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Desperate to stay relevant, Jaish-e-Mohammed launches major digital propaganda drive

Vicky Nanjappa | July 8, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As India’s Operation Sindoor continues to cast a long shadow over Pakistan-based terror outfits, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), weakened by heavy losses and struggling to regain operational strength, has launched an extensive digital propaganda campaign in a bid to stay relevant and rebuild its support base, intelligence officials have said.

El Nino: Govt intensifies preparedness, kharif sowing at 350.85 lakh hectares as monsoon improves

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the potential impact of El Nino and an extensive monitoring mechanism has been put in place, adding that rainfall would gain further momentum this month, leading to an acceleration in kharif sowing.

Baruipur encounter: Father of minor girl thanks CM Adhikari for prompt police action

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:23 PM

Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) The father of the victim, a minor girl from Baruipur in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, who was allegedly raped and murdered last week, thanked Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday for prompt action in the case.

Dark web gives rise to new brand of unknown drug cartels

Vicky Nanjappa | July 8, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As India intensifies its campaign against narcotics, enforcement agencies are confronting a new and rapidly evolving threat -- drug trafficking networks operating through the dark web and cryptocurrencies. Officials say the narcotics trade is increasingly shifting away from conventional smuggling routes, making investigations more complex and hampering efforts to trace financial transactions.

US indictment, Western reports further establish India's stand on separatist killing in Canada

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The United States charging imprisoned gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and an associate for the 2023 murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada has further underscored the fact that the killing was orchestrated by a transnational crime syndicate, not the Indian government.

NCW seeks time-bound action in Sri Ganganagar minor gang rape, trafficking case; demands accountability

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took serious cognisance of the alleged gang rape and trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, directing authorities to ensure a speedy investigation, fix accountability, and strengthen child protection mechanisms.

'Sin amounting to cow slaughter': U'khand CM Dhami assures strict action in Badrinath Temple donation theft case

IANS | July 8, 2026 3:01 PM

Haridwar, July 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that if there were any irregularities relating to the donations made at Shri Badrinath Temple, it would be "a sin amounting to cow slaughter", while assuring that strict action would be taken against whoever is found guilty in the case.

Former DDC chairperson joins Farooq Abdullah's NC in Srinagar

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:50 PM

Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Former Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla and the wife of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Safina Baig, on Wednesday joined the National Conference (NC) at the party headquarters here.

Ram Temple embezzlement row impacts local businesses, say vendors in Ayodhya

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:38 PM

Ayodhya, July 8 (IANS) The controversy that erupted following allegations of misappropriation of donations made at the Ram Temple has adversely impacted local businesses in the holy city and number of devotees visiting the temple town has "gone down drastically", said Ayodhya vendors on Wednesday.

No one will be spared in Baglamukhi Temple donation case, says MP Minister

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:32 PM

Bhopal, July 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Religious Trusts and Endowments Minister Dharmendra Lodhi on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against those found guilty in the alleged financial irregularities involving devotees’ donations at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Agar-Malwa, asserting that “no one will be spared” after the inquiry is completed.

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Desperate to stay relevant, Jaish-e-Mohammed launches major digital propaganda drive

El Nino: Govt intensifies preparedness, kharif sowing at 350.85 lakh hectares as monsoon improves

Baruipur encounter: Father of minor girl thanks CM Adhikari for prompt police action

Dark web gives rise to new brand of unknown drug cartels

US indictment, Western reports further establish India's stand on separatist killing in Canada

NCW seeks time-bound action in Sri Ganganagar minor gang rape, trafficking case; demands accountability

'Sin amounting to cow slaughter': U'khand CM Dhami assures strict action in Badrinath Temple donation theft case

Former DDC chairperson joins Farooq Abdullah's NC in Srinagar

Ram Temple embezzlement row impacts local businesses, say vendors in Ayodhya

No one will be spared in Baglamukhi Temple donation case, says MP Minister

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