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ISI pushes new gangster faces as pressure mounts on Dawood Ibrahim

Vicky Nanjappa | June 19, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Pressure has been mounting on Dawood Ibrahim as Indian security agencies have dismantled several modules linked to his network in recent months. In response, Pakistani handlers are believed to have recalibrated their approach, with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) seeking to divert attention from Dawood and reduce the scrutiny surrounding him.

Rahul Gandhi turns 56, has declared assets worth Rs 20 crore

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi -- who turned 56 on Friday -- has assets worth Rs 20.4 crore, including stock investments, mutual funds, and sovereign gold bonds, according to his affidavit filed for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Cong to blame for INDIA bloc’s downfall, Muslim League its only ally left in South: Sudhanshu Trivedi

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) INDIA bloc is going downhill and is staring at an existential threat, primarily because of Congress’ opportunistic and self-serving politics, said BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday.

Delhi CM unveils winter pollution action plan, GRAP to operate from November-February

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the city government has already notified the "Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework" to tackle seasonal pollution well before the onset of winter, giving citizens and stakeholders sufficient time to prepare.

NCW asks states, UTs to ensure mandatory POSH audits, robust workplace safety mechanisms

IANS | June 19, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening workplace safety and safeguarding the dignity of women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, calling for the immediate and effective implementation of comprehensive measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act).

Pilots’ body claims electric failure led to Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has challenged the official narrative related to the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171, just seconds after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025, claiming that new simulator data points to a massive systemic electrical failure that caused the Boeing plane crash rather than pilot suicide.

World looks at India with hope, enthusiasm, global engagement and investments rising: PM Modi

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world today looks at India with hope and enthusiasm, adding that the growing global confidence in the country is reflected in increasing international engagement and investments.

Drugs worth Rs 4.75 crore seized in Mizoram; 3 women arrested amid concerns over increasing female smugglers

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:34 PM

Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Women are increasingly being drawn into drug smuggling operations from Myanmar, with security personnel arresting three females and recovering heroin worth Rs 4.75 crore from their possession in Mizoram, officials said on Friday.

From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the annual celebration of health and well-being.

Govt removes domicile certificate requirement for SC, OBC scholarships to ease access

IANS | June 19, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has removed the requirement for a domicile certificate for students applying under Pre‑Matric and Post‑Matric scholarship schemes for Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Classes, an official statement said on Friday.

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ISI pushes new gangster faces as pressure mounts on Dawood Ibrahim

Rahul Gandhi turns 56, has declared assets worth Rs 20 crore

Cong to blame for INDIA bloc’s downfall, Muslim League its only ally left in South: Sudhanshu Trivedi

Delhi CM unveils winter pollution action plan, GRAP to operate from November-February

NCW asks states, UTs to ensure mandatory POSH audits, robust workplace safety mechanisms

Pilots’ body claims electric failure led to Air India Boeing crash in Ahmedabad

World looks at India with hope, enthusiasm, global engagement and investments rising: PM Modi

Drugs worth Rs 4.75 crore seized in Mizoram; 3 women arrested amid concerns over increasing female smugglers

From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day

Govt removes domicile certificate requirement for SC, OBC scholarships to ease access

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