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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.

VP Radhakrishnan, CM Dhami pay final respects to BC Khanduri in Dehradun

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:58 AM

Dehradun, May 20 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday paid final respects to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Major General (Retd.) Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri in Dehradun, calling him an "extraordinary leader" whose contributions leave a lasting legacy.

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.

Adani Green Energy to develop 2,250 MW pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:17 AM

Amaravati, May 20 (IANS) Adani Hydro Energy Eleven Ltd. (AHE11L), part of the diversified Adani Green Energy, will develop the 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.

Man molests minor boy in Mumbai's Agripada, police launch manhunt

IANS | May 20, 2026 11:08 AM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) In a concerning incident, a 13-year-old boy was molested by a 40-year-old man in Mumbai's Agripada area, officials said on Wednesday, adding that a manhunt has been launched for the absconding accused.

From red bastion to Cong-led treasury bench, Sudhakaran becomes Kerala Pro-tem Speaker

IANS | May 20, 2026 10:50 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) In a politically loaded moment that underlined Kerala’s dramatic change of guard, veteran legislator and former CPI(M) strongman G. Sudhakaran was on Wednesday sworn in as a legislator of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan.

'Felt as if we met god': Indian diaspora, artists who performed to welcome PM Modi in Italy

IANS | May 20, 2026 10:02 AM

Rome, May 20 (IANS) The members of the Indian diaspora and several artists who performed to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rome on Wednesday expressed joy and admiration and said they were proud to witness India’s growing global stature.

PM Modi expresses gratefulness to Indian community in Italy for warm welcome

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:50 AM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratefulness to the Indian community in Italy for the warm welcome in Rome.

Passengers hail redevelopment of Assam’s Majbat Railway Station under Amrit Bharat scheme

IANS | May 20, 2026 9:23 AM

Guwahati, May 20 (IANS) Majbat Railway Station in Assam’s Udalguri district has been comprehensively redeveloped under the Centre’s Amrit Bharat Railway Station Scheme. Passengers expressed happiness over the upgraded facilities and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the transformation.

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

VP Radhakrishnan, CM Dhami pay final respects to BC Khanduri in Dehradun

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

Adani Green Energy to develop 2,250 MW pumped storage project in Andhra Pradesh

Man molests minor boy in Mumbai's Agripada, police launch manhunt

From red bastion to Cong-led treasury bench, Sudhakaran becomes Kerala Pro-tem Speaker

'Felt as if we met god': Indian diaspora, artists who performed to welcome PM Modi in Italy

PM Modi expresses gratefulness to Indian community in Italy for warm welcome

Passengers hail redevelopment of Assam’s Majbat Railway Station under Amrit Bharat scheme

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