Train Nos. 16511/16512 KSR Bengaluru-Kannur Express, Train Nos. 12677/678 KSR Bengaluru-Ernakulam daily Superfast Express and Train No. 16593/594 KSR Bengaluru-Nanded daily Express would be diverted to run from SMVT Bengaluru
Man Pulls Apart Newly Built Road in Maharashtra With Bare Hands | Video
A month-old road in Nanded, Maharashtra, is falling apart, with a viral video showing a man peeling off asphalt by hand. Locals demand action against the contractor.
Video: Man Tears Apart Month-Old Road By Hand In Maharashtra's Nanded
How long should it take before you can start tearing apart a road by hand? Centuries, you say? Well, in Maharashtra's Nanded, all it took was a month.
Air passenger traffic across India soars by 6.6% in opening months of fiscal 2025-26
NEW DELHI: The total passenger traffic across airports in India has grown by 6.6% in the first two months of this financial year, compared to the corresponding period last year, reveals the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Srinagar and Amritsar airports, which were closed for some weeks due to the India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 this year, have reported a steep decline on the patronage front. AAI data reveals that 71.14 million passengers travelled during April-May of 2025 as compared to 66.73 million in the period in 2024. International traffic soared by 8.8% in the period compared with 13.4 million travellers compared to 12.31 million earlier. Domestic traffic has recorded a 6.1% growth with 57.74 million against the previous 66.73 million. A total of 5.54 crore Air Traffic Movement Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have been recorded in April-May 2025, up by 6.5% over the same period last year, the data shows. The freight traffic too has boomed with an 8.1% increase in April and May of 2025 over the previous year by transporting 643.47 metric tonnes. Airports which have been severely impacted due to Indo-Pak tensions were on expected lines - Srinagar and Amritsar. Passenger traffic in Srinagar dipped by a whopping 67.1% in the two months. Srinagar International Airport had a patronage of just 1,61,214 flyers as compared to 4,89,561 earlier. The Sri Guru Ramdas Ji airport in Amritsar too followed suit with 1,56,288 passengers in the first two months of this fiscal as compared to 2,75,837 last year. The top three airports in passenger traffic in the country continue to be Delhi (93,89,191 flyers), Mumbai (65,68,271) and Bengaluru (64,43,050). The KIA airport in Bengaluru continues its non-stop growth trajectory by recording a 6.7% growth over its performance in April-May 2024. However, Delhi has dipped by 1.2% and Mumbai by 0.5% during the compared period. Airports which have done significantly well over their past performance in the two-month period compared in succeeding years are Bhubaneshwar (25.5% over previous period), Tirupati (49.2%), Varanasi (25.8%) Kannur (33.2%), Patna (32.1%), Agra (77.8) and Agati (42.5%), Durgapur (37%), Bhuj (48.6), Cudappah (58.8%), Dharbanga (52.2%), Dehradun (29.1%), Cooch Behar (38.4%), Dimapur (27.4%), Gorakhpur (995) and Hubballi (37.1%), Jabalpur (92.2%), Jaisalmer (86.4%), Kanpur (57%) and Kishangarh (38.9%), Rajahmundry (46.3%) Nanded (28.3%) Kurnool (34.3%) and Shivamogga (85.5%)
Hyderabad: Falcon COO Arrested for Rs 4,215 Crore Scam
Aaryan Singh diverted an amount of Rs 1.62 crore to his account from the funds of Falcon. When the crime was reported, he fled away to Nanded and later Bathinda, where he took shelter at a Gurdwara. On a tip off, a special team of CID Telangana went to Bathinda and apprehended him.
