Prakash Raj Defends Illegal Immigration, CDS Criticises Late PM Nehru’s Foreign Policy and More: Top News of the Day“

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Only Way is Resilience, Not Courts”: Bollywood Actor Prakash Raj Defends Illegal Immigration, Stirs Fresh Controversy

Controversy’s favourite child, Bollywood actor Prakash Raj, has courted another controversy after publicly defending illegal immigration. This follows remarks he made at an event titled Longing for Justice: Continuous Denial of Bail & Caging Dissent.

The event was attended by several advocates and retired justices who have consistently opposed the Modi government on key governance issues. The participants included Justice Madan Lokur, Justice Iqbal Ansari, Adv. Colin Gonsalves, Kannan Gopinathan, Adv. Nitya Ramakrishnan, Bollywood actor Prakash Raj, Adv. Prashant Bhushan, Adv. Sanjay Hegde, Adv. Warisha Farasat, with Adv. Shahrukh Alam moderating the event, which took place on 24th September at Jawahar Bhawan, New Delhi, from 5 PM onwards.

Sharing details of the event and its poster, Prakash Raj said, “Every VOICE of RESILIENCE matters.”

A video clip of Prakash Raj has since gone viral on social media, in which he can be heard brazenly defending illegal immigration and provoking the public against legal recourse and approaching the courts for grievances.

Defending illegal immigrants, Raj said, “You all should understand that this right-wing government and right-wing governments around the world want us to watch a genocide; they want to make it the new normal. The Indian right-wing is waiting for Israel to complete their genocide so they can do the same. If we don’t stand up and say no human is illegal on this earth, if we don’t stand up and say that travelling from one place to another is a basic human right, that this world belongs to everyone, then these genocides will continue. The only way is resilience, not the courts, and I have hope in that.”

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DRDO Successfully Tests Agni-Prime Missile, India’s First Rail-Launched Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested the new-generation Agni-Prime missile. The test was conducted from Balasore in Odisha using a special rail-based mobile launcher. With this achievement, India has joined the select group of nations that possess a ‘canisterised’ launch system capable of firing missiles on the move.

This missile can accurately strike targets up to 2,000 kilometers, significantly boosting India’s strategic strength. Prime Minister Modi described it as a major step towards ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’ Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated DRDO for this success.

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DRDO’s Agni-Prime Missile: Know Its Features and the Power of the Mobile Launcher

DRDO has successfully tested the new-generation Agni-Prime missile. The test was carried out from Chandipur in Odisha using a special rail-based mobile launcher. With this achievement, India has joined the select group of nations that possess a ‘canisterised’ launch system.

Key Features of Agni-Prime:

Range: This is an intermediate-range missile, capable of striking targets up to 2,000 kilometers.

Precision Strike: With an advanced navigation system, it can hit enemy bases with high accuracy.

Robust Design: Stored in a canister (sealed box), it remains completely protected from rain, dust, or heat.

Quick Reaction: It can be launched within a short time.

Special Features of the Mobile Launcher:

Strategic Advantage: The launcher can move on the rail network without any prior preparation, making it easier to deceive the enemy.

Mobility: It provides cross-country mobility, which means it can be taken easily through forests, mountains, or plains.

Rapid Launch: The launcher can fire the missile immediately after halting, reducing reaction time.

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Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrest Mohammad Katari, Key Aide in April 22 Pahalgam Terror Attack

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested Mohammad Katari for giving logistical support to the terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Wednesday. His arrest came after forensic testing of weapons seized during Operation Mahadev in July, where two terrorists were neutralised in Baisaran Valley after killing 26 civilians.

The weapons analysis confirmed their use in the Pahalgam terror attack, leading investigators to Katari. He will now face trial in court and be sent to judicial custody. Police said this marks a major success in continuing efforts to track down every person linked to the attack.

The April assault, claimed by Lashkar-e-Taiba, was the deadliest in the region in nearly two decades. Its mastermind, Suleiman Shah alias Hashim Musa, a former Pakistan Army commando, was eliminated in Operation Mahadev. The government has vowed to intensify its campaign against cross-border terrorism.

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UP: Shahbaz chased a girl into the library… lied about being her boyfriend to escape trouble, arrested after CCTV footage went viral

A shocking case has come to light in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. When a student entered a nearby library to escape from a harasser, the accused followed her and tried to catch and molest her. Terrified, the girl ran to the reception. To save himself, the accused started pretending to be her boyfriend, but the frightened student kept shouting that she was not his girlfriend. The video clearly shows that even after the receptionist tried to stop him, the harasser refused to leave the victim alone. Later, the student said she would call the police for help. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, and the video is now going viral on social media. Acting on the complaint filed by the student’s family, the police registered a case against the accused Shahbaz and arrested him.

