket launch from the Indian spaceport in Sriharikota.&nbsp;While the GSLV rocket accomplished its task of placing the NVS-02 satellite in the initial orbit, the satellite encountered an anomaly, which prevented it from firing its on-board engines and moving to the final orbit. Satellites are moved from one orbit to another by firing their liquid-fuelled engines that burn a fuel and oxidizer combination. In this case, it has not been possible to fire the engine and raise the satellite's orbit, due to an issue with the valve that releases the oxidizer.&nbsp;The satellite was launched into a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), which is usually used as an initial parking orbit for heavy satellites. Approximately, the satellite was launched into an orbit that is highly elliptical- 170kms above Earth at its nearest approach (perigee) and 36,500kms at its farthest approach from Earth (apogee). Typically, a series of engine firings are performed to place the satellite into a circular orbit, where it is evenly 35,700 km above Earth. However, NVS-02 remained stuck in GTO.ISRO had stated that the satellite systems are healthy, elaborating that it is generating power from its solar panels and communicating with the stations on Earth. "Alternate mission strategies for utilising the satellite for navigation in an elliptical orbit is being worked out," it was added. However, the satellite's long-term survival and its core purpose being accomplished is highly uncertain. ISRO has also not provided further updates about this satellite. Going forward, ISRO is expected to launch an NVS-series satellite every year. Therefore, it would be at least four years before the five-satellite NVS-series is fully operational.&nbsp;May 2025, PSLV-C61/EOS-09&nbsp;On Sunday, 18th May, barely six minutes after liftoff, ISRO's &nbsp;PSLV-C61 rocket faced trouble mid-flight. "Up to the second stage performance was normal. Third stage ignited, but we made an observation regarding its functioning. Mission could not be accomplished. We are studying the data," said ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan regarding the status of the four-stage PSLV rocket that was supposed to perform an 18-minutes-long mission.&nbsp;EOS-09 is a radar imaging satellite(earlier known as RISAT) that is capable of day and night imaging. It can see through clouds, deliver images under all weather conditions. This 1,700kg satellite was meant to have an operational life of at least five years.&nbsp;Over a dozen Indian Parliamentarians, who are part of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Science and Technology were at the spaceport in Sriharikota to witness ISRO's 101st rocket launch mission. Notably, the PSLV is ISRO's most-flown rocket and has a great track record of launching over two hundred satellites belonging to India and foreign customers. In its 63 flights so far, PSLV has had only four major setbacks - three failures and one partial success.&nbsp;Addressing journalists at the spaceport, the ISRO Chief elaborated on the observations. "The third stage of the PSLV uses a solid-fuel motor system. There was a fall in the chamber pressure in the motor case. We are studying the entire performance," Dr. Narayanan said.&nbsp;The failed launch of this strategic satellite comes a week after Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire, following three days of a rapidly escalating war-like situation. However, it must be emphasized that the space launch mission taking place at this time is a mere coincidence. The PSLV rocket takes a little over a month to assemble, and it takes well over a year to build a satellite like EOS-09.&nbsp;It would take more than a year or two for ISRO to build and launch a replacement for the EOS-09 satellite.&nbsp;

The rare and unusual mid-flight failure of India's PSLV-C61 rocket on May 18th, 2025, and the subsequent loss of the strategic EOS-09 satellite is a serious setback for India. 

The rare and unusual mid-flight failure of India's PSLV-C61 rocket on May 18th, 2025, and the subsequent loss of the strategic EOS-09 satellite is a serious setback for India. However, the latest loss of a national security-related satellite is one among many in recent years. Between 2021-25, this author has reported in detail about three failures of India's strategic space missions. Prior to that, there was a PSLV mission failure in 2017. Unfortunately, all four satellites lost/affected in these missions were critical for India's national security and strategic needs. As per publicly available information, each mission failure over the last eight years was caused by a different component/system. This re-emphasizes that rocketry is a zero-error business, where even the smallest of errors or defects can lead to catastrophic failures and immense losses. While such losses offer valuable lessons for future missions, it is also important to note that these failures are denying and delaying deployment of several important space-based capabilities developed by Indian scientists. Going by rocket and satellite cost estimates, four mission failures in the last eight years would have cost the Indian Government at least Rs.1250crores(approx $146mn). Further, the Government would have to spend the same amount of money once again to redo these missions. Also, one must factor in the cost of the lost opportunities. Because, in the absence of these homegrown strategic satellites, India would have to purchase satellite-based services from foreign firms. Having to commit resources to redo failed missions would also considerably slowdown India's planned rocket launch missions, and the overall timeline of executing space launches. Going by launch statistics from recent years, the Indian space agency has done 41 rocket launch missions between 2017 and May 2025. Of these, four have ended up as failures and all four happen to be national security and strategic missions. Here's an analysis of ISRO's troubles with recent strategic space missions, the timing of those failures, and the strategic impact of the same. August 2017, PSLV-C39/IRNSS-1H Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System(IRNSS), later known as Navigation with Indian Constellation(NAVIC) is a Position, Navigation, Timing service meant to be used by the various ministries of the Indian Government and the Armed Forces. Simply put, NAVIC is comparable to an Indian-made equivalent of Global Positioning System. Unlike the American GPS/Russian GLONASS/Chinese Beidou which works worldwide, NAVIC works only within the Indian landmass and 1,500kms from India's borders. Therefore, it is a regional system covering India's immediate neighbourhood. Notably, NAVIC was approved following the 1999 Kargil war between India and Pakistan, when US denied/degraded GPS services that would support Indian military operations. During the late-night launch of PSLV-C39, all flight events took place exactly as planned, except heat shield separation. This resulted in satellite separation occurring within the heat shield. The satellite remained inside the heat shield resulting in the unsuccessful mission. In April 2018, ISRO launched the PSLV-C41 rocket carrying the IRNSS-1I satellite, which was meant to serve as a replacement for the lost satellite and complete the NAVIC constellation. August 2021, GSLV-F10/EOS-03 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ISRO had launched a sophisticated earth-imaging satellite known as GISAT-1, aboard the GSLV-F10 rocket. GISAT-1 or EOS-3 was an agile earth observation satellite, which can use different types of imaging technologies to provide a constant monitoring of a region of interest/calamity/weather pattern. GISAT-1 was meant to provide almost real-time imaging of large regions of interest at frequent intervals, quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic events, and also obtain spectral signatures for agriculture, forestry, mineralogy, disaster warning, cloud properties, snow & glaciers, and oceanography. Unlike Low Earth orbit satellites(placed at approx 600kms altitude) that re-visit the same spot approximately once a week, GISAT-1 was meant to stay perched 36,000kms above the Indian subcontinent and help maintain a constant vigil of a large area. This mission was ready for launch in early-2020, but delayed for "technical reasons". Finally, the rocket lifted off on August 12th 2021, but the mission ran into trouble after a malfunction in the Cryogenic upper stage that was meant to place the satellite into orbit. ISRO later revealed that a valve leak in the liquid hydrogen tank led to the failure. Though not directly related, this earth-imaging satellite was being launched at a time when India was dealing with China's aggressive military posturing along the Line of Actual Control. Till May 2025, ISRO has not launched a replacement for the lost GISAT-1 satellite. It is likely to be launched before March 2026, it is learnt. January 2025, GSLV-F15/NVS-02 With the first-generation of NAVIC satellites nearing their end-of-life, ISRO began replacing it with a heavier series of five satellites known as NVS. NVS-01, the maiden satellite in this series was launched successfully in May 2023. The next one, NVS-02 was launched in January 2025, in what was the 100th rocket launch from the Indian spaceport in Sriharikota. While the GSLV rocket accomplished its task of placing the NVS-02 satellite in the initial orbit, the satellite encountered an anomaly, which prevented it from firing its on-board engines and moving to the final orbit. Satellites are moved from one orbit to another by firing their liquid-fuelled engines that burn a fuel and oxidizer combination. In this case, it has not been possible to fire the engine and raise the satellite's orbit, due to an issue with the valve that releases the oxidizer. The satellite was launched into a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), which is usually used as an initial parking orbit for heavy satellites. Approximately, the satellite was launched into an orbit that is highly elliptical- 170kms above Earth at its nearest approach (perigee) and 36,500kms at its farthest approach from Earth (apogee). Typically, a series of engine firings are performed to place the satellite into a circular orbit, where it is evenly 35,700 km above Earth. However, NVS-02 remained stuck in GTO. ISRO had stated that the satellite systems are healthy, elaborating that it is generating power from its solar panels and communicating with the stations on Earth. "Alternate mission strategies for utilising the satellite for navigation in an elliptical orbit is being worked out," it was added. However, the satellite's long-term survival and its core purpose being accomplished is highly uncertain. ISRO has also not provided further updates about this satellite. Going forward, ISRO is expected to launch an NVS-series satellite every year. Therefore, it would be at least four years before the five-satellite NVS-series is fully operational. May 2025, PSLV-C61/EOS-09 On Sunday, 18th May, barely six minutes after liftoff, ISRO's PSLV-C61 rocket faced trouble mid-flight. "Up to the second stage performance was normal. Third stage ignited, but we made an observation regarding its functioning. Mission could not be accomplished. We are studying the data," said ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan regarding the status of the four-stage PSLV rocket that was supposed to perform an 18-minutes-long mission. EOS-09 is a radar imaging satellite(earlier known as RISAT) that is capable of day and night imaging. It can see through clouds, deliver images under all weather conditions. This 1,700kg satellite was meant to have an operational life of at least five years. Over a dozen Indian Parliamentarians, who are part of the Parliamentary Standing Committee of Science and Technology were at the spaceport in Sriharikota to witness ISRO's 101st rocket launch mission. Notably, the PSLV is ISRO's most-flown rocket and has a great track record of launching over two hundred satellites belonging to India and foreign customers. In its 63 flights so far, PSLV has had only four major setbacks - three failures and one partial success. Addressing journalists at the spaceport, the ISRO Chief elaborated on the observations. "The third stage of the PSLV uses a solid-fuel motor system. There was a fall in the chamber pressure in the motor case. We are studying the entire performance," Dr. Narayanan said. The failed launch of this strategic satellite comes a week after Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire, following three days of a rapidly escalating war-like situation. However, it must be emphasized that the space launch mission taking place at this time is a mere coincidence. The PSLV rocket takes a little over a month to assemble, and it takes well over a year to build a satellite like EOS-09. It would take more than a year or two for ISRO to build and launch a replacement for the EOS-09 satellite.

