Intelligence agencies have claimed in their report that Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Canadian-based pro-Khalistan terrorist, incited young individuals to engage in a secessionist movement and persuaded them to paste provocative posters bearing pro-liberation slogans in Punjab.
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Arrested from Imphal by NIA, accused in transnational conspiracy case sent to 5-day police custody
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Moirangthem Anand Singh in a case related to a transnational conspiracy by Myanmar-based leadership of terror outfits to wage war against the Government of India by exploiting the current ethnic unrest in Manipur.
Nijjar took training in Pak, backed terrorist activities across India, claims fresh Intelligence report
Khalistan-backer Hardeep Singh Nijjar whose killing has triggered a diplomatic row between India and Canada, had gone to Pakistan to gain "expertise" in arms and ammunition, according to fresh findings by the Indian Intelligence agencies, a source in the know of things said.
Code of investigation for police required to be devised, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has stressed that a code of investigation for police is required to be devised so that the guilty do not walk free on technicalities "as they do in most cases in our country".
Diplomatic fallout: Number of Indian students going to Canada may drop
Given the current situation between India and Canada, there may be a drop in the number of Indian students going to Canada for higher studies, said a consultant with Star Global Education Alliance.
Married woman cannot allege rape by live-in partner on false pretext of marriage: Delhi HC
Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma said that if an unmarried person is deceived into a sexual relationship under the false promise of marriage by someone they believe is legally eligible for marriage, it may constitute an offense of rape.
Parliament passes Women's Reservation Bill after RS' unanimous nod
The Parliament on Thursday passed the Women's Reservation Bill with the Rajya Sabha giving its assent unanimously, a day after the legislation -- Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 -- was cleared by the Lok Sabha.
INDIA's PM candidate will be chosen post Lok Sabha poll, says Yechury
Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday asserted that the Prime Minister candidate of INDIA bloc will be selected post the Lok Sabha election.
Had Kanhaiya Lal's murder happened in Assam, I would've settled scores in 10 mins: Himanta Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that had an incident like Kanhaiya Lal's murder took place in his state, he would have settled scores within 10 minutes.
RBI proposes 6-month deadline for banks to identify wilful defaulters
The RBI in its draft master directions issued on Thursday has proposed that lenders should label defaulting borrowers as 'wilful defaulters' within six months of an account turning non-performing asset (NPA).
Nara Lokesh alleges threat to Chandrababu Naidu’s life in jail
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) General Secretary Nara Lokesh on Thursday alleged that there is a threat to the life of his father and party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu in Rajahmundry jail.
From Canada to Turkey, Lawrence Bishnoi's networks spread across the world
The incarcerated Lawrence Bishnoi's gang's nexuses operate in northern India, drawing their operations as far as Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and even abroad in countries like Italy, Armenia, Canada, America, Dubai, the Philippines, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey.
Canada's allegations on terrorist's killing appear to be politically driven, diplomats may be reduced, says India
India on Thursday said that Canada has not given any specific information about its allegations of New Delhi's hand in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and they appear to be "politically driven".
Families concerned over 'escalating tension' between India and Canada
With India warning its citizens to “exercise utmost caution” while in Canada amid escalation of the diplomatic row between the two countries, the families of students and permanent residents, particularly the Hindus and Hindu-Canadians residing in the north American nation, are concerned about their well being.
Linking Aadhaar numbers with electoral rolls is not mandatory, EC tells SC
The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that linking Aadhaar numbers with electoral rolls is not mandatory under the Registration of Electors (Amendment) Rules 2022.
Potential of infringing child’s right to privacy: HC on Aadhaar mandate for EWS admissions in Delhi pvt schools
A single judge bench of Anup Jairam Bhambani had stayed the circulars, observing that a child could not be compelled to hold an Aadhaar card, and denying access to education based on this requirement was impermissible.
Cash for ticket scam: Rs 2 cr worth valuables, Rs 76L cash seized from Hindutva activist, seer
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda said on Thursday that the special wing CCB sleuths, who are investigating the BJP MLA ticket scam, have seized Rs 2 crore worth valuables, gold jewellery, and Rs 76 lakh in cash.
NIA seeks info on 10 wanted people in San Francisco Indian Consulate attack case
The National Investigation Agency has released pictures of 10 wanted people who are accused in the case related to the March 2023 attack on the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, USA, and has sought information from the general public.
DGCA suspends Air India’s Chief of Flight Safety
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has suspended Air India’s Chief of Flight Safety for a month after an inspection found lapses in the airline’s accident prevention protocol.
India suspends visa services for Canadians
India has suspended visa services for Canadians "till further notice" amid a massive international row over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's claim that his government has intelligence linking New Delhi in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Ragging death impact: Entry to all JU hostels prohibited from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Amid the rising controversies of a recent ragging-related death of a fresher of Kolkata's Jadavpur University (JU) at the main students’ hostel, the JU authorities have issued restrictions on entry timings in all student’s hostel under its jurisdiction.
Punjab-origin NIA-wanted gangster shot dead in Canada
Punjab-origin NIA-wanted gangster Sukha Duneke was shot dead in Canada's Winnipeg in an inter-gang rivalry, police officials here said. Sukhdool Singh, alias Duneke, was part of Khalistan movement in Canada.
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam a historic legislation, will further boost women empowerment: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked MPs across party lines as the Lok Sabha passed the Women’s Reservation Bill, saying that it is a historic legislation that will further boost women empowerment and will enable greater participation of women in the political process.
Salaries of state university staff in Bengal to be directly credited from treasury
The West Bengal government on Wednesday took a decision that the salaries of teaching and non-teaching staff at the state universities will be directly credited from the state treasury now.
SC fixes Oct 17 for final hearing on pleas challenging constitutional validity of Citizenship Act's Section 6A
The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed October 17 for final hearing on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship Act's Section 6A relating to illegal immigrants in Assam.