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New Delhi: In a major setback for the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed proceedings against Enforcement Directorate officials linked to raids at the offices of political consultancy firm I-PAC. The top court also directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage of the raids, emphasizing the need for intervention to prevent potential lawlessness. The ED had faced obstructions during its operations on January 8 at I-PAC’s Salt Lake office and at the residence of its chief, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata, in connection with a coal smuggling case. The agency claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…

New Delhi: A British parliamentarian has raised serious concerns about escalating violence against minorities in Bangladesh, particularly targeting Hindus, ahead of the nation’s scheduled elections on February 12. Lawmaker Bob Blackman described the situation as “disastrous,” citing reports of killings, arson attacks on homes and temples, and widespread persecution of religious minorities. Speaking in the UK Parliament, Blackman highlighted the threat to democratic processes in Bangladesh, noting that the Awami League, the country’s major opposition party and a long-standing political force, has been barred from participating in the upcoming elections. He warned that Islamic extremist groups are simultaneously pushing for…

New Delhi: In a rare and striking public admission, a senior commander of Pakistan based terror group Lashkar e Taiba has acknowledged that India’s Operation Sindoor inflicted severe damage on the organisation’s core infrastructure at Muridke in Pakistan. The remarks mark one of the clearest confirmations from within the group that the Indian operation achieved its intended objective. Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a key Lashkar commander involved in training and deployment of terrorists, told a gathering that the complex at Markaz e Taiba was destroyed during the Indian strike carried out on the night of May 6 and 7, 2025. He…

New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard seized a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members after intercepting it inside Indian territorial waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line in the Arabian Sea. The operation was carried out during a night patrol, reflecting heightened maritime surveillance along India’s western seaboard. The vessel was detected operating within Indian waters close to the notional maritime boundary. When challenged by the patrol ship, the boat attempted to turn back towards the Pakistani side. Coast Guard personnel responded swiftly, intercepting and boarding the vessel before it could cross back. All nine crew members on board…

New Delhi: Drones were spotted again in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday evening, marking the third such incident in the past five days and prompting swift action from security forces. According to defence sources, the Army opened fire and activated counter unmanned aerial system measures after detecting aerial movement in sensitive border areas. The first drone was observed in the Jammu sector, triggering an immediate response from ground forces deployed in the region. Shortly thereafter, another drone was sighted flying over the Degwar area in the Poonch sector. Both incidents were closely monitored, and standard counter measures were initiated to…

New Delhi: The Election Commission has extended the deadline for submitting claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Goa, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep. Voters in these states and Union Territories will now have time until January 19, 2026, to verify their details and raise corrections, providing additional scope for accuracy and inclusion in the voter lists. The extension applies specifically to the phase allowing voters to file claims and objections. During this period, eligible citizens can seek inclusion of their names through Form 6 along with the required declarations, correct personal details, or…

New Delhi: India has issued a fresh travel advisory urging its nationals to avoid all non essential travel to Israel in view of the prevailing security situation in the region. Indian citizens currently in Israel have been advised to remain alert at all times and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities and the Home Front Command. The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has called on nationals to closely monitor official advisories and adhere to established safety protocols. Citizens have also been advised to stay connected with the embassy and be prepared to respond promptly to any emergency developments.…