As tensions simmer between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, one fact is resoundingly clear..the two militaries are not on equal footing. Watch in for more details!

India-Pak tensions: India outpowers Pakistan in military strength and capabilities comparison

Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire along the LoC, with unprovoked firing reported in Kupwara, Poonch, Rajouri, and Akhnoor. Indian forces respond promptly as security is tightened following the Pahalgam attack.

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BSF has detained a Pakistani Ranger along the Rajasthan border. This comes after Pakistan ignored India's demand to release BSF jawan, who was captured on April 23.

India-Pak tensions: Pakistani Ranger captured by BSF in Rajasthan

Amid rising tensions with India, a senior Pakistani envoy has issued a veiled nuclear threat, claiming that Pakistan could use the full spectrum of its power—conventional and nuclear—in case of war. The diplomat dismissed concerns about military asymmetry with India and warned against underestimating Pakistan’s capabilities. Watch this report to know more!

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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was sacked on Saturday (May 3) for allegedly cancelling his marriage to a Pakistani national. The CRPF jawan, identified as Munir Ahmed, has now claimed that he had received official permission for the marriage from the CRPF. Watch in for more details!

India: CRPF trooper dismissed for 'concealing' marriage to Pakistani national

A Pakistani Ranger has been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. As reported by news agency PTI, citing official sources, on Saturday (May 3).
This comes two weeks after Pakistani forces detained a BSF jawan, PK Singh, along the international border in Punjab on April 23. Singh accidentally strayed from the international border while escorting farmers from the fields.
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It was amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad and a day after the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives of mostly tourists. It is one of the biggest attacks reported in the valley in recent times.
It has been over a fortnight since he has been detained. While speaking to news outlet Times of India, his wife Rajani said, "I have been receiving assurances that Purnam is well and that he will return. But there is no explanation as to why he is being held back for so long. I don't think there is enough urgency on the part of the force to get him back. I am extremely worried."
The Pakistani soldier has been taken into custody by the Rajasthan frontier of the force.
<h2>Pahalgam terror attack</h2>
The scenic location is popular among tourists for its lush green meadows and serenity. While enjoying their vacation, tourists suddenly heard rounds of gunshots, and the armed men held many at gunpoint and shot at close range.
The Resistance Front, which is an offshoot of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) claimed responsibility first attack. But later denied any link, hinting that their social media account that posted the statement was 'hacked'.
Condemning the incident, former J&amp;K DGP Shesh Paul Vaid said, "This is Pulwama 2 moment of India. This was a Hamas-style attack on 7 October on Israel."
On Thursday (Apr 24), PM Modi said, "Today, from the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and those backing them. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism."

A Pakistani Ranger has been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. As reported by news agency PTI, citing official sources, on Saturday. Pakistan

A Pakistani Ranger has been apprehended by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. As reported by news agency PTI, citing official sources, on Saturday (May 3). This comes two weeks after Pakistani forces detained a BSF jawan, PK Singh, along the international border in Punjab on April 23. Singh accidentally strayed from the international border while escorting farmers from the fields. Also read: BSF jawan detained by Pakistan Rangers after accidentally crossing border, family seeks information It was amid rising tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad and a day after the dastardly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives of mostly tourists. It is one of the biggest attacks reported in the valley in recent times. It has been over a fortnight since he has been detained. While speaking to news outlet Times of India, his wife Rajani said, "I have been receiving assurances that Purnam is well and that he will return. But there is no explanation as to why he is being held back for so long. I don't think there is enough urgency on the part of the force to get him back. I am extremely worried." The Pakistani soldier has been taken into custody by the Rajasthan frontier of the force. Pahalgam terror attack The scenic location is popular among tourists for its lush green meadows and serenity. While enjoying their vacation, tourists suddenly heard rounds of gunshots, and the armed men held many at gunpoint and shot at close range. The Resistance Front, which is an offshoot of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) claimed responsibility first attack. But later denied any link, hinting that their social media account that posted the statement was 'hacked'. Condemning the incident, former J&K DGP Shesh Paul Vaid said, "This is Pulwama 2 moment of India. This was a Hamas-style attack on 7 October on Israel." On Thursday (Apr 24), PM Modi said, "Today, from the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world, India will identify, track and punish every terrorist and those backing them. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth. India's spirit will never be broken by terrorism."

Pakistan Ranger detained by BSF from international border in Rajasthan

Manipur inaugurates its first ropeway, connecting foothills to Marjing Polo Complex, blending heritage and progress. This state-of-the-art transportation system aims to boost tourism and improve connectivity.