In deep devotion, this Dindi from Nanded reflects on its sacred journey
The dindi on Friday is about 12 to 15 kilometres away from Wakri Ringan, steadily approaching its sacred destination the Vitthal-Rukmini temple in Pandharpur, Santosh, a Warkari said
Drunk man stabs neighbour, mistaking her for wife in Mailardevpally
Hyderabad: A 60-year-old man has been booked for stabbing his neighbour during a violent domestic dispute in Mailardevpally on Friday night, June 6. The accused has been identified as Salim, who was married to Reshma. The couple, originally from Nanded, Maharashtra, were visiting their daughter in the TNGOs colony of Mailardevpally for Bakrid festival. On Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Cut Hair of Each Sikh': Hate Story of Bhushan Athale, from Nanded to a US Jail
A US Court sentenced Indian American Bhushan Athale to 26 months for hate comments and threats against a Sikh woman.
Dry reality: Despite May showers, 370 villages in Marathwada still rely on water tankers
Despite receiving over 150 mm of average rainfall this May, all eight districts in Maharashtras Marathwada region still have 370 villages relying on water tankers, officials said on Tuesday. Marathwada comprises Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Latur, Dharashiv, Nanded, Parbhani and Hingoli districts. The average rainfall recorded across all these eight districts was 153.8 mm in the current month with Parbhani receiving 104.3 mm rainfall and Dharashiv 230.9 mm. But despite that, more than 570 tankers are currently supplying water to the villages, the figures mentioned in a report issued by the divisional commissioner office said. On May 6, a total of 435 tankers were providing water to 278 villages in Marathwada. But as per the May 26 data, the number of tankers has gone up to 573, while the count of villages where water is being supplied through them stood at 370. The district-wise data of rainfall and tankers is as follows: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar 141.4 mm (273 tankers), Jalna 157.4 mm (190 tankers), Nanded 110.5 mm (57 tankers), Dharashiv 230.9 mm (25 tankers), Hingoli 110.7 mm (16 tankers), Beed 181.2 mm (seven tankers), Parbhani 104.3 mm (three tankers) and Latur 206.5 mm (two tankers), the report says.
Amit Shah says Bal Thackeray wouldve hugged PM Modi over Op Sindoor; Sena (UBT) hits back
Union Home Minister Amit Shah claimed on Monday that had Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray been alive, he would have hugged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of 'Operation Sindoor'. Addressing a public event in Maharashtra's Nanded, Shah slammed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), saying it mocked the multi-party delegations visiting partner countries to convey India's message of zero tolerance against terrorism as 'baraat' (wedding party). Had Balasaheb Thackeray been alive, he would have hugged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor, he said at a public event in Maharashtra's Nanded. The Centre has sent seven multi-party delegations to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror. I don't know what has happened to the Uddhav Sena. They are calling the delegations a baraat even though their own members are a part of it, said Shah, who is on a two-day tour of Maharashtra. Later, Ambadas Danve of Sena (UBT) retorted that Bal Thackeray would not have allowed those who etrayed the Shiv Sena even to his doorstep. Bal Thackeray would have asked, 'Where are those six (terrorists) who killed Hindus by asking their religion?'. He also would have asked when the country was united, who put pressure to declare a ceasefire with Pakistan, he wrote on X. Danve also targeted Shah for mentioning the Marathwada Water Grid during his address. The file concerning the project was sent to the Centre for approval. Shah forgot to tell what happened with this file later. For the past ten years, the BJP has been speaking about getting water from the Konkan and Krishna basin to Marathwada. But not a single drop has come to the region, Danve added. The Shiv Sena and the BJP were allies in the state for decades before parting ways in 2019. After the Sena split in 2022, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde got its name and symbol. While the Shiv Sena under Shinde is a part of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, the Uddhav faction is a partner in the opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi.
