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Restarting Naga talks: Himanta meets with NCSN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam Chief Minister and the convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), has rekindled the Naga peace talks on Tuesday when he met National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in Dimapur.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam Chief Minister and the convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), has rekindled the Naga peace talks on Tuesday when he met National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in Dimapur. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphui Rio was also with Sarma to meet Muivah. However, the issues discussed during the closed-door meet which lasted approximately an hour, were not made public.

Sarma is said to have been assigned the task by Union Home Minister Amit Shah to engage with the Naga groups after a deadlock of almost two years. Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Shah are committed to bring ever lasting peace in the Northeast.

Rio told media that Shah has expressed his happiness that the talks between both parties resumed again and solution to this situation should be found as soon as possible that the government is open for discussions.

Earlier the talks went into trouble, when R.N. Ravi, the Centre’s interlocutor, allegedly circulated a ‘doctored’ version of the Framework agreement in October 2019, signed between the Centre and the rebel groups in 2015.

As per reports, Muivah demanded Ravi should not be part of the ongoing peace talks anymore. A.K. Mishra, who assisted Ravi earlier, could be the new interlocutor. Ravi, who was appointed Nagaland Governor, has now been transferred to Tamil Nadu. Mishra, a former Intelligence Bureau special director, met Muivah a day before the official meet. It is the first time that Sarma has been involved in such discussions.

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While leaving Dimapur, Sarma said to press that it was just a routine visit for a political reason that he regularly visits Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram there is nothing new in it.

The GOI has been in talks with the NSCN-IM and eight other offshoots, which came together a few years ago under the banner of NNPGs. The Government of India and NSCN-IM with other outfits signed a ceasefire agreement in 1997, which was renewed in 2015 under the Modi government. But the contours of the 2015 deal are still not out in the public domain.

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Hafiz Saeed’s nephew Faisal Nadeem gunned down in Pakistan

Faisal Nadeem, nephew of Hafiz Saeed and a key Lashkar-e-Toiba handler, was gunned down in a targeted attack in Pakistan’s Punjab province. He was involved in J&K terror attacks.

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Faisal Nadeem, alias Abu Qatal, the nephew of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan’s Punjab province, according to multiple reports. Nadeem, a key Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) handler, was reportedly behind several terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Rajouri attacks in 2023.

Attack details

The incident occurred at the Mangla bypass in Jhelum district, where unidentified gunmen opened fire on the vehicle in which Nadeem was traveling. He was reportedly killed on the spot, though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.

Nadeem’s role in J&K terror attacks

Nadeem was a crucial handler for LeT militants, orchestrating attacks from across the border. He was among the three Pakistan-based operatives named in a chargesheet filed by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) in 2023, along with Sajid Jutt and Mohd Qasim. The chargesheet detailed their roles in directing and facilitating the 2023 Rajouri terror attack, which resulted in seven deaths and multiple injuries.

Long-standing involvement in terrorism

Reports suggest that Nadeem was active in Kashmir since 2000, engaging in multiple attacks before shifting back to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). From there, he managed terror launchpads, guiding militants and overseeing infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir.

Uncertainty over perpetrators

While it remains unclear who carried out the attack, the killing of a high-profile terror handler in Pakistan raises speculations about possible internal rivalries, security operations, or targeted eliminations.

Indian security agencies are closely monitoring developments, as Pakistan has previously witnessed several mysterious killings of terrorist operatives in recent years.

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Arvind Singh Mewar, member of erstwhile royal family in Udaipur, passes away

He also founded the Mewar Polo team in Udaipur, which achieved significant success, including winning the President’s Cup in 1991.

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Arvind Singh Mewar, a prominent member of the historic Mewar royal family, passed away early on March 16, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, at the age of 81 following a lengthy illness, as confirmed by family sources. He had been receiving treatment at his residence within the City Palace in Udaipur.