India: Manipur unveils first ropeway in Imphal East, connecting foothills to Marjing Polo Complex

While Pakistan has provoked India yet again, not only are Pakistani troops violating the ceasefire along the LoC, but Islamabad has also launched a ballistic missile test amid soaring tensions with India over the Pahalgam terror attack. Watch in for more details!

India-Pak tensions: India and Pak hold simultaneous drills amid Pahalgam attack fallout

Escalating its response to the April 22nd Pahalgam attack, India has completely halted cross-border trade with Pakistan, cutting off Islamabad's access to Asia's second-largest economy. New Delhi has suspended all imports from Pakistan besides shutting all its ports and airspace for Pakistani goods. Watch in for more details!

India-Pak tensions: Pak cut off from Asia's 3rd largest economy

India-Pak tensions: Pakistan tests surface-to-surface ballistic missile

China walks a tightrope amid Pakistan-India tensions, prioritising its economic interests in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Beijing vows support to Pakistan while safeguarding its strategic access to the Indian Ocean.

India-Pak tensions: China's stance due to impact of Beijing's interests in Pakistan

India-Pak tensions: China needs Pakistan for strategic access to the Indian Ocean

Manipur unveils first ropeway in Imphal east, connecting foothills to Marjing Polo Complex

India takes a major economic stance against Pakistan, suspending all imports and shutting its ports and airspace to Pakistani goods. The move also includes a ban on inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan.

India-Pak tensions: India bans all inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan

Indian Foreign Minister holds crucial talks with Russian counterpart Lavrov, emphasising bilateral resolution of issues with Pakistan. The discussion comes amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack.

Breaking | Russia urges India and Pakistan to resolve issues

Pakistan conducts a successful test of its surface-to-surface ballistic missile, Abdali, capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads. India responds, accusing Pakistan of attempting to whip up tensions between the two nations.

India-Pakistan tensions rise: India & Pakistan hold simultaneous military drills

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss the current situation in J&K, including the recent Pahalgam attack. Key talks held on maintaining peace and security in the region.

Pahalgam terror attack: J&K CM Omar Abdullah meets PM Modi in Delhi, discusses J&K situation

Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/australia-general-elections-albanese-vs-dutton-amid-trump-chaos-9011981" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anthony Albanese</a>&nbsp;won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term.&nbsp;His centre-left&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-election-result-anthony-albanese-secures-historic-second-term-as-labor-party-set-to-retain-majority-9029587" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Labor </a>Party is poised to retain its majority government.
India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack.
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Australia’s Anthony Albanese won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term. His centre-left Labor Party is poised to retain its majority government. India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack. Click on the headlines for more Australia Election Result: Anthony Albanese secures historic second term as Labor Party set to retain majority Australia’s Anthony Albanese won a historic second term in Australia on Saturday (May 3), marking the first time in 21 years that an Australian prime minister has won a second consecutive term. His centre-left LaborParty is poised to retain its majority government India cracks the whip again, bans all Pak imports, mails and parcels, bars port access to ships India continued its offensive against Pakistan and announced a slew of tough decisions that will severely impact the economy of the neighbouring country over its continued support to cross-border terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack From Trump's rival to Trump’s problem solver: How Marco Rubio landed four top roles; critics say he did it by ‘becoming a doormat’ Once dismissed by Donald Trump as “Li’l Marco”, Marco Rubio is now one of the most powerful figures in the Trump administration, holding not just one, but four top jobs. His transformation from political lightweight to presidential fixer has surprised many in Washington. 'Both blessing & curse': FBI boss Kash Patel spends more time in nightclubs than office and people are relieved, here's why FBI director Kash Patel is said to be seen more in nightclubs than in his office. Former FBI counter-intelligence official Frank Figliuzzi on MSNBC's Morning Joe program said Kash Patel is spotted more at nightclubs and less at the office, but people are not complaining because they probably think that things could be bad if he would run the office. ‘Low quality troops, high casualties’: 99 Russian soldiers die for every kilometre gained in Ukraine and Putin doesn’t seem to care Russia is pushing large numbers of troops into battle, but their progress in Ukraine is slowing sharply due to extremely high losses, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). 'Yes...but cut that part': Elon Musk quips when asked if he regrets supporting Donald Trump Tesla CEO Elon Musk was recently asked in an interview if he regrets supporting Donald Trump, to which he responded with affirmation, before bursting into laughter and clarifying that he was joking. ‘He’s trying to colonise’: Elon Musk to add his own city, ‘Starbase’, to his empire - Here’s all you need to know Residents in a small part of southern Texas are voting on whether to turn their neighbourhood into a brand-new city, one that would give Elon Musk’s SpaceX something close to its own government. The new city would be called Starbase, and it sits right where SpaceX carries out its rocket launches in Texas. Flight searched at Sri Lanka airport on suspicion of Pahalgam attackers on board A Sri Lankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a comprehensive security search at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo on Saturday. The special security operation was carried out after Indian intelligence flagged potential suspects linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. Anticlimax! RB Leipzig score stoppage time goal as Harry Kane and Bayern Munich made to wait for Bundesliga title Harry Kane and Bayern Munich will have to wait for another day as a stoppage time goal from Yussuf Poulsen denied them the title on Saturday (May 3). Playing at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Bayern needed to win the match to lift the Bundesliga title as early as matchday 32. Singer Sonu Nigam clarifies his Pahalgam comments made at recent Bengaluru concert Singer Sonu Nigam has landed in controversy following alleged comments made about the Kannada language during his recent concert in Bengaluru. A police complaint has been filed by a pro-Kannada organisation, accusing the singer of making offensive remarks that have upset local sentiments.

