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Parliamentary Panel Calls for Integrated Security at J&K Tourist Sites Post Pahalgam Attack

A parliamentary committee has proposed an integrated security framework for tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir. The recommendations include comprehensive CCTV surveillance and centralized monitoring systems to strengthen safety measures. The panel also called for clear inter-agency standard operating procedures to be established ahead of peak tourist seasons. These proposals follow a terror attack in Pahalgam and a subsequent committee visit to evaluate existing security arrangements. The committee acknowledged that tourist arrivals have grown steadily owing to prior improvements in security and infrastructure.

India officially names 27 Arunachal Pradesh sites to counter China's territorial claims

India has assigned official names to 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, marking them formally on national maps. The move is aimed at reinforcing India's territorial claims and countering China's repeated attempts to rename places in the region. The named sites include key mountains and villages situated along the McMahon Line, a historically significant boundary. Many of these locations are linked to important events related to border conflicts between the two countries. The decision is seen as a firm assertion of Indian sovereignty over the disputed northeastern state.

CBI Used WhatsApp Chats and Mygate Logs to Crack NEET-UG Paper Leak

The CBI's investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak was set in motion after investigators traced a WhatsApp conversation linked to the scam. Subject matter experts involved in setting the exam allegedly memorized questions and sold them to students for money. Digital trails from the Mygate app and WhatsApp groups helped authorities identify both students and question setters implicated in the scheme. Leaked papers were also smuggled to Rajasthan, where coaching centres distributed the materials to candidates. The CBI's chargesheet details how an organized gang systematically exploited vulnerabilities within the National Testing Agency.