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Al-Qaeda Links Unearthed: Maharashtra ATS Raids Urdu Teacher’s House in Kurla, Seizes Gadgets and DocumentsCurated by

12Nov

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Al-Qaeda Links Unearthed: Maharashtra ATS Raids Urdu Teacher’s House in Kurla, Seizes Gadgets and DocumentsCurated by

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has uncovered fresh links to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) following the arrest of a software engineer from Pune last week. Acting on leads from that case, ATS officers conducted a raid on Wednesday at the residence of Ibrahim Abidi, an Urdu teacher in the Mumbra-Kausa area of Thane district. According to officials, Abidi had suspected connections with AQIS and was allegedly involved in radicalizing young white-collar individuals through online and offline religious sessions. He lived in a rented apartment in Mumbra and taught Urdu every Sunday at a mosque in Kurla. During the raid, the ATS seized several electronic devices and suspicious documents, which have now been sent for forensic analysis to trace any digital links ...

Three Killed, Two Critical After Bolero Crashes Into Tree in Ballia; Families Devastated

12Nov

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Three Killed, Two Critical After Bolero Crashes Into Tree in Ballia; Families Devastated

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh):A tragic road accident late Tuesday night near Parvatpur village in Ballia district claimed the lives of three people and left two others critically injured. The victims were returning home after attending a family function when their speeding Bolero lost control and rammed into a roadside tree. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was moving at high speed when the driver reportedly lost control, resulting in a violent collision. The impact was so severe that the Bolero was completely mangled. Upon receiving the information, the Bansdih police reached the spot and rushed all five occupants to the district hospital. Doctors declared two of them dead on arrival, while three others were referred to Varanasi’s BHU Hospital due to their critical condition. Unfortu...

Lucknow, Not Delhi, Was Alleged First Target — Terror Plot Reportedly Planned Using Ricin; Three Arrested in Gujarat

12Nov

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Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Not Delhi, Was Alleged First Target — Terror Plot Reportedly Planned Using Ricin; Three Arrested in Gujarat

Lucknow/Gandhinagar: As investigations into the recent terror incidents continue, security agencies say the plot’s original target may have been Lucknow, not Delhi. Arrests made by Gujarat ATS have reportedly uncovered reconnaissance activity across multiple cities and a plan to use ricin, a deadly biological toxin, to carry out mass casualties. Authorities have stepped up security across Uttar Pradesh while probes intensify into alleged cross-state links. Gujarat ATS Arrests Three SuspectsGujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) says it arrested three suspected militants near the Adalaj toll plaza on November 9 after a year-long surveillance operation. The detainees are identified as Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed (Hyderabad) and Uttar Pradesh residents Mohammad Suhel Salim Khan (Lakhimpur Kheri...

Al-Falah University Website Hacked After Delhi Blast, Threatening Message Posted; Site Restored Later

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Al-Falah University Website Hacked After Delhi Blast, Threatening Message Posted; Site Restored Later

Faridabad/New Delhi: In the aftermath of the Red Fort car blast, the website of Al-Falah University, Faridabad, was briefly hacked late on Monday, displaying an abusive and threatening message targeting the institution and its students. The defaced page—which was later restored—warned that “there is no place for Islamic universities on Indian soil” and demanded that those “doing jihad” leave for Pakistan, adding menacing language about monitoring and destroying “anti-national activities.” The hack came as Al-Falah — its medical college and hospital now under intense scrutiny — faces police investigations after several doctors and staff linked to the campus were arrested following the Delhi explosion. Authorities say probes have found explosive material at locations connected to suspects...

Baba Bageshwar’s Health Affected During Dharma Yatra, Says—“I Am Not Doing Politics, I Am Protecting Religion”

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Baba Bageshwar’s Health Affected During Dharma Yatra, Says—“I Am Not Doing Politics, I Am Protecting Religion”

):The rising pollution seems to have taken a toll on Bageshwar Dham Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, who has been suffering from cough and cold for the past three days. During his ongoing Sanatan Hindu Ekta Yatra, Baba has been frequently sipping tea, rubbing his nose, and showing visible signs of fatigue. After walking barely a kilometer, he was seen sitting on the roadside to rest, yet continued to chant praises of the villages along the route. During the journey, he interacted warmly with sanitation workers and women of Atoha village, even sharing tea with them. Before addressing a public gathering at a sugar mill, Baba appeared visibly tired—so much so that as soon as he sat on the sofa on stage, he dozed off. When he woke up, he humorously admitted that he had fallen aslee...

