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• BCom student who filmed Bengal minister's house, car held in 'JeM-linked honey trap' case

  03-08-2026 21:11 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Bengal STF has detained a college student in Howrah, revealing a disturbing scheme linked to JeM operatives targeting minister Umesh Rai's family. The student allegedly provided sensitive information about the minister's family, leading to a plot for the abduction of his son for extortion. This marks the third arrest connected to the case, with the student now remanded in custody for twelve days.
  
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• After Samik, 2 BJP ministers raise cut-money concerns

  03-08-2026 20:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Dilip, Agnimitra Talk Tough On Graft, Say Party Will Take Action
  
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• Varsha Aglawe 1st woman DG of GSI in its 176-year history

  03-08-2026 20:23 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Varsha Ashok Aglawe became the first woman director general of the Geological Survey of India. She brings over three decades of experience in geoscientific research and administration. Aglawe will focus on critical mineral exploration and mineral security for the nation. Offshore exploration and natural hazard studies are also key priorities for her leadership. GSI aims to meet growing mineral demands through scientific excellence and innovation.
  
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• West Bengal police bust drug network, seize Rs 2.5 crore cash, cough syrup and gold; 3 arrested

  03-08-2026 15:43 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In a decisive operation, West Bengal police executed a raid that resulted in the seizure of significant sums of cash and countless bottles of banned cough syrup. Additionally, a small stash of gold was found, leading to the arrest of three suspects in Malda district. This raid has dealt a substantial blow to a multi-faceted drug trafficking network, with ongoing investigations aimed at revealing the entire smuggling operation.
  
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• JeM operative's terror trail: A girlfriend for honey-trap, a gamer for surveillance

  03-08-2026 12:28 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In a significant development, the West Bengal STF is delving into a terror recruitment ring that is tied to Pakistan and is targeting youth via online channels. Allegedly, Hamim Mondal exploited social media and gaming sites to scout and assign roles to recruits. For instance, Arpita Sarkar met Mondal on Instagram, while Aditya Singh linked up through an online game.
  
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• JeM-linked terror module probe: Bengal STF arrests Hamim Mondal’s 3rd aide who worked as local source

  03-08-2026 07:48 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  West Bengal STF arrested a third associate of Hamim Mondal, a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative. Aditya Singh was apprehended in Howrah after Mondal's earlier arrest from Burdwan. Mondal allegedly communicated with Pakistan-based handlers using encrypted messaging applications. Investigators are examining Mondal's digital communications for network evidence. The probe focuses on alleged links to the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti group.
  
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• 'Factories for producing jihadis': Taslima Nasreen targets madrasas, calls for stricter regulation

  03-08-2026 07:22 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Exiled author Taslima Nasreen criticized madrasa education systems in Kolkata. She alleged some institutions produce militants and teach hatred against non-Muslims. Nasreen called for strict government regulation and sweeping reforms to curb religious extremism. She also criticized growing religious fundamentalism and its impact on women's equality. The author has lived in exile since 1994 due to her writings.
  
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• How JeM operative's girlfriend was being groomed to replace 'ISI operative', influencer Jyoti Malhotra

  03-08-2026 05:24 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A woman from Jharkhand was arrested for allegedly being groomed by Pakistan-based handlers. Investigators believe she was being trained for espionage and honey-trap operations in India. She allegedly attempted to contact senior state police officers and politicians for sensitive information. The accused also conspired to honey-trap and abduct a minister's son for extortion. The investigation continues into the alleged network and its Pakistan-based handlers.
  
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• West Bengal woman goes to check for LPG subsidy, finds Rs 100 crore in bank account

  03-08-2026 03:39 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A woman received nearly one hundred crore rupees in her bank account. Another individual found forty-seven crore rupees credited to her cloud kitchen account. These unexplained deposits have led to investigations by police and tax departments. Bank officials are reviewing the situation and have not yet issued official statements. The mysterious transactions are unofficially linked to a server malfunction affecting banking operations.
  
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