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Freezing of Trinamool’s 3 accounts: Calcutta HC asks bank to file affidavit; Kolkata Police to submit report

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:52 PM

Kolkata, July 2 (IANS) A single judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Thursday, after hearing the petition from the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress challenging the freezing of its three bank accounts held with a private bank, directed the authorities of the said bank to file a detailed affidavit citing all details of the accounts.

College student assaulted after confronting eve-teasers in Chikkaballapur; FIR registered

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:47 PM

Chikkaballapur (Karnataka), July 2 (IANS) A first-year engineering student was allegedly assaulted by a group that barged into her house after she confronted two men for allegedly harassing her in Chintamani town of Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district. Police have registered an FIR against the accused and launched an investigation, police said on Thursday.

FSSAI issues notices to Red Bull, PepsiCo India, Campa, other brands over 'energy drink' claims

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to beverage brands over use of term ‘energy drink’ and alleged misleading claims on product labels, saying no standard has been notified for such products under the food safety regulations.

Trade talks with US in final stage, India to get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA) talks have entered the final stage, with most key issues having been sorted out and both sides working towards a deal that gives New Delhi an advantage over its competitors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.

Fake marriage racket busted in Delhi; three arrested for cheating groom of Rs 6 lakh

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Delhi Police's West District on Thursday busted a fake marriage racket that allegedly targeted unmarried men by arranging fraudulent marriages and cheating them of large sums of money. Three accused have been arrested for allegedly duping a Rajasthan resident of Rs 6 lakh on the pretext of marriage, while efforts are underway to nab the remaining members of the gang.

Cracks emerge in ISI-backed Khalistan-gangster nexus amid global crackdown

Vicky Nanjappa | July 2, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence, had set up the terrorist-gangster network with the intention of advancing activities linked to the Khalistan movement. The plan was to ensure that the gangster network smuggled narcotics, arms and ammunition, and raised funds for the Khalistan network.

Security crackdown in Northeast drives demand for Nepal marijuana

Vicky Nanjappa | July 2, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) When Narendra Modi first took over as Prime Minister in 2014, there was extensive focus on the northeastern states. While developmental works were sanctioned, plenty of emphasis was given to security considering that these were bordering states. The tightening of security in these states not only kept the borders secure, but also led to a collapse in the cultivation of marijuana. Now, this security crackdown in the Northeast drives demand for marijuana from Nepal.

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Lonavala police to seek polygraph tests for Siya, Chetan

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:46 PM

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) The Lonavala Rural Police are preparing to seek court permission to conduct polygraph tests on both accused -- Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary -- in the murder case of businessman Ketan Agarwal, as investigators believe several crucial facts surrounding the crime are still being concealed.

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Old video shows accused Siya Goyal abusing on phone at pub

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:20 PM

Pune, July 2 (IANS) An old video purportedly showing Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the alleged murder of her fiancée Ketan Agarwal, abusing on the phone at a pub, has surfaced online, adding a fresh dimension to the high-profile case that has drawn nationwide attention.

For Adani Group, Odisha is heart of eastern India’s economic development: Karan Adani

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:16 PM

Bhubaneswar/Ahmedabad, July 2 (IANS) Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), on Thursday said that for Adani Group, Odisha is the heart of eastern India’s economic development, as the company announced a landmark aluminium plant here, along with Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC), with a proposed investment of $11.5 billion (nearly 1.08 lakh crore).

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Freezing of Trinamool’s 3 accounts: Calcutta HC asks bank to file affidavit; Kolkata Police to submit report

College student assaulted after confronting eve-teasers in Chikkaballapur; FIR registered

FSSAI issues notices to Red Bull, PepsiCo India, Campa, other brands over 'energy drink' claims

Trade talks with US in final stage, India to get competitive edge: Piyush Goyal

Fake marriage racket busted in Delhi; three arrested for cheating groom of Rs 6 lakh

Cracks emerge in ISI-backed Khalistan-gangster nexus amid global crackdown

Security crackdown in Northeast drives demand for Nepal marijuana

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Lonavala police to seek polygraph tests for Siya, Chetan

Ketan Agarwal murder case: Old video shows accused Siya Goyal abusing on phone at pub

For Adani Group, Odisha is heart of eastern India’s economic development: Karan Adani

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