Voluntary recruitment fuels rapid rise of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s women wing

Vicky Nanjappa | July 20, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Taiyabbat, the Lashkar-e-Taiba’s all-women wing, was established in 2025. By early 2026, the wing gained traction with several women being recruited. Today, the wing is fully functional, and what has surprised the Indian agencies is that a majority of the recruits have joined the group voluntarily.

ISI's new playbook: Terror in Gujarat, espionage in Rajasthan

Vicky Nanjappa | July 20, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The ISI has been focusing on the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan in recent months. This signals a shift in conventional operations that were carried out by the Pakistan-based terror groups along the Line of Control (LoC) or within Jammu and Kashmir.

Bengali mandatory in all govt departments from September 1: CM Adhikari

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:43 PM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) On the first day of the extended Budget Session, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced in the Assembly that from September 1, the use of Bengali as the official language will be obligatory in the operations of every government department in West Bengal.

Assam Flood: Indian Army launches 'Operation Jal Rahat'

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:43 PM

Guwahati, July 20 (IANS) The Indian Army has launched 'Operation Jal Rahat' to support the Assam government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to inundate several parts of eastern Assam, severely affecting thousands of people across seven districts, officials said on Monday.

President Murmu to honour Rajasthan mother who designed special chair for son with cerebral palsy

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:04 PM

Jaipur, July 20 (IANS) When a school refused admission to her son because he couldn't sit independently, Neha Solanki chose not to accept defeat. Instead, the psychologist and mother embarked on a mission that has now earned her national recognition. On July 31, President Droupadi Murmu will honour Neha with the Grassroots Innovator Recognition 2026 by NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission for designing an innovative adaptive chair for children with cerebral palsy.

Parliament has experienced MPs, nation needs their knowledge, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that amid global uncertainties, India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly, to facilitate meaningful discussions, and to foster a collective determination to advance the nation.