Sikhs For Justice claims a US court identified an Indian agent involved in a plot to kill chief Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The agent allegedly paid $15,000 for the assassination. Nikhil Gupta, facing charges of murder-for-hire, was arrested and extradited to the US. Gupta is set for trial later this year.
India and Chile have agreed to begin negotiations for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and to enhance defense and security cooperation. Four agreements were signed, including one for cooperation in Antarctica, with both leaders emphasizing the need for UNSC reforms and global efforts to combat terrorism.
Army commanders initiated a four-day conference to review the security situation at the borders with China and Pakistan. The conference, led by General Upendra Dwivedi, focuses on operational priorities and the modernization of the large force, particularly in context of slow troop de-escalation at the LAC with China.
A loud explosion near the Badshahpur police post in Patiala district shattered windowpanes of an adjacent office. Authorities are investigating, suspecting it might be a grenade attack. Babbar Khalsa International claimed responsibility, but verification is pending.
The US court dismissed Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s claim that court documents were properly served to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during a February visit. Judge Katherine Polk Failla cited the failure to meet specific service delivery requirements mandated by a previous court order.
A seven-year-old girl was killed by her father’s friend in Swaroop Nagar, Delhi, over a dispute involving a TV remote. The accused, Ranjeet Singh, allegedly struck the child multiple times, causing fatal injuries. He was arrested after police tracked his location to Narela. The girl’s body was sent for a post-mortem examination.
Akhilesh Yadav criticized those treating politics as a part-time job, seemingly targeting UP CM Yogi Adityanath. Adityanath defended his commitment, emphasizing his role as a Yogi and dismissed any rift with BJP’s leadership. He also addressed his ‘bulldozer justice’ policy and the order against namaz on public roads.
The Indian home ministry extended the validity of FCRA registration certificates for NGOs by six months. This applies to licenses expiring between April 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025, contingent on timely renewal applications. The extension ensures a smooth transition to stricter FCRA regulations implemented since 2020.