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How a high-profile digital arrest probe led Gujarat cops to write book on cybercrime

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:11 PM

Ahmedabad, June 22 (IANS) When the Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch dismantled one of India's largest alleged "digital arrest" fraud networks in 2024, arresting 17 accused, including four Taiwanese nationals, the investigation not only exposed the growing sophistication of transnational cybercrime but also laid the foundation for a book on modern cybercrime investigations.

Uddhav Thackeray to embark on tour of constituencies from where party MPs defected

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:35 PM

Mumbai, June 22 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT party chief Uddhav Thackeray is set to embark on a comprehensive tour, from June 27 to June 29, of the constituencies from where the party MPs have defected to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

BJP accuses K'taka govt of prioritising political rallies over students' interests

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) A political controversy erupted on Monday after severe traffic congestion in Bengaluru allegedly caused difficulties for some NEET UG re-test candidates trying to reach their examination centres on time. The BJP accused the government in Karnataka of prioritising political rallies over students' interests, while Congress leaders expressed regret over the hardships faced by candidates and their families.

From Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani to Ghaziabad's Tulmulla, a community still waiting to return home

Deepika Bhan | June 22, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) For hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits living across Delhi-NCR, Monday was an occasion to gather, pray and reconnect with their roots at the Mata Ragnya Bhagwati temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district.

West Bengal Budget 2026-27 focuses on tax simplification, revenue growth

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:57 PM

Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday unveiled a series of tax simplification measures while presenting the full state budget for the financial year 2026-27, with the twin objective of easing compliance and boosting the state's own tax revenue collection.

Aadhaar app crosses 3.1 crore downloads, 40 lakh people update mobile number

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The government on Monday said that Aadhaar app has crossed 31 million (31 crore) downloads since it was launched less than 5 months back, witnessing a robust acceptance among people across India.

No stake sale planned in Cochin Shipyard at present, says Centre

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The government on Monday trashed reports that it was planning an offer for sale of shares in Cochin Shipyard Ltd as part of the disinvestment programme.

Gopalganj Police arrest prime accused in deadly attack on actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:04 PM

Patna, June 22 (IANS) The Gopalganj Police on Monday arrested the prime accused in the life-threatening attack on Vijendra Nath Tiwari, the elder brother of Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi in Bihar on Sunday.

Bengal presents Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget with twin focus on welfare, infrastructure

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:11 PM

Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday presented a Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, outlining a twin focus on social welfare and industry-led infrastructure development in West Bengal.

Monsoon makes rapid headway: Mumbai likely to receive showers in next 48 hours, heavy rains in Northeast

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jun 22 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday announced significant progress in the advance of the Southwest Monsoon 2026, with conditions becoming highly favourable for its further push into key regions, including the remaining parts of Maharashtra, such as Mumbai, in the next 48 hours.

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How a high-profile digital arrest probe led Gujarat cops to write book on cybercrime

Uddhav Thackeray to embark on tour of constituencies from where party MPs defected

BJP accuses K'taka govt of prioritising political rallies over students' interests

From Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani to Ghaziabad's Tulmulla, a community still waiting to return home

West Bengal Budget 2026-27 focuses on tax simplification, revenue growth

Aadhaar app crosses 3.1 crore downloads, 40 lakh people update mobile number

No stake sale planned in Cochin Shipyard at present, says Centre

Gopalganj Police arrest prime accused in deadly attack on actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother

Bengal presents Rs 4.38 lakh crore budget with twin focus on welfare, infrastructure

Monsoon makes rapid headway: Mumbai likely to receive showers in next 48 hours, heavy rains in Northeast

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