78 bombs seized in two districts in West Bengal, 8 arrested

In a video released by the Chief Minister's PRO, Sangma said he was at the NPP office in Tura and acknowledged the previous day's unrest, during which several locations, including the party office, were vandalised, attacked and set on fire by unidentified individuals. He said the incident was unfortunate and emphasised that there was no justification for targeting the party office.

According to the police, the raid was conducted after authorities received specific information from an informant regarding gambling activities taking place at the farmhouse. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the location and carried out the operation.

"Strongly condemn the shocking firing incident on former CM Farooq Abdullah sb & other senior leaders reported in Jammu today. Such acts of violence are deeply disturbing and raise serious concerns about the prevailing security scenario in the region," Karra posted on X.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday offered prayers at the Dakshineshwar Kali temple in West Bengal and affirmed the ECI's commitment to holding "non-violent, and non-pressurised" polls in the state.

Shimla Police on Monday arrested a youth for allegedly stabbing another student following a clash between two student groups at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla.

In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) busted a narcotics smuggling syndicate and seized 43 kgs of narcotics worth Rs12.82 lakhs in two separate operations at Nagpur and Kalaburagi.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday reviewed poll preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal and asserted that there will be "zero tolerance" towards violence and intimidation of voters or election staff.

"Prime Minister @narendramodi is now weaponising the President's recent remarks to manufacture a cynical political narrative around tribal and Scheduled Caste communities. Yet the same Prime Minister maintained a deafening silence when SC and ST citizens faced horrific violence in Manipur," AITC's X post read.

The Delhi Police has shared an update regarding the arrest of seven more individuals and the apprehension of one minor who were wanted co-accused in the Uttam Nagar case.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Sunday alleged that he was stopped from meeting the family of Tarun Kumar, who died during the Uttam Nagar clash during Holi celebrations.