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Mule account supply gang busted by Delhi Cyber Police, ten arrested

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Cyber Police Station of Delhi Police's East District on Tuesday busted a well-organised mule bank account supply racket involved in facilitating cyber frauds across the country, arresting ten persons and recovering several incriminating items, including POS machines, ATM cards, cheque books, and mobile phones.

ISI plans women-led recruitment network in J&K as terror pipeline dries up

Vicky Nanjappa | June 16, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) In recent months, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) have launched separate women’s wings in Pakistan. Although these women recruits have not been used for terror operations such as suicide bombings, they have played a significant role in recruitment drives for both the Jaish and the Lashkar.

How EU-India FTA opens new doors to boost trade

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent four-nation tour of Europe, aimed partly at consolidating strategic relations with key European partners amid the changing geopolitical and trading landscape, has a greater significance in terms of diversifying India’s external economic engagement with access to wider markets, according to a new report.

Adani's Navi Mumbai, Guwahati Airports earn global honour for design and sustainability

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:39 PM

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) has strengthened its position as a leading airport infrastructure developer after two of its airports were featured in the prestigious Prix Versailles World’s Most Beautiful Airports List 2026, highlighting the company’s focus on creating globally benchmarked aviation hubs that contribute to economic growth, tourism and regional development.

Annamalai criticises ‘military-style‘ security for NEET retest, warns of added stress on students

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:38 PM

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) 'We The Leaders' founder K. Annamalai on Tuesday criticised the extensive security arrangements announced for the NEET retest scheduled on June 21, arguing that the measures could increase anxiety among students instead of restoring confidence in the examination process.

Vehicle insurance remains valid with E20 fuel use: Govt

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The government on Tuesday debunked claims circulating on social media that the use of E20 fuel could lead to the rejection of vehicle insurance claims.

Kerala BJP councillor Sreelekha accuses two Shane Nigam films of plagiarising her stories

IANS | June 16, 2026 1:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 16 (IANS) Kerala’s first woman Director General of Police and now BJP councillor R. Sreelekha has alleged that the stories of Malayalam actor Shane Nigam’s films 'Dridham' and 'Bhoothakaalam' were copied from her works.

Gujarat Police rescue 84 child labourers in two weeks, target 5,000 under statewide drive

IANS | June 16, 2026 12:51 PM

Gandhinagar, June 16 (IANS) Gujarat Police have rescued 84 child labourers and registered 16 criminal cases against 26 accused persons within the first 14 days of a statewide campaign aimed at cracking down on child labour and exploitation in industrial and commercial establishments.

'12 years of Naya Bharat Nirman’: PM Modi reiterates focus on next-gen infrastructure

IANS | June 16, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Marking '12 years of Naya Bharat Nirman,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the past decade has witnessed record infrastructure development across the country and reaffirmed the government's commitment to building next-generation infrastructure to realise the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat.'

'BJP goons do not want anyone to visit Mamata Banerjee's residence': Trinamool MP on Kunal Ghosh egg attack

IANS | June 16, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday strongly condemned the egg attack on party MLA Kunal Ghosh outside former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence in Kolkata, alleging BJP's involvement and raising questions over the security arrangements in the area.

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Mule account supply gang busted by Delhi Cyber Police, ten arrested

ISI plans women-led recruitment network in J&K as terror pipeline dries up

How EU-India FTA opens new doors to boost trade

Adani's Navi Mumbai, Guwahati Airports earn global honour for design and sustainability

Annamalai criticises ‘military-style‘ security for NEET retest, warns of added stress on students

Vehicle insurance remains valid with E20 fuel use: Govt

Kerala BJP councillor Sreelekha accuses two Shane Nigam films of plagiarising her stories

Gujarat Police rescue 84 child labourers in two weeks, target 5,000 under statewide drive

'12 years of Naya Bharat Nirman’: PM Modi reiterates focus on next-gen infrastructure

'BJP goons do not want anyone to visit Mamata Banerjee's residence': Trinamool MP on Kunal Ghosh egg attack

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