Massive areca nut smuggling racket busted in Northeast, 60,000 kg seized
In two major operations carried out recently in the Northeast, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized nearly 60,000 kg of smuggled foreign-origin areca nuts.
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'We just want him safe': Cockroach Janta Party founder’s parents fear son’s arrest; urge him to avoid politics
Mumbai/IBNS: Amid growing calls for the formal launch of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the parents of its founder Abhijeet Dipke have expressed concern over their son’s growing popularity and said they do not want him to enter politics due to fears of arrest linked to the viral campaign.
Foreign hand in Cockroach Janta Party? Viral analytics raise questions over Pakistan, Bangladesh followers
New Delhi/IBNS: The abrupt rise in followers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has raised questions and suspicion after several supporters were reportedly traced to countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey.
Punjab Police bust suspected espionage module tracking Indian forces
Punjab Police have busted a suspected espionage network in Pathankot after arresting a man accused of sharing sensitive information about the Indian Army and paramilitary movements with handlers based in Pakistan.
‘Drug’ turns out to be amchur: Jabalpur HC grants Rs 10 lakh compensation to jailed engineer
The Jabalpur High Court has ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for a software engineer from Gwalior who spent 57 days in jail after airport authorities allegedly mistook amchur powder for a narcotic substance.
Dowry deaths in India drop, but over 5,700 women still died in 2024
The recent deaths of actor-model Twisha Sharma in Bhopal and Deepika Nagar have once again put the spotlight on dowry-related violence in India, reigniting concerns over the persistence of abuse despite decades of legal safeguards.
Calcutta High Court upholds Bengal’s new cow slaughter rules ahead of Bakri-Eid
The Calcutta High Court has upheld the West Bengal government’s recent order regulating animal slaughter ahead of the Id-Uz-Zoha festival, popularly known as Bakri-Eid, dismissing multiple petitions challenging the notification.
Congress returns to Tamil Nadu govt after 60 years, minister’s Rahul Gandhi slogan sparks row
In a historic political moment for the Congress in Tamil Nadu, the party on Thursday joined the state government for the first time in nearly six decades. But the swearing-in ceremony of Congress MLA S Rajesh Kumar quickly turned controversial after he raised slogans praising Rahul Gandhi during his oath-taking.
FIR against Parambrata Chatterjee, Swastika Mukherjee over remarks linked to 2021 post-poll violence
A fresh legal controversy has surfaced around Bengali actor-director Parambrata Chatterjee and actress Swastika Mukherjee after a complaint and application seeking an FIR were filed against them at Kolkata’s Gariahat Police Station.
Big twist in RG Kar case! Calcutta HC orders fresh probe into evidence destruction allegations
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a fresh probe into allegations of destruction of evidence in the 2024 R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, media reports said.
Cockroach Janta Party X handle withheld! Founder Abhijeet Dipke launches comeback account
New Delhi/IBNS: The X handle of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has been withheld, its founder Abhijeet Dipke said.
NIA arrests Kolkata man for spying for Pakistan intelligence network
Kolkata/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kolkata resident accused of passing confidential security-related information to Pakistani intelligence operatives as part of an alleged anti-India espionage and terror conspiracy.
Pulwama mastermind Hamza Burhan shot dead in PoK by unknown gunmen: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama attack, has reportedly been killed by unidentified assailants in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), according to media reports.
Saffron Surge: Oppn Needs to Come under Cong ‘Umbrella’ to Check One-Party Dominance
BJP has finally conquered Bengal. From PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Jhalmuri’ moment in Jhargram at the start of the campaign in the state to Verdict Day on May 4 when the party secured a record 2/3rd majority in the 294-member assembly, it was a dream run. Just ten years ago, the party had entered the polls with zero seat in the House.
From Satire To Sensation: ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Beats BJP On Instagram In 5 Days, But Doubts Grow Over Followers
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online campaign triggered by controversial remarks from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has taken social media by storm, even overtaking the Bharatiya Janata Party in follower count on some platforms. However, the movement’s explosive rise has also sparked growing debate and scepticism online, with critics questioning whether its massive digital traction is entirely organic or amplified by coordinated troll networks, bots...
Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram compulsory in all madrasas, extends school directive
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has reportedly made it mandatory for students to sing the national song Vande Mataram in madrasas, days after issuing a similar directive for all state-run schools, according to media reports.
Falta votes again: ‘Return of democracy’ echoes as Jahangir’s grip collapses in Bengal repoll
Kolkata/IBNS: Voters of Falta in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas claimed the “return of democracy” in the assembly constituency where a repoll is underway on Thursday.
No relief for Twisha Sharma's family as court rejects plea for second autopsy
A court in Bhopal on Wednesday rejected the family’s plea for a second autopsy of model-actor Twisha Sharma, deepening the controversy surrounding her death just five months after her marriage.
Congress set to join Tamil Nadu government after 59 years as Vijay expands cabinet tomorrow
The Congress will return to the Tamil Nadu government after nearly six decades, as Chief Minister Vijay expands his cabinet on Thursday.
PRAGATI: India hosts Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and 9 others in major military show
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commenced on Wednesday at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, with the participation of 12 nations, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Big defence talks in Seoul: India and South Korea discuss strategic future
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul on May 20, 2026.
Twisha Sharma death mystery deepens as crucial evidence ‘not shared’ during autopsy: Report
New Delhi/IBNS: The mystery surrounding the death of model-actor Twisha Sharma has deepened after fresh reports highlighted alleged lapses and inconsistencies in the handling of evidence during the investigation.
Balcony Smiles, Colosseum Walks and ‘Melodi’ Magic: Modi-Meloni Chemistry Has The Internet Swooning Again
Some diplomatic meetings make headlines. Some create memes. But when Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni meet, the internet gets a full-blown “Melodi moment.”
TMC under fresh fire as Abhishek Banerjee aide Debraj Chakraborty reportedly detained
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's close aide and former MLA Aditi Munshi's husband, Debraj Chakraborty, was detained by police on Tuesday night, several media reports claimed.
'Welcome my friend!' Meloni clicks selfie with Modi in Rome as he reaches Italy as part of five-nation tour
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who shares a warm rapport with her Indian counterpart, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Rome on Tuesday, sharing a selfie with him that quickly went viral online.
From a courtroom remark to a viral movement: The four-day rise of the Cockroach Janata Party
If you are unemployed, lazy, chronically online, and can rant professionally, then you are welcome to join the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), claims the newly launched party's website.
Pakistani LeT operative enters India for terror, arrested after shock hair transplant twist in Jammu and Kashmir
Indian security agencies have arrested a Pakistani national linked to the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who allegedly entered India to carry out terror activities but later abandoned his mission to undergo a hair transplant in Srinagar.
"Pressured me to give 22,000 tickets": Messi event organiser Satadru Dutta files complaint against ex-Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas
World Cup-winning Argentine footballer Lionel Messi’s India tour organiser Satadru Dutta on Monday filed a complaint against former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, former DG Rajeev Kumar, and New Alipore councillor Jui Biswas, alleging sabotage of the high-profile event held at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium last year.
First India-made C-295 aircraft ready for flight test at Tata-Airbus Vadodara plant
India has achieved a major milestone in defence aviation manufacturing as the first Airbus C-295 transport aircraft assembled in the country is now ready for flight testing at the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara.
Rajnath Singh visits Vietnam: New Delhi, Hanoi ink MoU in the field of AI, Quantum Technology
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi on May 19, during which both leaders reviewed the expanding defence partnership between the two countries and explored ways to further deepen cooperation in maritime security, defence industry, training, and regional stability.