Had Balasaheb been alive, he would have hugged PM Modi for Operation Sindoor: Shah
Nanded: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that had Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray been alive, he would have hugged Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of Operation Sindoor. Addressing a public event in Maharashtras Nanded, Shah slammed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), saying it mocked the multi-party delegations visiting partner Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amit Shah talks tough on terrorism, vows to end Naxalism by 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday kick-started the campaign for the much-awaited local body elections in Maharashtra by asserting that Operation Sindoor, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a strong message not only to Pakistan but to the entire world. Shah emphasized that no one should trouble the Indian Army, its people, or its bordersotherwise, they will face serious consequences. While addressing a rally in Nandedthe hometown of former Chief Minister Ashok ChavanShah continued: We are committed to protecting India's borders and safeguarding its citizens. There will be no compromise on the countrys security. The Home Minister said that under PM Modis leadership, India has emerged as a strong nation. We are moving steadily toward becoming a developed nation by 2047. We will respond forcefully to any attempts to destabilize us. Amit Shah went on to highlight Indias strengthened defense capabilities, noting that the countrys air defense systems are so robust that they have prevented enemy drones and missiles from entering Indian territory. Earlier, they attacked us in Uri, and we responded with a surgical strike. They hit us in Pulwama, and we carried out an airstrike. And when terrorists targeted Pahalgam, we launched Operation Sindoor, which successfully destroyed their terror hotspots, he concluded, emphasizing the Modi government's assertive defense policy. Shah also spoke about Operation Black Forest, which was aimed at dismantling Naxal and Maoist networks. Elaborating on the situation in Chhattisgarh, Shah said the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, and BSF forces destroyed Naxal hubs located at altitudes of 5,000 feet, resulting in the deaths of 31 Naxals. So far, 36 more Naxals have been killed, and many others have either surrendered or been arrested, he stated. We are committed to eradicating Naxalism from India, and our target is to end it completely by March 31, 2026, Shah declared. Remembering Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, Shah said, If Balasaheb were alive today, he would have hugged PM Modi after Operation Sindoor. He criticized current Shiv Sena leaders for making stupid remarks about all-party delegations visiting foreign countries to expose Pakistans terror activities. He also targeted NCP leader Sharad Pawar, accusing him of failing to do anything significant for Maharashtra. Elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and 20 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra have been pending for a long time. Recently, the Supreme Court directed the State Election Commission to conduct these elections within the next four months, following a detailed election schedule.
Operation Sindoor Showed No One Can Mess With Indias Armed Forces, People And Borders: Amit Shah
NANDED, May 26: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the success of Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with Indias armed forces, its people and borders. He was addressing a Shankhnaad rally in Maharashtras Nanded. Operation Sindoor has sent the message to not just Pakistan but also the world that no one can mess with our armed forces, people and borders. Else, the perpetrators will [] The post Operation Sindoor Showed No One Can Mess With Indias Armed Forces, People And Borders: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Operation Sindoor showed no one can mess with India's armed forces, people and borders: Amit Shah
Amit Shah addressed a rally in Nanded. He stated Operation Sindoor sent a strong message globally. He reminded everyone of India's response to past terror attacks. Shah mentioned the destruction of terror camps and Pakistan's air defense. He declared Naxalism's end by 2026. He criticized Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar.
2 Killed By Lightning As Unseasonal Rains LashMarathwada
Victims from Beed and Latur; rain-related incidents also claim livestock in Nanded
Last Rites of Army Jawan Conducted in Degloor
The last rites of 29-year-old Army jawan Sachin Yadavrao Vananje, a native of Tamlur village in Nanded district, Maharashtra, were performed with full state honours in Degloor town on Friday.
Maha Army Jawan Martyred in J&K
Army jawan Sachin Yadavrao Vananje, 29, a native of Tamlur village in Degloor taluka of Nanded district, Maharashtra, was martyred in Jammu and Kashmir.
