Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered 350 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and a rifle from Faridabad's Al Falah Hospital following disclosures by arrested Kashmiri doctor Dr. Adeel Ahmad Rather. Another doctor, Dr. Muzamil Shakeel from Pulwama, was arrested for allegedly helping stock chemicals and arms. Police earlier seized an AK-47 rifle and ammunition from Rather's Kashmir locker. Both doctors remain in police custody, charged under the Arms Act and UAPA. Authorities describe this as one of the largest explosives seizures linked to Kashmir in recent years. Investigations focus on a network of doctors suspected of ties with banned terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ghazwat-ul-Hind. Nine people were detained Sunday during massive anti-terror operations.(PC: India Today)

Pakistan's ISI operates a secret unit called "S1" (Subversion 1) that has orchestrated terror attacks on India from the 1993 Mumbai blasts to the recent Pahalgam assault, sources told NDTV. A Pakistani Army Colonel heads the unit, with officers codenamed 'Gazi 1' and 'Gazi 2' managing active operations. Headquartered in Islamabad, S1 primarily uses drug money for funding. Operating for 25 years, India's agencies recently decoded its full activities. Personnel are bomb-making experts with detailed Indian maps, trained in small arms handling. They infiltrate terror training camps of Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, disguising themselves with beards and ethnic clothes. Many terror groups remain unaware their trainers are S1 operatives. (PC: The Hindu & Hindu Post)

Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly penned an emotional message for her brother, Major (Retd.) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, detained in UAE since September 2024. She wrote she hasn't "slept a single night without crying" and would "give up everything" for him. Last week, Delhi High Court directed authorities to provide legal assistance to the veteran army officer from 3 Para Special Forces, recipient of COAS Commendation for Gallantry. Celina hailed the ruling as a "ray of hope" after 14 arduous months. Her petition stated Indian authorities hadn't provided clear information on his welfare. She expressed faith in the Government of India to protect this fourth-generation soldier who dedicated his youth serving the nation. (PC: News 18 & Instagram) 

A new documentary claims that British intelligence intercepts led Canada to allege India’s role in the killing of pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023. Bloomberg Originals’ Inside the Deaths that Rocked India’s Relations with the West reports that the UK’s spy agency GCHQ intercepted calls discussing three targets — Nijjar, Avtar Singh Khanda, and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The intelligence was reportedly shared secretly with Canada under the Five Eyes network. India has repeatedly dismissed the allegations as “absurd” and “politically motivated.” The UK-based Sikh Federation has asked its government to clarify what it knew about the intercepts.

A secret unit within Pakistan’s ISI, called “S1” or “Subversion 1”, has been training terrorists to carry out attacks in India for over 25 years, intelligence sources told NDTV. The unit, based in Islamabad, is headed by a Pakistani Army Colonel and funded largely through drug money. Trainers from S1 are experts in explosives and small arms and have links with terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. Sources said S1 members disguise themselves to blend in at training camps. The unit is believed to have played a role in attacks from the 1993 Mumbai blasts to recent incidents in Kashmir. (PC: Reuters)

Indian security agencies secured the arrests of two high-profile gangsters currently operating abroad: Venkatesh Garg was arrested in the US state of Georgia, and Bhanu Rana was picked up in the United States. Both have multiple criminal cases filed in India and are linked to major organised crime networks, including gangs recruiting youth from northern states. Authorities say deportation processes are underway to bring them back to India to face prosecution. (PC: NDTV)

An Indian-American employee of the Illinois Department of Transportation was stopped by three masked agents and questioned about his immigration status and whether he knew New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The man, a US citizen, was working on a road project when the agents approached him. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker condemned the incident, calling it racial profiling and “harassment of state employees.” The Department of Homeland Security denied the agents were from ICE or CBP. The episode sparked fear in nearby schools and concern over growing immigration raids across the Chicago area this week. (PC: India Today)

Indian authorities confirmed the arrests of two of India’s most-wanted gangsters abroad. Venkatesh Garg, accused in multiple murders and extortion cases, was captured in Georgia. Bhanu Rana, a key member of the Bishnoi gang involved in grenade attacks and arms trafficking, was arrested in the United States. Both fugitives had been evading capture for years while orchestrating crimes from overseas. Coordination between Indian and international law enforcement led to their arrests. Authorities are now completing legal formalities for their deportation to India, marking a major victory against organized crime networks. (PC: NDTV)

Saikat Chakrabarti, a 39-year-old Indian-origin Democrat, is preparing to contest for the San Francisco congressional seat after Nancy Pelosi’s retirement. A Harvard graduate and former chief of staff to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chakrabarti is known for his progressive views and digital-driven campaigns. Inspired by Zohran Mamdani’s New York mayoral win, he said, “Organised people beat organised money.” Born to Bengali parents in Texas, he co-founded Justice Democrats and advocates a wealth tax to support working families. If elected, Chakrabarti will become the sixth Indian-American in the US Congress, representing a new wave of progressive Democratic leaders. (PC: India Today)

A new Bloomberg documentary claims British intelligence helped Canada link India to the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June 2023. The report says the UK’s GCHQ intercepted calls discussing three targets — Nijjar, Avtar Singh Khanda, and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The information was shared with Canada under the ‘Five Eyes’ alliance and kept highly confidential. The Sikh Federation UK has asked why this intelligence was not shared earlier. India has rejected all allegations as false and politically motivated. Relations between India and Canada have slowly improved after diplomatic tensions last year. (PC: The Hindu)