Author: Rahul M

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Investigators probing the Delhi blast case have learnt that the Faridabad module had planned a series of blasts across the country, but their first target was always Delhi. Delhi was chosen as the first target by the Jaish-e-Mohammad-run Faridabad module to send out a strong message to the security agencies. The terror group wanted to make a big announcement and also showcase their ability to strike in the national capital. Such attacks, the intelligence agencies said, make a terror group stronger, and this is used as a major recruitment tool. While the attack did kill…

Memorial foundation launched to honour UN forces who fought in Korean War Seoul, Nov 12 (IANS) A foundation was launched Wednesday to honour tens of thousands of United Nations forces who fought for South Korea in the 1950-53 Korean War, with an inauguration ceremony held in Seoul. As its first commemorative project, the foundation plans to erect a memorial wall bearing the names of about 40,000 UN forces who served in the civil war, through fundraising from government, corporate and individual donors. It will also seek to install sculptures depicting combat troops from 16 participating countries, as well as those…

South Korea: Ex-first lady’s lawyers ask court to grant bail for health reasons Seoul, Nov 12 (IANS) Lawyers for former first lady Kim Keon Hee asked a court on Wednesday to grant immediate bail, citing her deteriorating health in prison, during her bail hearing. The hearing was held at the Seoul Central District Court after Kim filed for bail on November 3, citing the need to treat worsened symptoms of anxiety and dizziness. Kim, under arrest since August, has been standing trial on charges of involvement in stock price manipulation schemes, meddling in candidate nominations for elections and taking bribes…

PM Modi concludes Bhutan visit; receives warm send-off from King Jigme Khesar Thimphu, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm send-off from Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as he departed for New Delhi on Wednesday after successfully concluding his two-day visit to the South Asian nation. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), this visit will further deepen India-Bhutan bilateral friendship and advance cooperation in various areas. Earlier in the day, PM Modi joined Bhutanese King Wangchuck and the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, at the Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ empowerment initiation at…

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation introduces complimentary Nandini snack kits on Flybus routes to enhance comfort and promote local dairy products.Passengers travelling to Kempegowda International Airport on the KSRTC Flybus can now enjoy an added perk, a complimentary light snack kit featuring products from Nandini, the flagship brand of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF).The initiative will be officially launched by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on November 12 at Terminal 2 of Bengaluru Airport. KSRTC officials said this move is part of their ongoing effort to create a “flight-like travel experience” for passengers using the state-run corporation’s premium intercity airport…

New details have emerged in the Red Fort car blast case that shook Delhi on Monday (10th November). According to police sources, one of the arrested accused, Dr Shaheen Shahid (mentioned as Shaheena in some reports), a member of the Faridabad terror module, has confessed during interrogation that she and her group of doctors were plotting terror attacks across India. Shaheen told the J&K Police during interrogation that they had been collecting explosives for the last two years. The i20 car used in the blast had travelled through several parts of Delhi before reaching the Red Fort area. CCTV footage…

Indo-Canadian minister visiting Delhi to advance trade links with India New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu will be travelling to New Delhi from Wednesday to find opportunities to advance trade and investment linkages between Canada and India. He will visit Visakhapatnam on November 14 to attend the Confederation of Indian Industry Partnership Summit, said the Office of the Minister of International Trade. During his visit, Minister Sidhu will promote Canada’s commitment to supporting and growing the well-established commercial ties shared by Canada and India, including artificial intelligence, clean technology and digital industries, and explore…

EAM Jaishankar meets global leaders at G7 FM’s meet in Canada Ontario, Nov 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, Canada. The EAM met Scott Moe, Premier of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, where the two sides explored ways to deepen collaboration in areas including energy, food and fertiliser. “Value his warm sentiments towards our relationship,” he posted on X on Wednesday. The EAM also met his Mexican counterpart, Juan Ramon de la Fuente, to discuss strengthening cooperation between…

PM Modi inaugurates Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ in presence of Bhutan King  Thimpu, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the second day of his Bhutan visit, inaugurated the sacred Kalachakra ‘wheel of time’, kickstarting the Kalachakra Empowerment which began on Wednesday as part of the ongoing Global Peace Prayer Festival. The event was attended by Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan and was presided over by Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan, thus making the moment even more special. The Prime Minister also took to X to share pictures of the event and said that this will…

The reluctance of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) to aggressively take on the NCP over corruption allegations in a Pune land deal involving the veteran leader’s grandnephew Parth Pawar has created a sense of unease among its Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) partner Congress, with many of the view that the NCP (SP) is throwing away an opportunity to demand the resignation of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Parth’s father, and create momentum for the alliance ahead of the local body polls. “There has always been a systematic plan by the BJP and our allies to weaken the Congress. Now, with Pawar…