London stabbing declared ‘terrorist incident’

London’s Metropolitan Police have arrested a 45-year-old man over the stabbing of two Jewish men in the north London suburb of Golders Green, in what authorities have now classified as a ‘terrorist incident’.The suspect, a British citizen born in Somalia, was detained on suspicion of attempted murder after being released from hospital and remains in police custody.The victims, aged 76 and 34, suffered stab wounds but were in stable condition after being treated at the scene and taken to hospital, police said. The area, which has a large Jewish population, has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in recent weeks.

Anti-terrorism investigation underway

Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Laurence Taylor said counter-terrorism officers were investigating whether the attack deliberately targeted the Jewish community.Commissioner Mark Rowley described it as an “attack on British Jews” and said the suspect had a history of serious violence and mental health problems.Police released footage showing officers confronting the suspect, using a stun gun and disarming him after he allegedly refused to show his hands, raising fears he might be carrying an explosive device.

Leaders condemn ‘anti-Semitic attack’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as “absolutely appalling” and anti-Semitic, and said that “attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain.” London Mayor Sadiq Khan also condemned the violence and promised to increase high-visibility policing in the area.Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis called for “meaningful action”, warning that words alone are not enough as fear grows within the community.

Increasing anti-Semitic incidents raise concerns

Authorities and community leaders have pointed to a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents across Britain since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in late 2023.According to the Community Safety Trust, almost 3,700 incidents were recorded last year, more than double the previous year.Officials also warned that some individuals may be influenced or supported by hostile foreign actors, raising broader national security concerns.Independent terrorism watchdog Jonathan Hall described the situation as “the biggest national security emergency” since a wave of attacks in 2017.

Government announces £25 million funding boost

In response, the UK government has announced an additional £25 million of funding to strengthen the security of Jewish communities, The Independent reports.The package will support increased police patrols and protective measures at synagogues, schools and community centres.Security Minister Dan Jarvis said legislation would also be stepped up to target individuals acting as proxies for state-sponsored groups under the National Security Act.

Tension has increased due to series of recent attacks

The stabbing follows a number of incidents in Golders Green, including an arson attack on an ambulance belonging to the Jewish Volunteer Emergency Service and another suspected arson attack on a memorial wall.The incidents have raised concerns among residents of the area, where about half the population of 15,000 is Jewish.Community groups reported that the suspect was seen attempting to stab passers-by before being captured.

Nine people arrested in raids in Britain on charges of ‘modern slavery’ and rape.

Nine people linked to a religious group have been arrested in Crewe, Cheshire, following allegations of rape, sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery in a major police operation in Britain, according to the BBC.More than 500 officers carried out a coordinated early morning raid on three properties linked to a group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (Arpol). The organization, founded in the early 2000s by followers who emerged from Shia Islam, currently has an estimated 150 members based in the city.Cheshire Police said it was alerted to the allegations last month, with the claims reportedly dating back to 2023. The investigation focuses on a crime that involved a woman who was a member of the group at the time.A police spokesperson said the inquiry focused on individuals, adding that “it is not related to religion itself.”Those arrested include six men and three women of different nationalities, including American, Mexican, Italian, Spanish and British. They face a variety of charges including human trafficking, rape, sexual assault, forced marriage and modern slavery crimes.Among them, a 35-year-old Spanish man has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, assault and forced marriage, while a 30-year-old Mexican man is being held on suspicion of sexual and forced marriage crimes as well as human trafficking. Others include individuals suspected of modern slavery and sexual assault crimes.Separately, 13 more people were arrested on suspicion of public order offences, who police said were not linked to the main investigation.The raids took place shortly before 09:00 BST, with a heavy police presence reported in parts of Crewe. Emergency services were seen near the King George V playing fields, while roads around Victoria Avenue and near Queen’s Park were temporarily closed.Searches were carried out at several locations, including Webb House and properties in Nantwich Road. Police said they are working with the local authority to support residents and ensure safety measures.A spokesperson for Cheshire East Council said, “Our priority is to ensure that those who have been displaced are safe and supported.”The operation was supported by Europol with assistance from authorities in Ireland and Sweden.

उत्तर प्रदेश के बुलंदशहर जिले के खुर्जा इलाके में पुलिस और बदमाशों के बीच मुठभेड़ में एक कुख्यात अपराधी मारा गया. स्वाट टीम, खुर्जा नगर थाना पुलिस और अनूपशहर थाना पुलिस की संयुक्त कार्रवाई में 50 हजार रुपये का इनामी बदमाश जीतू सैनी घायल हो गया, जिसे बाद में अस्पताल में मृत घोषित कर दिया गया. इस मुठभेड़ के दौरान इलाके में अफरा-तफरी का माहौल बन गया. पुलिस ने मौके से हथियार और कारतूस भी बरामद किये हैं. इस कार्रवाई को हाल ही में हुए तिहरे हत्याकांड से जोड़कर देखा जा रहा है.

चेकिंग के दौरान मुठभेड़ शुरू हो गई
पुलिस के मुताबिक टीम सुबह संदिग्ध वाहनों की चेकिंग कर रही थी. तभी धारऊ चौकी के पास स्कूटर सवार दो युवक दिखे। पुलिस ने उन्हें रोकने की कोशिश की, लेकिन वे रुकने के बजाय पुलिस पर फायरिंग करते हुए भागने लगे. अचानक हुई इस घटना से इलाके में हड़कंप मच गया.

