SOURCE: PTI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations across Jammu in connection with a terrorist infiltration case, officials said.

The searches are underway at 12 locations, they said. According to the officials, the case was registered last year based on information about the infiltration of active terrorists belonging to proscribed outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) into India through the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC).

SOURCE: PTI

Hours after a fresh shutdown was imposed by a student body in Manipur’s curfew-bound Churachandpur district following clashes between Hmar and Zomi people, a group of MLAs and tribal organisations separately appealed for peace on Wednesday.

Educational institutions remained closed and most shops and markets downed shutters throughout the day. Private vehicles also stayed off the roads, as tensions continued to grip the district.

SOURCE: ANI

Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of the Navy of the Royal New Zealand Navy, met with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, to discuss matters of mutual interest and explore ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation between India and New Zealand.

In a post on X, the Indian Army said, “Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy called on General Upendra Dwivedi COAS & discussed aspects of mutual interest to enhance bilateral Defence Cooperation between the two Nations.”

SOURCE: ANI

Russian lawmaker Vyacheslav Nikonov emphasised that Russia and the United States have resumed diplomatic discussions, marking a significant step in re-establishing dialogue between the two nations.

He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump were speaking for the second time in two weeks, highlighting that this was only the second conversation between the leaders of Russia and the United States in three years.

SOURCE: ANI

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the reality of there being increased use of tariffs and sanctions by various countries to protect one’s economic interests, and that developing International relations has “eroded” the lines which divide the different domains across countries.

“Tariffs, sanctions, I think, whether we would like it or not they are a reality, countries use them. In fact, if one looks at the last decade, I would say we have seen a much greater weaponization of pretty much any kind of capability or any kind of economic activity. It could be financial flows, it could be energy supplies, it could be technology,” EAM Jaishankar said, as he was asked on India refusing to use tariffs and sanctions on other countries.

SOURCE: PTI

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated the entire team behind the safe return of “India’s daughter” Sunita Williams and her fellow astronauts to Earth, saying they have inspired everyone with their perseverance, dedication and never-say-die spirit.

“Their historic journey is a tale of determination, teamwork and extraordinary courage. I salute their unwavering resolve and wish them excellent health!,” President Murmu said in a post on X.

SOURCE: IANS

The process of transferring seven associates of radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh, who were arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) at Dibrugarh Central Jail, to Punjab, is approaching completion, officials said on Wednesday.

The seven aides of Amritpal are set to be handed over to the Punjab Police team by the Dibrugarh jail authorities. In the past two days, four detainees — Gurmeet Singh, Bhagwant Singh (alias Pradhan Mantri Bajeke), Daljit Singh Kalsi, and Basant Singh — were released by the Dibrugarh jail authorities.

SOURCE: PTI

A high-security alert has been sounded across Jammu and Kashmir in view of the recent terror attacks in Pakistan, including the killing of a top commander of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), officials said on Tuesday.

All the protected persons, including politicians, have been advised to be conscious and strictly follow the security protocols for their safety, the officials in the security establishment said.

SOURCE: IANS

The Kolkata Police have issued lookout notices against 69 Bangladeshi infiltrators who procured Indian passports by furnishing fake documents after illegally entering the country through porous borders at different points in time.

The lookout notices have been issued in apprehension that these 69 Bangladeshi infiltrators are still staying in hideouts in the country, especially in West Bengal, and might escape to other countries. The move comes amid the busting of fake passport rackets in the state and their identities getting revealed during the investigations.

SOURCE: IANS

An improvised explosive device (IED) was found by the security forces on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Officials said the IED was found by the Army inside a pressure cooker at sunset point on Srinagar-Bandipora road. ‘Police stopped the traffic on the road and a bomb disposal squad reached the spot. The IED was safely defused and the joint teams of the Army and the police are now carrying out searches in the area so that traffic is restored on the road,’ officials said.

SOURCE: ANI

India on Tuesday said that Pakistan’s promotion of cross-border terrorism is the biggest “roadblock” to peace and security. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reacting to Pakistan Foreign Office’s comments on Jammu and Kashmir, which came in response to PM Narendra Modi’s remarks during a podcast, urged Islamabad to “vacate Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation.

” In response to media queries on Pakistan’s comments, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “We note that Pakistan has once again made some comments about the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.” “The world knows that the real issue is Pakistan’s active promotion and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. In fact, this is the biggest roadblock to peace and security in the region. Instead of spreading lies, Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation,” the MEA Spokesperson said.

SOURCE: PTI

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday conceded that he was left with “egg on his face” in opposing India’s stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out and said due to the policy that was adopted, the country is now in a position where it can make a difference to lasting peace.

Mr Tharoor had criticised India’s stance when Russia attacked Ukraine and called for condemnation of the aggression.

SOURCE: ANI

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has lauded India’s expanding nuclear sector, calling it one of the ‘most dynamic’ in Asia and the world, while emphasising close cooperation between India and the IAEA on regulations, technology, safety, and security.

Speaking at the event, Grossi said, “IAEA is in close cooperation with India. India’s nuclear sector is growing. It is one of the most dynamic in Asia and the world, and the IAEA is cooperating with India on a number of sector regulations, technology development, safety, and security.”

SOURCE: ANI

Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar said that India has a positive role to play in West Asia and shared his thoughts on the deepening of collaboration between India, Israel and the US.

The Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar told ANI, “We are engaged in conversations with the Indian government. I think India has a positive role to play in the region and India has been very supportive of our right for self-defence. India doesn’t surrender to terrorism, and I don’t think that it expects from Israel to surrender to terrorism.”

SOURCE: PTI

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd is estimated to have earned 724 million euros (about Rs 6,850 crore) from exporting fuel made from Russian crude oil to the US in one year, an European think tank said in a report.

“From January 2024 to the end of January 2025, the US imported EUR 2.8 billion of refined oil from six refineries in India and Turkey that process Russian crude. An estimated EUR 1.3 billion of this was refined from Russian crude,” the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said in a report.