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Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Topic: gang war

Gangster Bhagwanpuria’s mother, cousin shot dead in Punjab. Rival Bambiha gang claims responsibility

The attack took place in Batala. Punjab police officials say it was indeed ‘revenge killing’, but Jaggu Bhagwanpuria’s mother may have been ‘collateral damage’.

What is ‘route thala’, Chennai’s unique college rivalry tradition that led to a student’s death

With clashes between college students over the title of route 'thala', or leader, spilling into public spaces, police & colleges implementing stringent measures to curb the menace.

Inside India’s gang world, nexus of empires, politics, godfathers & power of ‘master negotiator’ Bishnoi

Like Mumbai gangs in 1990s, today's syndicates terrorise traders, real estate developers & Punjabi music industry. Bishnoi's empire, backed by allies within India and overseas, dominates.

A Diwali murder and a Godfather-style gang war is back in this Haryana village

A dreaded Jat gang, minted in the crucible of Haryana's prohibition, panchayat capture, and land grabbing nearly 30 years ago, has resurfaced this month. It’s third-generation warfare.

In Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing, look beyond the usual suspect. There is gangs, guns and God

Killings of Khalistanis in recent weeks raise the obvious questions about possible Indian state involvement.

‘Inmates have access to almost everything’ — Tewatia killing puts spotlight on Tihar security lapse

Tewatia's body was found with 8 stab wounds inside Tihar prison complex. Cops suspect he was allegedly stabbed with improvised knives made with metal spoons & aluminum plates.

Punjab sees second rocket attack in 7 months, police says ‘ISI trying to destabilise state’

Friday's attack latest in long line of terrorism and gang-related violence in the past 2 years. A case has been booked under UAPA, police suspect cross-border terrorism

On Camera

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.