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Suspected Drug Peddler Held In J&K Under PIT-NDPS Act

Suspected Drug Peddler Held In J&K Under PIT-NDPS Act

May 20, 2026 03:12 PM

A suspected drug peddler, Harpal Singh, has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua...

J&K Police Seize Drone-Dropped Heroin Near Border

J&K Police Seize Drone-Dropped Heroin Near Border

May 20, 2026 03:08 PM

Jammu and Kashmir police seized approximately 2 kg of heroin suspected to have been dropped by a drone near the International Border in the Jammu district. The recovery followed...

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

May 20, 2026 03:07 PM

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of...

US Seizes Oil Tanker Linked To Iran In Indian Ocean

US Seizes Oil Tanker Linked To Iran In Indian Ocean

May 20, 2026 03:05 PM

The US has seized an oil tanker, 'Skywave', linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean, as part of efforts to disrupt Iran's oil shipments and enforce sanctions. The vessel was part of...

Aligarh Man Arrested For Alleged Honour Killing Of Daughter

Aligarh Man Arrested For Alleged Honour Killing Of Daughter

May 20, 2026 02:56 PM

A man in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 19-year-old daughter to death after opposing her relationship with a neighbour.

Bengaluru Police Nab 8 In MDMA Drug Bust

Bengaluru Police Nab 8 In MDMA Drug Bust

May 20, 2026 02:45 PM

Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be...

Satheesan justifies use of caste surname at swearing-in

Satheesan justifies use of caste surname at swearing-in

May 20, 2026 02:40 PM

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan defended his use of the caste surname "Menon" during his swearing-in ceremony, saying he had only mentioned his father's name and saw nothing...

Raigad Revenue Officer Nabbed For Taking Bribe

Raigad Revenue Officer Nabbed For Taking Bribe

May 20, 2026 02:38 PM

A revenue department official in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 to facilitate a land...

171,150 Indians Deported From 52 Countries In 5 Years

171,150 Indians Deported From 52 Countries In 5 Years

May 20, 2026 02:17 PM

Deportations of Indians have increased in recent years from several countries like the UAE, USA, Malaysia, Myanmar.

Srinagar Authorities Demolish Illegal Property Linked To Drug Peddler

Srinagar Authorities Demolish Illegal Property Linked To Drug Peddler

May 20, 2026 01:58 PM

Authorities in Srinagar demolished an illegal property worth Rupees 1.5 crore, allegedly linked to a wanted drug peddler, as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking.

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicates

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Cyber Fraud Syndicates

May 20, 2026 01:51 PM

Delhi Police dismantled multiple interstate cyber fraud syndicates in a month-long operation, arresting 35 and bringing 89 offenders to justice. The syndicates were involved in...

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

May 20, 2026 01:49 PM

Security forces in Jammu recovered a packet of suspected narcotics, believed to have been dropped by a drone, in the border area of Bishnah. The packet was discovered by a local...

Bhopal Police Have No Objection To Second Autopsy In Dowry Death Case

Bhopal Police Have No Objection To Second Autopsy In Dowry Death Case

May 20, 2026 01:21 PM

Bhopal police have stated they have no objection to a second post-mortem of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her home last week, following allegations of dowry harassment. A...

Murder Convict Arrested After 24 Years On The Run

Murder Convict Arrested After 24 Years On The Run

May 20, 2026 01:21 PM

Delhi Police have arrested a life convict in a murder case who had been absconding for 24 years after jumping parole in 2002. The accused, Rakesh Patel, had allegedly changed...

Self-Styled Godman Kharat In ED Custody Over Money Laundering

Self-Styled Godman Kharat In ED Custody Over Money Laundering

May 20, 2026 01:20 PM

A special PMLA court in Mumbai has remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) until May 26 in connection with an alleged Rs 70...

Video: Modi gifts Meloni a packet of Melody toffees

Video: Modi gifts Meloni a packet of Melody toffees

May 20, 2026 01:19 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a set of 'Melody' toffees, reviving the 'Melodi' trend that went viral during the COP28 summit in Dubai...

Delhi Police Arrests Shooter In Najafgarh Assault Case

Delhi Police Arrests Shooter In Najafgarh Assault Case

May 20, 2026 01:18 PM

Delhi Police have arrested a man accused of shooting at an individual who intervened in an assault in Najafgarh. The accused, Gaurav, has a history of criminal activity.

