Tamil Nadu records lowest murder rate in 12 years

IANS | May 19, 2025 10:59 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu recorded its lowest number of murder cases in over a decade in the year 2024, a development the State police attributed to a series of proactive and sustained law enforcement measures.

People back Operation Sindoor, Modi govt seen as strongest in tackling terror: Opinion Poll

IANS | May 19, 2025 2:16 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) A nationwide opinion poll conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications has revealed overwhelming public support for the Modi government's military response to the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The covert strike, dubbed Operation Sindoor, has not only received widespread approval but also significantly enhanced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's domestic and international image, according to the findings.

UP businessman arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan

IANS | May 19, 2025 8:52 AM

Lucknow, May 19 (IANS) Days after the arrest of Haryana-based YouTuber and travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra on charges of espionage, the Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a businessman from Rampur for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Suspicious boat triggers maritime security alert off Gujarat coast

IANS | May 18, 2025 11:42 PM

Ahmedabad, May 18 (IANS) A suspicious, unidentified boat spotted approximately 22 nautical miles off the Jafrabad coast in Gujarat has sparked a heightened maritime security alert. The incident, reported on Sunday, set off an extensive aerial and naval search operation involving the Indian Coast Guard, Navy, and marine police.