Over 200 flights cancelled; 18 airports temporarily closed following Operation Sindoor
NEW DELHI: More than 200 flights have been cancelled and at least 18 airports, including Srinagar, have been temporarily shut for operations amid restrictions in the wake of the armed forces launching missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan on Wednesday morning. Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and a few foreign airlines have cancelled their services to and from various airports. Sources said that at least 18 airports in the northern and western parts of the country have been temporarily shut. These airports include Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala and Jamnagar, they added. According to one of the sources, more than 200 flights to and from various airports have been cancelled by airlines. IndiGo said it has cancelled more than 165 flights from various domestic airports, including Amritsar and Srinagar, till early morning of May 10 due to airspace restrictions. Air India flights to and from the following stations, Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot, are being cancelled till 0529 hrs IST on 10 May following a notification from aviation authorities on the closure of these airports, the airline said. #6ETravelAdvisory : Following aviation directives, flights to/from these cities remain cancelled until 10 May, 0529 hrs. Please check your flight status here https://t.co/ll3K8PwtRV . For rebooking or refunds, visit https://t.co/51Q3oUe0lP . We are heretosupportyou! pic.twitter.com/sLHHzIZ99w IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 7, 2025 In a post on X, the airline also said passengers holding valid tickets for travel during this period will be offered a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges or a full refund for cancellations. Due to government notification on airspace restrictions, over 165 IndiGo flights from multiple airports (Amritsar, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Gwalior, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Leh, Rajkot, and Srinagar) are cancelled until 0529 hrs. IST of 10 May 2025, IndiGo said in a statement. The airline also said that passengers whose flights are affected can reschedule the booking on the next available flight or opt to cancel their bookings at no additional cost, and a full refund will be processed. IndiGo operates around 2,200 flights daily. In an update on X, SpiceJet said airports in parts of northern India, including Dharamshala, Leh, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar are closed until further notice. Departures, arrivals, and consequential flights may be impacted. The affected passengers can opt for a full refund or an alternate flight as per availability, it added. At least 35 flights to and from the Delhi airport, the country's largest and busiest airport, have been cancelled since 12 am, one of the sources said. The source said that 23 domestic departures and eight arrivals were cancelled. Pakistan closes airspace for 48 hrs after India's Operation Sindoor Besides, four international departures were cancelled. Foreign carriers, including American Airlines, cancelled some of their services from the Delhi airport. Due to notification from the airport authorities, flights to and from Amritsar, Gwalior, Jammu, Srinagar and Hindon are cancelled till 05. 30 hrs on 10th May 2025. Important Travel Update: Due to ongoing situation, our flights to and from Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Kangra, Kandla & Amritsar are cancelled for 7th May25. Please visit our website or log into our mobile app to check your flight status before leaving for airport. #flyspicejet pic.twitter.com/0WyF6PSDw4 SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) May 7, 2025 Akasa Air, in a post on X, said that due to the prevailing situation in the region, all its flights to and from Srinagar have been cancelled. Regional carrier Star Air said its flights to/from Nanded, Hindon, Adampur, Kishangarh and Bhuj stand cancelled for the day. Kindly note, due to changing airspace conditions some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport, DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Meanwhile, Qatar Airways, in a post on X, said it has temporarily suspended flights to Pakistan due to Pakistani airspace closure. In retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces, under Operation Sindoor, on early Wednesday, carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. LIVE | Operation Sindoor: India says 'exercised right to dismantle terror'; NSA Doval briefs global counterparts
31 students hospitalised after eating 'pani puri' at roadside stall in Maharashtra's Nanded
CHHATTRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: In a suspected food-poisoning case, 31 students of different educational institutes were admitted to a government hospital in Maharashtra's Nanded city early on Thursday as they fell ill after consuming 'pani puri' at a roadside stall, officials said. The affected students belong to three city-based educational institutions - Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, SGGS College and a nursing college, they said. Thirty-one students were admitted to Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital 4 am onwards after they started visiting the medical facility with complaints of vomiting, nausea and uneasiness following consumption of 'pani puri' at a single stall, an official of the hospital said. After their medical examination, the students were admitted to various wards in the hospital for treatment, he said, adding that their condition was stable. Pani puri, a popular street snack, is known as 'golgappa' in northern India.
