Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:42am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a warning against flying on Air India from November 1 to 19, claiming a possible attack during this period, which marks the 40th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots. Pannun, founder of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), made similar threats last year. His warning coincides with a series of hoax bomb threats targeting Indian airlines. Pannun, designated a terrorist by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, has a history of issuing threats against government officials and institutions, further escalating tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between India and Canada.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:32am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
The Beirut suburb of Dahieh is reeling after Israeli airstrikes, targeting Hezbollah leaders, killed Hassan Nasrallah. The densely populated Shia-majority area has been severely damaged, with over 65 airstrikes destroying buildings and displacing thousands of residents. "The missiles come down from the sky, and suddenly everything you have is gone," said Mehdi Moussawi, a local resident. Israeli forces claim the strikes target Hezbollah's bunkers, but civilians are paying a heavy price. Despite destruction, many displaced families vow to return. "We will rebuild," said one resident, expressing the resilience shared among many in the devastated suburb.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:19am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron stated that India deserves a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, emphasizing the nation’s growing global role. Speaking at the NDTV World Summit, Cameron highlighted India’s importance in driving economic growth, democracy, and the green transition. He also pushed for a stronger India-UK free trade agreement and commended India's recent accomplishments, including the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Cameron acknowledged PM Modi’s leadership and noted India’s increasing influence on the world stage.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:06am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gagangir that killed seven people, including a doctor. He urged Pakistan to stop fostering terrorism in India, warning of severe consequences if it continues. Abdullah emphasized that Kashmir will never become part of Pakistan, stating, “If they couldn’t create Pakistan in 75 years, how would it be possible now?” A National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently investigating the attack, while Indian leaders, including Amit Shah and Omar Abdullah, expressed their condolences and condemned the violence.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:03am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
India and China have agreed to disengage along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the border areas, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Monday. This decision comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for the BRICS summit. Tensions have remained high between the nuclear-armed neighbors since a 2020 clash left 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead. Diplomatic and military negotiations over recent weeks led to this resolution, paving the way for smoother border relations. Modi may also meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the summit’s sidelines.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a chilling warning to passengers, advising them not to fly on Air India between November 1 and 19. The founder of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) cited the 40th anniversary of the anti-Sikh riots as a potential trigger for an attack on an Air India flight. This threat echoes a similar warning he made last year around the same time. Pannun, who holds dual citizenship in Canada and the US, has been a prominent figure in the Khalistani movement, prompting security concerns regarding his latest declaration.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:38am on 21 Oct 2024,Monday India Global
Indian envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma, recalled after being labeled a "person of interest" in the Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder investigation, accused Canada of sheltering Khalistani extremists. In an interview, Verma claimed these extremists are "deep assets" of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government encourages them. He emphasized that Khalistani extremists are Canadian citizens undermining Indian sovereignty, stressing India’s core concerns. Canada accused Indian agents of Nijjar's murder, a charge India called "absurd and motivated." Verma denied all allegations and reiterated the need for concrete evidence from Canada.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54pm on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India Global
Sanjay Kumar Verma, the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Canada, accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of harming India-Canada relations. In an interview, Verma said Trudeau’s actions have made sure that "bilateral relations with India only go downwards, spiraling down." Verma criticized Trudeau for publicly accusing India of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar without providing hard evidence. “On the basis of intelligence, if you want to destroy a relationship, be my guest,” Verma added. India recalled Verma after Canada named him a "person of interest" in the investigation.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:34am on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India Global
The family of Vikash Yadav, a former Indian official indicted by the US for allegedly plotting to kill Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has rejected the charges. Yadav, 39, is accused of directing another Indian citizen, Nikhil Gupta, to hire a hitman for $15,000 to assassinate Pannun. Yadav’s cousin, Avinash Yadav, expressed disbelief, citing the family’s modest living conditions and asking, “Can you find any Audis or Mercedes outside this house?” The US Department of Justice indicted Yadav last week, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. The Indian government has not confirmed his involvement with intelligence services.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:02am on 20 Oct 2024,Sunday India Global
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs. The strikes, which also targeted an underground weapons workshop, killed senior Hezbollah commanders Al-Haj Abbas Salama, Rada Abbas Awada, and Ahmad Ali Hussein. Awada was a communications expert, while Hussein led a weapons manufacturing unit. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties, including issuing advance warnings. The attack follows increasing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Dr Sabbah, in northern Gaza, urges for the siege on hospitals to end, warning of the risk of extermination in the region.