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NIA questions Kolkata travel agency owner in Pakistan espionage probe

Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday questioned the owner of a Kolkata-based travel agency in connection with a Pakistan espionage case, an official said. Mohammed Masood Alam, owner of the travel agency, was questioned by the NIA about some suspicious money transactions made through his office on three occasions, he said. The central agency on Saturday conducted searches at the travel agency's office in Kidderpore area, apart from a hotel in Park Circus and a shop in the Alipore area of the city. "He was questioned regarding the three transactions made through his agency, especially the one made on April 3, 2024. His statements were recorded," he added. The NIA sleuths conducted the searches in connection with the arrest of CRPF personnel Moti Ram Jat in Delhi for his alleged links in leaking of classified information to Pakistani intelligence operatives in lieu of money, he said. "These raids were linked to the espionage case. We had seized a few document

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Jailed influencer files plea in Kolkata court, says basic amenities denied

The petition also said the influencer is receiving multiple threats from other inmates inside the jail, causing her to fear for her safety and well-being

Spain extends 'unequivocal' support to India's fight against terrorism

Spain on Monday extended its "unequivocal support" for India's efforts to combat terrorism as an all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi met with Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares here to convey New Delhi's strong message of zero tolerance for the menace. The delegation arrived here on Saturday for a three-day visit in the final leg of its five-nation tour. The delegation called on foreign minister Albares "to apprise him of India's position and to discuss India's efforts at combatting terrorism," the Indian Embassy in Madrid posted on X. "H.E. Mr. @jmalbares conveyed his understanding and the unequivocal support of Spain for India's efforts to combat terrorism, and reaffirmed the importance of global peace. He emphasised that terrorism will never prevail and that Spain stood with India on this issue," it said. Earlier the delegation reiterated India's resolve for a "safer and more compassionate world" during a meeting with an organisation of terror victims in .

Is it so difficult to be patriotic, asks Khurshid amid Op Sindoor outreach

Salman Khurshid's comments came shortly after he publicly praised the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

Op Sindoor delegation scheduled to brief PM Modi on diplomatic outreach

Seven multi-party delegations that were sent to 33 nations as part of India's diplomatic outreach effort will brief PM Modi about the outcome of the various meetings held overseas

PM to chair meeting of Council of Ministers; first after Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the first after the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, officials said. The meeting is also being held as the Modi 3.0 government completes one year in office this month. The Council of Ministers meets every three months, where the implementation of key government policies is discussed threadbare in the presence of top bureaucrats. The meeting assumes significance as it is the first after the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack in April and the subsequent strikes carried out by the armed forces deep inside Pakistan to avenge the killings of innocent civilians. Indian and Pakistani forces had clashed after Operation Sindoor.

Mamata opposing Op Sindoor to appease muslim vote bank Amit Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of “stooping low” by opposing Operation Sindoor.

Operation Sindoor: Over 2,000 illegal Bangladeshis sent back by India

India has deported over 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants since May 7 under Operation Sindoor, with many more voluntarily leaving amid crackdown fears

Legal procedures followed while arresting female influencer: Kolkata Police

Kolkata Police have dismissed criticisms that they have "unlawfully" arrested a 22-year-old female Instagram influencer for allegedly uploading a video with communal comments, and claimed that all legal procedures were followed. They defended the arrest of influencer Sharmistha Panoli saying that the case was "duly investigated and adhering to legal procedures". "Kolkata Police acted lawfully according to the procedure established by law. The accused was not arrested for expressing patriotism or for personal belief; legal actions were taken for sharing offensive content which promotes hatred among the communities," Kolkata Police posted on Facebook on Sunday. "The case was duly investigated and adhering to legal procedures, several attempts were made to serve notice u/s 35 of BNSS to the accused but every time she was found absconding," the Kolkata Police stated. "Consequently a warrant of arrest was issued by the competent court, following which she was apprehended lawfully from .