Centre Awaits Karnataka's Nod On Rs 2,354 Crore BidarNanded Rail Line Project, Maharashtra On Board
7 trains cancelled, 3 partially cancelled due to maintenance work
Hyderabad: Seven trains have been cancelled, and three partially cancelled due to maintenance works, said a release from the South Central Railway on Saturday, April 5. Trains cancelled Train no. 77601, between Kacheguda and Nizamabad has been cancelled from April 6 to April 30. Train no. 77602 between Nizamabad and HS Nanded has been cancelled Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sikh, Muslim leaders join hands to oppose Waqf Amendment Bill, call it threat to minority rights
CHANDIGARH: In a rare show of interfaith solidarity, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), known as the mini parliament of Sikhs, have come together to oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling it a direct interference in the affairs of minority communities. Leaders from the Muslim community have also extended their support, vowing to strengthen communal harmony and confront shared challenges. The SGPC stated that the Bill represents direct interference by the central government in minority-related matters. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said, It is a direct interference by the Centre Government in minority-related matters. He asserted that the Bill was introduced without consulting the concerned parties, which has led to significant controversy. Dhami remarked that it appears the government intends to curtail minority rights and administer matters according to its own agenda. He emphasised that the SGPC has always been committed to protecting the rights of minorities and opposes any decision that goes against minority communities. Dhami also pointed out that the Centre Government has previously attempted to suppress minorities through measures such as the introduction of the Uniform Civil Code, which directly interfered with the personal laws and religious beliefs of various communities. Similarly, the Agniveer recruitment scheme, instead of direct recruitment into the Indian Army, is an attempt to take away the reservation rights of minorities. Another example is the governments imposition of mandatory helmet-wearing rules for Sikh soldiers, which faced widespread opposition. He stated that the government should refrain from interfering in minority affairs without consulting them. He stressed that minority communities have the full right to preserve their heritage and religious institutions, and laws like the Waqf (Amendment) Bill are an attempt to weaken these rights. Akal Takhts acting Jathedar Kuldip Singh Gargaj said, This country belongs to everyone and every community has the right to live here with happiness. He questioned, Why, when it comes to suppressing minority rights, bills are passed swiftly, but where are the bills to protect minority rights? He stated that the dignity and respect of all communities should be preserved and no one has the right to deprive anyone of their rights. He emphasised that no action should make any community feel that their rights are being taken away. A delegation of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargaj in Amritsar on Friday to discuss matters related to the Waqf Bill, which has been passed by Parliament. They discussed the common challenges faced by both communities, deepening interfaith cooperation, and reinforcing communal harmony between the Sikh and Muslim communities. Gargaj said the meeting with the members of the more-than-century-old organisation of Muslim scholars was aimed at deepening interfaith cooperation, addressing common challenges, and reinforcing communal harmony between the Sikh and Muslim communities. A member of the Jamiat delegation, Javed Siddiqui, said, For years, we have maintained close ties with Akal Takht Sahib to ensure that any emerging issues are resolved collectively and peacefully. Our goal is to protect the rights of all communities. The last time major Sikh bodies and activists, despite strong differences among themselves, appeared on the same page to strongly oppose a bill was when the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government pushed through an amendment in the Sikh Gurdwara Act, 1925, for the free telecast of Gurbani Kirtan from Darbar Sahib, Amritsar. Their main objection was that the Punjab government was amending the Gurdwara Act on its own without consulting the SGPC or Sikh bodies, which would set the wrong precedent for future governments amending the Act further according to their own wishes and opening the way for interference in Sikh religious and institutional affairs. The Sikh community also opposed the amendment by the Maharashtra government to the Nanded Sikh Gurdwara Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Board Act, 1956, in February 2024, which effectively allowed the government to take complete control over deciding who would be president of the 17-member board and to have a majority of members of its choice.
