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NIA raids 18 places in Punjab, Haryana in three terror-gangster network cases linked to Pak-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti

The National Investigation Agency conducted searches at 18 locations across Punjab and Haryana. These searches are part of investigations into three terror-gangster network cases. The cases are linked to Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti. The NIA is examining digital devices and documents to uncover a larger cross-border conspiracy. Bhatti is accused…

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Bhangar bomb blast case: NIA identifies arrested ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla as key conspirator

Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Officials identified him as the key conspirator in the Bhangar bomb blast case in West Bengal. The blast occurred on March 19, resulting in one death and several injuries. Molla allegedly directed the bomb's manufacturing…

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Bhangar blast case: NIA declares ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla absconding, shares details with BSF

The NIA has declared former TMC MLA Saokat Molla absconding in the Bhangar blast case. Extensive searches are underway to locate him. Molla, the ex-MLA from Canning Purba, is believed to be in hiding. All his mobile phones are switched off. The NIA has alerted all agencies to prevent him…

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NIA raids nine places in Bengal in Bhangar blast case

In pursuance of the MHA order, the NIA had taken over and registered the case related to the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by the Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property.

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NIA conducts searches across three south Indian states in Kerala illegal explosives seizure case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. These searches are part of an ongoing investigation into a large seizure of explosives in Malappuram, Kerala. Several accused persons have been arrested. The agency is working to uncover the full supply chain of these illegally procured…

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National Investigation Agency raids 19 places across three states in illegal explosives case linked to Keralam

The National Investigation Agency is conducting extensive searches across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. These operations are part of an ongoing investigation into the seizure of illegal explosives in Keralam's Malappuram district. The agency is tracing the origin and supply chain of these materials. Searches are focused on uncovering networks…

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Antilia bomb scare case: SC dismisses ex-cop Pradeep Sharma's discharge plea

The Supreme Court has rejected former IPS officer Pradeep Rameshwar Sharma's plea for discharge in the Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiren murder case. Sharma sought to be freed from charges linking him to Hiren's death. The court stated discharge cannot be granted at this stage. The High Court had…

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HC grants interim bail from June 25-30 to Engineer Rashid in terror funding case

The Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid. He will be released from June 25 to June 30. This allows him to attend post-death rituals for his father. Rashid faces terror-funding charges. He is currently lodged in Tihar Jail. The court has imposed strict…

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West Bengal: 14 more arrested by NIA in gherao of judicial officers in Mothabari, total rises to 68

The National Investigation Agency has arrested 14 more individuals in connection with the gherao of judicial officers in Malda. This brings the total arrests in the case to 68. The incident involved the alleged harassment and confinement of seven judicial officers. The NIA took over the investigation following a Supreme…

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Delhi Red Fort blast: NIA chargesheet reveals abuse of AI platform for 'terror engineering'

NIA investigation into the Red Fort car blast uncovers a disturbing use of artificial intelligence for terror engineering. Accused individuals allegedly developed and tested rocket Improvised Explosive Devices in Jammu and Kashmir. The probe details a meticulous approach to IED fabrication. This case highlights the evolving methods of terrorist groups.

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SC grants bail to accused in UAPA case over recruitment of 'hybrid' terrorists

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar. He was arrested in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy with terrorist groups. Thokar was accused of recruiting terrorists and radicalizing youth. The court considered his period of custody. The trial is expected to take time. He will be…

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Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings

Thailand has entered the top 50 in global startup rankings for the first time in six years, while cementing its position as Southeast Asia’s leading medical technology hub, according to the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink.

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Delhi HC grants interim bail to Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid for father's funeral

Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court until June 2 following the death of his father. Currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with terror-funding charges, Rashid will be escorted by police during his temporary release. The relief allows him to attend…

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SC grants bail to UAPA narco-terror accused: bail is the rule and jail an exception even in UAPA cases

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, who was embroiled in a narco-terrorism case. The court underscored the fundamental principle that bail should be the standard, even in cases involving the UAPA. Andrabi has been accused of participating in an international drug trafficking and terror finance syndicate…

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Kerala: Court extends judicial custody of alleged PFI activists by 90 days

NIA Special Court Judge P K Mohandas on Friday permitted the agency's plea seeking an extension of custody of Moideenkutty of Valanchery in Malappuram and Muhammad Yazer Arafath of Neerikode in Ernakulam.

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NIA chargesheets five including absconding kingpin of Cambodia-linked human trafficking, cyber slavery racket

The National Investigation Agency has filed charges against five individuals in a case involving the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia. The alleged kingpin, Anand Kumar Singh, is absconding. The accused lured youths with fake job offers and handsome salaries. Upon arrival, victims faced torture and forced…

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Elgar case: NIA seeks cancellation of activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao's bail

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested a special court to cancel the bail of activists Sudha Bharadwaj and Varavara Rao in the Elgar Parishad case. The NIA cited their attendance at a Mumbai Press Club event on January 19 as a violation of their bail conditions, which included not…

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From forests to a doctor near you: NIA reveals how Pakistan-based terrorists are planning to do a Ghazwa-e-Hind through a tech-driven policy

NIA chargesheet reveals Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind's shift from forest insurgency to a digital terror network, orchestrated by Pakistan-based handlers. This new model connects Kashmir militancy with global jihadist aims, moving beyond Zakir Musa's forest-based approach to urban radicalization, exemplified by the Delhi bomber. The group functions as an al-Qaida extension, with…

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Red Fort area blast case: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused

The National Investigation Agency has filed a massive 7,500-page chargesheet in the Red Fort car bomb explosion case. Eleven people were killed in the high-intensity blast last year. Ten accused, linked to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an Al-Qaida offshoot, are named. The investigation uncovered a major Jehadi conspiracy involving radicalised medical professionals.

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Noida airport: Regulator AERA fixes Rs 490 UDF for departing domestic passengers

Airports tariff regulator AERA has set the User Development Fee (UDF) for Noida International Airport at Rs 490 for departing domestic and Rs 980 for international passengers for the 2026-27 period. These rates are comparable to national averages and aim to encourage airline expansion. The airport, set to begin operations…

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PM Modi Convoy Route Scare: NIA Joins Probe After Explosives Found in Bengaluru

A day after two gelatin sticks were discovered along the route of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s convoy in Bengaluru, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) stepped in to assist with the investigation.

The Economic Times

Noida International Airport may lose fare edge over IGI despite UP’s fuel tax relief. Why?

Flyers may not find cheaper flights from the new Noida International Airport as higher airport tariffs and passenger charges offset Uttar Pradesh's lower aviation fuel tax. Airlines warn these costs could make fares similar to or higher than Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, potentially discouraging passenger shift.

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TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

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Family of American documentary filmmaker arrested in India over terror charges pleads for his safe return home

India’s anti-terror agency arrests six Ukrainians and American journalist and documentary filmmaker Matthew VanDyke for allegedly training Myanmar’s ethnic militias in drone warfare

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India’s Modi senses chance to dethrone ‘nemesis’ in crucial state election

ON THE GROUND: The PM’s party has descended upon West Bengal in huge numbers for this key election, hoping to grasp the chance to oust the opposition’s only female chief minister. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Kolkata

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