The rare and unusual mid-flight failure of India's PSLV-C61 rocket on May 18th, 2025, and the subsequent loss of the strategic EOS-09 satellite is a serious setback for India.&nbsp;

4 failures in 8yrs- ISRO's troubles with strategic space missions

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin his six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany on Monday (May 19), marking his first foreign trip after Operation Sindoor. The EAM is expected to highlight Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism.&nbsp;“External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from May 19 to 24,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday (May 10).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-pakistani-spy-network-busted-in-haryana-s-nuh-1747642199409">Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh</a>&nbsp;Jaishankar’s visit comes after the four-day-long military confrontation between India and Pakistan after India Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.&nbsp;<h2>What will Jaishankar discuss on his foreign trip?</h2>&nbsp;The six-day foreign trip to European countries will provide an opportunity for Jaishankar to brief European partners on the recent developments and India’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/centre-gives-states-30-days-to-identify-illegal-immigrants-from-bangladesh-and-myanmar-deportations-to-follow-1747643999564">Centre gives states 30 days to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, deportations to follow</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to visit the Netherlands this month. However, his plans were cancelled due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;Jaishankar is set to meet his counterparts and hold bilateral discussions on regional and international matters of mutual interest, the External Affairs Ministry said.&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-youtuber-to-security-guard-list-of-8-indians-who-were-spying-for-pakistan-1747636092343">From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;The Netherlands and Denmark are expected to work together with India to develop green transition schemes. While Germany is India’s most strategic European partner, with trade between the countries surpassing $30 billion.&nbsp;The Indian EAM is also expected to brief the three nations on Operation Sindoor, which the Indian Armed Forces launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. In the operation, India targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-may-be-some-link-man-alerted-nia-about-jyoti-malhotra-a-year-before-her-arrest-1747641363058">'May be some link': Man alerted NIA about Jyoti Malhotra a year before her arrest over 'spying' for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;Following Indian strikes, Pakistan launched missiles and drones targeting Indian cities, which were intercepted by Indian defence systems. The two nations reached an understanding to stop military actions on May 10 after four days of tensions. &nbsp; &nbsp;

“External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from May 19 to 24,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday (May 10).

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will begin his six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany on Monday (May 19), marking his first foreign trip after Operation Sindoor. The EAM is expected to highlight Pakistan’s support for cross-border terrorism. “External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from May 19 to 24,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday (May 10). Also read | Operation Sindoor: Pakistani spy network busted in Haryana's Nuh Jaishankar’s visit comes after the four-day-long military confrontation between India and Pakistan after India Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. What will Jaishankar discuss on his foreign trip? The six-day foreign trip to European countries will provide an opportunity for Jaishankar to brief European partners on the recent developments and India’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. Also read | Centre gives states 30 days to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, deportations to follow Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to visit the Netherlands this month. However, his plans were cancelled due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar is set to meet his counterparts and hold bilateral discussions on regional and international matters of mutual interest, the External Affairs Ministry said. Also read | From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor The Netherlands and Denmark are expected to work together with India to develop green transition schemes. While Germany is India’s most strategic European partner, with trade between the countries surpassing $30 billion. The Indian EAM is also expected to brief the three nations on Operation Sindoor, which the Indian Armed Forces launched in response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26. In the operation, India targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read | 'May be some link': Man alerted NIA about Jyoti Malhotra a year before her arrest over 'spying' for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor Following Indian strikes, Pakistan launched missiles and drones targeting Indian cities, which were intercepted by Indian defence systems. The two nations reached an understanding to stop military actions on May 10 after four days of tensions.

“External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from May 19 to 24,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday (May 10).

What will Indian EAM Jaishankar discuss on his 6-day visit to Netherlands, Denmark & Germany?

In a transformative move that reimagines the identity of India’s most diverse and far-reaching news network, Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has announced the rollout of a unified brand identity across all its national and regional news channels. This move marks a consolidated effort by the network to align its visual and editorial identity, reinforcing its commitment to credible, impactful, and citizen-centric news reporting. The new ‘Z’ is designed to symbolise clarity, consistency, and trust, reflecting the network’s renewed focus on innovation, technological advancement, and purposeful journalism.&nbsp;At a time when public trust in news media is under unprecedented scrutiny and citizens are actively seeking credible, compassionate, and intelligent news reporting, Zee Media’s unified identity stands as a strong reaffirmation of its core mission: to serve Bharat with unfiltered truth, purposeful journalism, and an unwavering commitment to empowering the people. The ‘Z’ identity is a bold and resonant symbol of unity, trust, and evolution—speaking directly to every Indian, across every language, region, and concern.&nbsp;‘Z’ serves as a powerful reminder that news goes beyond mere headlines; it is about connecting with the heart and soul of the people. This new identity embodies Zee Media’s continuous commitment not only to inform citizens but to stand alongside, reflecting their hopes, amplifying their voices, and fostering a democratic dialogue. Through this sweeping rebranding, Zee Media marks the dawn of a new era in news broadcasting where brand architecture, content, and technology seamlessly converge with clarity and purpose.&nbsp;The bold, modern, and emotionally intelligent design draws inspiration from India’s rich and vibrant diversity while presenting a forward-looking, digital-ready aesthetic. The striking new ‘Z’ symbol is dynamic and alive—constantly evolving across screens and platforms, just as the nation it represents. It stands as a mark of trust, emotion, and future-readiness.&nbsp;Speaking on this monumental brand transformation, Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, “For over three decades, Zee Media has been a trusted voice in Indian journalism. With the ‘Z’ transformation, we are reinforcing our promise to stay ahead of the curve while staying true to our roots. This evolution is designed to serve the changing needs of our audiences and stakeholders in a digital-first world. We are here not just to report news, but to shape narratives that matter, with the clarity, courage, and credibility that the ‘Z’ now boldly stands for.”&nbsp;What makes this transformation historic is the scale and inclusivity with which Zee Media has reimagined its entire news ecosystem. From flagship national channels like Zee News, Zee Business, and Zee Bharat to its regionally dominant platforms such as Zee 24 Taas, Zee 24 Kalak, Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand, Zee Bihar Jharkhand, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh, and beyond—every channel now proudly shares a vibrant, unified, and confident ‘Z’ identity.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is far more than a visual refresh; it is a fundamental reinvention of how India’s most trusted news network connects with its audiences—engaging them emotionally, delivering truth with integrity, and doing so with clear purpose. At the core of this transformation lies a profound sense of responsibility and deep introspection, reflecting an honest appraisal of what Zee Media stands for today and what it aspires to become tomorrow. The unified ‘Z’ identity is born from this reflection and anchored in a renewed purpose: to enrich lives across the globe by creating extraordinary moments that celebrate optimism and togetherness. This compelling philosophy will now serve as the guiding light for Zee Media’s editorial direction, technological innovation, and audience engagement strategies.

In a transformative move that reimagines the identity of India’s most diverse and far-reaching news network, Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has announced the rollout of a unified brand identity across all its national and regional news channels. 

