The National Investigation Agency on Monday launched a crackdown on what it termed “organized terror gangs,” saying that the raids were carried out “to dismantle and disrupt the emerging nexus between terrorists, gangsters and drug smugglers/traffickers based in India and abroad”. HT brings you a round-up of the most important and interesting stories, so you don’t miss your daily dose of news. |
THE BIG STORY NIA raids in 3 states against narco-terror The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday launched a crackdown on what it termed “organized terror gangs” that are involved in large scale criminal activities such as smuggling of arms and weapons, narco-terrorism, targeted killings, extortion, and kidnappings in North India and have links with similar entities in other countries including Pakistan, people familiar with the development said. Read more. |
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The Big Question How did the court rule in the Gyanvapi mosque case? A plea by five Hindu women seeking the right to pray daily to idols installed inside the Gyanvapi Masjid complex in Varanasi is not barred under existing laws and should be decided on merits, a district court held on Monday, setting the stage for a long and fractious legal fight in the communally sensitive case. Read more. |
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 Bharat Biotech's new rollout is India's first (though globally, a Chinese firm beat us to it). It's Covid-19 protection without needles or pills for those over age 18. How is it administered? |
From the Edit Page India’s economy is on a strong wicket The global economy has taken a turn for the worse in the last three months. There are signs of an imminent slowdown in Europe, which has been hamstrung by gas shortages and poor consumption. China’s recovery has been weak, and risks of growth slipping below 3% appear high amid new supply shocks caused by droughts and energy shortages. While the United States (US)’s economy appears resilient, it is still experiencing a rapid tightening in monetary conditions, which will ultimately result in weaker demand. Whether the US experiences a hard or a soft landing remains to be seen. Read more. |
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From the Field Legal troubles fail to dent Mondal’s influence in Bengal belt “Can you see that row of trees? A few years ago, the land beside it was purchased by Kesto Mondal’s men. Several patches of multi-crop land have changed hands in recent years,” Ajijul Sheikh, a small farmer at Nanoor in Bengal’s Birbhum district, says as he wipes his face with a gamchha. Read more. |
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Infographic of the Day Kyiv offensive gains momentum in east  (Click to expand) |
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HT This Day: September 13, 1949 Cooch Behar taken over by centre  (Click to expand) The administration of Cooch Behar State was taken over by Mr V. I. Nanjappa, Chief Commissioner, on behalf of the Government of India at a ceremony held here this afternoon at Cooch Behar Palace. In a “best wishes” message, Sardar Patel, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for States, gave an assurance on behalf of the Government of India that the people’s interests and welfare “will claim our close and intimate attention.” Read more. |
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