Oppn slams BJP for questioning NCRB data naming Kolkata safest city

IANS | October 5, 2025 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) As the BJP questioned the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) 2023 report that named Kolkata the safest city in India, the Opposition on Sunday hit back, pointing out that the NCRB functions under the Union Home Ministry, which is headed by BJP leader Amit Shah, and accused the party of doubting its own government's data.

Islamabad hiding absolute dominance with a 'free' tag

IANS | October 5, 2025 2:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The recent unrest in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) and Islamabad's role in quelling it has once again laid bare its pretense of labelling a region "free", when actually under occupation.

Cough syrup row: Leaders demand strict action against pharma firms

IANS | October 5, 2025 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Following the tragic death of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district due to consumption of toxic cough syrup, political leaders have strongly criticised the government and demanded strict action against pharmaceutical manufacturers responsible for endangering children's lives.