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Maharashtra: 6 Maoists Surrender Before Police in Gadchiroli

In Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, six Maoists have surrendered before the police. Among those who laid down arms are 2 Divisional Committee Members (DVCM), 2 Politburo Committee Members (PPCM), 1 Area Committee Member (ACM), and one Commander. The surrendered Maoists include Bhimanna alias Sukhlal Kulmethe (58), Vimalakka alias Shankarakka Sadamek (56), Kavita alias Shanti Majji (34), Nagesh alias Guddi Madvi (39), Sameer Etu Potam (24), and Navata alias Surekha Madvi (28).

According to the police, this development is a major setback for the Naxal movement in the Gadchiroli and Dandakaranya region. Due to the central government’s policies and its commitment to end Naxalism, this is the third major surrender this year. Notably, in January 2025, 11 Maoists had surrendered, while in June 2025, 12 others did the same.

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BCCI Approaches ICC, Files Complaint Against Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan’s Provocative, Politically Motivated Gestures

India has lodged a formal complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their provocative actions during the Asia Cup Super 4 clash on September 21. BCCI flagged Rauf’s provocative and politically motivated gesture shown during the match adding that he verbally abused Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Sahibzada further sparked outrage by celebrating with a gun-firing gesture using his bat. Both players must now explain their conduct before ICC Elite Panel Referee Richie Richardson, and failure to justify their actions could lead to sanctions under the ICC code of conduct.

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“Don’t Want To Punish India”: US President Trump’s Aide Chris Wright

Following the usual practice of issuing anti-India remarks with a sugar coating, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a close aide to President Trump, expressed strong admiration for India, calling it an “awesome ally” and a “huge fan” of the country. He then went on to pontificate that the United States “does not want to punish India” despite concerns over its continued purchase of discounted Russian oil. Washington has repeatedly alleged that India’s oil imports from Russia help fund the latter’s war in Ukraine. He lectured India to reconsider its reliance on Russian oil, arguing that India has alternatives. According to the Trump aide, India can buy oil from any nation except Russia, adding that the US is keen to expand energy trade and cooperation.

Wright also stated that President Trump’s foremost goal is world peace and ending the Ukraine conflict, hoping that stronger US-India relations will contribute to this effort.

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Brief Profile of A Literary Giant Who Redefined Indian Narratives – SL Bhyrappa

SL Bhyrappa, the acclaimed Kannada novelist and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away on September 24, 2025, at age 94 in Bengaluru.

Over a prolific career spanning six decades, he authored 25 novels that brought fresh, philosophical perspectives to Indian epics and history.

His landmark novel Parva offered a realistic retelling of the Mahabharata, focusing on human dilemmas.

Bhyrappa’s Aavarana questioned mainstream historical narratives about the Mughal era, sparking intellectual debates on history and secularism.

His works have been translated into many Indian and foreign languages, inspiring generations of readers and scholars.

He also served as a philosophy professor, influencing both literary and academic communities in Karnataka and beyond.

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25 Illegal Bangladeshi Intruders Arrested in Delhi, Including 13 Women and 12 Men

Delhi Police have arrested 25 Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally staying in the capital. Among the arrested, there are 13 women and 12 men, who were in contact with people in Bangladesh using a mobile application. All these intruders will soon be deported to Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, in Udaipur’s Maharani area of Tripura, police detained 5 illegal Bangladeshi intruders from an auto-rickshaw. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Debanjali Ray, “These five laborers have been sent to a government-run shelter home located in West Tripura. The Border Security Force (BSF) will now hold talks with their Bangladeshi counterparts to send them back.”

Officials said that as per the new instructions of the central government, such intruders will now be kept in government shelter homes instead of being arrested directly. Earlier, Bangladeshi intruders were booked under the Indian Passport Act and produced before the court.

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If Conversion Found To Be Illegal, Marriage Will Automatically Be Invalid: Allahabad HC Dismisses Mohammed Bin Quasim’s Plea

The Allahabad High Court on 24th September declared an interfaith marriage illegal after it was revealed that the Hindu wife’s conversion to Islam was based on a fake certificate. The court dismissed a plea by Mohammed Bin Quasim (alias Akbar) and his wife Chandra Kanta (Zainab Parveen post conversion to Islam) seeking police protection, citing threats from the girl’s family.

The Hindu girl named Chandra Kanta had allegedly converted to Islam at Khankah Alia Arifia (an Islamic religious place) in Kaushambi in February, and the couple married according to Islamic rituals in May. However, during proceedings, the religious institution confirmed it had not issued any conversion certificate. The court ruled that since the certificate was fake, the marriage was invalid under Muslim law, which permits ‘nikah’ only between Muslims.

Additionally, the court fined the couple’s lawyer Rs 25,000 for submitting unverified documents and directed that Chandra Kanta be placed in a women’s shelter in Prayagraj as she refused to return to her parents and consented to live there.

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CM Dhami Adopts Tough Stance on Kashipur Violence: Rioters to Pay for Damages, Cases Filed Against Over 500

In Uttarakhand’s Kashipur, violence broke out during the ‘I Love Mohammad’ procession. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a strict stance on the matter. The procession was being carried out without permission, and when the police tried to stop it, officers were attacked and vehicles were vandalized. CM Dhami made it clear that the rioters will not be spared, and the damages to public property will be recovered from them. The police have registered cases against more than 500 people, arrested several accused, while some are still absconding.

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UP ATS Arrests ₹5 Lakh Bounty Naxalite Doctor, Cash and Weapons Seized

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested Umesh Singh alias Doctor, the sub-zonal commander of the banned extremist outfit TSPC, from Sonbhadra district. The Naxalite, who was active in Jharkhand, carried a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head. His arrest came after an encounter in Palamu, Jharkhand, from where he escaped and was attempting to enter Uttar Pradesh. Police recovered a revolver, a pistol, an INSAS rifle, SLR rifle cartridges, and ₹99,000 in cash from his possession. The accused has been sent to eight days of police custody for further interrogation.

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Kaushambi: Muslim girl adopts Sanatan Dharma, marries Hindu youth after 9 years of love

In Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim girl embraced Sanatan Dharma and married her lover. The girl, named Shabreen Bano, took this decision after a nine-year-long love relationship with Abhishek Soni. At a Durga temple in Kaushambi, Shabreen married according to Hindu rituals, after which her new name became Sita. Sita said that she took this step after seeing the respect given to women in Hinduism. Both had known each other since their school days.

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Air Force Could Have Slowed Chinese Offensive in 1962 War: CDS Criticizes Nehru Govt’s Uniform Policy on NEFA and Ladakh

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan recently stated that deploying the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the 1962 Sino-Indian War could have significantly slowed the Chinese offensive. He also criticized the then Nehru government for applying the same policy to both the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) and Ladakh, calling it “flawed.” He argued that while the use of the Air Force might have been considered “escalatory” at that time, it is no longer viewed that way today. He pointed to Operation Sindoor as a prime example of this shift.

Slamming the Nehru government’s approach to NEFA and Ladakh, CDS Chauhan stressed, “All I can say is that the forward policy should not have been applied uniformly to Ladakh and NEFA. The two regions had very different histories of the dispute, distinct security contexts, and entirely different terrains. In Ladakh, China had already occupied much of Indian territory, whereas in NEFA, the legitimacy of India’s claim was stronger. To equate the two and pursue identical policies was, in my view, a significant flaw.”

Flagging the Nehru government’s imposed restrictions, CDS noted that Lt Gen Thorat had considered using the IAF, but the then-government did not allow such a move.

On the potential use of the Air Force, he added, “It would have provided a significant advantage during the 1962 conflict. With shorter turnaround times, favorable geography, and the ability to deliver maximum payloads with significant weight on the enemy, the use of air power could have considerably slowed the Chinese offensive, if not completely stymied it. This would have given the Army much more time to prepare. At that time, the use of the Air Force was considered escalatory, but this is no longer the case. Operation Sindoor is a perfect example of this.”

Highlighting Lt Gen Thorat’s warnings before the 1962 war, CDS Chauhan commended Thorat’s autobiography, “Reveille to Retreat,” for providing profound insights into leadership and military strategy.

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Main Conspirator of Uttarakhand Paper Leak, Khalid Malik, Arrested; Leftist Slogans Like ‘JNU’ Heard in Dehradun Protest

In the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) paper leak case, police have arrested the main conspirator, Khalid Malik. He is accused of leaking the exam paper from a room at the Bahadurpur Jatt examination center using a device, despite the presence of a jammer. His sisters and a professor are already in police custody in connection with the case. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described this incident as “cheating jihad” and assured strict action. Police said the investigation is still underway, and more arrests could follow in this racket.

On the other hand, several protests are being held across the country against paper leaks. One such protest in Dehradun is drawing attention on social media for allegedly provocative slogans. In a viral video, some protesters can be heard raising leftist slogans similar to those heard earlier in JNU. These include chants like “We will snatch freedom, we will take freedom from the streets,” which had first gained notoriety in the JNU campus a few years ago.