In a transformative move that reimagines the identity of India’s most diverse and far-reaching news network, Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has announced the rollout of a unified brand identity across all its national and regional news channels. This move marks a consolidated effort by the network to align its visual and editorial identity, reinforcing its commitment to credible, impactful, and citizen-centric news reporting. The new ‘Z’ is designed to symbolise clarity, consistency, and trust, reflecting the network’s renewed focus on innovation, technological advancement, and purposeful journalism. At a time when public trust in news media is under unprecedented scrutiny and citizens are actively seeking credible, compassionate, and intelligent news reporting, Zee Media’s unified identity stands as a strong reaffirmation of its core mission: to serve Bharat with unfiltered truth, purposeful journalism, and an unwavering commitment to empowering the people. The ‘Z’ identity is a bold and resonant symbol of unity, trust, and evolution—speaking directly to every Indian, across every language, region, and concern. ‘Z’ serves as a powerful reminder that news goes beyond mere headlines; it is about connecting with the heart and soul of the people. This new identity embodies Zee Media’s continuous commitment not only to inform citizens but to stand alongside, reflecting their hopes, amplifying their voices, and fostering a democratic dialogue. Through this sweeping rebranding, Zee Media marks the dawn of a new era in news broadcasting where brand architecture, content, and technology seamlessly converge with clarity and purpose. The bold, modern, and emotionally intelligent design draws inspiration from India’s rich and vibrant diversity while presenting a forward-looking, digital-ready aesthetic. The striking new ‘Z’ symbol is dynamic and alive—constantly evolving across screens and platforms, just as the nation it represents. It stands as a mark of trust, emotion, and future-readiness. Speaking on this monumental brand transformation, Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited, said, “For over three decades, Zee Media has been a trusted voice in Indian journalism. With the ‘Z’ transformation, we are reinforcing our promise to stay ahead of the curve while staying true to our roots. This evolution is designed to serve the changing needs of our audiences and stakeholders in a digital-first world. We are here not just to report news, but to shape narratives that matter, with the clarity, courage, and credibility that the ‘Z’ now boldly stands for.” What makes this transformation historic is the scale and inclusivity with which Zee Media has reimagined its entire news ecosystem. From flagship national channels like Zee News, Zee Business, and Zee Bharat to its regionally dominant platforms such as Zee 24 Taas, Zee 24 Kalak, Zee Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand, Zee Bihar Jharkhand, Zee Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh, and beyond—every channel now proudly shares a vibrant, unified, and confident ‘Z’ identity. This is far more than a visual refresh; it is a fundamental reinvention of how India’s most trusted news network connects with its audiences—engaging them emotionally, delivering truth with integrity, and doing so with clear purpose. At the core of this transformation lies a profound sense of responsibility and deep introspection, reflecting an honest appraisal of what Zee Media stands for today and what it aspires to become tomorrow. The unified ‘Z’ identity is born from this reflection and anchored in a renewed purpose: to enrich lives across the globe by creating extraordinary moments that celebrate optimism and togetherness. This compelling philosophy will now serve as the guiding light for Zee Media’s editorial direction, technological innovation, and audience engagement strategies.

In a transformative move that reimagines the identity of India’s most diverse and far-reaching news network, Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) has announced the rollout of a unified brand identity across all its national and regional news channels.&nbsp;

Zee Media embraces new brand identity with purpose-driven 'Z' transformation

&nbsp; The Government of India has launched a nationwide operation to identify, detain, and deport illegal immigrants. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given states and Union Territories just 30 days to verify documents of those suspected of being in the country illegally or initiate deportation procedures.As per reports, the MHA has asked states and UTs to invoke their statutory powers to detect, identify and deport illegal immigrants. They have also been asked to establish enough district-level detention centres to hold individuals pending deportation.<h2>GOI's renewed push against illegal migrants</h2>The instructions are a part of GOI's renewed push against illegal immigrants, with a specific focus on undocumented persons from Bangladesh and Myanmar.Previously, in February, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said, "The issue of illegal intruders is also related to national security, and it should be dealt with strictly. They should be identified and deported".30 days or out: What the new instructions sayIssued this month, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all states and UTs to verify the credentials of people suspected illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar within 30 days. Following that, if still unverified, the immigrants would be deported.District Collectors and DMs have been asked to hold individuals in detention centres during the verification period.Border guarding forces (BSF and Assam Rifles) have been asked to coordinate deportations.Talking to Indian Express, a senior officer in the paramilitary forces said that earlier there was no deadline for sending back illegal immigrants."But now, the Centre has asked states/UTs and district collectors/district magistrates to ensure that an appropriate credential report is sent to the deporting state/UT within a period of 30 days.""The suspected person, for 30 days, should be kept in the holding centres, and if no report is received within that period, the Foreigners Registration Offices should deport them," added the officer.

The instructions are a part of GOI's renewed push against illegal immigrants, with a specific focus on undocumented persons from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

The Government of India has launched a nationwide operation to identify, detain, and deport illegal immigrants. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given states and Union Territories just 30 days to verify documents of those suspected of being in the country illegally or initiate deportation procedures. As per reports, the MHA has asked states and UTs to invoke their statutory powers to detect, identify and deport illegal immigrants. They have also been asked to establish enough district-level detention centres to hold individuals pending deportation. GOI's renewed push against illegal migrants The instructions are a part of GOI's renewed push against illegal immigrants, with a specific focus on undocumented persons from Bangladesh and Myanmar. Previously, in February, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said, "The issue of illegal intruders is also related to national security, and it should be dealt with strictly. They should be identified and deported". 30 days or out: What the new instructions say Issued this month, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all states and UTs to verify the credentials of people suspected illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar within 30 days. Following that, if still unverified, the immigrants would be deported. District Collectors and DMs have been asked to hold individuals in detention centres during the verification period. Border guarding forces (BSF and Assam Rifles) have been asked to coordinate deportations. Talking to Indian Express, a senior officer in the paramilitary forces said that earlier there was no deadline for sending back illegal immigrants. "But now, the Centre has asked states/UTs and district collectors/district magistrates to ensure that an appropriate credential report is sent to the deporting state/UT within a period of 30 days." "The suspected person, for 30 days, should be kept in the holding centres, and if no report is received within that period, the Foreigners Registration Offices should deport them," added the officer.

The instructions are a part of the GOI's renewed push against illegal immigrants, with a specific focus on undocumented persons from Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Centre gives states 30 days to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, deportations to follow

Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22.&nbsp;Police in Haryana's Hisar has said that Pakistan is using young influencers for spying. Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan said that these young people go on the wrong path for easy money.&nbsp;Here's the list of alleged spies nabbed so far:&nbsp;Jyoti Malhotra&nbsp;An Indian YouTuber from Haryana's Hisar has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Malhotra was a travel vlogger who used to run a channel under the name "Travel with JO'. The 33-year-old met an expelled Pakistani official when she was at the he Pakistan High Commission for her visa, as she has claimed. She visited Pakistan at least twice and her YouTube channel has multiple vlogs of her exploring Pakistan, especially Lahore. Police said the Pakistani intelligence operatives were trying to develop her as their asset in India.&nbsp;Davender Singh&nbsp;A 25-year-old student named Davendra Singh Dhillon from Punjab's Patiala has also been arrested over spying allegations. He was a student of political science at Khalsa College. He was arrested on May 12 in Haryana's Kaithal for uploading photos of a pistol and guns on Facebook. When police interrogated him, he confessed of visiting Pakistan last November and had shared sensitive information with the officers of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency. He had even shared the photos of of the Patiala military cantonment.&nbsp;Nauman Ilahi&nbsp;A 24-year-old man from Haryana, who used to work as a security guard, was arrested a few days earlier from Panipat over spy allegations. He was allegedly in touch with an ISI handler in Pakistan. The resident of Uttar Pradesh used to receive money from Pakistan in the account of his brother-in-law for supplying information to Islamabad , police have said.&nbsp;Arman&nbsp;A 23-year-old man named Arman was also arrested from Haryana's Nuh on May 16. As per police, he was found passing sensitive information to Pakistan during the heightened tensions between the two nations. Shahzad&nbsp;A businessman from Uttar Pradesh named Shahzad was arrested in Moradabad by the Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday (May 18). He had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was allegedly involved in the smuggling of cosmetics, clothes, and spices.&nbsp;Mohammad Murtaza Ali&nbsp;Mohammad Murtaza Ali was arrested by the &nbsp;Gujarat Police in Jalandhar during a raid. As per reports, he shared sensitive information with Pakistan via &nbsp;a mobile app that he had developed himself. Four mobile phones and three SIM cards were found with him.&nbsp;Moreover, two more people, identified as Gazala and Yamin Mohammad, have also been arrested from Punjab on similar charges.&nbsp;

Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22.



Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22. Police in Haryana's Hisar has said that Pakistan is using young influencers for spying. Hisar SP Shashank Kumar Sawan said that these young people go on the wrong path for easy money. Here's the list of alleged spies nabbed so far: Jyoti Malhotra An Indian YouTuber from Haryana's Hisar has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Malhotra was a travel vlogger who used to run a channel under the name "Travel with JO'. The 33-year-old met an expelled Pakistani official when she was at the he Pakistan High Commission for her visa, as she has claimed. She visited Pakistan at least twice and her YouTube channel has multiple vlogs of her exploring Pakistan, especially Lahore. Police said the Pakistani intelligence operatives were trying to develop her as their asset in India. Davender Singh A 25-year-old student named Davendra Singh Dhillon from Punjab's Patiala has also been arrested over spying allegations. He was a student of political science at Khalsa College. He was arrested on May 12 in Haryana's Kaithal for uploading photos of a pistol and guns on Facebook. When police interrogated him, he confessed of visiting Pakistan last November and had shared sensitive information with the officers of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) spy agency. He had even shared the photos of of the Patiala military cantonment. Nauman Ilahi A 24-year-old man from Haryana, who used to work as a security guard, was arrested a few days earlier from Panipat over spy allegations. He was allegedly in touch with an ISI handler in Pakistan. The resident of Uttar Pradesh used to receive money from Pakistan in the account of his brother-in-law for supplying information to Islamabad , police have said. Arman A 23-year-old man named Arman was also arrested from Haryana's Nuh on May 16. As per police, he was found passing sensitive information to Pakistan during the heightened tensions between the two nations. Shahzad A businessman from Uttar Pradesh named Shahzad was arrested in Moradabad by the Special Task Force (STF) on Sunday (May 18). He had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and was allegedly involved in the smuggling of cosmetics, clothes, and spices. Mohammad Murtaza Ali Mohammad Murtaza Ali was arrested by the Gujarat Police in Jalandhar during a raid. As per reports, he shared sensitive information with Pakistan via a mobile app that he had developed himself. Four mobile phones and three SIM cards were found with him. Moreover, two more people, identified as Gazala and Yamin Mohammad, have also been arrested from Punjab on similar charges.

