'Operation Sindoor' fallout: Spooked Pakistan adopts tech-driven, low-profile terror strategy in PoK

Vicky Nanjappa | October 23, 2025 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) After 'Operation Sindoor', there was a lull in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as the ISI had pulled back all terror facilities and terrorists for the fear of being hit by the Indian armed forces. While terror groups have found it hard to regroup due to lack of resources and low morale, there are attempts now being made to set up terror camps in PoK. However, the fear of being detected has made the ISI change its strategy.

BJP questions ‘real chances of winning’ as Mahagathbandhan declares Tejashwi Yadav its CM face

IANS | October 23, 2025 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) After weeks of internal discord and speculation, the Grand Alliance (Mahagathbandhan) in Bihar has officially declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The announcement has energised the Opposition bloc, but the BJP has questioned whether the coalition has any “real chance” of winning.

BJP claims Siddaramaiah camp plotting to stop Dy CM Shivakumar from becoming CM

IANS | October 23, 2025 3:40 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) Commenting on the statement of CM Siddaramaiah's son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, that Minister for PWD Satish Jarkiholi will be his father's successor, the Karnataka BJP on Thursday took a dig at the Congress party, saying that the Siddaramaiah camp was plotting to prevent Deputy Chief Minister and state President D.K. Shivakumar from ever becoming the CM.

MP: Over 125 injured by carbide guns; many face permanent blindness

IANS | October 23, 2025 3:28 PM

Bhopal, Oct 23 (IANS) What should have been a night of lights and joy turned into a nightmare for families across Bhopal and surrounding districts this Diwali, as makeshift "carbide guns" – marketed as cheap festive toys – caused severe injuries to more than 125 people, including children and the elderly.