Punjab’s War Against Drugs: Louder Crackdowns, Limited Results

News18 - Oct 14, 2026

Punjab woke to a killing on October 13, when an anti-drug activist, Harvinder Singh Jhota, was shot while opposing the sale of drugs at a chemist shop in Mansa district

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CJP Calls Delhi Protest After 2 Leaders Jailed for Waving National Flag | Rahul Gandhi Backs CJP

Oct 14, 2026

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijit Deepke, has announced a protest in Delhi after two of its leaders were jailed for waving the national flag. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has backed the party and criticised the arrests, while the BJP has defended the police action. The episode has triggered a political dispute over dissent, the right to protest and the circumstances surrounding the arrests. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Senators Question Meta’s Data Center Tax Strategy

Oct 14, 2026

Senators Question Meta’s Data Center Tax Strategy

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee sent a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, questioning the company’s $6.6 billion in tax breaks.

Kerala Synagogue Arson: Police Investigate Possible Terror Links and Foreign Hand | Brass Tacks

Oct 14, 2026

Kerala Synagogue Arson: Police Investigate Possible Terror Links and Foreign Hand | Brass Tacks

A suspected terror angle has emerged in the investigation into the arson incident near the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Kochi, Kerala. Police have arrested Ebin B. Paul, accused of setting fire to banners and boards at a horticulture nursery near the synagogue.Investigators are examining suspicious mobile phone chats, online contacts, financial transactions and a possible link to an unidentified person referred to as “Boss”. Reports indicate that central agencies are also examining possible foreign connections, including suspected links to Pakistan-based networks. These leads remain under investigation, and the nature of any alleged wider conspiracy has yet to be established.The case has raised serious security concerns around a historic Jewish place of worship. Was the accused acting alone, or could there be a wider network behind the incident? What do the digital trail and suspected foreign links reveal?On Brass Tacks, we examine the investigation, the possible terror angle and the questions confronting security agencies. -tacksNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Accused of Sexual Harassment: Calls Allegations a Political Witch Hunt

Oct 14, 2026

Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Accused of Sexual Harassment: Calls Allegations a Political Witch Hunt

Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam is at the centre of a political storm after facing sexual harassment allegations linked to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The university dismissed him following an internal inquiry, while Delhi Police registered an FIR in connection with the case. Akoijam has denied the allegations and described the proceedings as a politically motivated “witch hunt.”The controversy has intensified with the BJP questioning the Congress leadership’s silence and demanding action against the MP. BJP women MPs have also sought his suspension from Parliament. The Congress’s response, or lack of a public response, has become a fresh flashpoint in the political battle.What are the allegations, how has Akoijam responded, and why is the Congress facing questions over accountability? Watch the full report for the latest developments. n18oc_indian18oc_brass-tacksn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

'We Don't Need Outsiders...': Abhijeet Dipke Hits Back At Mary Millben's 'US Funding' Claim

Oct 14, 2026

'We Don't Need Outsiders...': Abhijeet Dipke Hits Back At Mary Millben's 'US Funding' Claim

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke rejected US singer Mary Millben's claim that his party is funded by American donors, questioning foreign interference in India's internal matters

KPSC Scam Probe: The Politics Behind The Fight Over IPS Alok Kumar’s Appointment

Oct 14, 2026

KPSC Scam Probe: The Politics Behind The Fight Over IPS Alok Kumar’s Appointment

The Supreme Court’s intervention has altered the process for selecting the SIT, but the investigation into the alleged recruitment irregularities remains the central issue

Amit Forlit, the Israeli Private Eye at the Heart of a Climate Hacking Scandal

Oct 14, 2026

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Burnham - Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas decisions coming 'shortly'

Oct 14, 2026

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged the prime minister to stop "faffing about" with the North Sea oil and gas fields.

Air India Frankfurt-Delhi Flight Scare: Pilots Deny Sending Hijack Alert, How Was Code 7500 Triggered?

Oct 14, 2026

Air India Frankfurt-Delhi Flight Scare: Pilots Deny Sending Hijack Alert, How Was Code 7500 Triggered?

Senior Boeing pilots said an accidental entry of code 7500 was extremely unlikely. Each digit must be entered manually, leaving little scope for an inadvertent activation.

Astonishing proof the Bible is true etched into a gold coin and an ancient wall in Rome

Oct 14, 2026

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ASML’s chip equipment sales to China soar 109% despite US export curb push

Oct 14, 2026

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Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML expects China to account for about 20 per cent of its total sales this year, after seeing shipments to the market more than double during the previous quarter despite mounting US pressure for tighter export restrictions on less advanced chipmaking machinery. The company’s sales to China surged 109 per cent in the third quarter compared with the previous three months, according to financial results released on Wednesday. That took China’s share of ASML’s...

President House Staffers Dive Deep Into New-Age Digital Risks & Social Media Threats

Oct 14, 2026

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