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India is mourning the deaths of 26 tourists in the horrific terror attack in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu And Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Indian government has launched a series of actions against the nuclear neighbour - Pakistan - for supporting and harbouring terrorists and terror groups. While the Indian government has not named Pakistan openly, its stern action has spooked Islamabad with its leaders claiming that India is planning to attack the country.
Pakistan's Prime Minister has demanded a "credible" probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, but his ministers are admitting his country's support to terror elements. Thus, his call for a probe looks nothing but hollow posturing and, at worst, a calculated distraction. While New Delhi has maintained for years that "talks and terrorism cannot go hand in hand", terror admissions by Pakistani leaders confirm what the world has long suspected: Pakistan continues to harbour, enable, and export terrorism.
The contradiction couldn&rsquo;t be more glaring. On one hand, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly accuses India of making "baseless claims" regarding the Pahalgam attack, on the other, big names in Pak politics have openly acknowledged the country&rsquo;s complicity in nurturing terrorist elements. These aren&rsquo;t offhand remarks or historical footnotes; they are confessions that underscore the systemic rot within Pakistan&rsquo;s security and political apparatus.
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<h2>Pakistan admits supporting terrorists</h2>
1. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has confessed about Pakistan's past "as far as extremist groups are concerned". What he essentially referred to is Islamabad's&nbsp;historical link with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, etc. His admission comes after the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the same and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inadvertently showed the country's support to the terror groups.
2. Dar admitted that Islamabad had an objection to the "condemnation of The Resistance Front (TRF)" in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement and they made sure that the reference to TRF was removed from the statement. This support of Islamabad for TRF - who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack - came days after Pakistan said they had nothing to do with the attack.
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/pakistans-defence-minister-khawaja-asifs-x-account-withheld-in-india-after-pahalgam-attack-9014120">Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack</a>
3. Moreover,&nbsp;Asif&nbsp;in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim disclosed Pakistan's history of backing terrorist groups. He was asked, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?" Khawaja Asif said that his country has been doing "this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the West, including Britain." Asif also said that his country had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism&hellip;we suffered," he said.
These back-to-back admissions by Pakistani leaders about Islamabad supporting, funding and backing terrorists and terror organisation exposes the country's ill intentions and the fact that it is harbouring terror on its soil - a point that New Delhi has highlighted innumerable times.&nbsp;
Read More |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pulwama-attack-mastermind-masood-azhar-makes-first-address-in-20-years-vows-to-renew-operations-against-india-781772">Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar makes first address in 20 years, vows to renew operations&nbsp;against&nbsp;India</a>
<h2>Pak PM's 'hollow' call for probe</h2>
The Pakistani PM may want the international community to intervene in the Indo-Pak matters and attempt to cry foul claiming that they are being "falsely accused." However, the global community can see through its facade and is taking note of the number of admissions it is making on various platforms of supporting terrorism.&nbsp;
From Hafiz Saeed to Masood Azhar, the list of internationally designated terrorists who have found safe haven in Pakistan is well documented. United Nations reports and FATF proceedings have repeatedly highlighted Pakistan&rsquo;s selective counter-terrorism, where groups targeting regional adversaries are often spared the crackdown. If PM Shehbaz Sharif wants a probe, he should first let India know the address of JeM chief Masood Azhar and LeT chief Hafiz Saeed wanted for their role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and 2019 Pulwama attack. Both are known to be freely roaming in Pakistan and are being shielded by the Pakistani administration and the Army.&nbsp;
If Pakistan is truly interested in regional peace and security, it must go beyond rhetoric. Empty words must give way to decisive action: arresting wanted terrorists, dismantling support networks, and, most importantly, ceasing the use of non-state actors as tools of foreign policy. Until then, every call for investigation will be seen for what it is: a smokescreen to deflect responsibility.
Why should the world take his calls for justice seriously when his government cannot&mdash;or will not&mdash;take action against terror outfits within its own borders? The lack of political will to dismantle these networks is not a matter of capacity but of intent.
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Opinion | Why should world take Shehbaz Sharif's calls for a probe into Pahalgam attack seriously when Pak leaders are admitting Islamabad's support to terror outfits

