- India has reaffirmed its territorial claim over Ladakh, responding firmly to China’s objections over the naming of locations in the Union Territory.
- Anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota has been shot dead in Punjab, bringing renewed attention to allegations of illegal drug sales and the risks faced by those campaigning against drug abuse.
- The BJP has intensified its attack on Rahul Gandhi over the Chief Election Commissioner controversy, accusing Congress of double standards and raising questions about its past conduct.
- Two Maldivian pilots have reportedly been detained in the UAE as investigators widen their probe into the stabbing of an Indian pilot aboard a Flydubai flight.
- A gym trainer in Maharashtra’s Nalasopara has been arrested over allegations of rape and obscene videos, with police investigating claims involving multiple women.
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India rejects China’s objections over Ladakh, reaffirms territorial claim
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated that Ladakh is an integral part of India, firmly rejecting China’s objections to the naming of geographical features in the Union Territory. The response follows India’s identification of 28 geographical features, including Gogra and Hot Spring, areas that were among the flashpoints during the 2020 India-China border standoff. China’s foreign ministry had opposed India’s move to name these locations.Read full story
Punjab anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota shot dead during confrontation
Anti-drug activist Parwinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in Mansa, Punjab, after confronting a chemist over the alleged sale of prohibited substances. Four others were injured in the firing, while police said the accused shopkeeper had been identified and efforts were under way to arrest him. The killing has brought renewed attention to Jhota’s campaign against the alleged sale of intoxicating pills and synthetic drugs.Read full story
BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over CEC row, raises bribery allegations against Congress
The BJP has intensified its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the Opposition’s protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India. At a press conference, Union minister Piyush Goyal accused the Congress of double standards, questioning its record on appointments of election commissioners and whether a civilian award conferred on former election officials could be construed as an inducement. Describing the Congress as being in “delulu is the solulu” mode, Goyal called Rahul Gandhi a “red flag” for his party and questioned its objections to the electoral roll revision exercise.Read full story
Flydubai cockpit attack: Two Maldivian pilots reportedly detained in UAE
Two Maldivian pilots were reportedly detained in the UAE as authorities widened their investigation into the alleged cockpit attack on Indian captain Smit Machchhar by Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami aboard a Flydubai flight on September 30. The detentions have not been officially confirmed, and investigators are examining the nature of the pilots’ alleged links with the accused. India’s National Investigation Agency has also registered a case to probe the incident and possible wider links.
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Nalasopara gym trainer arrested over rape allegations, police probe videos involving women
A 22-year-old gym trainer and social media influencer has been arrested in Nalasopara after a 23-year-old woman accused him of repeatedly raping her on the pretext of marriage. The complainant has also alleged that he recorded intimate videos involving 70 to 80 women and sold the footage online; police said some videos had been found on his phone and that the allegations were being verified. The accused’s mother and cousin have also been named in the case, and further investigation is under way.Read full story