Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with harshly: CJI Surya Kant

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:06 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by a man accused in multiple cyber fraud cases seeking consolidation of FIRs registered in different states, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant making strong oral remarks against cyber criminals, describing them as "parasites" who prey on innocent investors.

Jan Aushadhi Kendras grow to over 19,200 from just 84 in 2014: Govt

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) From around 84 functional Jan Aushadhi Kendras in 2014, the network has grown to more than 19,200 Kendras across the country in 2026, making quality generic medicines accessible at affordable prices to millions of citizens, the government said on Wednesday.

Delhi: 5 more arrested from Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti-linked terror syndicate

IANS | June 17, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) A day after the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an ISI-linked terror syndicate involving Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the unit has arrested five of the eight accused while uncovering another ISI-backed inter-state terror module linked to Bhatti, police said on Wednesday.