Sule-led delegation arrives in Egypt to convey India's stance on terrorism

An all-party delegation led by NCP MP Supriya Sule has reached Egypt to present India's stance on zero tolerance against terrorism. The delegation arrived in Cairo after concluding their visit to Ethiopia on Sunday, Suresh Reddy, India's Ambassador to Egypt, received the delegation. The delegation has a packed and productive schedule in Egypt, including Ministerial engagements, Parliamentary exchanges, interactions with think tanks, media, the Indian community and others. It is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan's links to terrorism. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakis

Shashi Tharoor's independent stance fuels friction within Congress

Tharoor's independent stance and BJP-like nationalist tilt are testing Congress loyalty, stoking intra-party friction and future uncertainty, writes Shine Jacob

Tharoor-led delegation reaches Brazil to affirm India's anti-terror stance

A high-level all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrived in Brazil on Sunday to convey India's strong national consensus and resolute stance in the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations The delegation, which arrived here from Colombia, was received at the airport by Sandeep Kumar Kujur, Charge d'Affaires. During the visit, the delegation will engage with senior Brazilian leaders and Parliamentarians, including Celso Amorim, Head Adviser to the President, Maria Laura da Rocha, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs, Senator Nelson Trad, Head of the India-Brazil Friendship Front at Brazilian Senate, and Federal Deputy Filipe Barros, President of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Defense of Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, the Embassy of India in Brazil posted on X. The delegation is in Brazil as part of India's ongoing efforts to foster international cooperation in the global fight against terrorism particularly in the ...

All-party delegation led by Sanjay Jha meets Indian envoy in Kuala Lumpur

The High Commissioner provided the delegation with an in-depth briefing on India's ties with Malaysia

Sule-led delegation boosts counter-terrorism ties during Ethiopia visit

The visiting delegation conveyed India's unified and determined stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

All-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrives in Madrid

The delegation aims to engage with local government representatives, policy think tanks and Spanish parliamentarians during its visit

All-party delegation arrives in UK to convey India's anti-terror stance

An all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in London on Saturday to reiterate India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. The multi-party delegation, comprising MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Ghulam Ali Khatana, Amar Singh, Samik Bhattacharya, M Thambidurai and former Union minister of state MJ Akbar and Ambassador Pankaj Saran, is scheduled to meet with community groups, think tanks, parliamentarians and diaspora leaders. "The All Party Delegation of MPs led by Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in London this evening and was received by High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami," the Indian High Commission in the UK said in a post on X. During their three-day visit to the UK, the delegation will be engaging with House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, UK Foreign Office Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West, parliamentarians, think tanks and Indian diaspora representatives, the High Commission said. The Prasad-led delegation is on a tour of six Europ

Indian all-party team briefs Denmark on challenges of cross-border terror

An all-party delegation visiting Copenhagen on Saturday apprised the Danish leaders of challenges posed by cross-border terrorism to India, emphasising Denmark's important voice in global affairs as a powerful tool in the fight against the global menace. The delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad is in the Danish capital as part of India's diplomatic outreach following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. A delegation of MPs from all parties, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, who is currently visiting Denmark, met with selected former MPs, former ministers and a former diplomat. They held discussions on the challenges posed by cross-border terrorism to India, Operation Sindoor and global issues that threaten peace and security. Denmark's important voice in global affairs - as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and incoming EU Presidency - was highlighted as a powerful tool in the fight against terrorism, the Indian Embassy said in a post on X. Pras

Understood tactical mistakes, rectified them: CDS Chauhan on Op Sindoor

After identifying and correcting tactical mistakes within two days, the Indian Air Force resumed operations and successfully launched long-range strikes, said CDS General Anil Chauhan

Instagram influencer sent to 14-day judicial custody over viral video

Instagram influencer Sharmishtha Panoli has been arrested in Gurugram after a communal video on Operation Sindoor sparked backlash, threats, and calls for her arrest