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ED raids Kolkata, Siliguri premises in human trafficking, money laundering probe

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations at eight premises across Bidhannagar, Kolkata, and Siliguri in connection with an alleged organised racket involved in human trafficking and prostitution.
The operation targets suspects who are believed to have primarily operated through bar-cum-restaurants owned or controlled by them.
The ED's probe is based on multiple FIRs and charge sheets filed by the West Bengal Police against accused persons, including Jagjit Singh, Ajmal Siddiqui, and Bishnu Mundra. The police cases, registered under various sections of the IPC, Arms Act, and Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, constitute scheduled offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
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The way AAP leaders accuse Fire dept is an insult to bravery of Delhi fire personnel: Kapoor

19 May 2026 | 11:04 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Tuesday termed as "a bundle of lies" the social media post uploaded today by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Kuldeep Kumar, followed by his press statement regarding the fire at New Ashok Nagar Police Station.

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NIA court sentences key accused in Pakistan Taliban linked terror radicalisation case to seven yrs RI

19 May 2026 | 10:37 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted and sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) a key accused in a terror radicalisation and recruitment case linked with the proscribed Taliban and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist organisations.
The NIA special court in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has also imposed a fine of Rs.63,000 on Maharashtra resident Hamraz Worshid Shaikh, who pleaded guilty during the trial that began in April 2026.

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Ancient Nalanda Mahavihara was a civilisational symbol: P K Mishra

19 May 2026 | 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) The ancient Nalanda Mahavihara was not only one of the greatest learning centres in history, but also emerged as a civilisational symbol, Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said on Tuesday.

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‎PM Modi heads to Rome after Norway visit, focus shifts to India–Italy strategic talks ‎

19 May 2026 | 10:34 PM

‎New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his Norway visit and departed for Rome, Italy, the final destination of his five-nation diplomatic tour focused on deepening India’s strategic and economic engagement across Europe and beyond. ‎
In Rome, PM Modi is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his first official bilateral visit to Italy.

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