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Karnataka Cyber Crime Police speeds up probe into fake bikini images of actress Rukmini Vasanth, seek details from Meta

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:07 PM

Bengaluru, June 8 (IANS) The Karnataka Cyber Crime Police has expedited the investigation into the circulation of fake bikini videos and photographs of actress Rukmini Vasanth, who had gained national attention for her role in "Kantara Chapter-2", seeking details of the social media accounts involved from Meta.

The big diversion: Why agencies fear a major Khalistani strike abroad

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have issued a high-level alert regarding a strategic shift in the operations of pro-Khalistan elements. They have observed that pro-Khalistan groups have decided to launch an all-out operation that will not remain confined to Punjab. Multiple incidents involving these elements have already been reported, with Punjab emerging as the primary target so far.

In UP’s Shamli, woman gym trainer held for ‘forced conversion’ of businessman’s son; latter denies coercion

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), June 8 (IANS) A religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli has taken a complex turn, after police arrested a woman and her father while the man at the centre of the controversy insisted that he embraced Islam voluntarily and not under any coercion or at anyone's behest.

India urges nationals to avoid travel to Iran, leave country

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:53 PM

Tehran, June 8 (IANS) India on Monday reiterated its travel advisory for Iran amid the ongoing developments in the region, urging its nationals to avoid travelling to it and those there to leave the country by all available means.

Trinamool MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from Rajya Sabha, party

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:48 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Veteran Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Sekhar Ray on Monday announced his resignation from both the Parliament and the party.

Jahangir Khan, absconding TMC leader from Diamond Harbour's Falta arrested near Nepal border

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:36 PM

Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jahangir Khan was arrested by Bengal police near the India-Nepal border on Monday, in connection with an extortion case, officials said.

UP Police intensify anti-crime crackdown: 7 encounters in 36 hours leave one dead, six injured

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:16 PM

Lucknow, June 8 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police and the Special Task Force (STF) have intensified their ongoing crackdown on criminal networks across the state, carrying out a series of encounters and coordinated operations over the past 36 hours.

We aren't disassociating from INDIA bloc: CPI(M) amid Oppn meet 'boycott' row

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) As the INDIA bloc meeting is set to begin in New Delhi, CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby on Monday said he will not attend the meeting, but added that this did not mean that the party is disassociating from the opposition bloc.

Priyanka Gandhi mourns demise of AICC Secretary Suraj Hegde, recalls his contribution to organisation

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday described the passing of AICC Secretary Suraj Hegde as a great loss to the Congress family, saying he worked tirelessly to strengthen the organisation and mentor young leaders.

‘Visible cracks within so-called INDIA bloc’: Chirag Paswan on Oppn meet

IANS | June 8, 2026 10:58 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on Monday drew sharp political reactions from NDA leaders, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan alleging divisions within the opposition alliance and questioning the unity and conduct of its key constituents.

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Karnataka Cyber Crime Police speeds up probe into fake bikini images of actress Rukmini Vasanth, seek details from Meta

The big diversion: Why agencies fear a major Khalistani strike abroad

In UP’s Shamli, woman gym trainer held for ‘forced conversion’ of businessman’s son; latter denies coercion

India urges nationals to avoid travel to Iran, leave country

Trinamool MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from Rajya Sabha, party

Jahangir Khan, absconding TMC leader from Diamond Harbour's Falta arrested near Nepal border

UP Police intensify anti-crime crackdown: 7 encounters in 36 hours leave one dead, six injured

We aren't disassociating from INDIA bloc: CPI(M) amid Oppn meet 'boycott' row

Priyanka Gandhi mourns demise of AICC Secretary Suraj Hegde, recalls his contribution to organisation

‘Visible cracks within so-called INDIA bloc’: Chirag Paswan on Oppn meet

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