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NIA to probe ISI-linked CCTV spy case; wider network, foreign funding under lens

Vicky Nanjappa | April 17, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The busting of the ISI’s spy network that used CCTV cameras to gather live feed of sensitive locations in various parts of the country will now be probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The case was first cracked by the Ghaziabad police, and investigations revealed that the network was widespread, and hence the need for an NIA probe.

Bengal polls: ECI holds ‘Voters’ Pledge’ event in hills of Darjeeling

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:47 AM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) In an attempt to keep the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s spirit to encourage voters to cast their votes in large numbers in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly election in West Bengal, the office of the District Magistrate, also the District Electoral Officer (DEO), of Darjeeling district, held a unique “Voters’ Pledge” event in the hills on Friday.

Second ED raid on AAP leader's premises within just 3 days, how much 'black money' recovered: Kejriwal

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday said that this was the second Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on an AAP leader’s premises within just three days, raising questions over the intent behind such actions. He also asked how much 'black money' had been recovered in the raids by the central agency.

Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest person, surpasses Mukesh Ambani

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has become Asia’s richest individual, overtaking Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Ahead of May 4 results, Cong tussle over Kerala CM race intensifies; ally IUML signals unease

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) A brewing leadership tussle within the Congress over the Chief Minister’s post has cast a shadow over the UDF camp in Kerala, prompting concern among allies and close monitoring by the party high command.

No party has been serious about real interests of SCs, STs, OBCs, Muslims: Mayawati on women’s reservation

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other political parties over their stand on constitutional and reservation-related issues, while also commenting on the women’s reservation and delimitation debate.

All accused arrested in Brigadier assault case, says Delhi Police

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi Police on Friday said that all remaining absconding accused persons in the assault case involving a Brigadier and his son have been arrested.

Grateful to everyone for remembering my father: Neeraj Shekhar on tributes to former PM Chandra Shekhar

IANS | April 17, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Neeraj Shekhar, son of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar, on Friday expressed gratitude to people across the country for remembering his father on his 100th birth anniversary.

ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s premises in money laundering case; AAP says vendetta

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:49 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday morning in Ludhiana, triggering a fresh political controversy.

If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Former IPS officer and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, on Friday said that if Parliament fails to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, women voters may decisively support those who commit to ensuring one-third representation in the 2029 Parliament and State Assemblies. She emphasised that women are now demanding a genuine role in governance and policymaking.

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NIA to probe ISI-linked CCTV spy case; wider network, foreign funding under lens

Bengal polls: ECI holds ‘Voters’ Pledge’ event in hills of Darjeeling

Second ED raid on AAP leader's premises within just 3 days, how much 'black money' recovered: Kejriwal

Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest person, surpasses Mukesh Ambani

Ahead of May 4 results, Cong tussle over Kerala CM race intensifies; ally IUML signals unease

No party has been serious about real interests of SCs, STs, OBCs, Muslims: Mayawati on women’s reservation

All accused arrested in Brigadier assault case, says Delhi Police

Grateful to everyone for remembering my father: Neeraj Shekhar on tributes to former PM Chandra Shekhar

ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora’s premises in money laundering case; AAP says vendetta

If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

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