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'Vindictive politics': SP hits out at BJP over ED raids on Azam Khan-linked locations

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:42 AM

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided several locations linked to senior Samajwadi Party (SP) jailed leader Azam Khan on Wednesday, the party criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, stating that it has "nothing left" to offer the public, and hence is resorting to "harassing" people associated with the previous governments.

Will discuss J&K situation with visiting US ambassador: CM Omar Abdullah

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:35 AM

Srinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that he will meet the visiting US ambassador, Sergio Gor, and discuss the union territory situation with him, but will not complain about anything.

Gujarat: Two held over Rs 5.29 lakh cyber fraud, probe finds Rs 2.09 crore routed through bank account

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:27 AM

Surat, Aug 19 (IANS) The Surat Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in arranging a bank account used to route cyber fraud proceeds, while investigating an investment scam in which a complainant lost Rs 5.29 lakh.

FM Sitharaman-led delegation to review India-Singapore economic ties at 4th ISMR

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has left for Singapore to participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) which is scheduled to be held on August 19-20, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

DJB scam case reflects brazen manner in which Delhi was looted under Kejriwal: BJP MP

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain's arrest has yet again exposed the Aam Aadmi Party's "fake honesty", adding that the Delhi Jal Board scam case presents an example of how the National Capital was looted in a "brazen manner" under AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

Piyush Goyal visits Singapore with 70-member business delegation to deepen economic ties

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore from August 19-21 as part of India's ongoing high-level engagement with the Southeast Asian nation under the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) framework, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Two Delhi women held for cheating 67-year-old of Rs 1.30 lakh through dating app

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Two women have been arrested for cheating a 67-year-old man of Rs 1.30 lakh after creating a fictitious dating app profile, meeting him in Delhi and allegedly stealing his mobile phone, police said on Wednesday.

Bengal STF nabs 3rd local associate of arrested Pakistani national with suspected ISI links

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:25 AM

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) The West Bengal Police on Wednesday informed that the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police has arrested the third local associate of the Pakistani national, Wahab Alam, having links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), who was arrested earlier this month from Habra in North 24 Parganas district.

ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:22 AM

Rampur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur and Saharanpur and Delhi in connection with the jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, officials said.

Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements

IANS | August 19, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian exporters are adequately informed and prepared to meet emerging sustainability-related requirements in international markets, according to government officials.

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'Vindictive politics': SP hits out at BJP over ED raids on Azam Khan-linked locations

Will discuss J&K situation with visiting US ambassador: CM Omar Abdullah

Gujarat: Two held over Rs 5.29 lakh cyber fraud, probe finds Rs 2.09 crore routed through bank account

FM Sitharaman-led delegation to review India-Singapore economic ties at 4th ISMR

DJB scam case reflects brazen manner in which Delhi was looted under Kejriwal: BJP MP

Piyush Goyal visits Singapore with 70-member business delegation to deepen economic ties

Two Delhi women held for cheating 67-year-old of Rs 1.30 lakh through dating app

Bengal STF nabs 3rd local associate of arrested Pakistani national with suspected ISI links

ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

Indian exporters prepared to meet emerging international market requirements

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