A tragic incident occurred in New Orleans, where a US Army veteran, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers, leading to at least 15 deaths on the spot and 35 injured. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has started to look into the incident after the discovery of an ISIS flag that has been found in Jabbar’s vehicle, suggesting possible affiliations with the terrorist organization. The FBI said the accused was killed in an exchange of gunfire on the spot. Eyewitnesses describe the scene as chaotic and compared it with a war zone, prompting…
Author: Mohit Sharma
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian-Pakistani businessman involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, is facing extradition to India following a U.S. court ruling that supports India’s evidence against him. Although convicted for supporting terrorist activities and conspiracy in a separate plot, he was acquitted regarding the Mumbai attacks; however, India seeks his extradition to face related charges. Rana asserts his innocence, claiming that his visit to India was business-related and that he was misled by co-conspirator David Headley. Tahawwur Rana and his relation to the 26/11 terror attack: Tahawwur Rana, as stated above, is a Canadian-Pakistani businessman who was implicated in…
Donald Trump, the president elect in the USA, joining hands with Elon Musk in a recent statement, advocated for the H-1B visa program, emphasizing the need for “smart people” to boost America’s economy & workforce. Trump’s last tenure has been marked by restrictions on the H-1B visa program to protect American jobs from being replaced by lower-paid foreign workers.The statement comes after the recent advocacy by Elon Musk for the need to maintain and expand the H-1B program due to the engineering talent shortage in Silicon Valley.The remarks Trump’s side is facing a new criticism as he expresses support for…
Indian nurse Nimisha Priya has been sanctioned the death sentence for the murder of a Yemeni national, Talal Abdo Mahdi, for which she has been imprisoned since 2017. The death sentence has been approved by Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi. Priya’s family in seeking options for her release, while her mother is negotiating blood money with the victim’s family amid challenges, including legal fees and a lack of transparency in crowdfunding efforts. The Indian government is actively supporting her claim and offering all possible assistance to Nimisha Priya’s family during this critical situation. The case magnifies significant issues surrounding legal recourse…
A tragic incident occurred at a chemical plant in Gujarat’s Bharuch district, where four workers died after inbreathing toxic gas from a leak. The Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited company confirmed that immediate medical assistance was provided, but the sufferers, one employee and three contractual workers, could not be saved. In response, GFL announced a compensation of Rs 30 lakh for each family, alongside job offerings and education sponsorship for the wards of those who lost their lives. How did the incident happen? The gas leak happened at the CMS-1 plant of the Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited in Dahej, Bharuch district, on 28…
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aqtau, Kazakhstan, on 25 December that resulted in significant casualties, killing around 38 people among the 67 onboard, holds a new conspiracy with initial reports suggesting it may have been accidentally struck by a Russian surface-to-air anti-aircraft missile. Military personnel noted damage consistent with missile shrapnel on the aircraft. As investigations accelerated, various theories emerged, the most shocking being the Russian air defenses’ mistakenly hitting the aircraft, thinking it was a Ukrainian drone. The implications of these findings could rewind the tragic incident of Malaysian Airlines MH-17 that was shot down by the Russian-backed…
Anna University became the center of outrage after the sexual assault of a second-year engineering student, triggering widespread condemnation from students, political leaders, and the public. The accused, a local Biryani vendor named Gnanasekaran, and his ally faced demands for strict action. This incident served as a wake-up call for the state government’s accountability and ignited protests over women’s safety in educational institutions. The Incident: The incident occurred when Gnanasekaran threatened the victim and her male friend, ultimately leading to the mishap. The 19-year-old girl was assaulted by two men while she was sitting with one of her male friends…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated an investigation into a human trafficking scheme, i.e., illegally trafficking Indians into the United States via the Canadian border. The key suspects involved are some Indian national entities and some Canadian colleges. The probe came following the investigation of the tragic death of a family from Gujarat, from extreme cold while attempting to cross the Canada-US border illegally in January 2022. Suspected of attracting individuals with promises of education, these Canadian colleges reportedly charged gigantic fees, facilitating illegal entry into the United States instead of providing legitimate education through the colleges. The investigation so…
Israel’s defense minister acknowledged killing Haniyeh and issued a firm challenge to the Houthis.During a speech at an event, Israel Katz, the country’s defense minister, took credit for the July murder of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran. He was giving a speech criticizing the Houthis, a terrorist organization located in Yemen and supported by Iran. Claiming to be supporting the Palestinians in Israel’s year-long conflict in Gaza, the Houthis have been assaulting commercial ships in the Red Sea for more than a year in an attempt to impose a naval blockade on Israel. The comments increased the dangers and tensions…
The government constituted a high-level committee headed by Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in order to tackle the operational gaps the Indian Air Force is facing in certain areas like aircraft manufacturing as well as delays in the supply of jet engines. Apart from that, a major setback comes from the ‘force multipliers,’ which act as a key prerequisite for overall improvement in the sector. The other members of the high-level committee are Indian Air Force deputy chief Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, DRDO Chief Samir V. Kamat, and Secretary of Defense program Sanjeev Kumar, among others. Key Functions of the…
