Pakistan: Rising sexual assaults underscore deep-rooted structural problems

IANS | May 13, 2026 4:05 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The sexual assault of a young 19-year-old mother in Pakistan’s Rawat area in Islamabad is not an isolated incident but reflects a broader pattern raising concerns about systemic challenges in addressing gender-based violence in the country. The case has brought attention to these interconnected issues, underscoring how structural weaknesses continue to shape the safety and security of women.

Maha ATS interrogates 57 people with suspected links to Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti (Lead)

IANS | May 13, 2026 3:03 PM

Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is interrogating 57 people across the state as it launched a major operation on Wednesday targeting individuals linked to or associated with Pakistan-based gangster networks, including the Shahzad Bhatti gang and the Dogra gang, officials said.

NIA brings back wanted narco-terror accused Iqbal Singh Shera from Portugal

IANS | May 13, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal following prolonged diplomatic and legal efforts, officials said.

Fresh FIR lodged over 'inflammatory' social media posts linked to Noida workers' protest

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:03 AM

Noida, May 13 (IANS) Another FIR has been registered in connection with the circulation of allegedly inflammatory and misleading social media posts related to the violent workers' protest that took place in Noida last month, officials said on Wednesday.

Preliminary probe confirmed irregularities forcing NEET-UG 2026 cancellation: NTA DG

IANS | May 12, 2026 11:00 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh said on Tuesday that the decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination was taken after a preliminary investigation, triggered by a whistleblower complaint, found substance in allegations of a question paper leak.

'Students are suffering': Teachers upset over NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

IANS | May 12, 2026 7:53 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination over alleged question paper leak has triggered anger and disappointment among teachers and coaching faculty, who said that repeated controversies surrounding the national-level entrance tests were damaging students' morale and exposing loopholes in the examination system.

Govt committed to building cyber secure Bharat: HM Shah on MHA, RBI inking MoU to combat digital fraud

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) In a significant step to combat incidents of cybercrime and digital fraud, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday.

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in Sukesh Chandrashekhar-linked money laundering case

IANS | May 12, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her application seeking to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar before a Delhi court.

Delhi L-G Sandhu leads police event to return 12,600 stolen phones to owners

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Calling it a shining example of technology-enabled policing, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday led a Delhi Police programme for returning over 12,600 phones to their original owners after law enforcers recovered these instruments from snatchers and thieves arrested across the city.

CBI nabs three in Rs 20 lakh bribery case linked to Punjab Vigilance Bureau, one flees

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three persons, including two private middlemen, in a Rs 20 lakh bribery case involving the demand and acceptance of illegal gratification on behalf of officials posted in the Punjab Vigilance Bureau, the agency said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan: Rising sexual assaults underscore deep-rooted structural problems

Maha ATS interrogates 57 people with suspected links to Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti (Lead)

NIA brings back wanted narco-terror accused Iqbal Singh Shera from Portugal

Fresh FIR lodged over 'inflammatory' social media posts linked to Noida workers' protest

Preliminary probe confirmed irregularities forcing NEET-UG 2026 cancellation: NTA DG

'Students are suffering': Teachers upset over NEET-UG 2026 cancellation

Govt committed to building cyber secure Bharat: HM Shah on MHA, RBI inking MoU to combat digital fraud

Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws plea to turn approver in Sukesh Chandrashekhar-linked money laundering case

Delhi L-G Sandhu leads police event to return 12,600 stolen phones to owners

CBI nabs three in Rs 20 lakh bribery case linked to Punjab Vigilance Bureau, one flees

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