Ballari, July 8 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches at the residence of Abdul Nazeer in Karnataka’s Ballari as part of a multi-state operation linked to an alleged terror conspiracy case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).The raids were conducted at Abdul Nazeer’s residence in the Kaul Bazar area of Ballari. NIA officials questioned his parents and other family members regarding his associates and friend circle. The inves…
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New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) With the high-stakes battle for Bankipur by-polls heating up, the leaders of warring alliances – NDA and INDIA bloc have started raising the pitch with ‘victory prophecies’ while those from Opposition calling for closing the ranks against the ruling party candidate. Many NDA leaders speaking to press, a day after BJP fielding its young candidate in the fray, exuded confidence over the upcoming Assembly by-election in Bihar, asserting that the BJP would register a comfort…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA), along with police and central security forces, is conducting simultaneous raids at 20 locations across Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, Bihar, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Gujarat, Telangana, and West Bengal in connection with a terror conspiracy case, officials said on Wednesday.These raids are being carried out in connection with the NIA’s investigation into a terror-linked radicalisation case registered at the Visakh…
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) A Kolkata Police investigation into the activities of jailed gangster Feroz Khan, alias ‘Mini Feroz’, has revealed that he procured a foreign-made 9 mm pistol using a forged arms licence purportedly issued in Nagaland, officials said on Wednesday.The Lalbazar (Kolkata Police headquarters) detectives recovered the pistol along with the magazine from him after Feroze was arrested on July 4.Investigators also found that he had allegedly purchased a substantial quantity of…
Patna, July 8 (IANS) The southwest monsoon has become active across Bihar, prompting the Meteorological Centre in Patna to issue a yellow alert for 24 districts.The department has warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds with speeds of 40-50 km/h in several parts of the state.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), adverse weather conditions are likely in Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Sheohar, Madhepu…
Patna, July 8 (IANS) A case of double murder has occurred in Bihar’s Samastipur district, where two men were shot dead in an indiscriminate firing incident late Tuesday night.The attack took place in Namapur village under the Chakmehsi police station area, triggering panic among local residents.The deceased have been identified as Prabhat Chaudhary, a resident of Nima Chakhaidar village, and Sunny Kumar, a resident of Belsandi village.Both villages fall under the jurisdiction of the Chakmehsi …
Wayanad, July 8 (IANS) Rescue operations at the landslide site in Kalladi, Wayanad, will continue on Wednesday, with Kerala Ministers T. Siddique and A.P. Anil Kumar announcing that a comprehensive search will be carried out to trace the five persons still missing. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, who is in the state capital, will reach the disaster site at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday.He will leave for Wayanad immediately after briefing the media following the weekly Cabinet meeting.After visiting …
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The Standing Committee of the Eastern Zonal Council (EZC) on Tuesday resolved to strengthen inter-state coordination, expedite the resolution of pending issues, and ensure effective implementation of development programmes across the eastern region during its 15th meeting held in Bhubaneswar. The meeting was organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in association with the Odisha government. It was chaired by Odisha Chief…
New Delhi, Jul 7 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches at six locations in three northern states on Tuesday as part of its ongoing probe into a major Cambodia-linked human trafficking and cyber slavery racket, the central probe agency officials said. The operation targeted premises connected to associates and supporters of the accused in the case.The raids were carried out in four districts of Bihar — Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, and East Champaran — besides o…
Patna, July 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Abhishek Kumar Sinha as its candidate for the upcoming Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar on Tuesday. Following the announcement, Sinha expressed gratitude to the party leadership and said he would work to justify the confidence reposed in him.Reacting after his name was announced, Sinha said the candidature was both an honour and a responsibility. He said the party has entrusted him with a responsibility, and he must delive…