Priyank Kharge fires back at BJP after aide’s arrest on drug peddling case

IANS | July 14, 2025 5:20 PM

Bengaluru, July 14 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT, and BT, Priyank Kharge, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP after Maharashtra Police arrested his close associate Lingaraj Kanni on drug peddling charges, asserting that the Congress has already taken swift disciplinary action and challenging the BJP to show similar resolve against its own tainted leaders.

SC rejects plea challenging ban on SIMI

IANS | July 14, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging a decision of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal, which had upheld the extension of ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI).