Pakistan's Bhatti network targeted families of 6 Bengal ministers through JeM associate's female aide

IANS | August 3, 2026 9:22 AM

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IANS) Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN), a Pakistan-based terrorist-criminal group, targeted the family members of at least six current members of the West Bengal cabinet through Arpita Sarkar, the female aide of suspected Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate Hamim Mondal, an investigation by the Special Task Force (STF) of the Bengal Police has revealed.

Rise above politics: Vijender Singh questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on India's CWG performance

IANS | August 3, 2026 8:27 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Olympic medallist boxer Vijender Singh questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the absence of any public message congratulating India’s athletes for their performances at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying that the country’s sporting achievements should rise above political differences.

CM Yogi urges citizens to make Shravan month symbol of cleanliness, water conservation

IANS | August 3, 2026 6:48 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon the people of the state to dedicate the holy month of Shravan to service, cleanliness, water conservation, environmental protection and social harmony, saying the sacred period reflects the ideals of public welfare, respect for labour and collective responsibility.

Punjab BJP restructures state unit with fresh appointments

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:20 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 3 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a new set of office-bearers for the party's state unit, describing the exercise as a step to reinforce the organisation's base across Punjab.

Tamil Nadu leads India in organ donation: Minister KG Arun Raj

IANS | August 3, 2026 12:11 AM

Coimbatore, Aug 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister K.G. Arun Raj on Sunday said that the State continued to lead the country in deceased organ donation, accounting for nearly one-third of organ donations in India, while reiterating that the government would show no leniency towards hospitals or organisations involved in irregularities in the transplantation system.

Bodies of three Afghans killed by Pakistani nationals in Italy return to Afghanistan after two months

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:51 PM

Kabul, Aug 2 (IANS) The bodies of three Afghan nationals killed by Pakistani men in Italy have been returned to Afghanistan, local media reported.

Drone attacks in Pakistan destroyed regime's myth of military domination guaranteeing security: Report

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:46 PM

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) The increasing number of drone attacks in several provinces of Pakistan is destroying the favourite myth of its regime, about military domination guaranteeing security, a report said, detailing the evolving situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

MEA Secretary Sibi George shares India's perspectives on multilateralism with UN delegation

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Sibi George, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West), on Sunday hosted a dinner for a United Nations' delegation and shared India's perspectives on multilateralism.

Jharkhand: Latehar farmers rejoice over extension of PM KISAN scheme, thank Prime Minister

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:32 PM

Ranchi, Aug 2 (IANS) Farmers across the country are rejoicing over the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, one of the flagship schemes for the agriculture sector and are expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the benevolence.

Taslima Nasrin wants Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh, asks BNP govt to lift ban on Awami League

IANS | August 2, 2026 10:28 PM

Kolkata, August 2 (IANS) Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin on Sunday appealed to the Bangladesh government to lift its ban on Awami League and help ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina return to the country.

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Pakistan's Bhatti network targeted families of 6 Bengal ministers through JeM associate's female aide

Rise above politics: Vijender Singh questions Rahul Gandhi's silence on India's CWG performance

CM Yogi urges citizens to make Shravan month symbol of cleanliness, water conservation

Punjab BJP restructures state unit with fresh appointments

Tamil Nadu leads India in organ donation: Minister KG Arun Raj

Bodies of three Afghans killed by Pakistani nationals in Italy return to Afghanistan after two months

Drone attacks in Pakistan destroyed regime's myth of military domination guaranteeing security: Report

MEA Secretary Sibi George shares India's perspectives on multilateralism with UN delegation

Jharkhand: Latehar farmers rejoice over extension of PM KISAN scheme, thank Prime Minister

Taslima Nasrin wants Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh, asks BNP govt to lift ban on Awami League

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