ANTI SABOTAGE

SC directs AIIMS to set up board to examine health condition of NewsClick founder

The Supreme Court directed AIIMS to set up a medical board to examine Prabir Purkayastha's health in Tihar Jail under anti-terror law. The AIIMS director should consider the jail records and complete medical history. Kapil Sibal submitted the incorrectness of the prison authorities' report.

Iran executes 4 men convicted of planning sabotage and alleged links with Israel's Mossad spy agency

Iran executed four men, accusing them of planning sabotage and having links with Israel's Mossad. The individuals were convicted of targeting an Iranian defense ministry factory in 2022, allegedly with Mossad's involvement. The execution followed the Supreme Court upholding death sentences. Iran and Israel have a history of accusing each other of espionage, reflecting their longstanding regional tensions. Iran, which does not recognize Israel, supports anti-Israeli militant groups in the region. The recent execution adds to a series of actions highlighting their adversarial relationship.

MP poll drubbing: Congress serves notices to 150 leaders for 'anti-party' activities

The Madhya Pradesh Congress's disciplinary committee has issued show cause notices to nearly 150 local leaders for allegedly engaging in "anti-party" activities during the November 2023 state assembly polls. The committee issued the notices on Friday, giving the leaders 10 days to respond, failing which strict action including expulsion from the party would be initiated, according to a senior party functionary.

Court allows NewsClick HR head Amit Chakravarty to turn approver in UAPA case

A Delhi court has allowed NewsClick's human resources department chief, Amit Chakravarty, to become an approver in a case against the news portal under anti-terror law UAPA. Chakravarty was arrested on an application seeking the court's permission to turn an approver. The case involves allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

NewsClick case: Delhi Police team goes to Mumbai to question activist Gautam Navlakha

NewsClick case: The FIR claimed that the Chinese foreign funds were allegedly distributed to activist Gautam Navlakha and associates of activists Teesta Seetalvad, her husband and Javed Anand, and journalists Urmilesh, Aratrika Halder, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Abhisar Sharma, and others.

NewsClick row: SC to hear on Oct 19 pleas of founder Purkayastha, HR head Chakravarty against arrest in UAPA case

The Supreme Court will hear the pleas of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty on October 19. The two individuals were arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA, and their pleas for relief were dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court agreed to urgently list the matter after their senior advocates mentioned it before the bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.

G20 Summit Delhi: Indian Army conducts anti-sabotage mock drill to prepare for any eventuality

G20 Summit: NSG Bomb Squad conduct anti-sabotage checks at different Delhi locations

Delhi Police, which started its preparations for the G20 Summit in earnest a few months ago, has been training personnel who are to be deployed at various locations ahead of and during the big-ticket summit. The personnel are also being trained to deal with the fallout of possible hazards, including the use of chemical and biological weapons, and have been asked to focus on their soft skills.

10,000 personnel, anti-drone systems deployed in Delhi for Independence Day

Delhi has been wrapped in a security blanket for Tuesday's 77th Independence Day celebrations, with more than 10,000 personnel manning the area in and around the Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation, police said. Around 1,000 cameras with facial recognition and video analytic systems have been installed in and around the Mughal-era fort and at other strategic locations to ensure security and monitor VVIP movements, the police said on Tuesday.

Ukraine says Russia forces pillage, occupy Kherson homes ahead of battle

In recent days, Russia has ordered civilians out of Kherson in anticipation of a Ukrainian assault to recapture the city, which was the first to be seized by Russian forces following their invasion in February. Kherson, with a prewar population of nearly 300,000, has been left cold and dark after power and water were cut to the surrounding area over the past 48 hours, both sides said.

Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely

European leaders and experts pointed to possible sabotage amid the energy standoff with Russia provoked by the war in Ukraine. Although filled with gas, neither pipeline is currently supplying it to Europe. "It is the authorities' clear assessment that these are deliberate actions -- not accidents," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.

Bangladesh opposition spills beans on its anti-India policy amid revelation of plans to oust Hasina

Rahman recently admitted that allowing ten trucks full of military grade arms to pass through Bangladesh for the Assamese separatist group ULFA, was indeed, a deliberate state policy of the then BNP-Jamaat Government.

View: The PC police is coming for those running amok in literature

PC stands for ‘political correctness,’ which means that anything which may offend the sensitivities of anyone, anywhere, at any time, in any way, must be banned.

Myanmar army battles anti-coup rebels in northwestern town

The fighting in Mindat, Chin state, underlines the growing chaos in Myanmar as the junta struggles to impose authority in the face of daily protests, strikes and sabotage attacks after overthrowing elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Bangladesh radical leader who planned anti-Modi protests was funded by Pakistan and Opposition BNP

The hardline Islamist leader, who is on remand, divulged the information along with other shocking revelations during interrogation, sources from Dhaka told ET. Funds were received from Pakistan and Mamunul has been in touch with Bangladeshi origin Mujahideen who fought in Afghanistan.

Tibetans accuse China of sabotaging elections

While the elections held earlier this month went on smoothly in India, Russia and other countries, the Tibetan community claimed that it has evidence that Chinese officials tried to watch the voting process and note the names of those who voted in certain countries. Tibetans in Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Spain also exercised their franchise on January 3.

Jio slams Trai's IUC review as anti-poor; says move sabotages PM's Digital India vision

"The move sabotages Digital India, and will hit not only Trai's credibility but also investor confidence."

Bomb hoax at Chandigarh mall creates panic

The DSP said Chandigarh Police's Cyber Cell was investigating the case.

Government forms committee for air cargo terminal security plan against terror, sabotage acts

A senior official in the security establishment told PTI that a committee under its special secretary (internal security) has been formed by the Home Ministry.

'Anti-sabotage steps after recovery of explosive material in UP Assembly'

Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Anand Kumar told PTI that an integrated security plan for the "entire complex is also being worked upon".

RPF intel gathering to be strengthened to prevent sabotage

"Some anti-national forces are trying to create problems in rail operations but we will not let them succeed, and I expect you to be more vigilant," Prabhu told personnel.

Tamil Nadu: 'Anti-sabotage' plan to check Jallikattu protest rerun

Plain clothed ‘spotters’ have been posted at various points to identify and separate ‘potential elements’ who could cause ‘possible disruption’ during the parade.

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy, sabotage: WFI chief

In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Narsingh was ousted from the Olympics and slapped with a four-year ban for flunking a dope test.