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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.

No infighting in state unit, differences will be sorted out: Punjab’s Cong in-charge (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 8, 2026 2:30 PM

Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Amid wide speculations of discord and infighting within the Punjab Congress ahead of the Assembly elections, party's Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday asserted that there was no division or factionalism in the organisation and all the leaders stand firmly behind Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the newly appointed Punjab Congress Committee (PCC) chief.

FSSAI issues notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, FNP over misleading claims

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Lotte India Corporation Private Limited, Kubera Foods and Ferns N Petals Private Limited (FNP) over alleged misleading claims and labelling violations on various food products, the regulator said on Wednesday.

Auto-thief arrested in Delhi, stolen two-wheelers recovered, four theft cases solved

IANS | July 8, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District Police has arrested an alleged auto-lifter and recovered four stolen two-wheelers, leading to the detection of four motor vehicle theft cases registered in East and South-East Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

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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

No infighting in state unit, differences will be sorted out: Punjab’s Cong in-charge (IANS Exclusive)

FSSAI issues notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, FNP over misleading claims

Auto-thief arrested in Delhi, stolen two-wheelers recovered, four theft cases solved

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