Trump Cites Spain's Ceuta Migrant Crisis to Justify US Immigration Crackdowns

Sonia Gandhi Says 1984 Intelligence Warning Led to Rahul and Priyanka Leaving School

Sonia Gandhi has said that a security alert from 1984 prompted the withdrawal of her children, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, from their residential schools. The warning was issued by a former intelligence chief who had served as a security adviser to then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He concluded that the two children could no longer be adequately protected while living at their schools. The assessment reflected the heightened security concerns of that period for the Gandhi family. The account is based on Sonia Gandhi's own remarks as reported by NDTV.

CRPF jawans injured in terror attack in Jammu-Kashmir’s Kulgam

Pakistani Agency Rejects Diwali Firework Blame for Lahore's Air Pollution

A Pakistani government report has found that available evidence does not support blaming Lahore's poor air quality after Diwali on fireworks from across the border. The finding challenges a theory that had circulated in parts of Pakistan that Indian firecrackers were responsible for the pollution spike. Air quality in the city reportedly crossed an AQI of 600, a level classed as hazardous. The report's conclusion undercuts a cross-border explanation for the smog, though the article provided limited detail on the alternative causes examined.

Opinion: Sai Pallavi as Sita and the Challenge of Pleasing Everyone

An NDTV opinion piece examines the reaction to actress Sai Pallavi being considered for the role of Sita in a mythological film adaptation. The article argues that casting decisions for iconic mythological characters inevitably draw polarized responses from audiences with differing expectations. It frames the controversy as a broader illustration of how beloved cultural figures are interpreted in many ways. The piece suggests that satisfying every viewer on such a high-profile role is practically impossible.