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New JFK files reignite debate on CIA role in 1963 assassination

Declassified JFK files suggest the CIA may have overlooked warning signs before Kennedy’s assassination. New evidence challenges the official lone gunman theory.

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The assassination of former US President John F. Kennedy in 1963 remains one of the most controversial political murders in history, and the release of new JFK files has once again put the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) under scrutiny. While the files do not directly implicate the CIA, they suggest that the agency may have overlooked significant red flags before Kennedy’s killing.

Was there a second shooter? New evidence challenges official findings

Kennedy was shot dead in Dallas, Texas while his motorcade was passing through Dealey Plaza. The official inquiry, known as the Warren Commission, concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in assassinating the president. However, newly released files challenge this narrative.

Ballistic reports and eyewitness testimonies suggest that a second shooter may have fired the fatal shot.

The bullet that killed Kennedy may have come from a grassy knoll, not from the Texas School Book Depository, where Oswald was stationed.

This contradicts the findings of the Warren Commission, fueling speculation that the assassination was more than just the act of a lone gunman.

Oswald’s connections with Soviet and Cuban embassies

Among the most explosive details in the declassified files is the revelation that Oswald had visited the Soviet and Cuban embassies in Mexico City weeks before the assassination.

The CIA had wiretapped communications in Mexico City from December 1962 to January 1963, keeping tabs on Soviet and Cuban embassies.

This has raised questions on whether the CIA had prior knowledge of Kennedy’s assassination but failed to act.

Internal rift between the CIA and the Kennedy administration

The files also highlight a deepening conflict between the CIA and President Kennedy. A memo from Arthur Schlesinger Jr., a close aide to Kennedy, warned that:

The CIA was overstepping its authority and interfering with the State Department’s operations.

Some CIA officials were allegedly trying to influence US allies, leading to tensions within the government.

This information supports previous theories that Kennedy’s strained relationship with the CIA may have played a role in his assassination.

Did the CIA silence one of its own? The Gary Underhill case

One of the most intriguing aspects of the JFK files is the mention of CIA agent Gary Underhill.

Underhill allegedly fled Washington after Kennedy’s assassination and took shelter at a friend’s house in New Jersey.

He reportedly told his friend that Kennedy was killed by a rogue faction within the CIA that was unhappy with the President.

Underhill also claimed that Oswald was framed for the assassination.

A few months later, he was found dead from gunshot wounds, with his death officially ruled as suicide.

Alleged Mafia involvement in JFK’s murder

Another shocking detail in the JFK files is the claim that the mafia may have collaborated with rogue CIA operatives to carry out the assassination.

Newly declassified documents link Chicago mob bosses to training Cuban militiamen, suggesting possible involvement in a larger conspiracy.

Wiretaps reportedly captured conversations hinting at a coordinated effort between organized crime and intelligence operatives.

The revelations from the JFK files have reignited debates and conspiracy theories surrounding one of the most shocking assassinations in US history. While the truth remains elusive, the new documents raise serious questions about the CIA’s role, internal conflicts, and the possibility of a larger conspiracy.

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Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi clash in Lok Sabha as debate on electoral reforms turns heated

A fiery confrontation broke out in the Lok Sabha as Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi clashed over voter list irregularities, historical allegations, and the Special Intensive Revision process, leading to an Opposition walkout.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi were locked in a sharp confrontation in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing debate on electoral reforms. The exchange intensified when Gandhi challenged the Home minister to engage in a direct debate over his press conferences alleging irregularities in voter lists.

Shah counters allegations over voter rolls

During his address, Amit Shah criticised the Opposition for raising doubts about existing voter lists while simultaneously objecting to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He remarked that concerns over voter rolls often emerged only when the Opposition performed poorly in elections. Taking aim at Gandhi’s earlier briefings on alleged discrepancies—one of which had been described as a “Hydrogen Bomb”—Shah accused certain political families of practicing “generational vote theft”.

As Gandhi intervened, demanding Shah explain the immunity provided to Election Commissioners and challenging him to debate the content of his press conferences, the Home minister firmly stated that Parliament would not run as per Gandhi’s directions and that he would decide the order of his responses.

Rahul Gandhi accuses Home minister of avoiding key questions

Unconvinced by Shah’s reply, Gandhi labelled the minister’s remarks “defensive and fearful”. Shah responded that he would not be provoked and asserted that “vote theft” happens when electoral mandates are overturned.