₹1 Crore Cash Seized from Delhi-Registered Taxi in Haryana; Four Youths Detained

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA

₹1 Crore Cash Seized from Delhi-Registered Taxi in Haryana; Four Youths Detained

Rohtak, Haryana: In a major breakthrough during routine checking, Haryana Police seized ₹1 crore in cash from a Delhi-registered taxi late Tuesday night in Rohtak district. The police have detained four men traveling in the vehicle and launched an investigation into the source of the money. According to officials, the operation took place under the Shivaji Colony police station limits near the Jalebi Chowk flyover, where a checkpoint had been set up as part of heightened security measures following the Delhi Red Fort blast incident. Suspicious behavior led to the searchStation House Officer (SHO) Rakesh Saini stated that around 9:30 PM, a taxi coming from Jhajjar side was signaled to stop. The occupants appeared nervous and attempted to leave quickly, arousing suspicion. On searching...

Puppy Plunges 25-Foot Well in Haryana; Rescuers Shocked to Find a Snake Inside

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Puppy Plunges 25-Foot Well in Haryana; Rescuers Shocked to Find a Snake Inside

Fatehabad, Haryana: A playful puppy had a heart-stopping adventure in Lahariya village, Fatehabad district, when it fell into a 25-foot deep well outside a house. The incident left locals and rescuers astonished when they discovered an unexpected companion inside the well — a snake. The Animal Cruelty Prevention Committee in Fatehabad was alerted by villagers, and Navjot Singh Dhillon led a rescue team to the site. The well had a heavy gravel cover that could not be removed by hand, so a tractor was used to lift it. A Miraculous RescueAs soon as the cover was removed and rescuers peered inside, they were stunned. The puppy was unharmed, calmly sitting inside the well, and next to it was a snake. Despite the precarious situation, Dhillon and his team successfully rescued both the pupp...

From Engineering to MBBS: Why Faridabad’s Al-Falah University Is in the Spotlight

12Nov

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PUNJAB AND HARYANA

From Engineering to MBBS: Why Faridabad’s Al-Falah University Is in the Spotlight

Faridabad, Haryana: The investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast and the subsequent unraveling of an interstate and transnational terror module has now extended to Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The university has come under scrutiny after the arrest of MBBS student Dr. Muzammil, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among staff and students. Authorities have taken 17 individuals connected to the university into custody, including 7 doctors. Sources reveal that nearly 40% of the university’s doctors hail from Kashmir. So far, more than 52 people linked to the institution have been interrogated, with some investigations still ongoing. The sprawling university campus is located in Dhauj village, Faridabad district, covering 76 acres. Dr. Muzammil, who served as a general ph...

Sonic Boom Sparks Panic in Jodhpur; Residents Mistake It for Explosion

12Nov

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Rajasthan

Sonic Boom Sparks Panic in Jodhpur; Residents Mistake It for Explosion

Jodhpur, Rajasthan: A sudden, thunderous noise in Jodhpur’s Mandore area on Monday afternoon triggered widespread panic among residents. Many initially feared it was an explosion or an earthquake, but the Indian Army later confirmed it was a sonic boom from a fighter jet during a routine training flight. Videos capturing the loud blast circulated widely on social media, fueling speculation. The sonic boom, created when a fighter jet exceeds the speed of sound, was heard across Mandore, Lal Sagar, and Surpura areas, alarming local residents. Many called authorities, fearing a major mishap. Officials clarified that no damage or casualties occurred. The loud noise, though startling, was entirely due to the Indian Air Force aircraft breaking the sound barrier during its scheduled operati...

Delhi Blast Triggers Tight Security at Khatu Shyamji Temple; Entry Suspended Temporarily

12Nov

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Rajasthan

Delhi Blast Triggers Tight Security at Khatu Shyamji Temple; Entry Suspended Temporarily

Sikar, Rajasthan: Following the shocking car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, security agencies across the country have been placed on high alert, and Rajasthan has tightened vigilance at major public places, including the renowned Khatu Shyamji Temple. According to reports, as news of the Delhi explosion reached Sikar, temple authorities immediately suspended night-time darshan, instructing all devotees standing in queues to exit the premises. The temple corridors were quickly cleared. By Tuesday morning, darshan resumed, but entry is now strictly regulated with enhanced security checks. Enhanced Security Measures ImplementedSecurity at the Khatu Shyamji temple has been significantly strengthened. The entire temple area has been declared a no-vehicle zone, and all entrances are equipped...