Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different states, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong oral remarks against cyber criminals, describing them as "parasites" who prey on innocent investors.

Delhi: 5 more arrested from Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror syndicate

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A day after the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an ISI-linked terror syndicate involving Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the unit has arrested five of the eight accused while uncovering another ISI-backed inter-state terror module linked to Bhatti, police said on Wednesday.

Advocacy group urges California's commission to recognise rise in anti-Hindu hate

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:21 PM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) Leading international advocacy group, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF), has called on California's State of Hate Commission to acknowledge the rise in anti-Hindu hate, while ensuring that Hindu Americans are included in statewide anti-hate initiatives.

Drug-free India mission triggers multi-agency assault on cartels and money laundering networks

Vicky Nanjappa | June 17, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has embarked upon a major mission to dismantle narcotic syndicates and their networks in India. The Narendra Modi government is channelising its premier security agencies to crack down on these networks.

BJP leaders allege larger conspiracy in petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Wednesday termed the alleged petrol bomb attack on a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi as a serious incident, claiming it pointed towards a larger conspiracy and could have led to major damage had the fire spread.

NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Delhi days before re-exam

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Days before lakhs of students are set to appear for the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, a NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Delhi.

NCB destroys seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 236 crore in Dehradun

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Dehradun, June 17 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) burnt a whopping 303 kilograms of narcotic drugs in its Dehradun incineration facility in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, seized during various anti-narcotics operations. The market value of the destroyed narcotics stood at Rs 236 crore.

CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:47 AM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The CISF personnel at Terminal-1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday intercepted a passenger bound for Kolkata after noticing suspicious behaviour during security screening. A detailed frisking led to the recovery of 1.210 kg of gold concealed in the passenger’s clothing, along with Rs 1,97,200 in unaccounted cash. Upon questioning, the passenger failed to produce any valid documents or provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the recovered items.

Woman strangled to death by live-in partner in Bengaluru; accused arrested

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:24 AM

Bengaluru, June 17 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death by her live-in partner at their rented house in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, with the incident coming to light two days later. The accused has been arrested in the case, police said on Wednesday.

Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:12 AM

Ranchi, June 17 (IANS) Two unidentified miscreants allegedly hurled petrol bombs at a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi's Nivaranpur area. Fortunately, the bombs failed to reach the office premises, and no damage or injuries were reported. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras, and police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible.

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Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

Delhi: 5 more arrested from Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror syndicate

Advocacy group urges California's commission to recognise rise in anti-Hindu hate

Drug-free India mission triggers multi-agency assault on cartels and money laundering networks

BJP leaders allege larger conspiracy in petrol bomb attack on RSS office in Ranchi

NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Delhi days before re-exam

NCB destroys seized narcotic drugs valued at Rs 236 crore in Dehradun

CISF foils smuggling bid at IGI Airport; seizes 1.21 kg gold, unaccounted cash

Woman strangled to death by live-in partner in Bengaluru; accused arrested

Miscreants hurl two petrol bombs at RSS office in Ranchi; police probe underway

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