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'Awakened spirit of patriotism': PM Modi pays tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary

IANS | June 26, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the celebrated novelist, poet, essayist and journalist, on his birth anniversary, saying that the towering literary figure awakened a deep spirit of patriotism and cultural pride among generations of Indians.

Kejriwal visits Ram Mandir, alleges 'big people' being shielded in donation embezzlement case

IANS | June 26, 2026 12:39 PM

Ayodhya, June 26 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Friday and alleged that the FIR registered in the donation embezzlement case was merely a formality, claiming that influential people involved in the case were being protected.

IB flags JMB bid to revive IMK for recruitment in West Bengal, Northeast

Vicky Nanjappa | June 26, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Security agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities of the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) which is an offshoot of the Jamaat ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). An Intelligence Bureau official said that the JMB would look to re-activate its offshoot with the specific intention of targeting northeastern India and West Bengal and would seek to recruit those who have been asked to return to Bangladesh.

‘No one is being saved’: VHP chief Alok Kumar on Ram Mandir donation embezzlement probe

IANS | June 26, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) President Alok Kumar on Friday asserted that no individual is beyond the scope of the investigation into the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, dismissing concerns over the exclusion of certain names from the FIR and insisting that the probe would be comprehensive and time-bound.

'If theft has taken place, it is unfortunate': Leaders react to FIR in Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case

IANS | June 26, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Political reactions have poured in after an FIR was filed in the Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, with leaders from different parties responding to the allegations and the ongoing investigation.

CBI arrests Punjab National bank manager in Agra bribery case

IANS | June 26, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday arrested a manager of the Punjab National Bank's Bhadrauli Branch in Agra's Barhan, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with an alleged bribery case.

Sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain continues to inspire many people: PM Modi on Muharram

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:56 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) On the occasion of Muharram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire people across the world to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice.

India, UK explore new opportunities to deepen economic, trade cooperation: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:43 AM

London/New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India and the UK remain committed to fostering an ecosystem that promotes innovation, investment, and holistic growth for both nations.

NIA files chargesheet against 11 in JMB offshoot terror conspiracy in Bengal, Northeast

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against 11 accused in connection with a terror conspiracy orchestrated by an offshoot of the proscribed Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist organisation.

UP murder accused, robber with Rs 50,000 bounty killed in police encounter, accomplice escapes

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:21 AM

Lucknow, June 26 (IANS) A Rs 50,000 reward-carrying accused was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district early on Friday, while his accomplice escaped under cover of darkness. A police sub-inspector was also injured by a gunshot during the exchange of fire, officials said.

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'Awakened spirit of patriotism': PM Modi pays tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary

Kejriwal visits Ram Mandir, alleges 'big people' being shielded in donation embezzlement case

IB flags JMB bid to revive IMK for recruitment in West Bengal, Northeast

‘No one is being saved’: VHP chief Alok Kumar on Ram Mandir donation embezzlement probe

'If theft has taken place, it is unfortunate': Leaders react to FIR in Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case

CBI arrests Punjab National bank manager in Agra bribery case

Sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain continues to inspire many people: PM Modi on Muharram

India, UK explore new opportunities to deepen economic, trade cooperation: Piyush Goyal

NIA files chargesheet against 11 in JMB offshoot terror conspiracy in Bengal, Northeast

UP murder accused, robber with Rs 50,000 bounty killed in police encounter, accomplice escapes

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