Putin, Xi pledge to dismantle global hegemonism

Putin, Xi pledge to dismantle global hegemonism

May 20, 2026 01:05 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their commitment to dismantling global hegemonism and building a 'multipolar world' during...

Autopsy confirms Twisha died due to hanging, injuries found on body

Autopsy confirms Twisha died due to hanging, injuries found on body

May 20, 2026 12:51 PM

The post-mortem report of Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal, indicates 'antemortem hanging by ligature' as the cause of death, along with multiple blunt force injuries. Police...

Rs 13 Lakh Stolen In Thane House Break-In

Rs 13 Lakh Stolen In Thane House Break-In

May 20, 2026 12:48 PM

An unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 13 lakh from a house in Thane district, Maharashtra, after breaking in during the night.

Trump-Xi Bonhomie: Should India Be Uneasy?

Trump-Xi Bonhomie: Should India Be Uneasy?

May 20, 2026 12:36 PM

Delhi must now purge the delusional hopes of being a 'counterweight' to China in the US calculus, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Illegal Liquor Worth Lakhs Seized; Smuggler Arrested

Illegal Liquor Worth Lakhs Seized; Smuggler Arrested

May 20, 2026 12:35 PM

Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, seized illegal liquor worth Rs 5.14 lakh from a pickup vehicle and arrested one alleged smuggler during a checking drive.

YouTuber sentenced to 6 months jail for contempt of court

YouTuber sentenced to 6 months jail for contempt of court

May 20, 2026 12:35 PM

The Delhi High Court has sentenced YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja to six months' simple imprisonment for criminal contempt after finding he continued to scandalise the judiciary and...

Punjab Police Uncover International Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncover International Drug Smuggling Operation

May 20, 2026 12:27 PM

Punjab Police have dismantled an international drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 10 kg of ICE (methamphetamine) and 4 kg of heroin.

Man Lynched In Odisha Over Black Magic Suspicion; 25 Arrested

Man Lynched In Odisha Over Black Magic Suspicion; 25 Arrested

May 20, 2026 12:14 PM

A man was lynched and his body burnt in Odisha's Cuttack district on suspicion of practising black magic. Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the incident.

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

Ex-Servicemen Demand Fair Probe In Dowry Death Case

May 20, 2026 11:53 AM

Ex-servicemen in Bhopal rally, demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, and seek a fresh post-mortem examination and transfer of the...

UP: Father, Uncles Arrested Over Woman's Suicide

UP: Father, Uncles Arrested Over Woman's Suicide

May 20, 2026 11:51 AM

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested the father and two uncles of a 19-year-old woman, along with another man, in connection with her alleged suicide due to harassment...

Thailand Eyes Tourism Opportunities In Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Thailand Eyes Tourism Opportunities In Andaman And Nicobar Islands

May 20, 2026 11:38 AM

The Consul General of Thailand in Kolkata, Siriporn Tantipanyathep, met with the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to discuss tourism promotion and mutual...

Thane Census Workers Booked For Dereliction Of Duty

Thane Census Workers Booked For Dereliction Of Duty

May 20, 2026 11:17 AM

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have filed an FIR against two government employees assigned census work for alleged dereliction of duty. The employees, a clerk and a compounder,...

Court Slams CBI In Income Tax Officer's Acquittal

Court Slams CBI In Income Tax Officer's Acquittal

May 20, 2026 11:12 AM

A court in Thane acquitted a suspended Income Tax Officer and his wife in a 2007 disproportionate assets case, criticising the CBI for a flawed investigation.

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

'Every Political Party Will Be BJP-ised'

May 20, 2026 11:00 AM

'Look at the way SIR that was implemented in Bengal. They wanted to entirely curate the voter list in order to suit their purposes and victory.' 'Look at the targeted deletions...

Man Held After Wife Dies In Failed Arson Plot

Man Held After Wife Dies In Failed Arson Plot

May 20, 2026 10:55 AM

Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man after his wife died in a house fire that she allegedly started to frame relatives in a property dispute.

'You Are Killing Lakhs And Lakhs Of Citizenships'

'You Are Killing Lakhs And Lakhs Of Citizenships'

May 20, 2026 10:51 AM

'98 lakhs in Bengal, 97 lakhs in Tamil Nadu, 2.83 crores in Uttar Pradesh.'

