Gujarat Police trace over Rs 1,071 crore linked to 1,090 cybercrime cases

IANS | August 17, 2026 8:12 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 17 (IANS) The Gujarat Police Cyber Centre of Excellence on Monday arrested a 25-year-old man from Assam who allegedly acted as the main financial handler for an international cybercrime network involved in digital arrest scams, tracing transactions worth Rs 10,71,55,66,034 linked to 1,090 cybercrime cases across India.

BJP calls out 'selective approach' of political parties in J&K over PoK crackdown

IANS | August 16, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Amid protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Abhijeet Jasrotia accused the mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir of adopting a "selective approach" and showing "sustained concern" over the crackdown against civilians across the Line of Control (LoC).

Iran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:44 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions continue, and a broader deal governing traffic through the strategic waterway has not yet been finalised.