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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the February 2020 north east Delhi riots, holding that their alleged involvement was central to the conspiracy. The court concluded that the prosecution material, at this stage, discloses a prima facie case against them under the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. A bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria observed that Khalid and Imam stand on a qualitatively different footing from several other accused in the case. It held that…

New Delhi: A fresh political sparring has emerged over remarks linking family size to national identity, with AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi strongly rebutting statements made by BJP leader Navneet Rana on population and religion. Owaisi dismissed the argument that demographic trends posed a threat, saying personal choices about family size should not be politicised. Reacting to Rana’s earlier comments urging Hindus to have three to four children, Owaisi said there were no legal or social barriers preventing anyone from having a larger family. He underlined that decisions related to childbirth are personal and should not be framed as a communal…

New Delhi: Investigations into the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort last November have revealed that the accused operated through a highly organised digital network involving ghost SIM cards, multiple mobile devices and encrypted messaging platforms. Security agencies found that members of the so-called white-collar terror module relied on advanced communication tactics to coordinate with handlers based in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. All those involved in the case, including Umar Nabi who died in the explosion, were found to be carrying two to three mobile phones each. One handset was used openly for personal and professional communication and was registered in…

New Delhi: India on Monday expressed deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores by United States special forces in a dramatic overnight operation in the capital, Caracas. New Delhi said it is closely monitoring developments and stressed the need for peace and stability in the region. In an official statement, India reaffirmed its support for the safety and well-being of the people of Venezuela. It called on all stakeholders to resolve issues through peaceful dialogue and avoid actions that could further destabilise the country or the…

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that weak communication within families is a key factor behind what he described as “love jihad,” asserting that any effort to prevent it must begin at home rather than through external measures alone. Speaking at the Stri Shakti Samvad programme in Bhopal, Bhagwat urged parents to reflect on how a young woman could be influenced by someone outside the family. He emphasised that open dialogue, awareness and moral grounding within households are essential to guide children in making informed choices. According to him, families need to create an environment…

New Delhi: Health authorities in Indore have detected 20 new cases of diarrhoea following an extensive screening drive conducted in the Bhagirathpura locality, the epicentre of a water contamination crisis that has already claimed several lives. The latest cases were identified after medical teams examined 9,416 residents across 2,354 households as part of an ongoing door to door survey aimed at containing the outbreak. The outbreak has put the spotlight on drinking water safety in the city, which has previously been recognised for its cleanliness. Officials confirmed that contaminated water supply in Bhagirathpura has been linked to the spread of…

New Delhi: Indian badminton players will begin their 2026 season with renewed purpose as they compete at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 tournament, which gets underway on Tuesday with a prize purse of USD 1.45 million. After a challenging 2025 marked by injuries and inconsistent results, the focus has shifted to making an early impact against elite opposition and building rhythm ahead of the India Open Super 750 in New Delhi next week. Lakshya Sen remains a key figure in India’s singles campaign. The former world championships bronze medallist was one of the positives last season, ending a difficult phase…