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ISI-backed Kashmir Study Group shifts terror strategy to south India amid intensified security in north

Vicky Nanjappa | October 30, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has expanded its tactical focus toward south India on the recommendation of the Kashmir Study Group (KSG), seeking to exploit pre-existing radicalised networks in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu as security grids tighten across north India, including Jammu and Kashmir, intelligence officials have revealed.

India, Belgium and Luxembourg agree to deepen economic ties

IANS | October 30, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) India, Belgium and Luxembourg have agreed to strengthen economic ties and explore opportunities to deepen cooperation in aerospace, research, innovation and higher education, according to a statement issued by the Commerce Ministry on Friday.

FM Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on IDBI Bank stake sale

IANS | October 30, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday defended the government’s decision to divest a majority stake in public sector IDBI Bank, while accusing the erstwhile Congress-led governments of political interference that led to huge non-performing assets in public sector banks.

I can bring Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray together permanently in future, says Ramdas Athawale

IANS | October 30, 2026 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday claimed that he could bring Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, Uddhav Thackeray, together permanently in the future.

Fake currency rackets go local, security agencies face fresh challenge

Vicky Nanjappa | October 30, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) A new challenge has emerged for Indian security agencies, which have been grappling with the menace of fake Indian currency notes.

'Victory for students’ determination, courage’: Cong welcomes announcement of Jamia Millia Islamia students’ union polls

IANS | October 30, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) The Congress on Friday welcomed the announcement of students’ union elections at Jamia Millia Islamia, describing it as a victory for the determination and courage of students who had been protesting to demand the restoration of their democratic rights.

BJP, INDIA Bloc spar over 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | October 30, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) A political slugfest broke out between the BJP and the INDIA Bloc on Friday over the proposed 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar.

Tiger Shroff firing case: 12th accused arrested from Sonipat, money trail under scanner

IANS | October 30, 2026 12:27 PM

Sonipat, Oct 30 (IANS) The Mumbai Police have arrested another accused from Haryana's Sonipat district in connection with the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 12, including nine people from Sonipat.

Mamata Trinamool leader Ajit Mahata held for allegedly extorting Rs 10 lakh on job promise

IANS | October 30, 2026 12:20 PM

Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) Mamata Trinamool Congress leader Ajit Mahata has been arrested on charges of extorting Rs 10 lakh from a job aspirant by promising him employment in a government office, police said on Friday.

'Insult to constitutional institutions': BJP leaders criticise Rahul, Oppn over Nov 1 rally against SIR

IANS | October 30, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) BJP leaders on Friday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition parties over their protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing them of misleading people and questioning the credibility of constitutional institutions for political purposes.

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ISI-backed Kashmir Study Group shifts terror strategy to south India amid intensified security in north

India, Belgium and Luxembourg agree to deepen economic ties

FM Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on IDBI Bank stake sale

I can bring Fadnavis, Uddhav Thackeray together permanently in future, says Ramdas Athawale

Fake currency rackets go local, security agencies face fresh challenge

'Victory for students’ determination, courage’: Cong welcomes announcement of Jamia Millia Islamia students’ union polls

BJP, INDIA Bloc spar over 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Tiger Shroff firing case: 12th accused arrested from Sonipat, money trail under scanner

Mamata Trinamool leader Ajit Mahata held for allegedly extorting Rs 10 lakh on job promise

'Insult to constitutional institutions': BJP leaders criticise Rahul, Oppn over Nov 1 rally against SIR

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