Flight Radar 24 reported that the aircraft carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin was the most tracked flight globally. The aircraft was en route to India, where Putin was scheduled to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi over two days. The highly customized presidential aircraft, the Ilyushin IL-96-300PU, also known as the “Flying Kremlin”, landed in New Delhi. The leaders are expected to discuss various topics, including defense and trade.
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India’s government has mandated that smartphone manufacturers preload a cyber safety app, Sanchar Saathi, onto all devices, a move intended to track and block stolen phones. While the telecom ministry frames this as a security measure, the directive has sparked privacy concerns and political opposition, with critics viewing it as potential government surveillance. Apple, however, plans to resist this mandate, citing privacy and security issues inherent to its iOS ecosystem and will communicate its concerns to New Delhi. Other manufacturers like Samsung are reviewing the order, which was implemented without industry consultation, while Apple faces an ongoing antitrust penalty dispute with an Indian watchdog.
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A recent report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) revealed that India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth €2.1 billion between January and September 2025 using 30 vessels sailing under false flags. This comprised the largest single national destination for crude transported by Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which is comprised of aged tankers operating in legal grey areas. The report indicated a concerning rise in the number of Russian vessels utilizing false flags, with 113 such vessels transporting 13% of all Russian crude oil during the first nine months of the year. CREA emphasized the need for global reforms, urging the EU and UK to address the environmental and security threats posed by these practices and to disrupt the logistics that support Russia’s war effort.
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Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 members of the Bnei Menashe community from India to Israel by 2030, marking the largest organized immigration effort for this group. The Jewish Agency for Israel will oversee the entire immigration process, including eligibility, flights, and absorption, with an estimated cost of 90 million shekels. A team of rabbis will begin interviewing potential immigrants soon, and new arrivals are expected to be settled in northern Israeli towns. This initiative aims to strengthen Jewish unity and complete the Aliyah of the Bnei Menashe, who trace their roots to one of the lost tribes of Israel.
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In a shocking admission, former Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwarul Haq confessed Pakistan’s involvement in cross-border terrorism, referencing the recent Red Fort metro station blast and the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. Haq’s statement, made in the PoK Assembly, claimed responsibility for attacks across India. This confession comes amid investigations into the Red Fort blast, where authorities seized a significant amount of explosives and linked the perpetrators to Pakistani terror groups. While the Pakistani federal government has distanced itself from Haq’s remarks, they are seen as confirmation of India’s claims of Pakistan’s support for terrorism.
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Intelligence agencies have revealed a broader terror conspiracy connected to the Delhi car explosion, uncovering plans to rig 32 vehicles with explosives for coordinated attacks across multiple cities. The investigation expanded after it was discovered that the accused had already started modifying two vehicles, with the intent of using them in future attacks. Around eight suspects were allegedly preparing to execute coordinated explosions at four locations, with each pair assigned to a specific city. The group had raised approximately Rs 20 lakh to purchase NPK fertilizer to make explosives. Authorities are now focused on identifying the wider network involved, as the group was allegedly preparing to carry out the attacks soon.
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A high-intensity blast occurred in a car near Delhi’s Red Fort, resulting in eight fatalities and approximately 20 injuries. The explosion, involving a Hyundai i20, caused significant damage to nearby vehicles and prompted immediate responses from authorities. The incident occurred amidst a heightened state of alert, with security agencies, including the NIA, deployed and the Indo-Nepal border under increased scrutiny. This event follows the recent recovery of a large quantity of explosives and the arrest of several individuals, including medical professionals, in connection with a suspected terrorist plot involving Jaish-e-Mohammed and al-Qaeda-affiliated groups in Faridabad and Jammu & Kashmir.
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Intercepted communications, provided by British intelligence and corroborated by Canadian authorities, implicate high-level Indian officials, including Prime Minister Modi’s right-hand man, in the 2023 assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a B.C. Sikh leader. These findings explain Canada’s accusations against New Delhi, which denies any involvement in the killing. The intercepted conversations, considered strong evidence due to their origin within the Five Eyes intelligence partnership, have emerged at a time when the Canadian government is seeking to strengthen ties with India. Despite these efforts, the World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed concerns, arguing that the government’s approach betrays Sikh Canadians and Canada’s sovereignty. The RCMP has also stated that a much broader series of crimes had also been “orchestrated by agents of the government of India.”
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Kerala has proudly declared itself the first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty, as announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan during a special legislative session. This achievement was a result of a multi-pronged approach, including an investment of over Rs 1,000 crore, providing food, medical assistance, and housing to numerous vulnerable families. The state implemented micro-level projects tailored to individual needs after identifying over 64,000 families in need. The Congress-led opposition, however, boycotted the session, calling the announcement “pure fraud.”
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Police in Indore, India, have arrested a man for allegedly inappropriately touching two Australian women cricketers. The incident occurred on Thursday while the players were walking to a cafe. Following a complaint by the team’s security, the accused was apprehended and charged with assault and stalking. Cricket Australia confirmed the incident and stated that the players are receiving support and the team will continue playing.
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