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26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana Anticipated to Arrive in Delhi Today; Tight Security in Place at Patiala House Court

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10 months ago

April 10, 2025

Reports indicate that Tahawwur Rana, who is wanted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to arrive in Delhi on Thursday. A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), accompanied by intelligence officials, is bringing him to India on a special aircraft.

In preparation for Rana’s arrival, two prisons—one in Delhi and another in Mumbai—are being readied in accordance with recommendations from the U.S. judiciary.

Additionally, security measures have been heightened outside the Patiala House court in Delhi, where Rana is anticipated to be presented. A significant presence of paramilitary forces and Delhi Police personnel has been deployed in the area.

The Home Ministry has appointed Narender Mann as the Special Public Prosecutor for handling trials and related matters in this case. In a late-night announcement, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 15 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (34 of 2008), read with sub-section (8) of section 18 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the central government appoints Narender Mann, advocate, as special public prosecutor for conducting the trial and other processes related to NIA case RC-04/2009/NIA/DLI before the NIA Special Courts in Delhi, as well as Appellate Courts, for a period of three years from the date of this notification or until the completion of the trial, whichever occurs first.”

The multi-agency team has successfully completed the required procedures in the U.S. and has taken custody of Rana under the India-U.S. extradition treaty.

Rana previously appealed against his extradition in the U.S. Supreme Court, but his requests were denied, allowing his extradition to proceed. He claimed that, due to his Muslim faith, Pakistani heritage, and association with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, he would face torture in India, portraying his extradition as a perilous situation that would render him a target for national and religious hostility.

His extradition marks a significant diplomatic accomplishment for the Modi government. Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. earlier this year, President Donald Trump confirmed that Rana would be extradited to India to face justice.

Rana is alleged to have facilitated passports for Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, who, working with the Pakistani spy agency ISI, conducted reconnaissance in Mumbai to identify targets for the terror attack. He will be the second individual to face justice in India for the 2008 attacks, following Ajmal Kasab, who was captured by Mumbai Police during the incident.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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1 week ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.