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Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) For Field Marshal Asim Munir, it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew. Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts simultaneously, widening the scope of his challenges.

Delhi Customs seizes hydroponic weed worth Rs 5.38 Crore at IGI Airport, two arrested

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport have foiled a major narcotics smuggling attempt, seizing 15.38 kg of suspected hydroponic weed concealed inside two geysers, officials said on Monday.

Fuel, LPG supplies remain normal across Delhi: BPCL

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) State-owned oil marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) on Monday said it continues to maintain uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel, CNG and LPG across Delhi through its extensive supply chain and retail network amid steady growth in fuel demand across the national capital.

Pakistani handler asked arrested K'taka youths to form groups, reveals probe

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:15 PM

Tumakuru (Karnataka), June 8 (IANS) The investigation into the alleged terror-related social media network busted by Karnataka's Tumakuru police has revealed that the Pakistan-based handler had instructed the arrested youths to build a larger group and recruit 50 to 60 members, promising financial support for their activities, police said on Monday.

Karnataka Cyber Crime Police speeds up probe into fake bikini images of actress Rukmini Vasanth, seek details from Meta

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:07 PM

Bengaluru, June 8 (IANS) The Karnataka Cyber Crime Police has expedited the investigation into the circulation of fake bikini videos and photographs of actress Rukmini Vasanth, who had gained national attention for her role in "Kantara Chapter-2", seeking details of the social media accounts involved from Meta.

The big diversion: Why agencies fear a major Khalistani strike abroad

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have issued a high-level alert regarding a strategic shift in the operations of pro-Khalistan elements. They have observed that pro-Khalistan groups have decided to launch an all-out operation that will not remain confined to Punjab. Multiple incidents involving these elements have already been reported, with Punjab emerging as the primary target so far.

In UP’s Shamli, woman gym trainer held for ‘forced conversion’ of businessman’s son; latter denies coercion

IANS | June 8, 2026 12:57 PM

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), June 8 (IANS) A religious conversion case in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli has taken a complex turn, after police arrested a woman and her father while the man at the centre of the controversy insisted that he embraced Islam voluntarily and not under any coercion or at anyone's behest.

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Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

Delhi Customs seizes hydroponic weed worth Rs 5.38 Crore at IGI Airport, two arrested

Fuel, LPG supplies remain normal across Delhi: BPCL

Pakistani handler asked arrested K'taka youths to form groups, reveals probe

Karnataka Cyber Crime Police speeds up probe into fake bikini images of actress Rukmini Vasanth, seek details from Meta

The big diversion: Why agencies fear a major Khalistani strike abroad

In UP’s Shamli, woman gym trainer held for ‘forced conversion’ of businessman’s son; latter denies coercion

India urges nationals to avoid travel to Iran, leave country

Trinamool MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray resigns from Rajya Sabha, party

Jahangir Khan, absconding TMC leader from Diamond Harbour's Falta arrested near Nepal border

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