ISI’s digital jihad: 5,000 fake accounts target India amid SIR protests

Vicky Nanjappa | October 14, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s digital jihad campaign against India has reportedly intensified, with fake news peddlers stepping up efforts to malign the security forces and the Union government. Over the past two weeks, more than 5,000 social media accounts have reportedly been created in Pakistan with the alleged objective of spreading misinformation and inciting violence.

India's wholesale inflation stands at 11.39 pc in September: Govt

IANS | October 14, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) came in at 11.39 per cent in September against 9.92 per cent in August amid higher prices of fuel, crude petroleum, food articles and several manufactured products, according to provisional data released by the government on Wednesday.

Maha ATS intensifies crackdown on Shahzad Bhatti network, 16 handlers on hit list

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:52 AM

Mumbai, Oct 14 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has intensified its operations against the network linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti after the latter was declared a terrorist organisation, with intelligence inputs suggesting that around 16 handlers associated with the network are on its hit list.

Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight security alert: Passengers deboarded at Jaipur airport, probe on

IANS | October 14, 2026 11:49 AM

Jaipur, Oct 14 (IANS) An Air India flight travelling from Frankfurt, Germany, to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning following a reported hijack alert. The aircraft, operating as flight AI-2030, made an emergency landing at Jaipur International Airport, where security agencies launched an inspection. Immediately after the aircraft landed, personnel from various security agencies boarded the plane to conduct security checks.

Protests have affected our earnings, it's less privileged who suffer: Delhi vendors

IANS | October 14, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Street vendors in Janpath Market and adjoining commercial areas of the national capital on Wednesday said that they are facing heavy losses due to the protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that road closures and market shutdowns on October 10 and 11 severely disrupted customer footfall during the crucial festive shopping season.