Indian authorities have nabbed at least eight people so far from various states who were allegedly spying for Pakistan. The arrests came after an increased surveillance on espionage activities after the Pahalgam attack on April 22.&nbsp;

From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him.&nbsp; Malhotra reportedly visited Pakistan twice in 2023. Just after her Pak visits, Malhotra visited Jammu and Kashmir, as shown on her YouTube channel.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-was-being-groomed-by-pakistani-spies-as-an-asset-says-hisar-sp-1747634467150">Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment'</a>&nbsp;A man, who went by the name Kapil Jain, took to the social media platform X in 2024 to alert the National Investigation Agency (NIA).&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/let-terrorist-abu-saifullah-killed-in-pakistan-list-of-attacks-he-planned-in-india-1747581798253">LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pak: List of attacks he planned in India</a>&nbsp;“NIA, please keep close watch on this lady...she first visited and attained Pakistani embassy function then visited Pakistan for 10 days now she is heading for Kashmir... may be some link behind all these [sic],” he wrote along with an attached screenshot of Malhotra's YouTube page.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-youtuber-to-security-guard-list-of-8-indians-who-were-spying-for-pakistan-1747636092343">From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan</a>&nbsp;Internet's reaction&nbsp;Now, the post has resurfaced on X after Malhotra's arrest and has gained million views already.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-priyanka-senapati-youtuber-under-scanner-for-links-with-jyoti-malhotra-arrested-over-spying-for-pakistan-1747634545070">Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra</a>&nbsp;“Wow! This guy found her activities suspicious one full year before she was arrested!! Respect!” wrote one X user in the comments section.&nbsp;“You have got to question the security agencies when a random Twitter user cracks a case about a Pakistani spy literally a year before them,” another said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-china-wang-yi-afghanistan-1747583778404">'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him. 

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him. Malhotra reportedly visited Pakistan twice in 2023. Just after her Pak visits, Malhotra visited Jammu and Kashmir, as shown on her YouTube channel. Also read: Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' A man, who went by the name Kapil Jain, took to the social media platform X in 2024 to alert the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Also read: LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pak: List of attacks he planned in India “NIA, please keep close watch on this lady...she first visited and attained Pakistani embassy function then visited Pakistan for 10 days now she is heading for Kashmir... may be some link behind all these [sic],” he wrote along with an attached screenshot of Malhotra's YouTube page. Also read: From YouTuber to security guard: List of 8 Indians who were spying for Pakistan Internet's reaction Now, the post has resurfaced on X after Malhotra's arrest and has gained million views already. Also read: Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra “Wow! This guy found her activities suspicious one full year before she was arrested!! Respect!” wrote one X user in the comments section. “You have got to question the security agencies when a random Twitter user cracks a case about a Pakistani spy literally a year before them,” another said. Also read: 'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor

The Indian YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra, has been arrested for spying for Pakistan. She was nabbed in May 2025, but just a year ago, in May 2024, a man had alerted the authorities to keep an eye on the travel vlogger as her activities seemed suspicious to him.&nbsp;

'May be some link': Man alerted NIA about Jyoti Malhotra a year before her arrest over 'spying' for Pakistan | Operation Sindoor

Jyoti Malhotra, the Hisar-based YouTuber arrested on charges of espionage, was being groomed by Pakistani intelligence operatives, said Hisar superintendent of police (SP) Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday (May 18).As per the superintendent of police, Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.Sawan also revealed that Pakistan was using a new form of warfare — information warfare — where “influencers are used to manipulate public sentiment, question national policies, or promote divisive ideologies.”<h2>Pakistan operatives actively recruiting social media influencers: Hisar SP</h2>Addressing a press conference, Shashank Kumar Sawan, the Hisar superintendent of police, revealed that the Haryana police have been informed by central agencies that PIOs were actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to promote soft narratives."She is being interrogated by the Haryana Police, in coordination with central agencies. We are analysing her financial transactions and travel history to determine the sources of her income," said SP Sawan."Her known income sources do not justify her foreign travel. We suspect external funding. On the surface, she was just a travel blogger," he added.<h2>Jyoti Malhotra's contact with Pakistani Information Officers 'alarming'</h2>SP Sawan also confirmed that Jyoti Malhotra, who has been remanded to police custody for five says, was in direct contact with PIOs. These PIOs, he said, included individuals declared persona non grata by India."She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We have taken her on a 5-day police remand. We are analysing her financial details. During the conflict (Indo-Pak), she was in touch with the PIOs... Her travel details are defying her total income..." He said that while Malhotra did not have direct access to sensitive information like that of Indian defence, “, but she was being aligned with other influencers already in contact with foreign operatives.” He also said her communication with PIOs during the periods of heightened tension between India and Pakistan was nothing short of "alarming."&nbsp;"She had interacted with several high-profile individuals during her visits to Pakistan. Even though her arrest happened recently, intelligence agencies were already monitoring her activities closely," said the SP."They were developing her (Jyoti Malhotra) as an asset. She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in touch with the PIOs... She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips... She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is on to establish linkages, if there are any. We are also investigating, as we have leads that other people were also involved with her," he added.Malhotra, 33, runs a YouTube travel channel called Travel with JO, which has more than 3.77 lakh subscribers. On May 16, she was taken into custody from her home in New Aggarsain Extension, Hisar, and charged under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As per the Haryana superintendent of police, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.

Jyoti Malhotra, the Hisar-based YouTuber arrested on charges of espionage, was being groomed by Pakistani intelligence operatives, said Hisar superintendent of police (SP) Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday (May 18). As per the superintendent of police, Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China. Sawan also revealed that Pakistan was using a new form of warfare — information warfare — where “influencers are used to manipulate public sentiment, question national policies, or promote divisive ideologies.” Pakistan operatives actively recruiting social media influencers: Hisar SP Addressing a press conference, Shashank Kumar Sawan, the Hisar superintendent of police, revealed that the Haryana police have been informed by central agencies that PIOs were actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to promote soft narratives. "She is being interrogated by the Haryana Police, in coordination with central agencies. We are analysing her financial transactions and travel history to determine the sources of her income," said SP Sawan. "Her known income sources do not justify her foreign travel. We suspect external funding. On the surface, she was just a travel blogger," he added. Jyoti Malhotra's contact with Pakistani Information Officers 'alarming' SP Sawan also confirmed that Jyoti Malhotra, who has been remanded to police custody for five says, was in direct contact with PIOs. These PIOs, he said, included individuals declared persona non grata by India. "She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We have taken her on a 5-day police remand. We are analysing her financial details. During the conflict (Indo-Pak), she was in touch with the PIOs... Her travel details are defying her total income..." He said that while Malhotra did not have direct access to sensitive information like that of Indian defence, “, but she was being aligned with other influencers already in contact with foreign operatives.” He also said her communication with PIOs during the periods of heightened tension between India and Pakistan was nothing short of "alarming." "She had interacted with several high-profile individuals during her visits to Pakistan. Even though her arrest happened recently, intelligence agencies were already monitoring her activities closely," said the SP. "They were developing her (Jyoti Malhotra) as an asset. She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in touch with the PIOs... She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips... She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is on to establish linkages, if there are any. We are also investigating, as we have leads that other people were also involved with her," he added. Malhotra, 33, runs a YouTube travel channel called Travel with JO, which has more than 3.77 lakh subscribers. On May 16, she was taken into custody from her home in New Aggarsain Extension, Hisar, and charged under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.

As per the Haryana superintendent of police, YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra had visited Pakistan several times, including once before the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. She had also travelled to China.

