Khalistani-linked networks fuel narco-terrorism across Canada and its borders: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:24 PM

Ottawa, May 29 (IANS) Khalistan extremism has long carried a darker undercurrent and currently persists largely as a fringe phenomenon, with some elements allegedly evolving into narco-terrorism driven by opportunistic actors. These networks leverage diaspora linkages, transport industries, and international smuggling routes to facilitate drug movement through the Canadian border while exporting violence and ideology.

Twisha Sharma case: Ex-judge Giribala Singh returns to same court, this time as accused

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:43 PM

Bhopal, May 29 (IANS) Former district judge Giribala Singh returned to the Bhopal District Court on Friday under dramatically different circumstances from those in which she last walked its corridors more than two years ago. Giribala Singh, who retired as Principal District Judge in February 2023, appeared before the same court as an accused in the alleged dowry death case of her daughter-in-law, actor-model Twisha Sharma.

Take strict action without leniency, Maha CM Fadnavis after ordering probe into 13 hooch deaths

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:51 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday expressed serious concern over the deaths of 13 people after consuming illegal toxic liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad and directed the Police Commissioners of the two cities to take the strictest possible action and show absolutely no leniency toward those involved in manufacturing or distributing the hooch.