India is mourning the deaths of 26 tourists in the horrific terror attack in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu And Kashmir's Pahalgam. The Indian government has launched a series of actions against the nuclear neighbour - Pakistan - for supporting and harbouring terrorists and terror groups. While the Indian government has not named Pakistan openly, its stern action has spooked Islamabad with its leaders claiming that India is planning to attack the country. Pakistan's Prime Minister has demanded a "credible" probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, but his ministers are admitting his country's support to terror elements. Thus, his call for a probe looks nothing but hollow posturing and, at worst, a calculated distraction. While New Delhi has maintained for years that "talks and terrorism cannot go hand in hand", terror admissions by Pakistani leaders confirm what the world has long suspected: Pakistan continues to harbour, enable, and export terrorism. The contradiction couldn’t be more glaring. On one hand, Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif publicly accuses India of making "baseless claims" regarding the Pahalgam attack, on the other, big names in Pak politics have openly acknowledged the country’s complicity in nurturing terrorist elements. These aren’t offhand remarks or historical footnotes; they are confessions that underscore the systemic rot within Pakistan’s security and political apparatus. Read More | Bilawal Bhutto says 'Pakistan has a past' in big admission of supporting terrorists, days after backing Pahalgam attackers Pakistan admits supporting terrorists 1. Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has confessed about Pakistan's past "as far as extremist groups are concerned". What he essentially referred to is Islamabad's historical link with terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, etc. His admission comes after the country's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar echoed the same and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif inadvertently showed the country's support to the terror groups. 2. Dar admitted that Islamabad had an objection to the "condemnation of The Resistance Front (TRF)" in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) statement and they made sure that the reference to TRF was removed from the statement. This support of Islamabad for TRF - who claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack - came days after Pakistan said they had nothing to do with the attack. Read More | Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's X account 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack 3. Moreover, Asif in conversation with Sky News's Yalda Hakim disclosed Pakistan's history of backing terrorist groups. He was asked, "But you do admit, you do admit, sir, that Pakistan has had a long history of backing and supporting and training and funding these terrorist organisations?" Khawaja Asif said that his country has been doing "this dirty work for the United States for about 3 decades... and the West, including Britain." Asif also said that his country had an active role in supporting the Mujahideen during the first Afghan war. "Pakistan went through wave after wave of extremism…we suffered," he said. These back-to-back admissions by Pakistani leaders about Islamabad supporting, funding and backing terrorists and terror organisation exposes the country's ill intentions and the fact that it is harbouring terror on its soil - a point that New Delhi has highlighted innumerable times. Read More | Pulwama attack mastermind Masood Azhar makes first address in 20 years, vows to renew operations against India Pak PM's 'hollow' call for probe The Pakistani PM may want the international community to intervene in the Indo-Pak matters and attempt to cry foul claiming that they are being "falsely accused." However, the global community can see through its facade and is taking note of the number of admissions it is making on various platforms of supporting terrorism. From Hafiz Saeed to Masood Azhar, the list of internationally designated terrorists who have found safe haven in Pakistan is well documented. United Nations reports and FATF proceedings have repeatedly highlighted Pakistan’s selective counter-terrorism, where groups targeting regional adversaries are often spared the crackdown. If PM Shehbaz Sharif wants a probe, he should first let India know the address of JeM chief Masood Azhar and LeT chief Hafiz Saeed wanted for their role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks and 2019 Pulwama attack. Both are known to be freely roaming in Pakistan and are being shielded by the Pakistani administration and the Army. If Pakistan is truly interested in regional peace and security, it must go beyond rhetoric. Empty words must give way to decisive action: arresting wanted terrorists, dismantling support networks, and, most importantly, ceasing the use of non-state actors as tools of foreign policy. Until then, every call for investigation will be seen for what it is: a smokescreen to deflect responsibility. Why should the world take his calls for justice seriously when his government cannot—or will not—take action against terror outfits within its own borders? The lack of political will to dismantle these networks is not a matter of capacity but of intent. Read More | Pahalgam attack: Pakistani celebrities' Instagram handles blocked in India — Hania Aamir, Atif Aslam and more Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Pakistan's hypocrisy exposed: PM calls for probe into Pahalgam attack but leaders admit Pak's support to terrorists