Attack on Nehru-Gandhi family escalates tensions

Amit Shah intensified his criticism by invoking historical examples. He claimed the first instance of “vote theft” occurred during the selection of India’s first Prime Minister, alleging that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had secured more votes than Jawaharlal Nehru from provincial Congress units. Shah also referenced the 1975 court verdict that struck down Indira Gandhi’s election from Rae Bareli, calling the events that followed a major attempt at “vote theft”.

He further mentioned a court case alleging that Sonia Gandhi had cast a vote before becoming an Indian citizen—a point immediately contested by Congress MPs.

Opposition walks out after EVM, SIR remarks

Shah asserted that the Opposition’s objections to Electronic Voting Machines and resistance to SIR were attempts to retain ineligible names, including illegal immigrants, on voter lists. This led to a walkout by Opposition MPs.

Outside Parliament, Gandhi reiterated that the minister had not addressed core issues such as transparency in voter lists, clarity on the EVM architecture, or the evidence he presented in his press conferences.

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams hit by Rs 54 crore dupatta scam after polyester sold as silk for a decade

A decade-long procurement fraud involving polyester dupattas billed as pure silk has caused a loss of over Rs 54 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, prompting an ACB probe.

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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the governing trust of the Tirumala temple, is facing serious questions after an internal vigilance probe uncovered a Rs 54 crore scandal involving fake silk dupattas supplied between 2015 and 2025. The inquiry revealed that the contractor had allegedly passed off 100% polyester material as pure mulberry silk, violating tender norms and causing massive financial loss to the temple trust.

How the large-scale fraud was uncovered

According to the vigilance findings, a single contractor and its sister firms were involved in supplying dupattas meant for donors and temple rituals. Despite the tender mandate requiring pure mulberry silk, the firm consistently delivered polyester products while billing the temple trust at silk prices.

The probe, launched after concerns were raised by TTD Chairman BR Naidu, found that a dupatta costing around Rs 350 was billed at Rs 1,300, inflating costs across ten years. Samples sent for scientific testing—including to a Central Silk Board laboratory—confirmed the material was polyester.

Officials also flagged that the mandatory silk hologram used to verify authenticity was missing from the samples.

TTD cancels tenders, refers case to ACB

After receiving the vigilance report, the TTD Trust Board cancelled all existing tenders linked to the firm and transferred the matter to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for further investigation.

Chairman BR Naidu said the total supplies during the period exceeded Rs 50 crore and emphasised the need for a thorough ACB probe.

Another controversy for the temple administration

The dupatta scam adds to a list of procurement-related concerns that have recently surfaced at the temple. Earlier, controversies related to alleged adulteration of ghee used in laddu prasadam and the Parakamani (hundi counting) theft case had raised alarms over internal oversight.

With recurring procurement lapses, pressure is mounting on the temple administration to tighten its auditing and vendor scrutiny mechanisms.

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BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over Berlin visit during Winter Session, Congress hits back

Rahul Gandhi’s Berlin visit during the Winter Session has drawn criticism from the BJP, prompting a strong counter from the Congress, which accused the ruling party of political diversion.

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The BJP has criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his upcoming Berlin trip during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, calling him a “Leader of Paryatan” and accusing him of avoiding parliamentary responsibilities. The Congress responded strongly, saying the attacks are politically motivated and questioned why similar scrutiny is not applied to the Prime Minister’s foreign visits.

BJP questions timing of Rahul Gandhi’s foreign visit

Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to travel to Berlin from December 15 to 20 to attend an event of the Indian Overseas Congress, even as the Parliament session runs until December 19. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla attacked him, alleging that Gandhi prefers travelling abroad over addressing issues in Parliament.
He claimed Rahul Gandhi was “a non-serious politician” and accused him of going abroad to “defame India”.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi also questioned Gandhi’s absence during key parliamentary proceedings, describing him as a “part-time” leader who later complains about not getting opportunities to speak.

Congress counters, cites PM Modi’s foreign travel record

Priyanka Gandhi dismissed the BJP’s criticism, saying the Prime Minister himself spends significant time travelling abroad. She questioned why Rahul Gandhi’s official visit was being targeted despite him serving as Leader of the Opposition.

Deputy LoP Gaurav Gogoi alleged the attacks were aimed at diverting attention from Rahul Gandhi’s questions on alleged electoral irregularities, adding that the ruling party lacked answers.

Indian Overseas Congress calls it a major outreach initiative

The Indian Overseas Congress said Rahul Gandhi’s visit would focus on engaging with the Indian diaspora and strengthening the organisation globally.
According to the group, Gandhi will interact with IOC presidents from various European countries to discuss party strengthening, NRI concerns and expanding the outreach of the Congress ideology.

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