Plans To Put Aadhaar-Like System In Place
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has dismissed Mohammad Shafi Malik, a Power Development Department inspector, for alleged terror links. Malik is the ninth government employee terminated this year and faces charges including murder and attempt to murder. This action is part of an ongoing crackdown on terror infrastructure within government institutions.
An Indian national, Navjot Singh, faces murder charges in London. He is accused of fatally stabbing Gurbhej Singh outside a shop in Southall. Navjot Singh also faces charges for wounding another man and possessing a knife. He has been remanded in custody. Police continue their investigation into the incident.
Congress suffered a significant Rajya Sabha election defeat in Jharkhand, losing a seat despite having the required MLA support. The NDA-backed Independent candidate Parimal Nathwani secured victory, highlighting alleged cross-voting and a breakdown in coordination among INDIA bloc allies. This setback follows similar electoral challenges for the Congress in Bihar and Himachal Pradesh.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces internal pressure from his National Conference party to expand his cabinet, with some members expressing concerns about the performance of current ministers. Opposition BJP claims the delay is due to fear of the NC government collapsing if more berths are filled, a notion the NC dismisses as a bluff.
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Authorities in Kochi have initiated an investigation after a message proclaiming "I Love Pakistan" was discovered etched inside a vessel at Cochin Shipyard. Shipyard officials lodged a complaint, prompting police to record statements from maintenance workers and scrutinize records. The sensitive nature of the shipyard, which services naval assets, underscores the seriousness of the inquiry.
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