NIA arrests Malda leader in SIR-linked judicial officers' detention case

IANS | June 25, 2026 12:54 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) A local leader from West Bengal's Malda district has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a case linked to the pre-poll SIR-related mob blockades, violence and detention of judicial officers that took place in April, officials said on Thursday.

Pakistani pleads guilty in Medicare fraud-linked case

IANS | June 24, 2026 11:15 PM

Washington, June 24 (IANS) A Pakistani citizen and lawful permanent resident of the US on Wednesday pleaded guilty to operating an unlawful money transmitting business that federal authorities said was used to move proceeds from a Medicare fraud scheme from the United States to Pakistan.