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India and Pakistan Armies Conduct Brigade-Level Flag Meeting to Discuss LoC Management

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10 months ago

April 10, 2025

On Thursday, the Indian and Pakistani armies convened a brigade commander-level flag meeting in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir to address border management issues, particularly in light of recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). This marks the second meeting between the two sides in a matter of days.

The discussions took place at the Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point, led by brigadier-level officers from both nations. According to officials, “The flag meetings are a standard procedure for managing the LoC and are in line with the understanding between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of both sides. Today’s gathering was focused on addressing routine matters along the Line of Control,” stated Defence spokesperson Lt Colonel Suneel Bartwal.

Sources indicate that Indian Army representatives raised concerns about infiltration attempts, ceasefire violations, and the detonation of IEDs, formally protesting to their Pakistani counterparts. On April 1, the Pakistan Army initiated a ceasefire violation after a mine explosion in the Krishna Ghati sector during their patrol along the LoC, which subsequently led to unprovoked firing. The Indian Army effectively responded to these provocations and is reported to maintain a strong presence along the LoC.

Following the incident, another 75-minute brigade commander-level flag meeting took place the next day, April 2, at the Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point, where both sides underscored the importance of upholding peace along the border. Earlier, on February 13, the Pakistani military had similarly breached the ceasefire through unprovoked fire on Indian posts in Poonch, prompting a robust response from the Indian Army.

The violation by the Pakistan Army in the Krishna Ghati sector was particularly concerning as it occurred a day after two Indian Army personnel, including a captain, lost their lives in an IED explosion allegedly set off by suspected terrorists in the Akhnoor sector on February 11. Notably, there has been a recent spike in ceasefire violations along the LoC, a stark contrast to the relative calm that followed the renewed ceasefire agreement established on February 25, 2021.

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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.