TEHRAN: Three personnel belonging to Iran’s elite security force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), were killed during a severe armed clash in the country’s southeastern border region near Zahedan. This area has long been a focal point for internal security challenges and cross-border tensions. According to Iranian state media reports from Tehran, the confrontation took place while the Revolutionary Guards were conducting a specialized operation in the Zahedan border region, where they encountered armed resistance. The attack has been officially classified as an act of terrorism. Iranian media confirmed that security forces have since launched extensive search and raid…
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MOSCOW: Amid the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, Russia has claimed to have successfully thwarted a drone attack targeting its capital, Moscow, a development that underscores the continuous threat extending deep into Russian territory. The Mayor of Moscow confirmed that the air defense system was activated and successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone that was attempting to approach the city, thereby averting potential damage. Russian officials continue to classify these drone attacks as a persistent threat to national security. In a parallel development concerning the diplomatic front, European leaders are intensifying their efforts to find a resolution to the Ukraine…
NEW DELHI: Legal proceedings have been initiated against Hindu preacher Pandit Aniruddhacharya in India following allegations that he made highly derogatory comments concerning the dignity of women and marriage. This move signals a legal push for accountability regarding the public statements of senior religious figures. According to Indian media, a court has accepted for hearing a complaint filed by Meera Rathore, the District President of the All India Hindu Mahasabha in Agra. The court has scheduled the case hearing for January 1st. The controversy erupted several months ago when Aniruddhacharya allegedly made offensive remarks about young girls and marriage, leading…
TOKYO: Japan’s Honshu Island has once again experienced significant earthquake tremors, escalating public anxiety in the region following a major destructive quake just two days prior. According to the European Seismological Centre, the latest tremor registered a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale. The earthquake originated at a depth of $31 \text{ km}$ below the ground. Initial reports received from Tokyo indicate that, fortunately, no casualties or major structural damage have been reported from this specific $5.7$ magnitude tremor. However, this latest seismic event occurs against the backdrop of the powerful $7.5$ magnitude earthquake that struck the northern coastal…
NEW DELHI: A serious and politically sensitive allegation of corruption and abuse of authority has surfaced in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, targeting a senior female police official who is accused of defrauding a businessman through a “love scheme” and subsequent blackmail. Businessman Deepak Tandon, based in Raipur, filed a complaint against DSP Kalpana Verma, alleging that she lured him into a romantic relationship and subsequently used her position to extort massive financial benefits. The alleged haul includes 20 million Indian Rupees (approximately $2 million) in cash, diamond jewelry, gold ornaments, a car, and the forced transfer of ownership of…
NEW DELHI: A serious and politically sensitive allegation of corruption and abuse of authority has surfaced in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, targeting a senior female police official who is accused of defrauding a businessman through a “love scheme” and subsequent blackmail. Businessman Deepak Tandon, based in Raipur, filed a complaint against DSP Kalpana Verma, alleging that she lured him into a romantic relationship and subsequently used her position to extort massive financial benefits. The alleged haul includes 20 million Indian Rupees (approximately $2 million) in cash, diamond jewelry, gold ornaments, a car, and the forced transfer of ownership of…
LONDON/WASHINGTON: International efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have intensified. The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany engaged in high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump to coordinate and review the progress of the Ukraine peace negotiations. According to a statement issued by the British Prime Minister’s office at 10 Downing Street, the European leaders welcomed President Trump’s proactive efforts aimed at securing a sustainable peace in Ukraine. This unified endorsement signifies strong transatlantic alignment on resolving the crisis. Downing Street further confirmed that the American and European leaders agreed on the necessity…
NEW DELHI: A massive and damaging scandal involving fraudulent educational certificates has been exposed in India, dealing a severe blow to the country’s academic credibility. Kerala Police successfully busted a large, organized network responsible for manufacturing fake university certificates. According to Arab media reports from New Delhi, the crackdown followed the interrogation of a detained suspect, leading law enforcement agencies to arrest 11 individuals across various Indian states. Investigations reveal that the criminal operation supplied fake educational credentials to over one million people within the country, underscoring the serious magnitude of the deception. The wide circulation of these fraudulent documents…
KABUL: A significant political development has emerged from an important meeting of Ulema (religious scholars) and religious leaders in the Afghan capital of Kabul, signaling positive progress toward addressing cross-border infiltration into Pakistan. The meeting focused on strictly prohibiting movement across the border for military activities. Sources confirmed to Tolo News that the Ulema and Mashaikh stressed in the meeting that while the defense of one’s rights and Sharia system is mandatory for every Afghan, they demanded the Islamic Emirate (Afghan Taliban) prohibit any individual from traveling abroad for military activities, in accordance with the existing directives of the Emirate’s…
NEW DELHI: Global e-commerce and technology giant Amazon has announced a significant commitment to strengthening its presence in the Indian economy and digital sector, pledging over $35 billion in new investment by 2030. The company estimates that this substantial capital injection will likely lead to the creation of one million (1 million) new job opportunities across the nation. According to Amazon, this new financial commitment is separate from the nearly $40 billion the company has already invested in the Indian market over the past 15 years, underscoring its profound confidence in the country’s economic future. The investment is strategically focused…