Six labourers feared drowned as tractor falls into well in Maharashtra
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Six persons are feared drowned as a tractor carrying farm labourers fell into a well in Maharashtra's Nanded district on Friday morning, police said. The accident occurred in Alegaon village around 7.30 am, an official from Nanded police said. At least 10 persons were on the tractor and were on their way to harvest turmeric at a farm when the vehicle fell into a well. The area was slippery due to rains, he said. The official said two to three persons saved themselves, while six labourers were feared drowned. Rescue efforts are underway, and no bodies have been recovered so far. The well is full, and the tractor could not be spotted, he said, adding that further details were awaited.
Punjab Congress, AAP, SAD oppose Waqf Amendment Bill
CHANDIGARH: Punjab's Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have opposed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 , alleging that the Modi Government will now set sights on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) followed by dilution of the autonomy of Christian institutions. Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa said that the relentless assault on minority rights by the Modi government is exemplified by the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Bajwa said, Today, it is the Waqf Act; tomorrow, it will be the SGPC, followed by Christian institutions. The Modi governments agenda is clear: to dismantle the autonomy of religious bodies and impose a majoritarian will. We must resist this erosion of our constitutional rights and stand united against this authoritarian overreach. Addressing the amendments to the Waqf Act, Bajwa said, The inclusion of non-Muslims in key waqf institutions, such as the Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards, alongside the appointment of a non-Muslim Chief Executive Officer, signals an unprecedented intrusion into religious autonomy. The Modi government claims this enhances transparency, but it is a clear attempt to erode community representation and control over Waqf properties, he remarked. By centralising decision-making within the state bureaucracy and stripping the Waqf Boards of their authority to declare properties as Waqf, the government is effectively seizing control of religious endowments, he said. He pointed to the repeal of Section 107 of the 1995 Act, which previously exempted Waqf properties from the Limitation Act, 1963, as a move that could legitimise encroachments through adverse possession, further jeopardising Muslim heritage. Centre tables Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha after passage in lower house Senior SAD leader Daljit S Cheema said, Minorities are an important part of India and no law should be passed without consensus from the community. We passed a resolution against the amendments to the Waqf Board. Central government is increasing the process of nomination and along with that, they are thinking of making non-Muslims a member of the Waqf Board, he said and likened the Waqf reform to the aking over of the Hazur Sahib Board for Sikhs in Nanded. Earlier, the Hazur Sahib board for Sikhs was there, there they increased the nominations and took it over. Now this has started happening with Muslim brothers as well, so the government should stop these things immediately, he said. While on Monday on occasion of Eid, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that the AAP would vehemently oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill introduced by the BJP-led NDA Government. He assured the Muslim community that his government stood firmly with them in rejecting the proposed legislation, which has sparked strong opposition from the Muslim community across the country. Speaking to the media after offering Eid prayers at Malerkotla, Mann emphasised that his government would challenge the Bill at every platform, including the Parliament and the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. Our Muslim brethren are opposing this Bill vehemently, and AAP is solidly with them at this hour. We will oppose this legislation tooth and nail, he said. Waqf Board sees illegal encroachment of 14,000 acres in Punjab; litigations still ongoing in various courts
Service extended for special trains between Erode and Nanded in Maharashtra
Bombay HC forms panel to review deaths in Nanded, Sambhaji Nagar government hospitals
The Bombay High Court was hearing a suo moto PIL on concerning news reports stating high death reports from the government hospitals of Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar districts in 2023
Punjab Police arrest three operatives of Khalistani militant outfit from Bihar
