Assam CM voices concern over atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:37 PM

Guwahati, Dec 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, including reports of a Hindu man being burnt alive, and warned that the developments have serious implications for India's northeastern region.

Nine killed in 'random' mass shooting in South Africa

IANS | December 21, 2025 11:57 AM

Johannesburg, Dec 21 (IANS) At least nine people were killed, and several others sustained injuries after armed assailants opened fire indiscriminately in South Africa's West Rand region, local media reported on Sunday, citing police officials.

Pearls Group fraud: ED attaches 169 Punjab properties worth Rs 3,436 crore

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) As many as 169 immovable properties valued at Rs 3,436.56 crore and located in Ludhiana, Punjab, were attached by the ED in connection with a Rs 48,000 crore fraud committed under the garb of a real estate investment scheme floated by Pearls Agrotech Corporation Ltd (PACL), an official said on Thursday.