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A suspected Pakistan-linked espionage network has come under the scanner in Assam after two people, including a retired Army jawan working on contract, were arrested over allegations of sharing sensitive information about Army movements.Assam Police says one accused, Abhishek Kumar Singh, was allegedly passing security-related information to a Pakistani intelligence operative. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said preliminary reports suggested the accused were honey-trapped to extract sensitive information. Phones, SIM cards and documents were also recovered, with further investigation underway.Was a wider Pakistan-linked espionage network attempting to penetrate India's security ecosystem? What role did alleged online honey traps and SIM cards play? Watch Raw Report with Shawan Sen for the details and the questions emerging from the Assam probe. n18oc_raw-report n18oc_indian18oc_worldCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
The Supreme Court has firmly pushed back against the demand for an immediate suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while agreeing to examine allegations of unilateral decision-making inside the Election Commission.Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, pressed for interim action, arguing that the issue could undermine voting rights and the functioning of the election machinery. The Supreme Court, however, said it must first hear the Election Commission and examine the records rather than act solely on newspaper reports.The court also reiterated that Election Commission decisions must be taken unanimously or by majority, and indicated that if any decision is ultimately found to be contrary to law, it can be set aside. The bench specifically sought records concerning the controversial Form 6 changes.The hearing comes amid allegations that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections to several SIR-related decisions. The Election Commission has maintained that its decisions have full legal sanction and follow established procedures. n18oc_the-right-standn18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Legal expert Harish Salve discusses the intersection of politics and the judiciary in India, stressing the importance of objectivity and fairness in court proceedings. He warns that political narratives surrounding judicial matters can affect public perceptions and raise concerns about the credibility of institutions.In this candid discussion in The Hard Facts with Rahul Shivshankar, Salve examines the need to protect judicial processes from political pressures and explains why institutional credibility depends on maintaining public trust and confidence in the courts. -hard-factsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Did Israel Ignore Red Flags? The thwarted attack aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 has triggered a major security and intelligence probe after Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami allegedly attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and attempted to seize control of the aircraft.New reporting points to possible security and vetting failures across Oman, the UAE and Israel. Omani authorities had reportedly identified concerns about al-Hammami’s extremist views and barred him from flying for Oman Air, yet those concerns were not broadly shared. Israel also received crew information before the flight but did not flag the Omani co-pilot.Former Israeli National Security Adviser Maj Gen (R) Yaakov Amidror says there was no established international process requiring countries to report such concerns to one another.Meanwhile, Captain Smit Machchhar has been praised for his courage in helping prevent a catastrophe and save the lives of those onboard. -reportn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
The Supreme Court’s scrutiny of the Election Commission’s Form 6 has intensified the debate over electoral rolls and the Election Commission’s actions. Former Law Minister Ashwini Kumar says the EC must demonstrate that its decisions and procedures were lawful, while questions remain over the opposition’s criticism and calls for political accountability.Even if the court delivers a clear verdict, political protests over the issue may continue. What does the Supreme Court’s scrutiny mean for the EC, the opposition and the wider debate over electoral integrity? n18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_indian18oc_politicsCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
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CM Yogi Adityanath said it would be unacceptable if a genuine grievance remained unresolved despite being brought to the administration's notice.
Microsoft has released out-of-band security updates to address a high-severity flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server that could allow an attacker to escalate privileges under certain conditions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-96940, is rated 8.8 on the CVSS scoring system. "Weak authorization in Microsoft Exchange Server allows an authenticated attacker to elevate privileges over a
It labelled Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in February after the firm refused to remove safety guardrails from its tools.
Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a political storm over allegations of misuse of Form 7 to seek deletion of voters’ names. Police have registered FIRs in multiple cases following complaints of alleged attempts to remove eligible voters, including members of minority communities. The BJP has rejected allegations of a coordinated attempt to disenfranchise voters, while the Election Commission has ordered investigations into bulk Form 7 filings. Karnataka’s Chief Electoral Officer has also clarified that no voter has been deleted so far on the basis of these Form 7 objections, with applications subject to verification and due process. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
The controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has moved from street protests to the Supreme Court. The top court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission and other respondents on pleas challenging alleged unilateral decision-making during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while refusing to pass an interim order suspending Kumar. With protests demanding the CEC’s resignation, allegations over decisions taken without the approval of the other Election Commissioners, and the Supreme Court seeking responses from the poll panel, questions over the functioning and accountability of the Election Commission are intensifying. On Brass Tacks With Nabila Jamal, we examine the allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, the political battle over SIR, the Supreme Court’s intervention and what the latest developments mean for India’s electoral process. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
The BSP's move comes months ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, scheduled to be held next year.