The army had reportedly launched an operation in the area after receiving intelligence inputs.

Analysts and United Nations officials have said his illicit network, which specialised in helping countries skirt international sanctions, created the greatest nuclear proliferation crisis of the atomic age.

BJP leaders in UP are concerned over the fallout of Lakhimpur Kheri on the party's electoral prospects. Privately they concede that the decision to brazen it out may have already been costly.

Addressing a huge rally in Varanasi, the Congress leader launched a blistering attack on BJP's UP & central govts over various issues such as farm laws, unemployment and mishandling of Covid pandemic.

Kisan Sabha, several trade organisations in Pune express support for the bandh. Congress workers & leaders will observe "maun vrat" (vow of silence) outside Raj Bhawan in Mumbai to register protest.

According to Henley Passport Index, India’s rank has slipped down 16 places since Modi govt came to power. Indian passport holders can travel to only 58 countries or destinations without prior visa.

Congress alleged that raid conducted by NCB on cruise ship in Mumbai and action against some persons was an attempt to deflect attention from "real issue" of drugs seizure at Mundra port in Gujarat.

The Congress leaders' visit came after Uttar Pradesh govt permitted politicians to travel to Lakhimpur Kheri but not more than five people at a time.

Since it began, issues surrounding the farmers' protest have been talked about by Indian origin lawmakers in foreign countries.

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel was meanwhile prevented from leaving the Lucknow airport to enter Uttar Pradesh where he said he wished to meet Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.