
Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan Alleges ISI Officer Conducting His Military Trial in Jail Under Army Chief’s Orders
Pointers by Naima Syed 17-Sep-2025
- Imran Khan alleges his trial in Adiala Jail is led by an ISI colonel taking orders from Army Chief Asim Munir, making it a military trial, not civilian.
- He claims over 300 fabricated cases are against him with no legal framework followed, pointing to military control over civilian affairs.
- Khan has been jailed for over two years facing multiple politically driven cases.
- The Cyber Crimes Wing is investigating Khan’s social media for alleged anti-state content.
- This highlights the ongoing political struggle between Khan and Pakistan’s military leadership.

Mussoorie Cut Off by Floods: Thousands of Tourists Stranded, Hotels Offer Free Shelter
Pointers by Naima Syed 18-Sep-2025
- About 2,500 tourists were stranded in Mussoorie as heavy rainfall and cloudbursts blocked all major routes, causing widespread disruption.
- The main Dehradun-Mussoorie road was severely damaged; authorities built an alternative Bailey bridge to restore partial connectivity for light vehicles.
- Thirteen people died in the Dehradun area due to the floods and landslides, with ongoing rescue operations.
- Local hotels offered free accommodation and food to stranded tourists until travel became possible again.
- Authorities are working urgently to restore essential services, clear debris, and repair roads; about 85% of damaged power lines have been restored.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Centralised Software Used for Mass Voter Deletions; EC, BJP Deny Claims
Pointers by Naima Syed 18-Sep-2025
- Rahul Gandhi claimed mass voter deletions in Congress-stronghold booths in Karnataka using fake logins and a centralised software.
- He said over 6,000 votes were targeted, with phone numbers from outside the state linked to deletion requests.
- The Election Commission rejected his allegations as baseless, saying no online deletion is possible without due process and hearing.
- The EC clarified that it filed an FIR about attempted deletions in Aland constituency, not Congress.
- BJP and EC accused Gandhi of misinformation, while Congress sought a probe into the deletion claims.

SEBI Clears Adani Group, Dismisses Hindenburg Manipulation Allegations
Pointers by Naima Syed 18-Sep-2025
- SEBI has cleared Adani Group companies and key individuals, dismissing allegations of stock manipulation made by Hindenburg Research.
- The regulator found no violations or wrongdoing after a detailed probe.
- No penalties or directions were imposed against the Adani entities or Gautam Adani.
- The allegations claiming use of complex structures to manipulate stocks were unproven.
- This order restores confidence amid prior controversies from the Hindenburg report.

Sachin Yadav Shines with 4th Place, Neeraj Chopra Finishes 8th at World Athletics Championships 2025 Javelin Final
Pointers by Naima Syed 18-Sep-2025
- Sachin Yadav threw a personal best of 86.27 meters to finish 4th, narrowly missing the bronze medal by just 40 centimeters at his maiden World Athletics Championships final.
- Defending champion Neeraj Chopra finished 8th with a best throw of 84.03 meters, missing the final round and marking his first major international medal miss in seven years.
- The gold medal was won by Keshorn Walcott of Trinidad and Tobago with a season-best 88.16 meters, followed by Grenada’s Anderson Peters with 87.38m and USA’s Curtis Thompson with 86.67m.
- Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem finished 10th, while the expected India-Pakistan rivalry did not play out as both underperformed.
- Sachin Yadav emerged as a rising star for India with a consistent performance in the final, indicating strong potential for future international success in the javelin throw.

PCB Plans ICC Complaint Over Suryakumar Yadav’s Pahalgam Tribute After India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash
Pointers by Naima Syed 18-Sep-2025
- India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated India’s win over Pakistan to the Indian armed forces and victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
- PCB took offense, calling Yadav’s tribute a political statement that violates the spirit of cricket.
- India refused handshake gestures with Pakistan players before and after the match, escalating tensions.
- PCB has lodged an official complaint with the ICC, demanding action on this matter.
- Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation in protest, increasing diplomatic strain.