Nuh violence accused arrested after encounter

IANS | August 22, 2023 10:52 AM

Gurugram, Aug 22 (IANS) Following an encounter, the Crime Branch has arrested an accused involved in the July 31 communal violence in Haryana's Nuh district that killed six people, police said on Tuesday.

Delhi court to hear on Aug 29 case against Jagdish Tytler related to 1984 anti-Sikh riots

IANS | August 21, 2023 8:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday said that it will hear on August 29 the case against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who is accused in the Pul Bangash killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in the national capital. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand on August 11 had given 10 days to Tytler to review the documents provided by the CBI, including the charge sheet.

Two Pak smugglers held, 29 kg heroin seized in Punjab

IANS | August 21, 2023 9:22 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 21 (IANS)  In a joint operation by the BSF and Punjab Police, two Pakistani drug smugglers were apprehended along with 29.26 kg drugs after a brief exchange of fire in Ferozepur, officials said on Monday.

Ayodhya gangster under NIA scanner

IANS | August 21, 2023 9:02 AM

Lucknow, Aug 21 (IANS) Ayodhya’s local gangster-turned-politician Vikas Singh had played a significant role in providing shelter to members of Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal syndicate, including Sachin and the two assailants.

Militancy is down, but suicide rate among students at all-time high in J&K

Kavya Dubey | August 20, 2023 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Nestled in the intimidating Himalayas, the valley of Kashmir, as much as it is a picture of heavenly environs with its exquisite abundance of nature, muffles the murmurs, cries, and even silence of many. Beyond the deafening sounds of conflict of three decades is the muted voice of those driven to do the forbidden—suicide.