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Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction challenges prohibitory orders on July 21 rally venue in Calcutta HC

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:44 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction on Monday approached a single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court challenging the advisory from Kolkata Police imposing prohibitory orders for 60 days in front of CESC House near busy Esplanade Crossing, which is the traditional venue of the party’s annual Martyrs’ Day event.

Delhi cop shoots wife dead in Kalyanpuri after marital dispute

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead in East Delhi's Kalyanpuri area following a domestic dispute, police said on Monday.

‘Nothing left for Kejriwal in politics’: BJP leader on AAP chief's religious remarks

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday launched a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that the former Delhi Chief Minister has lost political credibility and only turns to religious issues when elections approach.

Punjab: HUMINT becomes key as Khalistan groups embrace soft propaganda

Vicky Nanjappa | July 13, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) A big shift is taking place in Punjab where Intelligence gathering is concerned. With pro-Khalistan groups changing strategy, there would be more reliance on human Intelligence (HUMINT).

India-made warships come of age as guardians of maritime frontiers

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The India-made Nilgiri, Sandhayak and Arnala classes of warships in the Indian Navy fleet reflect the steady evolution of the country’s naval capability and defence manufacturing. The three classes of Naval vessels strengthen surface combat, hydrography and coastal anti-submarine warfare, according to an official factsheet released on Monday.

Notorious criminal Raja Dutta shot dead in Kolkata, five detained

IANS | July 13, 2026 2:00 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Notorious criminal Raja Dutta was killed in a suspected shootout in the early hours of Monday near the Belghoria Expressway in North Dum Dum, police said, adding that five people have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident. No arrests have been made so far.

SC issues notice to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, seeks UP SIT report

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and sought a status report from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government on a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings received by the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Six months after Noida techie's death, father says he has lost hope of justice

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:23 PM

Noida, July 13 (IANS) Nearly six months after the death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida's Sector 150, his father, Rajkumar Mehta, has said he no longer believes justice will be delivered in the case.

Jaish-e-Mohammed expands marriage trap tactic to recruit vulnerable Indian women: Intel

Vicky Nanjappa | July 13, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) In October 2025, the Jaish-e-Mohammed set up its first women’s wing led by Sadiya Azhar, the sister of the outfit’s chief Masood Azhar. The main aim of the wing was recruitment, radicalisation, and eventually to build a Fedayeen squad.

Martial arts teacher arrested in Kolkata for sexually harassing minor students during classes

IANS | July 13, 2026 1:09 PM

Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Kolkata Police have arrested a martial arts teacher for allegedly sexually harassing minor students during training classes, said a senior officer on Monday.

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Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction challenges prohibitory orders on July 21 rally venue in Calcutta HC

Delhi cop shoots wife dead in Kalyanpuri after marital dispute

‘Nothing left for Kejriwal in politics’: BJP leader on AAP chief's religious remarks

Punjab: HUMINT becomes key as Khalistan groups embrace soft propaganda

India-made warships come of age as guardians of maritime frontiers

Notorious criminal Raja Dutta shot dead in Kolkata, five detained

SC issues notice to Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, seeks UP SIT report

Six months after Noida techie's death, father says he has lost hope of justice

Jaish-e-Mohammed expands marriage trap tactic to recruit vulnerable Indian women: Intel

Martial arts teacher arrested in Kolkata for sexually harassing minor students during classes

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