Pakistan actively recruiting Indian social media influencers to 'manipulate public sentiment' reveals Hisar SP

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024. Priyanka and her family have agreed to comply with the investigation.&nbsp;On Saturday, Priyanka's father, Rajkishore, said, understanding the sensitivity of the issue, we will assist the police with their probe.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-did-youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-visit-pakistan-1747556138034">Also read: Why did YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visit Pakistan? Here's what her father claims</a>&nbsp;The Haryana-based content creator Jyoti Malhotra, aka Jyoti Rani, has been arrested for alleged spying. According to the police, she has been charged with sharing Indian military information with Pakistan. With her, five others have also been arrested on similar charges.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I was not aware of anything. It was recently that I learnt that Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested over charges of spying. My daughter Priyanka is a YouTuber and she had come in contact with Jyoti, who had visited Puri in September 2024," Priyanka's father told reporters. &nbsp;“Priyanka had visited Kartarpur some 3 to 4 months back. Priyanka had developed a friendship with Jyoti as a YouTuber, and it was a completely professional relationship. My daughter had visited Kartarpur to make some videos. As a friend, my daughter had accompanied Jyoti during her visit to Puri," he added. &nbsp;Priyanka, in her social media post, wrote, “Jyoti was just a friend of mine and I came in contact with her through YouTube. I was unaware of anything which she is accused of. I would not have been touch with her if I knew she was spying for enemy country.”&nbsp;“I knew her professionally through content creation and personally shocked to hear this. If any investigation wish to cross question, I would provide full cooperation," she added.

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024.

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024. Priyanka and her family have agreed to comply with the investigation. On Saturday, Priyanka's father, Rajkishore, said, understanding the sensitivity of the issue, we will assist the police with their probe. Also read: Why did YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra visit Pakistan? Here's what her father claims The Haryana-based content creator Jyoti Malhotra, aka Jyoti Rani, has been arrested for alleged spying. According to the police, she has been charged with sharing Indian military information with Pakistan. With her, five others have also been arrested on similar charges. “I was not aware of anything. It was recently that I learnt that Jyoti Malhotra has been arrested over charges of spying. My daughter Priyanka is a YouTuber and she had come in contact with Jyoti, who had visited Puri in September 2024," Priyanka's father told reporters. “Priyanka had visited Kartarpur some 3 to 4 months back. Priyanka had developed a friendship with Jyoti as a YouTuber, and it was a completely professional relationship. My daughter had visited Kartarpur to make some videos. As a friend, my daughter had accompanied Jyoti during her visit to Puri," he added. Priyanka, in her social media post, wrote, “Jyoti was just a friend of mine and I came in contact with her through YouTube. I was unaware of anything which she is accused of. I would not have been touch with her if I knew she was spying for enemy country.” “I knew her professionally through content creation and personally shocked to hear this. If any investigation wish to cross question, I would provide full cooperation," she added.

Odisha-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati has been called for questioning by local police after she helped YouTuber and traveller Jyoti Malhotra explore Puri during her visit in September 2024.&nbsp;

Who is Priyanka Senapati? YouTuber under scanner for links with Jyoti Malhotra arrested over 'spying' for Pakistan

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai said on Sunday (May 18) that the supremacy does not lie with either the judiciary or the executive or the Parliament, but with the Constitution of India. He added that all three wings must abide by the Constitution.&nbsp;This comes amid the debate over the timelines set by the Supreme Court for governors and the president, following which President Droupadi Murmu questioned the top court, seeking opinion and consideration on 14 constitutional points. The president said that the Constitution does not specify any such timeline.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-did-president-murmu-invoke-rarely-used-article-143-1-questioning-supreme-court-9072428">Why did President Murmu invoke rarely used Article 143 (1), questioning Supreme Court?</a>&nbsp;Speaking at a felicitation programme organised by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in Mumbai, the CJI said, “When I was recently asked about the debate between whether judiciary is supreme or executive is supreme, I had said that neither judiciary, nor executive and nor the Parliament is supreme but it is the Constitution of India which is supreme and all the three wings are to work as per constitution.”&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-br-gavai-appointed-as-the-52nd-chief-justice-of-india-9016004">Justice BR Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India</a>&nbsp;<h2>Parliament can’t change ‘basic structure’ of Constitution</h2>&nbsp;CJI Gavai said, “There is no question that our country is strong due to Basic Structure Doctrine laid down in Kesavananda Bharati case and all three pillars of constitution (executive, judiciary and legislature) are trying to work within the spheres prescribed to them. Judiciary and legislature came up with several laws due to which the concept of social and economic justice will be fulfilled.”&nbsp;Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-justice-br-gavai-supreme-court-judge-set-to-take-oath-as-next-chief-justice-of-india-on-may-14-8968418">Who is Justice BR Gavai? Supreme Court judge set to take oath as next Chief Justice of India on May 14</a>&nbsp;He said that while the parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot change the “basic structure”, which holds its supremacy, the rule of law and independence of the judiciary. This cannot be amended or abrogated by Parliament through a constitutional amendment.&nbsp;CJI Gavai took the oath to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14. At the event, he also announced the release of a book that documents 50 remarkable judgments pronounced by him.

This comes amid the debate over the timelines set by the Supreme Court for governors and the president, following which President Droupadi Murmu questioned the top court on 14 constitutional points.

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai said on Sunday (May 18) that the supremacy does not lie with either the judiciary or the executive or the Parliament, but with the Constitution of India. He added that all three wings must abide by the Constitution. This comes amid the debate over the timelines set by the Supreme Court for governors and the president, following which President Droupadi Murmu questioned the top court, seeking opinion and consideration on 14 constitutional points. The president said that the Constitution does not specify any such timeline. Also read | Why did President Murmu invoke rarely used Article 143 (1), questioning Supreme Court? Speaking at a felicitation programme organised by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in Mumbai, the CJI said, “When I was recently asked about the debate between whether judiciary is supreme or executive is supreme, I had said that neither judiciary, nor executive and nor the Parliament is supreme but it is the Constitution of India which is supreme and all the three wings are to work as per constitution.” Also read | Justice BR Gavai appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India Parliament can’t change ‘basic structure’ of Constitution CJI Gavai said, “There is no question that our country is strong due to Basic Structure Doctrine laid down in Kesavananda Bharati case and all three pillars of constitution (executive, judiciary and legislature) are trying to work within the spheres prescribed to them. Judiciary and legislature came up with several laws due to which the concept of social and economic justice will be fulfilled.” Also read | Who is Justice BR Gavai? Supreme Court judge set to take oath as next Chief Justice of India on May 14 He said that while the parliament has the power to amend the Constitution, it cannot change the “basic structure”, which holds its supremacy, the rule of law and independence of the judiciary. This cannot be amended or abrogated by Parliament through a constitutional amendment. CJI Gavai took the oath to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India on May 14. At the event, he also announced the release of a book that documents 50 remarkable judgments pronounced by him.

This comes amid the debate over the timelines set by the Supreme Court for governors and the president, following which President Droupadi Murmu questioned the top court on 14 constitutional points.

‘Neither judiciary, nor executive is supreme’: CJI BR Gavai says all wings must abide by the Constitution

The Ashoka University Faculty Association has strongly condemned the arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was taken into custody over his comments on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.In a statement released on Sunday, the faculty body described the charges against Professor Mahmudabad as “groundless and untenable”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-1747580097816">‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used Indian YouTuber&nbsp;Jyoti&nbsp;Malhotra linked to spying case</a>“We condemn the calculated harassment to which Professor Mahmudabad has been subjected: after being arrested early in the morning from his home in New Delhi, he was taken to Sonipat, not allowed access to necessary medication, and driven around for hours without any communication about his whereabouts,” the statement said.<h3>Faculty praises Mahmudabad’s academic and civic record</h3>The association voiced its full support for Professor Mahmudabad, calling him “an invaluable member of the university community, a deeply responsible citizen, and a friend to his students”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-foreign-minister-ishaq-dar-china-wang-yi-afghanistan-1747583778404">'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor</a>It further added, “Professor Mahmudabad is well-versed in diverse literary and linguistic traditions and is a widely acclaimed expert and scholar of history and political science in South Asia and beyond. In all of his writing, both for academic and wider public fora, he has emphasized the importance of justice, pluralism, and solidarity, and has always advocated a profound respect for Constitutional values and morality.”The faculty demanded his immediate and unconditional release and called for all charges to be dropped.<h2>Why was Professor Mahmudabad arrested?</h2>Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest followed a complaint taken up suo motu by the Haryana State Commission for Women, which objected to his social media post concerning Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, two prominent women officers who fronted media briefings during Operation Sindoor.In its notice, the commission claimed that Mahmudabad’s comments undermined the role of women in the armed forces and incited communal tension.<h2>What did the professor say?</h2>In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”He further wrote, “I am very happy to see so many right-wing commentators applauding Colonel Sophia Qureishi, but perhaps they could also equally loudly demand that the victims of mob lynchings, arbitrary bulldozing, and others who are victims of the BJP’s hate mongering be protected as Indian citizens.”<h2>Mahmudabad says his words were misinterpreted</h2>Responding to the summons issued by the commission, Mahmudabad denied that his post was misogynistic or disrespectful towards the officers.“The screenshots attached to the notice make it clear that my remarks have been completely misunderstood and that the Commission has no jurisdiction whatsoever in the matter,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter).He added, “The Women’s Commission is a body that serves an important function; however, the summons issued to me fails to highlight how my post is contrary to the rights of or laws for women.”The commission, however, has interpreted his comments as an attempt to discredit a national military operation.

