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Khalistan networks replicate Mumbai underworld model, groom juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks

Vicky Nanjappa | May 20, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The crime landscape in Punjab is fast changing with terror groups and criminal networks deploying new strategies almost daily to disrupt law and order. While the larger push that is being made is for a separate Khalistan nation, these syndicates at play are carrying out low intensity explosions to keep the state on the boil. The Khalistan networks are also trying to replicate the Mumbai underworld model of grooming juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks.

PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Giorgia Meloni, revives viral ‘Melodi’ moment

IANS | May 20, 2026 12:23 PM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a light-hearted and unique gift -- a “Melody” toffee packet-- to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, bringing back the widely popular “#Melodi” moment that has often gone viral on social media.

Inside ISI’s Rs 500 espionage network and why it is so hard to detect

Vicky Nanjappa | May 20, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India’s Operation Sindoor dealt a mighty blow to the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Since the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attack, the ISI has focused heavily on its espionage network within India.

India criticises record-keeping of negotiations for UNSC reforms

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:58 AM

United Nations, May 20 (IANS) India has criticised the record-keeping of the negotiations for Security Council reforms, pointing out that the document from the last meeting obfuscated the extent of support for expansion of permanent and non-permanent membership.

Air Chief Marshal Singh receives Guard of Honour in Sri Lanka, pays tribute to IPKF martyrs

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:35 AM

Colombo, May 20 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Headquarters during his official visit to the island nation, marking a key diplomatic and Defence engagement between the two countries.

PM Modi hails global appeal of Indian classical dance after five Italian women perform

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that it was wonderful to see Indian dance forms drawing global interest, as he shared a video of five Italian women performing Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam and Kathak to welcome him in Rome during his visit to Italy.

Varanasi painting presented to PM Modi a bridge between Italian artist's vision and India, says Giampaolo Tomassetti

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:07 AM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) A vibrant painting of the ghats of Varanasi became a symbol of cultural friendship between India and Italy when renowned Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented his artwork to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Rome.

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Khalistan networks replicate Mumbai underworld model, groom juveniles for low-cost, high-success attacks

PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ to Giorgia Meloni, revives viral ‘Melodi’ moment

Inside ISI’s Rs 500 espionage network and why it is so hard to detect

India criticises record-keeping of negotiations for UNSC reforms

Air Chief Marshal Singh receives Guard of Honour in Sri Lanka, pays tribute to IPKF martyrs

PM Modi hails global appeal of Indian classical dance after five Italian women perform

Varanasi painting presented to PM Modi a bridge between Italian artist's vision and India, says Giampaolo Tomassetti

'Indian music getting very popular': PM Modi on Italian artists performing Hamsadhwani raga

India stays world’s fastest-growing economy recording 6.4 pc rise despite Iran war fallout

Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presents PM Modi with a painting on Varanasi

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