Experts flag security lapse, praise Trump's composure after White House dinner shooting

IANS | April 26, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has drawn sharp reactions from Indian strategic and diplomatic experts, who flagged both relief over the safety of top leadership and concerns over security vulnerabilities, while also linking the incident to broader political and global contexts.

Delhi Crime Branch busts interstate drug syndicate; cocaine worth Rs 5 crore seized

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Inter-State Cell (ISC) of the Crime Branch, Delhi Police, has dismantled an interstate drug syndicate operating out of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, and recovered high-quality cocaine valued at approximately Rs 5 crore.

'A dangerous profession’: Many US presidents have faced assassination attempts

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:18 AM

New York, April 26 (IANS) "It's a dangerous profession”, US President Donald Trump said when a reporter asked him about the latest assassination attempt against him.

ED raids houses of two Kolkata businessmen in Sona Pappu syndicate case

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday was conducting searches at three places, including the houses of two businessmen in Anandapur and Alipore areas, in Kolkata.

Not democracy but TMC's reign of terror: Rahul Gandhi on Bengal Cong worker's killing

IANS | April 26, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a senior Congress leader, on Sunday condemned the murder of party worker Debdeep Chatterjee in West Bengal's Asansol and accused the Trinamool Congress of spreading a "reign of terror" throughout the state.

'Dangerous profession': Trump reflects after shooting

IANS | April 26, 2026 9:22 AM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has described the presidency as a “dangerous profession” and said he would not allow violence to deter him, hours after a gunman was stopped near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Rs 50,000 bounty criminal injured in encounter in UP's Raebareli

IANS | April 26, 2026 9:16 AM

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), April 26 (IANS) A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was injured in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police in Raebareli early on Sunday, officials said.

Pakistan’s illegal organ trade thrives amid poverty, corruption: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 9:14 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s illegal organ trade is primarily driven by financial incentives, with victim selection largely shaped by class. Extreme poverty in the country sustains a persistent supply-demand gap, as individuals in desperate circumstances are often willing to take significant risks in exchange for monetary compensation, particularly when the sums offered for organs appear relatively high, a report stated on Saturday.

Famous social activist, YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested in 31-year-old kidnapping, murder case

IANS | April 25, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A team of the ARSC, Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Salim Wastik, a 54-year-old social activist and YouTuber and former Muslim known for his controversial public statements and critical views on Islam, in connection with a 31-year-old kidnapping for ransom and murder case.

Pakistan: Quetta residents fear rise in crime after police patrolling disrupted due to fuel shortage

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:30 PM

Quetta, April 23 (IANS) Routine police patrolling has been disrupted due to growing shortage of fuel for police patrol vehicles in Pakistan's Quetta, sparking concern among people over a potential increase in crime and delay in emergency response, local media reported on Friday.

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Experts flag security lapse, praise Trump's composure after White House dinner shooting

Delhi Crime Branch busts interstate drug syndicate; cocaine worth Rs 5 crore seized

'A dangerous profession’: Many US presidents have faced assassination attempts

ED raids houses of two Kolkata businessmen in Sona Pappu syndicate case

Not democracy but TMC's reign of terror: Rahul Gandhi on Bengal Cong worker's killing

'Dangerous profession': Trump reflects after shooting

Rs 50,000 bounty criminal injured in encounter in UP's Raebareli

Pakistan’s illegal organ trade thrives amid poverty, corruption: Report

Famous social activist, YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested in 31-year-old kidnapping, murder case

Pakistan: Quetta residents fear rise in crime after police patrolling disrupted due to fuel shortage

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