Day: October 20, 2026

ISI Allegedly Recruits Foreign Influencers to Push Anti-India Narratives on Kashmir, Khalistan

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is reportedly seeking to enlist foreign social media influencers to promote anti-India narratives centred on Jammu and Kashmir and the Khalistan movement, according to intelligence inputs cited in a media report. The alleged shift follows a crackdown by Indian agencies on networks accused of spreading pro-Pakistan content after Operation Sindoor. According to officials quoted in the report, several alleged propaganda networks operating in India were exposed following investigations into influencers who were reportedly offered money, luxury holidays and other benefits to promote content favouring…

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Jaishankar, UAE Foreign Minister Review Strategic Ties, Explore New Avenues for Economic Cooperation

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his United Arab Emirates counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held high-level talks in Mumbai to review bilateral relations and explore opportunities to expand cooperation across key strategic and economic sectors. The meeting focused on strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering trade, investment, energy, technology, logistics, defence, education and people-to-people exchanges. Describing the discussions as productive, Jaishankar said the growing breadth of cooperation reflected the potential and ambition of the partnership between the two countries. “ The India-UAE relationship…

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Bahraich Murder Case: Man Allegedly Strangled with Electric Wire, Body Dumped in Canal; Couple Arrested

Arijit Bose

Bahraich: A man from Basti was allegedly murdered over a suspected love affair in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, with his body stuffed into a sack and thrown into the Piprahwa canal, police said. A woman and her husband have been arrested in connection with the case, while another accused remains absconding. According to the police, the victim, identified as Akash, was allegedly called to a woman’s room around midnight. He was reportedly strangled with an electric wire, resulting in his death. After the alleged murder, the accused are suspected of…

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Monkey Allegedly Burned Alive Near Sankalp Vatika in Lucknow; Minor Accused

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: An incident involving the alleged burning of a monkey near Sankalp Vatika in the Hazratganj police station area of Lucknow has sparked anger among local residents. A minor living in the neighbourhood has been accused of setting the animal on fire after allegedly abducting it two days earlier. According to local accounts, the monkey was kept by a man identified as Sanjay. The accused allegedly took the animal away and later poured an inflammable substance on it before setting it on fire. The substance was reportedly obtained by stealing…

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Three Accused Arrested in Shiva Sharma Case; Lucknow Police, UP STF Conduct Joint Operation in Nagpur

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), with assistance from Nagpur Police, have arrested three absconding accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 each in the Shiva Sharma case registered at Hazratganj police station. The arrested accused have been identified as Shraddha Dubey, driver Danish and Rashmi Dubey. A reward of ₹50,000 had been announced for information leading to the arrest of each of them. According to the police, the case was registered on October 9, 2026, at Hazratganj police station on the basis of a written…

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Lucknow Police Reach Rae Bareli in Search of Shraddha Dubey in Shiva Sharma Death Case

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: A team of Lucknow Police visited Rae Bareli on Monday while searching for Shraddha Dubey, a key accused in the case involving the suspicious death of Shiva Sharma in Lucknow. The team questioned Dubey’s father, S.P. Dubey, and her stepmother at their residence in the Ramji Puram locality for around one and a half hours. According to local reports, the questioning was conducted inside a closed room as investigators sought information about Dubey’s whereabouts and possible contact with her family. Police were reportedly examining the possibility that she…

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Joao Pedro Hails Cole Palmer as a Complete Player, Praises Xabi Alonso’s Winning Mentality at Chelsea

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Chelsea forward Joao Pedro has praised teammate Cole Palmer for his exceptional all-round ability, describing him as a complete player capable of scoring goals, creating chances and delivering from free kicks. In an interview shared by JioStar, Pedro also discussed Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso’s approach, the team’s attacking philosophy and the importance of midfielder Moises Caicedo. With Everton and Chelsea set to face each other on October 17, both sides will be looking to strengthen their positions in the Premier League standings. Pedro has emerged as a key figure…

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JSK Back Long-Term Prospect Rowles, MI Cape Town Bank on Caribbean Stars Pooran and Hetmyer

Arijit Bose

Joburg Super Kings are investing in a promising young talent, while MI Cape Town are strengthening their batting line-up with two established T20 match-winners. The contrasting approaches highlight the different strategies adopted by franchises ahead of SA20 Season 5. Johannesburg: Joburg Super Kings’ decision to sign 18-year-old Jason Rowles for $315,000 reflects a scouting process that began well before the auction. Meanwhile, MI Cape Town have strengthened their squad with West Indies batters Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer as they target another championship title. JSK head coach Albie Morkel revealed…

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Aditya Tare Lives a Childhood Dream with the Premier League Trophy, Backs Arsenal to Win Back-to-Back Titles

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: Aditya Tare, an Arsenal fan since childhood, came face to face with the Premier League trophy in Mumbai during the ongoing Trophy Tour. Speaking to JioStar, the JioStar expert talked about the club’s first league title in 22 years, the friendly rivalry with Manchester City supporter and fellow expert Abhishek Nayar, and why he thinks Arsenal can defend their crown. A dream come true Tare called the moment a dream come true. He grew up supporting Arsenal and remembers watching the Invincibles go through the 2003-04 season unbeaten. The…

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“We Have Six Matches Before the Champions Trophy, and It Will Be Important to See What Brand of Cricket We Want to Play,” Says Smriti Mandhana

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: India begin a new chapter under captain Smriti Mandhana as the Women in Blue face Zimbabwe for the first time in international cricket. The three-match T20I series starts in Raipur. On JioStar’s Follow the Blues: The Dawn of Captain Smriti, Mandhana spoke about leading the side, why Harmanpreet Kaur’s presence matters in the dressing room, and how India are preparing for the ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 at home. On leading India Mandhana called it a huge honour to represent a country where cricket is almost a religion. She…

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