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[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Delhi Patiala Court on Wednesday reserved its decision on a plea filed by Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana seeking permission to speak with his family over the phone.According to news agency ANI, Rana's lawyer argued that, as a foreign national, he has the basic right to speak with his family, who are worried about his condition in custody.However, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) opposed the request, saying the investigation is still underway and expressing concern that Rana might reveal "sensitive information."The court is expected to deliver its decision on the matter on Thursday.PollShould the court prioritize the rights of the accused in cases of terrorism?The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian has submitted a plea through his legal representative on April 19 seeking approval to interact with his family members. He was sent to 18 days […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Grieving families of those killed in Tuesday’s terror attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam are mourning their loved ones while waiting for the return of the 28 bodies.“Jai Hind,” said Himanshi, the wife of Indian Navy officer Vinay Narwal, as she saluted and embraced his tricolour-wrapped coffin.'Asked if he was Muslim and then shot him dead'The couple, married on April 16, were on their honeymoon in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, when terrorists shot the officer dead in front of his wife."Let his soul rest in peace...We should all be proud of him in every way. And we will make him proud in every way," said Himanshi, a PhD student from Gurugram, according to PTI.Narwal's remains arrived at Delhi's IGI airport from Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon, before being transported to his hometown Karnal, Haryana, where military funeral rites were […]

[ad_1] Ishan Kishan dismissal during SRH vs MI IPL clash (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Drama erupted in the third over of the Sunrisers Hyderabad–Mumbai Indians IPL clash when Ishan Kishan’s dismissal triggered an unusual chain of events and a flood of online reaction. Facing Deepak Chahar, Kishan appeared to feather a leg‑side delivery to wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton. The on‑field umpire hesitated, then raised the finger. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kishan did not consult with his partner; convinced he was out, he walked. Mumbai offered only a muted appeal, yet the umpire’s decision stood. Moments later, the replay package told a different story: Snicko registered no spike, suggesting there was no contact between bat and ball. Social media lit up. Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu wrote, “Buying trouble is as easy as pie, but the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India suspended the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan on Wednesday in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. This move was one of five major decisions made during a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.What is Indus Waters Treaty?The Indus Water Treaty (IWT), signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan, is seen as a key example of cross-border water-sharing.It was brokered by the World Bank after nine years of talks and signed by India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan’s President Ayub Khan to manage shared rivers.How does the Indus Waters Treaty works?According to the agreement, India has control over the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—while Pakistan gets the waters from the western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab.Although it may seem balanced, the treaty benefits Pakistan more, as it […]

[ad_1] India has delivered an economic blow to Pakistan after the deadly terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam that claimed 28 lives, announcing the immediate closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari.The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security and was announced by foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday."Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 1st May 2025," said Misri, clarifying that the route will remain open for returnees only for a limited time.Attari, located just 28 kilometres from Amritsar, is India’s first Land Port and the only permitted land route for trade with Pakistan. Spread across 120 acres and directly connected to national highway-I, the check post has played a crucial role in cross-border trade, particularly in imports from Afghanistan.The Attari-Wagah corridor has witnessed fluctuating figures in trade […]

[ad_1] Airlines, airports unite to bring Pahalgam victim's body, family home to Surat NEW DELHI: Wednesday saw two competing private airlines and a state-owned & a PPP airport coordinate to ensure the mortal remains of a Pahalgam terror attack victim and his grieving family members reached their Surat home. Five members of the family along with the moral remains of their loved one were supposed to fly from Srinagar to Surat via Indore on one private airline. While they reached Delhi, this airline’s next flight to Surat was on Thursday.Air India Express had a Delhi-Surat flight on Wednesday on which they could be flown if the flight was delayed a bit. “Recognising the urgency and the sensitivity of the situation, we decided that we can delay the flight if Surat airport which operates till 11 pm can extend its watch […]

[ad_1] PM Modi during CCS meeting NEW DELHI: In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the central government on Wednesday suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan — one of five key decisions taken at the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Five key decisions taken at CSS meetThe Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. The integrated checkpost Attari will be closed with immediate effect. Those who have crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 1st May 2025. Pakistani nationals will not be permitted to travel to India under the SAARC visa Exemption scheme. Any SPES visas issued in the past to Pakistani nationals are deemed cancelled. Any Pakistani national currently in […]

[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah reached a notable career milestone when he claimed his 300th wicket in men’s T20 cricket during Mumbai Indians’ Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. The landmark dismissal arrived off the final ball of Bumrah's spell in the 19th over. Bowling the penultimate over, Bumrah sent down a leg‑stump full‑toss that shaped in slightly. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Heinrich Klaasen, who had anchored the hosts with a fluent 71 from 44 balls, attempted to whip the ball over deep backward square. Instead, he skewed a top‑edge that travelled to Tilak Varma in the deep, and the fielder completed a straightforward catch. Bumrah’s figures closed at 1/39, while fellow seamer Trent Boult produced the […]