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The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against two accused in the Shivamogga Islamic State (IS) conspiracy case.  The investigation is in connection with the conspiracy hatched to further the activities of the Islamic State by carrying out acts of arson sabotage and violence in Karnataka. Notably, the NIA re-registered the case in September 2022 and took over the investigations of the case registered by Karnataka Police.… read-more

Tension prevailed at the residence of Imran Khan, the former PM of Pakistan, after the police reached to arrest him. Notably, the Islamabad police arrived at Khan's residence to arrest him, in a case registered against him. Notably, on March 13, the Islamabad court issued non-bailable warrant against Khan, for his remark against woman judge at a public rally. Amid the arrest situation, followers of Khan and other leaders gathered.

The biggest Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse impacted stocks globally, leading to $465 billion market value loss so far. The declines came after US peers tumbled, with investors questioning whether a government rescue plan for the banking system will prevent more fallout.  Now,  Asian lenders have been seen as more insulated from direct risk. Moreover, Depositors withdrew savings and investors broadly sold off bank shares.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued its annual report in the 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack. As per the released report, the Indian Government called Pakistan not sincere. "Pakistan is yet to show sincerity in delivering justice to the families of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. India has consistently stressed the need for Pakistan to take credible, irreversible, and verifiable action to end cross-border terrorism," read MEA report.… read-more

PM Narendra Modi raised issue with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese the issue of recent attacks on temples in Australia. The matter came up for discussion during their wide-ranging dialogue that was aimed at expanding overall ties. In his media statement, Modi said it is a matter of regret that reports of attacks on temples have been coming regularly from Australia over the past few weeks, raising concerns.