Congress tried hard but failed to stop Lalu’s arrest in fodder scam: Ex-CBI investigator (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 26, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Apart from the pressure on him within the CBI to “spare” Lalu Prasad Yadav in the fodder scam, former CBI Joint Director Upendra Nath Biswas recalled on Sunday how the Congress unsuccessfully plotted behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring to shield its key ally and RJD chief from arrest in the Rs 950 crore scandal.

Bihar fodder scam: Seven of 75 cases linked to Lalu Yadav my prized trophies, says ex-CBI officer Upendra Nath Biswas (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 26, 2025 3:17 PM

Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Upendra Nath Biswas, the former CBI Joint Director (East) who played a key role in the Fodder Scam probe in Bihar, considers seven of the 75 cases registered in the two-decade-old matter his prized trophies as all of them resulted in the conviction of former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Delhi: Stepson siphons off Rs 26 lakh from father's bank account, arrested

IANS | October 26, 2025 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) In a startling case of betrayal and deceit within a family, the Cyber Cell of Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested a 25-year-old man for allegedly siphoning off Rs 26.32 lakh from his own father’s bank account over four months, the officials said on Sunday.

1.3 million children forced to work as labourers in Pakistan's Sindh

IANS | October 26, 2025 2:00 PM

Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) As many as 1.3 million children aged between five and 17 years are trapped in child labour in Pakistan's Sindh province, with 65 per cent of them compelled to work in the agriculture sector, local media reported, quoting a government survey.

Gujarat Police’s I-PRAGATI keeps people updated on case progress via SMS

IANS | October 26, 2025 1:14 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 26 (IANS) Citizens in Gujarat no longer need to make repeated visits to police stations to know the status of their complaints. Through the I-PRAGATI initiative -- Intelligent Progress Reporting and Grievance Addressing through Technology Initiative -- the state government is providing real-time case updates directly to complainants via SMS.

Man wanted in robbing delivery boy nabbed after encounter in Delhi's Badarpur

IANS | October 26, 2025 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) In a swift and coordinated operation, a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) of the South-East District and Pul Prahladpur Police arrested a wanted robber, Himanshu (23), following a brief shootout near Badarpur Flyover Park in the national capital.

Maha doctor suicide case: Accused cop arrested after surrender

IANS | October 26, 2025 8:35 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) In a significant development in the Maharashtra’s female doctor's rape and suicide case in Satara district, police arrested Sub-Inspector Gopal Badane after he surrendered at the Phaltan Police Station.

Fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar deported from US, arrested at Delhi airport

IANS | October 25, 2025 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) In a major success for law enforcement agencies, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has secured the return of wanted fugitive Lakhvinder Kumar from the United States, the CBI said on Saturday.

‘Deeply painful’: MPCA condemns molestation of Australian women cricketers (Lead)

IANS | October 25, 2025 5:22 PM

Indore, Oct 25 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) on Saturday expressed profound dismay over the alleged molestation involving two Australian women cricketers in Indore.

Cong has always done cheap politics on such matters: Ram Kadam slams Varsha Gaikwad over ‘Mumbai doctor suicide’ remark

IANS | October 25, 2025 2:13 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Reacting to Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad’s statement on the suicide of a woman doctor in Maharashtra after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being intimidated by an MP in the state, BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Saturday accused Congress leaders of “continuously indulging in cheap politics” over sensitive issues. He asserted that Maharashtra remains completely safe under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and assured strict action against those found guilty.