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In Dehradun, Bajrang Dal activists reportedly stopped a woman on her scooty near Clock Tower, pressuring her to join their protest against alleged 'love jihad' and 'land jihad'. A video of the incident, showing her distress, circulated online. Police have registered a suo motu FIR against unidentified individuals for wrongful confinement and obstruction, and are investigating the matter.

In a surprising twist, Director Sudipto Sen has stepped away from 'The Kerala Story 2', claiming that producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah misrepresented key issues surrounding the project. Sen emphasized his unwillingness to craft a storyline rooted in 'WhatsApp forwards' and his concerns about diverging from his depth of knowledge regarding Kerala. Read on to know more in detail.

The arrest of Mohammed Usman Jatt, alias ‘Chinese’, shows how deeply foreign terrorists attempt to integrate into civilian environments. Such blending, security agencies believe, makes detection significantly harder

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria operation eliminated the Islamic State's No. 2 leader in Nigeria.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the Mira Bhayandar attacker was self-radicalized through online content and driven by the idea of committing 'jihad'. He also addressed a controversy surrounding a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, calling the issue anti-social and insensitive. Investigations are underway to identify those behind the radicalization.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated a "lone wolf" stabbing of two security guards in Thane is being investigated as potential self-radicalisation. The accused, who recently returned from the US, allegedly targeted Hindus in the name of jihad. Investigators are exploring wider networks, with the ATS and NIA involved. Recovered notes suggest a desire to join ISIS.

Counter-terror agencies suspect Mumbai resident Zaib Zubair Ansari (31), arrested for stabbing two security guards in Mira Road, is self-radicalised. Here’s what preliminary probes reveal

According to police officials, the accused approached the guards stationed at an under-construction building near Wockhardt Hospital in the early hours of Monday, around 4.00 am. He reportedly asked them to recite the Kalma, an important Islamic declaration of faith, before launching the attack. Police moved swiftly after the attack, scanning CCTV footage from the area to trace the suspect. Ansari was tracked down and apprehended within roughly 90 minutes. He was later taken to Naya Nagar Police Station, where a case was registered against him under charges including attempted murder and promoting enmity between communities.

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane claimed "corporate jihad" is emerging, advocating for prioritizing Hindu candidates in hiring to prevent religious conversion and "jihadist activities." His remarks followed allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at a TCS BPO in Nashik, leading to arrests and a fact-finding committee.

A fact-finding committee has launched an inquiry into alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion at a Nashik TCS office. The panel, including a retired judge and IPS officer, will interview all stakeholders. Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called it a "very serious matter," investigating potential "corporate jihad." Police are searching for an accused employee.

Bajrang Dal announced nationwide protests on April 16-17 following serious allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by eight women employees at a Nashik TCS office. The VHP linked the incident to broader concerns like 'love jihad' and urged stricter anti-conversion laws, citing national security. An SIT is investigating.

A dispute between two accused, Ayan Ahmed and Uzer Khan, exposed a sexual abuse and blackmail scandal involving girls in Amravati. Their alleged bet to win over girls escalated to recording and uploading explicit videos online. The fallout reportedly occurred over money, leading Uzer Khan to make the videos viral in anger.