G Sudhakaran Claims No Enmity With Pinarayi Vijayan

G Sudhakaran Claims No Enmity With Pinarayi Vijayan

May 20, 2026 10:40 AM

G Sudhakaran, the pro tem Speaker, stated he has no personal enmity with former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, emphasising that personal grudges have no place in politics.

Modi working to protect India's prestige on global stage: Sharad Pawar

Modi working to protect India's prestige on global stage: Sharad Pawar

May 20, 2026 10:26 AM

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar has acknowledged that despite political differences with Narendra Modi, the prime minister is working to uphold India's prestige internationally....

Report reveals US-Israel regime change plan in Iran

Report reveals US-Israel regime change plan in Iran

May 20, 2026 10:18 AM

A media report suggests the US and Israel considered installing Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran's president as part of regime change plans.

Modi in Rome: Dines with Meloni, visits Colosseum

Modi in Rome: Dines with Meloni, visits Colosseum

May 20, 2026 10:01 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss ways to strengthen the India-Italy friendship, marking the final leg of his...

RPI Activists Protest Over Worker's Murder In Thane

RPI Activists Protest Over Worker's Murder In Thane

May 20, 2026 09:59 AM

Republican Party of India activists protested in Thane, Maharashtra, demanding the arrest of those involved in the attack on a party worker who died from his injuries.

AI-171 crash: 'Saw captain's body in sitting position, gripping controls'

AI-171 crash: 'Saw captain's body in sitting position, gripping controls'

May 20, 2026 09:42 AM

A man who lost family members in the 2023 Air India AI-171 crash has made claims about the pilot's position in the mortuary, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

'Gym jihad': Gangster Act invoked against 10 for forced conversion of women

'Gym jihad': Gangster Act invoked against 10 for forced conversion of women

May 20, 2026 09:09 AM

Police in Mirzapur have invoked the Gangster Act against 10 people in the alleged 'gym jihad' case, involving charges of coercion, blackmail, and forced religious conversion of...

Will end war 'very quickly', says Trump after Senate resolution to curb war powers

Will end war 'very quickly', says Trump after Senate resolution to curb war powers

May 20, 2026 09:00 AM

US President Donald Trump stated that Iran is eager to make a deal and predicted a sharp decline in oil prices due to abundant supply, amidst a Senate resolution to limit his...

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets in Iran war: Report

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets in Iran war: Report

May 20, 2026 08:45 AM

A Congressional Research Service report reveals that at least 42 US aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iran, with costs estimated to reach USD...

Young Man Killed In Shooting Near Delhi College

Young Man Killed In Shooting Near Delhi College

May 20, 2026 08:07 AM

A 22-year-old man was shot dead near a college in northeast Delhi's Welcome area, police said on Wednesday. The deceased was identified as Amanullah Qureshi, a resident of Maujpur.

US Files Charges Against Indian Man In 2017 Murder Case

US Files Charges Against Indian Man In 2017 Murder Case

May 20, 2026 07:35 AM

The US has announced federal charges against Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national, for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of Sasikala Narra and her six-year-old son Anish...

In Norway, India rejects allegations of violation of human rights

In Norway, India rejects allegations of violation of human rights

May 20, 2026 01:21 AM

India has reiterated its commitment to human rights and democracy following criticism from a Norwegian newspaper commentator during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Norway.

SC allows euthanasia for rabid, dangerous stray dogs

SC allows euthanasia for rabid, dangerous stray dogs

May 20, 2026 12:28 AM

The Supreme Court of India has permitted euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs to mitigate the threat to human life. The ruling includes...

Indian official found dead at Chattogram mission in B'desh

Indian official found dead at Chattogram mission in B'desh

May 20, 2026 12:26 AM

An Indian High Commission official in Chattogram, Bangladesh, was found dead inside the mission premises. The deceased has been identified as Naren Dhar, who was serving as an...

Law Student Rams Police Officers With Thar In Delhi

Law Student Rams Police Officers With Thar In Delhi

May 20, 2026 12:21 AM

A Delhi Police constable and a police mitra were injured after a law student allegedly rammed his Thar into their motorcycle and ran over them while trying to flee from public...