Two Indian Army personnel, Naib Subedar Vipan Kumar and Sepoy Arvind Singh, were killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Friday. The operation, launched based on intelligence inputs, was conducted jointly with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. Two other soldiers were injured during the attack near Chatroo. Security forces have cordoned off the area, and operations are ongoing. The encounter occurred amidst increasing violence ahead of the Union Territory's upcoming Assembly elections, marking the first such elections in 10 years.

A soldier was killed and three others injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Chatroo village, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 13, 2024. The incident occurred during a joint operation by the Indian Army's White Knight Corps and Jammu and Kashmir Police, launched based on intelligence inputs. The operation targeted terrorists hiding in the Pingnal Dugadda forest area. Earlier in the day, two terrorists were killed in a separate encounter in Khandara, Kathua. The operation in Kishtwar is ongoing, with further developments awaited.

A Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted pre-arrest bail to an Indian Air Force Wing Commander accused of rape and harassment by a 26-year-old woman Flying Officer. The court's order, issued under the Probation of Offenders Act, prevents the accused from leaving the Union Territory without consent and requires him to present himself to investigators between September 14 and 16. The woman alleges continuous harassment and sexual assault over two years, including an incident in 2023 where she claims the Wing Commander molested her. The IAF is cooperating fully with the investigation.

A Kolkata court has rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal to conduct a narco analysis test on Sanjay Roy, the accused in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape-murder case. Roy initially agreed to the test in front of the CBI but later refused before the magistrate. The court emphasized that consent is mandatory for the test, referring to a 2010 Karnataka High Court judgment. The CBI had hoped the narco analysis would help verify Roy’s account of the crime. A polygraph test had already been conducted earlier on Roy.

During a community event in Geneva, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared a personal connection to a 1984 hijacking incident. As a young officer, Jaishankar was part of the team handling the situation, only to discover his father, K Subrahmanyam, was aboard the hijacked Indian Airlines flight. The plane, which was hijacked from Pathankot to Dubai, saw 12 pro-Khalistani hijackers surrender after 36 hours. Fortunately, all passengers were released unharmed. Jaishankar reflected on his unique position, managing the crisis while also part of the group of families pressing the government for action.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the renaming of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to Sri Vijaya Puram. Shah stated that the move is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to "free the nation from colonial imprints" and honor India’s freedom struggle. Port Blair was named after British naval officer Captain Archibald Blair. Shah highlighted the island’s historical significance, including the first unfurling of the Indian flag by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the presence of the Cellular Jail where freedom fighters, like Veer Savarkar, were imprisoned.

A 35-year-old man, Nadir Shah, was shot dead outside a gym in south Delhi's Greater Kailash on Thursday. CCTV footage shows the victim being fired at 11 times, with 8 bullets hitting him. He died in hospital. Police believe it to be a gang war-related murder. The shooter conducted surveillance for an hour before the attack. An investigation is underway. The incident occurred on Thursday, causing concern among locals. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the killer and motive behind the murder.

On Friday, the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the CBI case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam, six months after his arrest. The court’s decision was unanimous on granting bail but had differing opinions on the legality of Kejriwal's arrest. This ruling allows Kejriwal to be released from jail, where he was already on interim bail in a separate money laundering case handled by the ED. Kejriwal joins other high-profile figures who have been granted bail in this case, including AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, and Bharat Rashtra Samithi's K Kavitha.

In a joint operation on Wednesday, security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in the Keran Sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara. Acting on specific intelligence, the Indian Army and J&K Police conducted searches, uncovering AK-47 rounds, hand grenades, RPG rounds, and materials for improvised explosive devices. The Indian Army's Chinar Corps reported the significant find on social media, emphasizing its importance given the current security situation and upcoming events. This operation marks a notable success in enhancing security in the region and addressing potential threats.

The Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail petitions today. Kejriwal was arrested by the CBI on June 26 in the excise policy case and has been in custody since. The AAP chief is challenging his arrest and seeking bail. The verdict will be announced at 10:30 am by a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan. If granted bail, Kejriwal will be the third top AAP leader to be released in the liquor policy case, following Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh.