Dawood-linked drug network: Bollywood celebs, politicians named in probe (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | November 13, 2025 9:24 PM

Mumbai, Nov 13 In a stunning development that has rocked the glittering world of Bollywood, several prominent actors and celebrities, including Shraddha Kapoor, her brother Siddhanth Kapoor, dancer-actress Nora Fatehi, politician Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of veteran Congress leader Baba Siddique, Alishah Parkar, son of the late Haseena Parkar, producer Abbas Mustan, and rapper Loka, have been named in connection with lavish drug parties allegedly organised and supplied by a key suspect in a massive Rs 252 crore mephedrone trafficking racket, according to revelations documented in the police remand copy.

Gujarat CM stresses zero tolerance for poor-quality road works

IANS | November 13, 2025 8:32 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made it clear on Thursday that the Gujarat government will not tolerate any compromise in the quality of road and infrastructure works across the state’s highways, cities, and towns.

'Govt’s new Bill has potential to get better deal for Indians working overseas'

IANS | November 13, 2025 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) The Government’s proposed Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2025 holds the potential for getting a better deal for India’s talented skilled workers and professionals and also ensuring that they return home to their country of birth after finishing their work stints abroad. This would strengthen the acceptance of Indian workers overseas amid the growing backlash against immigration in advanced countries such as the US.

NDA will win Bihar with record votes: Giriraj Singh

IANS | November 13, 2025 7:20 PM

Patna, Nov 13 (IANS) On the eve of the Bihar Assembly election results, Union Minister Giriraj Singh has expressed strong confidence that the NDA will return to power with a record-breaking mandate.