In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”

The Ashoka University Faculty Association has strongly condemned the arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was taken into custody over his comments on Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. In a statement released on Sunday, the faculty body described the charges against Professor Mahmudabad as “groundless and untenable”. Also read: ‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra linked to spying case “We condemn the calculated harassment to which Professor Mahmudabad has been subjected: after being arrested early in the morning from his home in New Delhi, he was taken to Sonipat, not allowed access to necessary medication, and driven around for hours without any communication about his whereabouts,” the statement said. Faculty praises Mahmudabad’s academic and civic record The association voiced its full support for Professor Mahmudabad, calling him “an invaluable member of the university community, a deeply responsible citizen, and a friend to his students”. Also read: 'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor It further added, “Professor Mahmudabad is well-versed in diverse literary and linguistic traditions and is a widely acclaimed expert and scholar of history and political science in South Asia and beyond. In all of his writing, both for academic and wider public fora, he has emphasized the importance of justice, pluralism, and solidarity, and has always advocated a profound respect for Constitutional values and morality.” The faculty demanded his immediate and unconditional release and called for all charges to be dropped. Why was Professor Mahmudabad arrested? Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest followed a complaint taken up suo motu by the Haryana State Commission for Women, which objected to his social media post concerning Army Colonel Sofia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, two prominent women officers who fronted media briefings during Operation Sindoor. In its notice, the commission claimed that Mahmudabad’s comments undermined the role of women in the armed forces and incited communal tension. What did the professor say? In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.” He further wrote, “I am very happy to see so many right-wing commentators applauding Colonel Sophia Qureishi, but perhaps they could also equally loudly demand that the victims of mob lynchings, arbitrary bulldozing, and others who are victims of the BJP’s hate mongering be protected as Indian citizens.” Mahmudabad says his words were misinterpreted Responding to the summons issued by the commission, Mahmudabad denied that his post was misogynistic or disrespectful towards the officers. “The screenshots attached to the notice make it clear that my remarks have been completely misunderstood and that the Commission has no jurisdiction whatsoever in the matter,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter). He added, “The Women’s Commission is a body that serves an important function; however, the summons issued to me fails to highlight how my post is contrary to the rights of or laws for women.” The commission, however, has interpreted his comments as an attempt to discredit a national military operation.

In a Facebook post, Professor Mahmudabad had described the media appearances of Col Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as “optics” and added that “optics must translate to reality on the ground, otherwise it's just hypocrisy.”

‘Calculated harassment’: Ashoka faculty backs Professor Mahmudabad over Operation Sindoor ‘optics’ comments: Why was he arrested?

A travel blogger’s arrest has stirred major concern, as police now claim that social media influencers are being targeted by foreign operatives to spread propaganda and gather sensitive data.Jyoti Malhotra, a travel vlogger from Hisar, was taken into custody last week on charges of spying for Pakistan. The case has since revealed what police say is a wider strategy involving Indian influencers.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-travel-vlogger-jyoti-malhotra-travel-with-jo-arrested-for-spying-for-pakistan-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-9078809">Indian travel vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan: Who is she and what are the charges against her?</a>“Modern warfare is not only fought on the border. The PIOs are trying to recruit some social media influencers, and they use that to push their narrative,” said Hisar Superintendent of Police Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday.<h2>Jyoti had visited Pakistan, was in touch with PIOs</h2>Police said Malhotra had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and also visited China. Officials believe she was in regular contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).“We received inputs from the central agencies, and we arrested Jyoti Malhotra. She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We have taken her on a 5-day police remand,” SP Sawan told the media.According to the police, she was in touch with the PIOs during the recent tension between India and Pakistan, which escalated after India’s Operation Sindoor.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-ehsan-ur-rahim-alias-danish-expelled-pakistani-diplomat-indian-travel-blogger-jyoti-malhotra-spying-india-pakistan-operation-sindoor-9079760">Who is Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish? Expelled Pakistani diplomat linked to Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra accused of spying</a><h2>Travel expenses under scrutiny</h2>Investigators are now checking her financial records to see how she funded her trips abroad.“We are analysing her financial details. During the conflict (Indo-Pak), she was in touch with the PIOs... Her travel details are defying her total income,” the SP added.“They were developing her as an asset. She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in touch with the PIOs... She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips... She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is on to establish linkages, if there are any. We are also investigating, as we have leads that other people were also involved with her,” he added.<h2>Official secrets charges and five-day remand</h2>Jyoti Malhotra has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act. She is now under five-day police remand for further questioning.This is the third such arrest in Haryana in a week, coming after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire.<h2>Contact with Pakistan High Commission revealed</h2>The First Information Report (FIR) lodged at Hisar Civil Lines police station says that Malhotra met a staff member of the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023. The man has been identified as Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish.Police believe she shared sensitive details about Indian sites and was actively using social media to promote a positive image of Pakistan.Her father, Harish Malhotra, defended his daughter’s visits to Pakistan, saying she had gone there to shoot travel content.“If she wants to contact friends living there, why shouldn’t she?” he said.

Police said Malhotra had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and also visited China. Officials believe she was in regular contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).

A travel blogger’s arrest has stirred major concern, as police now claim that social media influencers are being targeted by foreign operatives to spread propaganda and gather sensitive data. Jyoti Malhotra, a travel vlogger from Hisar, was taken into custody last week on charges of spying for Pakistan. The case has since revealed what police say is a wider strategy involving Indian influencers. Also read: Indian travel vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan: Who is she and what are the charges against her? “Modern warfare is not only fought on the border. The PIOs are trying to recruit some social media influencers, and they use that to push their narrative,” said Hisar Superintendent of Police Shashank Kumar Sawan on Sunday. Jyoti had visited Pakistan, was in touch with PIOs Police said Malhotra had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and also visited China. Officials believe she was in regular contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). “We received inputs from the central agencies, and we arrested Jyoti Malhotra. She had visited Pakistan multiple times and China once. She was in contact with the PIOs. We have taken her on a 5-day police remand,” SP Sawan told the media. According to the police, she was in touch with the PIOs during the recent tension between India and Pakistan, which escalated after India’s Operation Sindoor. Also read: Who is Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish? Expelled Pakistani diplomat linked to Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra accused of spying Travel expenses under scrutiny Investigators are now checking her financial records to see how she funded her trips abroad. “We are analysing her financial details. During the conflict (Indo-Pak), she was in touch with the PIOs... Her travel details are defying her total income,” the SP added. “They were developing her as an asset. She was in touch with other YouTube influencers, and they were also in touch with the PIOs... She used to go to Pakistan, like on sponsored trips... She was in Pakistan before the Pahalgam attack, and the investigation is on to establish linkages, if there are any. We are also investigating, as we have leads that other people were also involved with her,” he added. Official secrets charges and five-day remand Jyoti Malhotra has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act. She is now under five-day police remand for further questioning. This is the third such arrest in Haryana in a week, coming after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire. Contact with Pakistan High Commission revealed The First Information Report (FIR) lodged at Hisar Civil Lines police station says that Malhotra met a staff member of the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi in 2023. The man has been identified as Ehsan-ur-Rahim, also known as Danish. Police believe she shared sensitive details about Indian sites and was actively using social media to promote a positive image of Pakistan. Her father, Harish Malhotra, defended his daughter’s visits to Pakistan, saying she had gone there to shoot travel content. “If she wants to contact friends living there, why shouldn’t she?” he said.

Police said Malhotra had travelled to Pakistan multiple times and also visited China. Officials believe she was in regular contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs).

‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra linked to spying case

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday (May 19) to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.His visit comes just days after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following intense cross-border strikes sparked by India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-1747580097816">‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used YouTuber&nbsp;Jyoti&nbsp;Malhotra</a><h2>Trilateral talks with China and Afghanistan on the agenda</h2>Dar’s itinerary includes a key trilateral meeting with China and Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is expected to arrive in China on Tuesday to join the talks.According to Geo News, “The foreign ministers of the three countries are expected to discuss the promotion of regional trade, enhanced security cooperation, and the evolving situation in the region, particularly in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India conflict.”<h2>Ceasefire followed four days of drone and missile strikes</h2>India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities on May 10 after four days of escalating strikes involving drones and missiles across the Line of Control. The decision to hold Dar’s first diplomatic engagement in China, just days after the ceasefire, has drawn attention.Beijing had earlier welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating it was in “the fundamental and long-term interest of both countries” and helped maintain regional peace and stability.<h2>What happened during India’s Operation Sindoor?</h2>Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The Indian Armed Forces said they carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK.The Indian military reported killing over a hundred terrorists and hitting the headquarters of terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.In retaliation, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military sites on May 8, 9 and 10. These were successfully repelled by Indian forces using systems such as the Akash Teer surface-to-air missiles.The Indian Air Force also struck Pakistani air bases, including the one in Rahim Yar Khan, reportedly destroying radar systems.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday (May 19) to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions. His visit comes just days after both countries agreed to a ceasefire following intense cross-border strikes sparked by India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Also read: ‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Trilateral talks with China and Afghanistan on the agenda Dar’s itinerary includes a key trilateral meeting with China and Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is expected to arrive in China on Tuesday to join the talks. According to Geo News, “The foreign ministers of the three countries are expected to discuss the promotion of regional trade, enhanced security cooperation, and the evolving situation in the region, particularly in the wake of the recent Pakistan-India conflict.” Ceasefire followed four days of drone and missile strikes India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities on May 10 after four days of escalating strikes involving drones and missiles across the Line of Control. The decision to hold Dar’s first diplomatic engagement in China, just days after the ceasefire, has drawn attention. Beijing had earlier welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, stating it was in “the fundamental and long-term interest of both countries” and helped maintain regional peace and stability. What happened during India’s Operation Sindoor? Operation Sindoor was launched by India on May 7 in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The Indian Armed Forces said they carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The Indian military reported killing over a hundred terrorists and hitting the headquarters of terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. In retaliation, Pakistan launched attacks on Indian military sites on May 8, 9 and 10. These were successfully repelled by Indian forces using systems such as the Akash Teer surface-to-air missiles. The Indian Air Force also struck Pakistani air bases, including the one in Rahim Yar Khan, reportedly destroying radar systems.

Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar is heading to China on Monday (May 19) to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, marking his first foreign trip since the recent India-Pakistan military tensions.

'In wake of Pak-India conflict': Pak top diplomat Ishaq Dar to visit China in first trip after Operation Sindoor

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-let-terrorist-abu-safiullah-brain-behind-big-attacks-in-india-killed-in-pak-1747580430596">Abu Saifullah Khalid</a> was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. This comes days after India's Operation Sindoor killed as many as 100 terrorists in Pakistan's terror sites.&nbsp;Abu Saifullah Khalid was gunned down near a crossing at the Matli Phalkara chowk after he left his residence at Matli in Sindh. He had been provided security by the Pakistani government. According to a PTI report, Khalid was declared brought dead at hospital after being shot. His death is reportedly termed as the case of personal enmity.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/youtuber-jyoti-malhotra-india-pakistan-tensions-operation-sindoor-1747580097816"> ‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used YouTuber&nbsp;Jyoti&nbsp;Malhotra</a> &nbsp;Who is Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid&nbsp;Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saifullah was a top commander of LeT and was a planner of a number of terror attacks in India. He reportedly worked closely with terrorist Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law, Azam Cheema and the outfit’s chief accountant, Yaqoob. Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law was killed in India's Operation Sindoor. As per reports, Cheema also died in March 2024.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/top-let-terrorist-abu-safiullah-brain-behind-big-attacks-in-india-killed-in-pak-1747580430596">Khalid</a> played a crucial part in the LeT's Nepal module, focusing on finance, recruitment, and logistics, facilitating the movement of operatives across the Indo-Nepal border. He worked in Nepal from 2000 until the Indian security agencies exposed the module.&nbsp;As per multiple reports after India's crackdown, he returned to Pakistan and worked closely with multiple leaders of LeT and Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD). The names include Yusuf Muzammil, LeT commander for Jammu and Kashmir, Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi and Muhammad Yusuf Taibi. &nbsp;Khalid was tasked by the LeT and JuD leadership in Pakistan to oversee the recruitment of fresh cadres from the areas of Badin and Hyderabad districts of Sindh and collect funds for the organisation.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/imf-imposes-11-conditions-on-pakistan-citing-tensions-with-india-report-1747578608960"> IMF imposes 11 conditions on Pakistan citing tensions with India: Report</a>&nbsp;Attacks Abu Saifullah Khalid planned in India &nbsp;He was the mastermind behind the attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Nagpur. The Lashkar operative was involved in the attack on the Indian Institute of Science in 2005 in Bengaluru in which professor Munish Chandra Puri was killed and several others injured. LeT terrorist Abu Anas, was chargesheeted in the attack but is still at large. He was also involved in the terror strike at a CRPF camp in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur in 2008. Seven personnel and a civilian were killed in this attack.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pakistan: List of attacks he planned in India

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. This comes days after India's Operation Sindoor killed as many as 100 terrorists in Pakistan's terror sites. Abu Saifullah Khalid was gunned down near a crossing at the Matli Phalkara chowk after he left his residence at Matli in Sindh. He had been provided security by the Pakistani government. According to a PTI report, Khalid was declared brought dead at hospital after being shot. His death is reportedly termed as the case of personal enmity. Read More | ‘They were developing her as asset’: How Pakistan used YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Who is Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saifullah was a top commander of LeT and was a planner of a number of terror attacks in India. He reportedly worked closely with terrorist Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law, Azam Cheema and the outfit’s chief accountant, Yaqoob. Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law was killed in India's Operation Sindoor. As per reports, Cheema also died in March 2024. Khalid played a crucial part in the LeT's Nepal module, focusing on finance, recruitment, and logistics, facilitating the movement of operatives across the Indo-Nepal border. He worked in Nepal from 2000 until the Indian security agencies exposed the module. As per multiple reports after India's crackdown, he returned to Pakistan and worked closely with multiple leaders of LeT and Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD). The names include Yusuf Muzammil, LeT commander for Jammu and Kashmir, Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi and Muhammad Yusuf Taibi. Khalid was tasked by the LeT and JuD leadership in Pakistan to oversee the recruitment of fresh cadres from the areas of Badin and Hyderabad districts of Sindh and collect funds for the organisation. Read More | IMF imposes 11 conditions on Pakistan citing tensions with India: Report Attacks Abu Saifullah Khalid planned in India He was the mastermind behind the attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Nagpur. The Lashkar operative was involved in the attack on the Indian Institute of Science in 2005 in Bengaluru in which professor Munish Chandra Puri was killed and several others injured. LeT terrorist Abu Anas, was chargesheeted in the attack but is still at large. He was also involved in the terror strike at a CRPF camp in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur in 2008. Seven personnel and a civilian were killed in this attack.

Top LeT terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province. Here's a list of attacks he planned

LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed in Pak: List of attacks he planned in India

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, accused of orchestrating high-profile terror attacks in India, including one at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. &nbsp;Nizamani, who was under government-provided security in Pakistan, was shot dead by unidentified men near a crossing after leaving his residence in Matli, Sindh, in the afternoon.&nbsp;Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.The attacks had claimed several lives and marked a big increase in Lashkar-e-Taiba operations in India.&nbsp;Lived in Nepal under false identity, married local woman Nizamani was based in Nepal for several years, where he lived under a false identity, married a local woman, Nagma Banu, and operated under the alias ‘Vinode Kumar’. From Nepal, he coordinated activities for LeT, while maintaining a low profile and playing a crucial role in recruitment and logistics.&nbsp;Nizamani had recently shifted base to Matli in the Badin district of Sindh province in Pakistan. There, he continued working for Lashkar-e-Taiba, a UN-proscribed Pakistani terrorist group, and its front organisation, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, primarily focusing on recruitment and fund collection for terror operations. &nbsp;His killing comes days after Indian Armed Forces eliminated around 100 terrorists in Operation Sindoor, including some high value targets like Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed. &nbsp;The Indian Army conducted a series of precision strikes ar5 terror sites in pakistan abd targeted the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, and Jaish-e-Mohammed’s in Bahawalpur.&nbsp;Last week, three Lashkar terrorists, including Operations Commander Shahid Kuttay, were killed by security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Kuttay, Adnan Shafi, and Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh, were killed in the Shukroo Keller area. Two AK series rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, grenades, and other war-like stores were found in their possession. &nbsp;The continued elimination of terrorists has dealt a big blow to the Pakistan military-terror nexus.

Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The three attacks had claimed several lives.

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Razullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, accused of orchestrating high-profile terror attacks in India, including one at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials. Nizamani, who was under government-provided security in Pakistan, was shot dead by unidentified men near a crossing after leaving his residence in Matli, Sindh, in the afternoon. Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The attacks had claimed several lives and marked a big increase in Lashkar-e-Taiba operations in India. Lived in Nepal under false identity, married local woman Nizamani was based in Nepal for several years, where he lived under a false identity, married a local woman, Nagma Banu, and operated under the alias ‘Vinode Kumar’. From Nepal, he coordinated activities for LeT, while maintaining a low profile and playing a crucial role in recruitment and logistics. Nizamani had recently shifted base to Matli in the Badin district of Sindh province in Pakistan. There, he continued working for Lashkar-e-Taiba, a UN-proscribed Pakistani terrorist group, and its front organisation, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, primarily focusing on recruitment and fund collection for terror operations. His killing comes days after Indian Armed Forces eliminated around 100 terrorists in Operation Sindoor, including some high value targets like Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed. The Indian Army conducted a series of precision strikes ar5 terror sites in pakistan abd targeted the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke, and Jaish-e-Mohammed’s in Bahawalpur. Last week, three Lashkar terrorists, including Operations Commander Shahid Kuttay, were killed by security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Kuttay, Adnan Shafi, and Ahsan ul Haq Sheikh, were killed in the Shukroo Keller area. Two AK series rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, grenades, and other war-like stores were found in their possession. The continued elimination of terrorists has dealt a big blow to the Pakistan military-terror nexus.

