NIA conducts raids in Kerala linked to PFI revival, funding

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:13 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 28 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out coordinated early-morning raids across multiple districts in Kerala on Wednesday as part of an ongoing probe into suspected efforts to revive the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and alleged financial support for extremist activities.

India, US discuss global narcotics trafficking challenge, facilitation of legitimate trade

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The United States hosted the inaugural meeting of the US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group in Washington, underscoring the enduring and shared commitment to addressing the global drug challenge and fostering a safer and healthier future for both nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.

Attacks on candidates, security officials on rise in poll-bound Bangladesh

IANS | January 28, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka, Jan 28 (IANS) As campaigning is underway for the Bangladesh elections, escalating violence, including threats and attacks targeting candidates and law enforcement personnel, triggered renewed concerns over the safety and security of the electoral process across the country, local media reported on Wednesday.