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Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the Abdali Weapon System, a surface-to-surface missile, reported Geo TV.

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A young couple in India's Uttar Pradesh was thrashed with slippers by the man's parents after they were reportedly caught having chow mein in a marketplace. The video of the incident from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has gone viral on social media. The video shows a woman thrashing a couple with slippers while the woman is seated on a scooter with the man.&nbsp;
According to local authorities, The man identified himself as Rohit and was having chow mein with his girlfriend at a street-side eatery when his parents, -Shiv Karan and Sushila - saw them. The man's mother lost her cool and started hitting the couple with slippers. She&nbsp;is also seen trying to grasp the girl's hair. Onlookers are seen attempting to assist the couple, whilst Rohit's father is recorded striking him with a slipper.
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According to the police, the incident took place at Ramgopal Crossing under the jurisdiction of Gujaini Police Station in Kanpur. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the location promptly. &nbsp;Both parties were taken to the police station where they were given counselling. After the session, they were released. "Further necessary legal action is being taken," the police said in a statement.&nbsp;
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India News | A young couple in India's Uttar Pradesh was thrashed with slippers by the man's parents after they were reportedly caught having chow mein in a marketplace

A young couple in India's Uttar Pradesh was thrashed with slippers by the man's parents after they were reportedly caught having chow mein in a marketplace. The video of the incident from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has gone viral on social media. The video shows a woman thrashing a couple with slippers while the woman is seated on a scooter with the man. According to local authorities, The man identified himself as Rohit and was having chow mein with his girlfriend at a street-side eatery when his parents, -Shiv Karan and Sushila - saw them. The man's mother lost her cool and started hitting the couple with slippers. She is also seen trying to grasp the girl's hair. Onlookers are seen attempting to assist the couple, whilst Rohit's father is recorded striking him with a slipper. Avatar: Fire and Ash first look at Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña's Neytiri from James Cameron's magnum opus is here Video here #कानपुर मां ने बेटे और बेटे की प्रेमिका को साथ पकड़ा बीच सड़क कर दी पिटाई.. लड़के की मां ने बेटे की प्रेमिका को बीच सड़क जमकर पीटा,बीचब चाव कर थे बेटे की भी हुई पिटाई, गुजैनी थाना क्षेत्र के राम गोपाल चौराहे की घटना ।#kanpur #news #sirfsuch pic.twitter.com/Rh9vopObhz — ठाkur Ankit Singh (@liveankitknp) May 2, 2025 Billion, billion, billion...Scientists suggest a space 'typhoon' might dismantle universe "कानपुर की सड़क बनी 'मम्मी Vs मोहब्बत' का अखाड़ा — बेटा गर्लफ्रेंड संग घूमने निकला था, मां ने बीच चौराहे पर धर दबोचा, फिर क्या... तड़ातड़ तमाचे पड़े, जनता ने बनाया 'मोमेंट' का वीडियो!" 😜😜#Kanpur pic.twitter.com/wQRtxHldzo — 𝐀𝐝𝐯 𝐑𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐣𝐚𝐧 (@rupeshmahajanup) May 3, 2025 2 commercial flights were ordered to ‘go around’ because of an army aircraft conducting flight operations at DC airport According to the police, the incident took place at Ramgopal Crossing under the jurisdiction of Gujaini Police Station in Kanpur. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the location promptly. Both parties were taken to the police station where they were given counselling. After the session, they were released. "Further necessary legal action is being taken," the police said in a statement. Karnataka driver stops bus midway to offer namaz, gets suspended after video goes viral

Watch | Parents thrash son, his girlfriend with slippers after catching them having chow mein in India's Kanpur

ndia imposes ban on ships bearing Pakistani flags, dealing a significant blow to Pakistan's maritime trade. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

BREAKING | Pahalgam Terror Attack: India Bans Pakistani Ships From Ports

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