
Pulse of the Public
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan recently stated that an Indian loitering munition, deployed to locate radars near Sargodha during 'Operation Sindoor' last year, might have unintentionally struck Pakistan's Kirana Hills, an area known for its nuclear facilities. His remarks offer a new perspective on a long-speculated incident, clarifying that any impact was not a deliberate target.
Indian security agencies have dismantled the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states and thwarting potential subversive attacks planned around the recent Independence Day celebrations. This multi-state operation is being hailed as one of the largest crackdowns in years.
Following 24 days of intense student protests over alleged irregularities, the Jharkhand government has cancelled the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and all recruitment activities handled by TSR Data Processing Private Limited (TDPL) since 2014. Chief Minister Hemant Soren also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into all recruitment exams conducted in the state over the past decade.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently unveiled its new national office-bearers, featuring significant changes including the return of former Union Minister Smriti Irani to a prominent organizational role and the removal of Amit Malviya as the head of the IT cell. The reshuffle aims to bolster the party's organizational structure ahead of upcoming elections.