Nizamani had played a key role in orchestrating three terror attacks in India, including the assaults on a CRPF camp in Rampur, the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, and the RSS headquarters in Nagpur. The three attacks had claimed several lives.&nbsp;

Top LeT terrorist Abu Safiullah, brain behind 3 attacks in India, killed in Pak

The Indian Army released a new video of Operation Sindoor on Sunday, sharing details of India’s retaliatory military action following the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The India Army’s Western Command shared the video on its X handle with the caption, “Planned, trained and executed,” adding, “Justice served”.&nbsp;The video was shared by the Army’s Western Command on its X handle, and it shows Indian Army personnel in military fatigues and holding their arms.&nbsp;In the video, one Army official is heard saying that Operation Sindoor was a lesson for Pakistan, one it had not learned for decades.&nbsp;“Yeh shuruaat Pahalgam aatanki hamle se hui. Gussa nahi lava tha. Dimaag me bas ek hi baat, abki baar sabak aisaa sikhayenge ki inki peedhiyan yaad rakhengi. (It all began with the Pahalgam terror attack. I wasn’t just rage, it was lava. There was only one thought: this time, we will teach them such a lesson that their generations will remember),” the Army personnel was quoted as saying in the video. &nbsp;The footage then shows visuals of firing and blowing up of targets, with a voiceover saying, “9 May raat ko takriban 9 baje, jis bhi dushman ki post ne yuddh viraam ka ullanghan kiya, un sabhi poston ko Bharatiya Sena ne mitti me mila diya. Dushman apni post chhod bhaagta nazar aaya. Operation Sindoor keval ek kaaryawahi nahi, Pakistan ke liye woh sabak tha jo usne dashakon se nahi seekha. Jai Hind! (On the night of May 9, around 9 pm, the Indian Army destroyed all enemy posts that violated the ceasefire, forcing the enemy to flee. Operation Sindoor was not just some ordinary action but a lesson for Pakistan that it had not learned for decades).”&nbsp; ‘No DGMO talks scheduled, ceasefire understanding continues’&nbsp;Earlier in the day, the Army clarified some doubts over the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan and said it remains in place and that there is no expiry date to the “continuation of a break in hostilities”.&nbsp;“There is no expiry date or deadline for the understanding reached by DGMOs on 12th May to stop hostilities,” the Army said in a statement.&nbsp;It also added that no director general of military operations (DGMOs)-level talks had been scheduled between India and Pakistan on Sunday.Several media outlets had reported that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan may end on May 18, leading to speculations of a possible meeting between the DGMOs on May 18.&nbsp;The two countries had agreed last week on stopping firing and military action after Pakistan’s DGMO, Major General Kashif Abdullah, called his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, after a night of attacks on several Pakistani airbases.

In the video shared by the Army’s Western Command on its X handle, one Army official is heard saying that Operation Sindoor was a lesson for Pakistan, one it had not learned for decades.

The Indian Army released a new video of Operation Sindoor on Sunday, sharing details of India’s retaliatory military action following the dastardly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The India Army’s Western Command shared the video on its X handle with the caption, “Planned, trained and executed,” adding, “Justice served”. The video was shared by the Army’s Western Command on its X handle, and it shows Indian Army personnel in military fatigues and holding their arms. In the video, one Army official is heard saying that Operation Sindoor was a lesson for Pakistan, one it had not learned for decades. “Yeh shuruaat Pahalgam aatanki hamle se hui. Gussa nahi lava tha. Dimaag me bas ek hi baat, abki baar sabak aisaa sikhayenge ki inki peedhiyan yaad rakhengi. (It all began with the Pahalgam terror attack. I wasn’t just rage, it was lava. There was only one thought: this time, we will teach them such a lesson that their generations will remember),” the Army personnel was quoted as saying in the video. The footage then shows visuals of firing and blowing up of targets, with a voiceover saying, “9 May raat ko takriban 9 baje, jis bhi dushman ki post ne yuddh viraam ka ullanghan kiya, un sabhi poston ko Bharatiya Sena ne mitti me mila diya. Dushman apni post chhod bhaagta nazar aaya. Operation Sindoor keval ek kaaryawahi nahi, Pakistan ke liye woh sabak tha jo usne dashakon se nahi seekha. Jai Hind! (On the night of May 9, around 9 pm, the Indian Army destroyed all enemy posts that violated the ceasefire, forcing the enemy to flee. Operation Sindoor was not just some ordinary action but a lesson for Pakistan that it had not learned for decades).” ‘No DGMO talks scheduled, ceasefire understanding continues’ Earlier in the day, the Army clarified some doubts over the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan and said it remains in place and that there is no expiry date to the “continuation of a break in hostilities”. “There is no expiry date or deadline for the understanding reached by DGMOs on 12th May to stop hostilities,” the Army said in a statement. It also added that no director general of military operations (DGMOs)-level talks had been scheduled between India and Pakistan on Sunday. Several media outlets had reported that the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan may end on May 18, leading to speculations of a possible meeting between the DGMOs on May 18. The two countries had agreed last week on stopping firing and military action after Pakistan’s DGMO, Major General Kashif Abdullah, called his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, after a night of attacks on several Pakistani airbases.

In the video shared by the Army’s Western Command on its X handle, one Army official is heard saying that Operation Sindoor was a lesson for Pakistan, one it had not learned for decades.

‘Planned, trained and executed’: Army unveils new video on Operation Sindoor

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced it is suspending its academic agreements with universities in Turkey, citing the country’s support for Pakistan following recent cross-border tensions.“Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice,” the institution posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday (May 18).Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-leader-mohammed-sinwar-body-gaza-1747566717396">Israel says Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar likely dead; body found in tunnel</a>This decision places IIT Bombay among a growing list of Indian educational institutions distancing themselves from Turkey. Recently, both Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia also announced the cancellation of their academic collaborations with Turkish institutions.<h2>Why are India-Turkey ties strained?</h2>Tensions escalated after Turkey was linked to Pakistan’s use of Turkish-made drones in recent attacks on Indian military and civilian areas. These strikes came after India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last month.The involvement of Turkish defence firms in supplying drones to Pakistan has sparked outrage across various sectors in India, with both educational and commercial ties coming under scrutiny.<h2>Indian tourists begin cancelling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan</h2>The anger is not limited to academia. Indian travellers are also boycotting trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan, both of which are seen as backing Pakistan during a time of heightened national security concern in India.Tourism data shows that over 3 lakh Indian tourists visited Turkey in 2024, generating an estimated ₹42.9 billion in revenue. Azerbaijan welcomed over 2 lakh Indian visitors last year, earning approximately ₹26 billion.Now, many of those plans are being scrapped in protest.<h2>Traders' group CAIT leads economic boycott of Turkish, Azerbaijani goods</h2>The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. The group says its members will stop importing goods from the two countries and avoid any business collaborations going forward.“The resolution comes in response to the recent stand taken by Turkey and Azerbaijan in open support of Pakistan, at a time when India is facing a sensitive and critical national security situation,” the CAIT said in a statement on Friday.The traders’ body has also urged Indian exporters, importers, and business delegations to steer clear of any engagement with companies or institutions from the two nations.

This decision places IIT Bombay among a growing list of Indian educational institutions distancing themselves from Turkey. Recently, both Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia also announced the cancellation of their academic collaborations with Turkish institutions.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced it is suspending its academic agreements with universities in Turkey, citing the country’s support for Pakistan following recent cross-border tensions. “Due to the current geopolitical situation involving Turkey, IIT Bombay is processing suspension of its agreements with Turkish universities until further notice,” the institution posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday (May 18). Also read: Israel says Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar likely dead; body found in tunnel This decision places IIT Bombay among a growing list of Indian educational institutions distancing themselves from Turkey. Recently, both Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia also announced the cancellation of their academic collaborations with Turkish institutions. Why are India-Turkey ties strained? Tensions escalated after Turkey was linked to Pakistan’s use of Turkish-made drones in recent attacks on Indian military and civilian areas. These strikes came after India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last month. The involvement of Turkish defence firms in supplying drones to Pakistan has sparked outrage across various sectors in India, with both educational and commercial ties coming under scrutiny. Indian tourists begin cancelling trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan The anger is not limited to academia. Indian travellers are also boycotting trips to Turkey and Azerbaijan, both of which are seen as backing Pakistan during a time of heightened national security concern in India. Tourism data shows that over 3 lakh Indian tourists visited Turkey in 2024, generating an estimated ₹42.9 billion in revenue. Azerbaijan welcomed over 2 lakh Indian visitors last year, earning approximately ₹26 billion. Now, many of those plans are being scrapped in protest. Traders' group CAIT leads economic boycott of Turkish, Azerbaijani goods The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. The group says its members will stop importing goods from the two countries and avoid any business collaborations going forward. “The resolution comes in response to the recent stand taken by Turkey and Azerbaijan in open support of Pakistan, at a time when India is facing a sensitive and critical national security situation,” the CAIT said in a statement on Friday. The traders’ body has also urged Indian exporters, importers, and business delegations to steer clear of any engagement with companies or institutions from the two nations.

This decision places IIT Bombay among a growing list of Indian educational institutions distancing themselves from Turkey. Recently, both Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia also announced the cancellation of their academic collaborations with Turkish institutions.

IIT Bombay cuts ties with Turkish universities amid boycott over support to Pak

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