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AAP MLA Naresh Balyan Arrested Amid Extortion Allegations

- AAP legislator Naresh Balyan was arrested in connection with an extortion case from last year, following BJP's allegations of his involvement in extortion activities. - Balyan refuted the claims, stating he would take legal action against those spreading false information, while AAP defended him, calling the arrest a conspiracy. - An audio clip allegedly involving Balyan and gangster Kapil Sangwan discussing extortion has gone viral, prompting further investigation by the police. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/cities/delhi-news-aap-mla-naresh-balyan-arrested-in-extortion-case-sanjay-singh-calls-charges-baseless-alleges-bjp-used-fake-audio-1734873), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/aap-legislator-naresh-balyan-arrested-over-extortion-case-in-delhi-police-7143187), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/aap-mla-naresh-balyan-arrested-in-2023-extortion-case-party-terms-charges-baseless-101732985308353.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aap-mla-arrested-in-year-old-extortion-case-party-calls-it-illegal/articleshow/115848771.cms)

Rural Life Experience.

I was suffering from 2-3 mild health issues in metro. (prolonged cold n cough, regular sneezing etc) Came home 🏡 in diwali and now extended wfh due to health gain. Living with parents and consuming clean air + food is helping improve my sleep quality as well ❤️‍🩹 (2h+ deep sleep) 8h continuous sleep. I did cost benifit analysis and have decided to work on a plan which will eventually help me settle down at my birthplace within 2-5y. synopsis -- Children's play under sun 🌞 and have group of 10 kids. They ain't worried about anything. Their happiness index > ceos. They don't know about masturbation till 10th or age 14 if they don't have a smartphone. My workplace is open and aqi is below 10. Strong peepal and banyan trees 🌴 even 100y old. When I feel stressed due to any reason I just go to see sunset near my place hardly 2km away. It's a stress buster with earbuds in and watching migrant birds crossing river. Ain't those birds more free and independent than us? Like they don't give a damn 🕊️ about future and enjoy the present. Very less car and almost 0 traffic ⛔. People still use bicycles and cycle repair shop>garages. Life is slow and peaceful. People go to sleep at 9-10pm and wake up at 5-6am. Life is too easy. Cost of a family with 2acre land is hardly 25k/m here. Sometimes I wonder why chase 2 lac/month sacrificing so much in a so called developed city. Society is ambivert. Pizza 🍕 🍔 burger biryani is trying to enter these areas. But I don't miss swiggy. Zeptonis redundant here. My 💳 credit card is lying there thinking why am not swiping it... यहाँ कोई मित्र नहीं है, कोई आश्वस्त चरित्न नहीं है, सब अर्धनिर्मित है। अर्धनिर्मित इमारतें हैं, अर्धनिर्मित बच्चों कि शरारतें हैं, अर्धनिर्मित ज़िन्दगी कि शर्ते हैं, अर्धनिर्मित जीवन पाने के लिए लोग रोज़ यहाँ मरते हैं। अर्धनिर्मित है यहाँ के प्रेमियों का प्यार, अर्धनिर्मित है यहाँ मनुष्यों के जीवन के आधार आज का दिन अर्धनिर्मित

Operation Sindoor: What happened overnight?

**Pakistani Retaliation** - Launched Fatah-II ballistic missile targeting Delhi, intercepted in Sirsa, Haryana. - Conducted drone strikes on 26 Indian locations (Jammu & Kashmir to Gujarat), targeting military and civilian sites; most intercepted by S-400, MR-SAM, and Barak-8 systems. - Drones included Turkish-Asisguard Songar models; 300–400 deployed over two days. - No confirmed use of cruise missiles or naval “cruisers”; term likely a misreport of missile/drone activity. **Aerial Engagements** - Earlier dogfight (May 7–8) involved 125 Indian and Pakistani jets using long-range missiles (e.g., Chinese PL-15); Pakistan claimed downing five Indian jets, including a Rafale, with debris in Indian-administered Kashmir and Punjab. - Unconfirmed reports of new dogfight overnight; Pakistani jets reportedly spotted over Delhi airspace, but no verified aerial battle on May 9–10. - Indian Air Force debunked claims of S-400 destruction in Adampur. **Indian Counterstrikes** - Struck three Pakistani airbases—Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), Rafiqui (Shorkot) and possibly Sukkur Airport, using air-to-surface missiles and drones under Operation Sindoor. - Indian drone destroyed a Pakistani air defense radar in Lahore; strikes targeted military and terror infrastructure. - Ministry of Defence called strikes “measured, non-escalatory, and proportionate” in response to Pakistani attacks. **LoC Artillery Exchanges** - Heavy artillery and mortar shelling along the Line of Control in Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri, Poonch, Mendhar, Rajouri, Akhnoor, and Samba sectors. - Pakistan’s shelling killed 16 Indian civilians, including women and children; damaged a gurdwara and homes in Poonch. - India’s counter-artillery fire responded to ceasefire violations; Pakistan reported civilian casualties from Indian shelling. - Intermittent firing continued overnight in Uri, Poonch, Karnah, and Tangdhar. **Debris and Damage** - Missile and drone debris found across India (Punjab, Rajasthan, J&K) and Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi). - Notable debris: Fatah-II missile parts in Sirsa, Chinese PL-15 missile remnants in Punjab, and Israeli-made Harop drone fragments in Pakistan. - Debris in Ferozpur, Punjab, injured Indian civilians; in Pakistan, drone debris caused one civilian death and injuries. - India conducting forensic analysis of drone debris to assess Pakistani capabilities. **Ongoing Engagements** - Indian air defenses intercepted Pakistani drones and missiles overnight; explosions reported in Srinagar, Jammu, Baramulla, and Jaisalmer. - Pakistan’s air defenses downed 25–29 Indian drones; explosions in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. - Surface-to-air missile systems active in Srinagar; intermittent LoC firing persists. - Blackouts imposed in Indian cities (Jalandhar, Akhnoor, Bikaner) to counter drone threats; Pakistan temporarily closed airspace, disrupting airports. **Civilian Impact in India** - **Casualties**: At least 16 civilians, including women and children, killed in Pakistani shelling along the LoC in sectors like Poonch, Kupwara, and Baramulla. - **Injuries**: Falling drone and missile debris in Ferozpur, Punjab, injured several civilians; exact numbers unconfirmed. - **Displacement**: Tens of thousands fled border areas in Jammu & Kashmir due to intense cross-border firing, with families seeking safety in relief camps. - **Infrastructure Damage**: Pakistani shelling damaged civilian homes, schools, and a gurdwara in Poonch; power outages reported in affected areas. - **Disruptions**: Blackouts imposed in Jalandhar, Akhnoor, and Bikaner to counter drone threats; commercial flights disrupted at northern airports like Srinagar and Jammu. - **Psychological Toll**: Reports of panic and fear in border communities, with residents bracing for further escalation. **International and Diplomatic Context** - G7, U.S., China, and Russia urged restraint and dialogue; U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged both sides for de-escalation. - Pakistan’s Prime Minister convened the National Command Authority, overseeing its nuclear arsenal, signaling heightened nuclear risks. - Both countries’ airports faced disruptions; Pakistan’s airspace closure affected regional travel. **Conflict Background** - Triggered by April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, killing 26, prompting India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. - Pakistan’s retaliation named Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos (“Wall of Lead”), escalating tensions. **Current Status** - Situation remains volatile with ongoing interceptions and LoC clashes. - Indian government scheduled a briefing at 10 AM IST on May 10 to provide updates. - Nuclear escalation risks underscore need for de-escalation and diplomatic intervention. Big salute to our armed forces, Jai Hind 🇮🇳