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police has busted a narco-terror module linked to the banned terrorist outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of three key operatives from Bihar while they were attempting to flee to Nepal. Director General of Police, Punjab Gaurav Yadav, said here on Saturday that those arrested have been identified as Karandeep Yadav (21), Mukesh Kumar (29) and Sajan Singh (24), all residents of Khandwala Chheharta in Amritsar. The police teams have also recovered three mobile phones and 700 Nepali currency notes from their possession. The development came following meticulous investigation after the arrest of Joban Singh alias Joban and Gurbaksh Singh alias Lala after recovering 290 grams of heroin from their possession. Yadav said that preliminary investigations had revealed that the arrested accused were working on the directions of Pakistan-based BKI mastermind Harwinder Rinda. He said that the probe has revealed that the arrested accused Karandeep Yadav, had delivered the grenades and weapons that were recovered from Tarn Taran in January this year. As per the information, Tarn Taran Police had arrested four operatives identified as Robinjeet Singh alias Robin, Harpreet Singh alias Happy, Navjot Singh alias Nav and Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga. The police recovered two hand grenades and a pistol from their possession. He said that the arrested individuals, who were residing in Amritsars Khandwala and Chheharta areas, have been apprehended from the jurisdiction of Police Station Kumarkhand in Madehpur, Bihar when they were planning to flee to Nepal. The trio accused persons are being brought back to Punjab for further interrogation. Sharing operation details, Amritsar Police Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that acting on reliable inputs, an intelligence-led operation was launched with the lead taken by officers from Chheharta Police Station, Amritsar. As a result, the accused were successfully arrested from Bihar. He said that further investigations are ongoing to establish backward and forward linkages in this case, and more arrests and recoveries are expected in coming days. In this regard, a case has dated March 7 has already been registered under section 21-C of the NDPS Act at Police Station Chheharta in Amritsar. Punjab police arrest three operatives of Khalistani militant outfit In another development, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Mohali, arrested three operatives of a terror module being run by Pakistan-based BKI terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda. Those arrested have been identified as Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi and Shubham Khelbude, both residents of Nanded in Maharashtra and Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa, a resident of Raipur in Ropar. Police teams have also recovered two weapons including one 12 bore pump-action gun with 15 cartridges and one .32 bore pistol with eight cartridges. This development follows the earlier arrests of Jagdish Singh alias Jagga, Shubhdeep Singh alias Shubh, and Sachindeep Singh alias Sachin in connection with the Nanded murder case. With these latest arrests, the total number of individuals apprehended in the case has risen to six in this case. Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that arrested accused Jagjit alias Jaggi played a critical role in facilitating logistics, safe houses, and coordination for the shooters involved in the Nanded murder case, masterminded by Rinda from across the border. Investigations have also uncovered the role of jailed gangster Dilpreet alias Baba, an old associate of Rinda, who arranged safe shelters in Punjab for the accused, he said. He said that the arrested operative Jagjeet alias Jaggi is wanted in cases related to murder, attempt to murder, threat and intimidating for extortion, while Shubham is wanted in threat and extortion related cases in Nanded, Maharashtra and came to Punjab evading their arrest. Accused Jaggi and Shubam were actively involved in coordinating various illegal activities, including the procurement of weapons, collection of extortion money, logistics support, and shelter for their other operatives in Nanded all on directions of Harvinder alias Rinda, he said. Yadav said that the third arrested individual Gurdeep alias Deepa was arrested for providing shelter and logistical support to the fugitives Jaggi and Shubam. Accused Gurdeep Deepa also played a crucial role in enabling the escape and continued activities of the accused. AIG SSOC SAS Nagar Dr Simrat Kaur said following a reliable input, a team of SSOC SAS Nagar launched an intelligence-led operation and arrested Shubham Khelbude along with Gurdeep alias Deepa from Anandpur Sahib where he was taking shelter at a sand crusher owned by the latter. Further swift action on the leads obtained from the interrogation of arrested accused paved way for the arrest of third accused Jagjeet alias Jaggi from district Tarn tarn late night on the same day. She said that during the operation the police recovered a .32-bore pistol from Shubham and a Pump Action Gun from Gurdeep, which were intended for use in furthering illegal operations in Punjab and other regions. In this regard, a case has already been registered under section 25(1) B of the Arms act and sections 249 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station SSOC, SAS Nagar.
