PoK crackdown: Leaders say region part of India, won't tolerate atrocities on civilians

IANS | June 12, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday lashed out at Pakistan after dozens of people were reportedly killed in recent police action on protesters in several parts of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying that the region is an integral part of India and such "atrocities" on civilians won't be tolerated.

I was used to malign Dharmasthala, says 'mask man' Chinnayya in plea to K'taka HC

IANS | June 12, 2026 10:50 AM

Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) In a major twist in the ongoing Dharmasthala skull case, Chinnayya, popularly known as the "mask man", who had earlier made allegations in the mass grave case, has claimed that he was used as part of a conspiracy to malign Dharmasthala, the prominent Hindu pilgrimage centre in Karnataka.

Woman arrested at Mumbai airport for smuggling drugs worth Rs 11.82 crore from Bangkok

IANS | June 12, 2026 10:08 AM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Customs Department has arrested a 28-year-old woman at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large quantity of hydroponic weed into the country. The seized contraband, weighing more than 11 kg, is estimated to be worth Rs 11.82 crore in the international market.

J&K leaders contrast India and Pakistani armies after brutal PoK crackdown

IANS | June 11, 2026 11:41 PM

Jammu, June 11 (IANS) Leaders in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Pakistani Army, calling them "inhuman" and drawing a comparison with their Indian counterpart after more than 20 people were reportedly killed in recent police action on protestors in several parts of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK).