July 29, 2026 10:08 PM हिंदी

Law

Baloch activist's persecution demonstrates Pakistan’s 'Hard State' doctrine evolving into model of governance: Report

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:35 PM

Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Quetta sentenced Baloch activist Mahrang Baloch to life imprisonment, sparking criticism from international human rights organisations and reigniting concerns over the trajectory of the rule of law in the country. However, the case has demonstrated how Pakistan's "Hard State" doctrine is evolving from a counterterrorism strategy into a broader model of governance, a report has detailed.

Prime accused in dacoit Jagan Gurjar's murder arrested

IANS | July 3, 2026 4:07 PM

Jaipur, July 3 (IANS) Police have arrested the prime accused in the sensational murder of former Chambal dacoit Jagan Gurjar inside the high-security jail in Ajmer, taking Vishnu Singh Jat into custody through a production warrant. Given the sensitivity of the case and tensions in Dholpur and other bordering districts, Vishnu was brought from the Ajmer High-Security Jail to the Civil Lines police station in an armoured vehicle under heavy security.

'Democray in jeopardy': Opposition writes to CJI seeking SIR suspension; alleges poll manipulation

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) In an unprecedented move, as many as 23 leaders of major opposition parties, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, have jointly written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant and other judges, raising grave concerns over the alleged manipulation of the country's electoral process and demanding the immediate suspension of the ongoing voter verification system.

College student assaulted after confronting eve-teasers in Chikkaballapur; FIR registered

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:47 PM

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), July 2 (IANS) A first-year engineering student was allegedly assaulted by a group that barged into her house after she confronted two men for allegedly harassing her in Chintamani town of Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district. Police have registered an FIR against the accused and launched an investigation, police said on Thursday.

Bengal court issues fresh summons to Abhishek Banerjee for collection of voice samples

IANS | July 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) A district court in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, on Wednesday issued a notice to Trinamool Congress general secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, to be present at the court so that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sleuths can collect his voice samples in a case where he is accused of making violence-inciting statements and threatening Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a campaign rally.

Delhi HC orders removal of five defamatory posts against BJP MP Raghav Chadha

IANS | July 1, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of five prima facie defamatory online posts against BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who had sought the takedown of allegedly manipulated online content portraying that he "sold himself for money" after switching from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Chinese national in US admits conspiracy with transnational drug cartel

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:20 PM

Washington, June 30 (IANS) A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to importing hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States, laundering more than USD 22 million in drug proceeds and providing material support to the Mexican drug cartel 'Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (CJNG)', the Justice Department said on Tuesday.

LATEST NEWS

Tripura: 20-day program trains Sipahijala women from SHGs in jute bag making (Photo: IANS)

Tripura: 20-day program trains Sipahijala women from SHGs in jute bag making

CWG 2026: Narender, Ankush, Sachin star as five more boxers reach semis; assured of medals (Ld)

CWG 2026: Narender, Ankush, Sachin star as five more boxers reach semis; assured of medals (Ld)

FC Barcelona weigh more transfer moves as title defence approaches with the start of the La Liga 2026-27 season only a few weeks ahead. Photo credit: FCB/X

La Liga 2026-27: Barca weigh more transfer moves as title defence approaches

Rights body flags escalating abuses by Pak forces in Balochistan (File image)

Rights body flags escalating abuses by Pak forces in Balochistan

Concerns grow over fair trial standards at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (File image)

Concerns grow over fair trial standards at Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal

China to likely slow pace of investments in Pakistan if current security situation continues: Report (File image)

China to likely slow pace of investments in Pakistan if current security situation continues: Report

New Delhi: Union Ministers Amit Shah and Arjun Ram Meghwal arrive to attend the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting at the Parliament House complex during the Monsoon Session in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Prem Nath Pandey)

New Bill will guard dreams and aspirations of students: HM Amit Shah

Cracking down on exam mafia: Lok Sabha passes tough anti-paper leak Bill

Cracking down on exam mafia: Lok Sabha passes tough anti-paper leak Bill

Madhya Pradesh Premier League (MPL) franchise Gwalior Cheetahs announce first-of-its-kind High Performance Camp in Gwalior. Photo credit: Gwalior Cheetahs

Gwalior Cheetahs announce first-of-its-kind high-performance Camp in Gwalior

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of misleading Parliament, insulting students

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of misleading Parliament, insulting students