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Ex-RAW chief Vikram Sood says West Asia conflict may ‘last longer’| India News

Ex-RAW chief Vikram Sood says West Asia conflict may ‘last longer’| India News

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The conflict in West Asia entered its seventh day on Friday, with US-Israel pounding Iran’s capital Tehran and other cities, as well as parts of Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Iranian deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh had earlier framed this conflict as a “very heroic, very nationalistic battle” for Iran. (AFP) With the confrontation now spreading, former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood on Friday said that the war between US-Israel and Iran may last longer than America had anticipated, ANI news agency reported. Sood further said that Iranians were “willing to die” in the war, but the Americans “are not willing to die.” Also Read | Days before IRIS Dena sinking, India allowed another Iran ship to dock in Kochi “It’s difficult to say how long it will take, but I think it would last longer than what the Americans thought it would because they were hoping for a short, sharp strike and out,” ANI cited the former R&AW Chief as saying. He further said …

US indicts ex-RAW man over plot to kill Pannun | Latest News India

US indicts ex-RAW man over plot to kill Pannun | Latest News India

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Washington The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has named and charged a then serving, and now former, government of India official for directing the plot to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, an American citizen that India has designated as a terrorist, in New York in June 2023. Nikhil Gupta, accused by US federal prosecutors of plotting with an Indian government official to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US resident who advocated for a sovereign Sikh state in northern India, appears in federal court after his extradition from the Czech Republic, in New York City, on June 17, 2024 in this courtroom sketch. (REUTERS) The 18-page indictment, unsealed on Thursday evening eastern time (Friday IST) charges former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) staffer Vikash Yadav on three counts of murder for hire, conspiracy to commit murder for hire, and money laundering. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a “wanted” poster, with three photographs of Yadav, that offers more biographical details of the Haryana-born 39-year old former officer who also went by the name of “Amanat” …

IC814 Kandahar Hijack: ‘Taliban Had No Control, There Was No Food’ Says Ex-R&AW Special Secretary Anand Arni

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Kumud Mishra played Anand Arni in the show. Anand Arni revealed that the Taliban were embarrassed and nervous during the hijack. Anubhav Sinha’s IC184 The Kandahar Hijack introduces a new generation to an old tragedy in Indian history. The re-telling of the infamous hijack’s story has piqued the nation’s interest and the Indian officials involved in the negotiations are recalling the ordeal. In a recent chat, the chief of the R&AW at the time, AS Dulat, and Anand Arni, a former special secretary at the R&AW recalled the negotiations and said that the Taliban had no control. Talking to The Print, Arni said, “Clearly they had their limitations. Muttawakil (foreign minister) was definitely nervous.” He added that ‘an explosion’ took place in the early hours of December 30, when the auxiliary power unit (APU) of the aircraft blew up. The representative who checked what happened was ‘ashen’ as he thought the ‘plane had blown up’. Arni said, “It was clear that (the Taliban) wasn’t in total control, they were embarrassed.” Dulat recalled getting desperate calls …

Daily brief: BJP’s ‘Kashmir’ swipe at ex-R&AW chief who joined Bharat Jodo Yatra | Latest News India

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. ‘Monumental role in Kashmir fiasco’: BJP slams ex-RAW chief Dulat for joining Bharat Jodo Yatra The BJP on Tuesday lashed out at former Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) secretary Amarjit Singh Dulat, as he joined the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, which resumed after a 9-day break, and entered Uttar Pradesh from Delhi. Read more ‘Slap a woman?’: Congress questions Delhi Police’s Sultanpuri case probe | VIDEO The horrific incident in Delhi’s Sultanpuri sent tremors across the country and the Delhi Police is carrying out investigations regarding the case. However, the Congress on Tuesday raised questions on the viability of the Police to probe the incident. Read more Indian Army plans to buy 300 rough terrain vehicles for high altitude The Indian Army is planning to buy 300 indigenous logistics rough terrain vehicles that can be used for transportation of loads and evacuation of casualties in medium to high-altitude areas, officials familiar with the …