Arvind was the son of Bhagwant Singh Mewar and Sushila Kumari, and he was a direct descendant of the legendary Rajput king Maharana Pratap. He is survived by his wife, Vijayraj Kumari, and three children: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Bhargavi Kumari Mewar, and Padmaja Kumari Parmar. His funeral service is set to be held on Monday. In honor of his passing, the Udaipur City Palace will remain closed to tourists over the weekend.

An educated man, Mewar attended the prestigious Mayo College in Ajmer and later pursued hotel management courses in both the UK and the US, garnering valuable experience in various international hotels. He eventually established the HRH Group of Hotels, which became a respected corporate entity in the hospitality industry. Beyond his business acumen, he had a passion for sports, having played cricket as the captain of Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy during the late 1940s and participating actively in polo in the 1970s before stepping back due to health issues.

His dedication to polo saw him instate ‘The Udaipur Cup’ at the prestigious Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club in the UK. He also founded the Mewar Polo team in Udaipur, which achieved significant success, including winning the President’s Cup in 1991.

In addition to his love for flying, Arvind was an accomplished pilot, having completed solo flights across India in a microlite aircraft. As the Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, he contributed significantly to various charitable initiatives.

Following family disputes regarding succession after his father’s death in 1984, he led the Mewar royal family, navigating challenges surrounding property and leadership claims. His legacy continues through his children, particularly in the context of ongoing family dynamics and responsibilities.

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US airstrikes in Yemen: 31 killed after Donald Trump launches large-scale strikes on Houthis

He also criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for failing to take decisive action against the Houthis.

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US airstrikes in Yemen: 31 killed after Donald Trump launches large-scale strikes on Houthis

The United States has conducted a series of airstrikes in Yemen, resulting in 31 fatalities, as part of an operation targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The strikes, aimed at defending American interests and ensuring freedom of navigation, were announced by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on March 15.

CENTCOM shared images on social media showing fighter jets taking off from an aircraft carrier and a bomb destroying a building compound in Yemen. In a statement, the military said, “On March 15, U.S. Central Command initiated precision strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets across Yemen to defend American interests, deter adversaries, and restore freedom of navigation.”

U.S. President Donald Trump also addressed the military action on his Truth Social platform, issuing a stern warning to the Houthi rebels and Iran. “To all Houthi terrorists, YOUR TIME IS UP, AND YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP, STARTING TODAY. IF THEY DON’T, HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!” Trump declared.

He further cautioned Iran, stating, “Support for the Houthi terrorists must end IMMEDIATELY! Do NOT threaten the American People, their President, who has received one of the largest mandates in Presidential History, or worldwide shipping lanes. If you do, BEWARE, because America will hold you fully accountable, and we won’t be nice about it!”

Trump justified the strikes as a response to the Houthi rebels disrupting shipping in the Red Sea and threatening American interests. He also criticized his predecessor, Joe Biden, for failing to take decisive action against the Houthis.

The Houthi rebels, however, have vowed to retaliate. In a statement broadcast on Al-Masirah TV, they declared, “Our Yemeni armed forces are fully prepared to confront escalation with escalation.” The group condemned the strikes as “criminal brutality” and accused the U.S. and its allies of aggression.

The Yemeni health ministry confirmed that 20 people were killed and at least nine others were injured in the strikes. The Houthi Ansarollah website denounced the attacks as a “US-British aggression” and reiterated their commitment to continuing their campaign to obstruct Red Sea shipping until Israel lifts its blockade of aid to Palestinians.

Earlier this month, the U.S. reclassified the Houthis as a “foreign terrorist organization,” citing 174 attacks on American warships and 145 attacks on commercial vessels since 2023. The U.S. has been a staunch ally of Israel, and the reclassification underscores the escalating tensions in the region.

The Houthis had announced on Tuesday their intention to resume their campaign to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea, aiming to exert pressure on Israel and its allies. The latest U.S. military action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about further violence and instability in the region.

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