Lokpal dismisses DA complaint against ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti

IANS | February 3, 2026 11:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint alleging acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA) against former Union Minister and ex-BJP MP Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, holding that the charges were “wholly unsubstantiated” and that the increase in her assets was duly explained through lawful and declared sources of income.

Pakistan: Lack of transparency around police encounter killings indicates govt's criminality

IANS | February 3, 2026 8:12 PM

Islamabad, Feb 3 (IANS) Persistent police encounter killings and the lack of transparency, probe or accountability around them in Pakistan's Punjab province indicates criminality on part of the State, a report has stated. As of early 2025, the Crime Control Department (CCD) of Punjab Police and its political patrons have been following a tried and tested script.

US seeks to strip citizenship of convicted rapist

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) The United States has filed a civil action seeking to revoke the citizenship of an Indian-born man convicted of rape and kidnapping, saying he concealed violent crimes during his naturalization process, the Justice Department announced.

Meghalaya bans illegal import and sale of fish from Bangladesh

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:26 AM

Shillong, Feb 3 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has imposed a prohibitory order banning the transportation, storage, sale and distribution of fish illegally imported from Bangladesh without valid legal documents, officials said on Monday.