पुलिस ने पीछा किया, जवाबी कार्रवाई की
पुलिस टीम ने बदमाशों का पीछा किया और उन्हें झाझर रोड के पास घेर लिया। खुद को घिरा देख बदमाशों ने दोबारा फायरिंग शुरू कर दी. आत्मरक्षा में पुलिस ने जवाबी कार्रवाई की, जिसमें एक बदमाश गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गया. उसका साथी अंधेरे का फायदा उठाकर भाग निकला, जिसकी तलाश जारी है.

अस्पताल में मृत्यु हो गई
घायल बदमाश की पहचान खुर्जा नगर के मोहल्ला पंजाबियान निवासी जीतू सैनी के रूप में हुई। उसे तुरंत सामुदायिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्र ले जाया गया, जहां से उसे जिला अस्पताल रेफर कर दिया गया। वहां डॉक्टरों ने उसे मृत घोषित कर दिया।

पुलिसकर्मी भी घायल हो गये
इस मुठभेड़ में कुछ पुलिसकर्मी भी घायल हुए हैं. स्वाट टीम प्रभारी इंस्पेक्टर मोहम्मद असलम और हेड कांस्टेबल मोहित कुमार गोली लगने से घायल हो गए। बुलेटप्रूफ जैकेट की वजह से बाकी पुलिसकर्मियों की जान बच गई.

हथियार बरामद, हत्या से जुड़ा मामला
पुलिस ने मौके से एक अवैध पिस्तौल, जिंदा कारतूस और खोखा बरामद किया है. इसके अलावा बिना नंबर प्लेट की एक एक्टिवा स्कूटी भी मिली है। बताया जा रहा है कि जीतू सैनी हाल ही में हुए तिहरे हत्याकांड का मुख्य आरोपी था, जिसमें जन्मदिन की पार्टी के दौरान तीन लोगों की गोली मारकर हत्या कर दी गई थी.

जांच जारी, अन्य आरोपी फरार
इस मामले में पांच आरोपियों को पहले ही गिरफ्तार किया जा चुका है. बाकी फरार आरोपियों की तलाश जारी है. पुलिस का कहना है कि जल्द ही सभी आरोपियों को पकड़ लिया जाएगा और कड़ी कार्रवाई की जाएगी.

New Delhi: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge On Thursday, while not paying much attention to the tussle between Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar over the post of Chief Minister, he said that the party will resolve this confusion as soon as possible.“A day before this, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara had said that if Kharge becomes the Chief Minister, everyone will welcome him in the ruling Congress party.Talking to reporters, Kharge rejected the speculations and said that decisions regarding him are taken by Sonia Gandhi.“You (media), he (Parmeshwar) and people at the top say it would be better if I become (Chief Minister). But, more than luck, according to my ideology and my service to the party so far, Sonia Gandhi takes decisions about me,” he said.He said, “But now this question does not arise. There is already a Chief Minister here. If Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and I together have to take any decision towards change, it will take some time. Let’s wait and see.”Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar have been pushing for his elevation amid rumors of a power-sharing deal with CM Siddaramaiah if the party wins the 2023 assembly elections.Amid speculation about change of leadership in Karnataka, Parameshwara said on Wednesday that everyone in the ruling Congress party would welcome Kharge, a senior leader with immense experience, if he becomes the Chief Minister.As soon as the Congress government in Karnataka completed half its term in November last year, the power struggle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar intensified. Several DKS MLAs and MLCs camped in Delhi to put pressure on the party high command to make him the next Chief Minister.DK Shivakumar further fueled speculation after claiming that “a confidential understanding on leadership change between five-six leaders” had been reached soon after the Congress’s massive victory in the 2023 elections.The Deputy Chief Minister made the first reference to the power agreement, but failed to provide further details. “It’s confidential. I don’t want to speak on it publicly,” he said.The leadership tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculations about a possible change of chief minister after the Congress government completes half of its five-year term on November 20, 2025. The speculation has been fueled by an alleged “power-sharing” arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar when government formation in 2023.After the victory of Congress in Karnataka Assembly in 2023, the party high command was confused about the CM face. After several days of deliberations, the party went ahead with Siddaramaiah’s name given his seniority and popularity. However, an agreement was reportedly reached that DK Shivakumar would take over the reins in the second half of the government.

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes have been dashed after their six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite Ryan Rickelton’s brilliant 123*, MI’s bowling problems persist, leaving them with a tough task of winning almost all the remaining matches. Their poor net run rate makes qualification more complicated, requiring dominant wins. With 2 wins (4 points) in 8 games and an NRR of -0.784, they are far away from the pack.

A night when 243 should have been enough, Mumbai Indians Their IPL 2026 playoff hopes may be out of reach. Despite Ryan Rickelton’s explosive 123* at the Wankhede to help Mumbai reach the huge score, they lost to a relentless effort by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The six-wicket defeat, their sixth defeat of the season, leaves MI at the bottom, with almost a must-win situation in every remaining game.One thing is clear that Mumbai Indians are already in deep trouble. With 2 wins (4 points) in 8 games and an NRR of -0.784, they are far from the pack, and with IPL 2026 business fast approaching, the margin for error is almost gone.