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FBI chief visits CBI, discusses ‘quick sharing of evidence, assistance in bringing fugitives to justice’

Christopher A. Wray's discussion with CBI director & officials focussed on sharing of expertise in investigation of technology-enabled crimes, says CBI statement.

‘Chinese deep state, cybercrime, Pannun’— key items on agenda for FBI director’s India visit

While it's taking place in shadow of Pannun affair, FBI director's visit was planned 'well in advance' & has been in schedule of directors of intelligence agencies since May, it is learnt.

MEA confirms FBI director’s planned visit, says India has flagged Pannun’s ‘crimes’ to US

Christopher Wray’s planned visit comes amid a US federal investigation into an alleged plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, allegedly involving an Indian govt official.

FBI director to visit India next week, says US envoy Garcetti. Trip comes amid ‘Pannun plot’ talks

Eric Garcetti made the announcement during his address at Global Technology Summit — organised by think tank Carnegie India and Ministry of External Affairs.

Two killed in vehicle ‘explosion’ near US-Canada border, FBI investigating

Car was coming from the US side, and exploded near the Rainbow Bridge at the US-Canada crossing. Cause for explosion and the nationalities of the 2 people who died are still unknown.

CBI registers case against Indian national who ‘duped’ US citizen, seizes cryptocurrency worth Rs 7.73 cr

Based on FBI tip-off, the agency raided Ahmedabad residence of accused and 2 accomplices. Accused allegedly tricked the victim into transferring USD 1,30,000 into a crypto wallet.

CBI busts firms duping foreigners in guise of Microsoft & Amazon, Rs 100-cr crypto fraud in massive op

As part of CBI’s week-long ‘Operation Chakra 2’, searches carried out in MP, UP, Karnataka, Haryana, Kerala, TN, Punjab, Bihar, West Bengal and HP, as well as Delhi.  

Did FBI warn Sikh ‘activists’ in US of life threat? News outlet cites ‘Caucus committee member’, others

The Intercept didn't get FBI comment, but says 'American Sikh Caucus Committee' coordinator, 2 others confirmed warning by agency after extremist Hardeep Nijjar's June killing in Canada.

US Coast Guard investigating cause of Titanic submersible implosion that killed all 5 aboard

The findings will be shared with the International Maritime Organization and others 'to help improve the safety framework' for global submersible operations, the Coast Guard said.

Delhi Police busts ‘international cyber crime syndicate’ in operation with FBI, Interpol

Four arrested produced in Patiala House Court in Delhi and sent to 5-day police custody. Evidence of 'fraud worth over $ 20 million' has been collected so far, say Delhi police.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.