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ISKP seeks to create Caliphate mindset in India through AI; eyes bots for radicalisation

Vicky Nanjappa | August 19, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is making a major shift in its digital operations and this is proving to be a worry for the Indian security agencies who are battling a major problem of radicalisation. The security agencies are worried as the ISKP is seeking to create a Caliphate mindset in India through Artificial Intelligence (AI).

BJP first spread hatred, now appropriating Vande Mataram to further its design: Renuka Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 19, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government on Wednesday, accusing it of instigating communal sentiments through devious means and said that its tall claims over the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was nothing but part of the plan to further its divisive politics.

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:59 AM

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat has approved 12-hour work shifts at Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited’s semiconductor facility in Sanand, allowing the plant to operate longer shifts while retaining the statutory 48-hour weekly working limit.

Nearly 7 in 10 new EPFO subscribers are between 18–25 age group: Report

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:49 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) Nearly 59 per cent of all new EPFO subscribers in FY25 belonged to the 18–25 age group, underscoring the growing role of young workers in expanding India's formal economy, a report showed on Wednesday.

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Quick-commerce platform Zepto has raised the minimum order value required for free delivery by up to Rs 299 -- which seen during periods of high demand -- and by 33.55 per cent to Rs 199 in normal hours which bringing its threshold in line with rivals.

'Vindictive politics': SP hits out at BJP over ED raids on Azam Khan-linked locations

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:42 AM

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) As the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided several locations linked to senior Samajwadi Party (SP) jailed leader Azam Khan on Wednesday, the party criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, stating that it has "nothing left" to offer the public, and hence is resorting to "harassing" people associated with the previous governments.

Will discuss J&K situation with visiting US ambassador: CM Omar Abdullah

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:35 AM

Srinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that he will meet the visiting US ambassador, Sergio Gor, and discuss the union territory situation with him, but will not complain about anything.

Gujarat: Two held over Rs 5.29 lakh cyber fraud, probe finds Rs 2.09 crore routed through bank account

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:27 AM

Surat, Aug 19 (IANS) The Surat Cyber Crime Police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in arranging a bank account used to route cyber fraud proceeds, while investigating an investment scam in which a complainant lost Rs 5.29 lakh.

FM Sitharaman-led delegation to review India-Singapore economic ties at 4th ISMR

IANS | August 19, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has left for Singapore to participate in the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) which is scheduled to be held on August 19-20, the Finance Ministry said on Wednesday.

DJB scam case reflects brazen manner in which Delhi was looted under Kejriwal: BJP MP

IANS | August 19, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday said that former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain's arrest has yet again exposed the Aam Aadmi Party's "fake honesty", adding that the Delhi Jal Board scam case presents an example of how the National Capital was looted in a "brazen manner" under AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

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ISKP seeks to create Caliphate mindset in India through AI; eyes bots for radicalisation

BJP first spread hatred, now appropriating Vande Mataram to further its design: Renuka Chowdhury (IANS Interview)

Gujarat approves 12-hour shifts at Micron’s Sanand semiconductor facility, caps working week at 48 hours

Nearly 7 in 10 new EPFO subscribers are between 18–25 age group: Report

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

'Vindictive politics': SP hits out at BJP over ED raids on Azam Khan-linked locations

Will discuss J&K situation with visiting US ambassador: CM Omar Abdullah

Gujarat: Two held over Rs 5.29 lakh cyber fraud, probe finds Rs 2.09 crore routed through bank account

FM Sitharaman-led delegation to review India-Singapore economic ties at 4th ISMR

DJB scam case reflects brazen manner in which Delhi was looted under Kejriwal: BJP MP

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