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The joint operation was carried out by a team consisting of jawans of the 53rd Battalion of CRPF, Indian Army and a team of personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir police. (Photo: Representational)

J&K: Two terrorists arrested in Baramulla in joint operation, says CRPF

Earlier on Saturday, DGP Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh had said that the action against terrorists will continue.

27 Aug 2019 2:47 PM

‘Sixteen people have died in the accident. Five more are injured and have been admitted in a hospital here. I have met them and they are said to be out of danger. The identity of those who died is being ascertained,’ said Shahjahanpur District Magistrate Indra Vikram Singh. (Photo: ANI)

16 killed, 5 injured after speeding truck hits tempo, overturns on van in UP's Shahjahanpur

CM Yogi has directed officials concerned to ensure proper treatment of the injured, appropriate compensation to those involved in accident.

27 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

Quoting Jawaharlal Nehru's speech of November 1963, the Vice-President noted that Article 370 was only 'temporary and transitory'. (Photo: File)

Abrogation of Article 370 not political issue, but national: VP Naidu

The Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre had on August 5 announced the removal of some provisions of Article 370.

27 Aug 2019 2:38 PM

The Chief Minister announced Rs 10 lakh for development of the school and assured of a playground after some students told here that they do not have a place to play. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata Banerjee visits Burdwan school; gives Rs 10 lakh for its development

Banerjee was in the district to chair an administrative meeting.

27 Aug 2019 2:16 PM

When the draft NRC was published on July 30, 2018, there was a huge controversy over the exclusion of 40.7 lakh people from it. (Photo: File)

Assam: Govt to provide free legal aid to those excluded from NRC record

People left out of the NRC will not be detained 'under any circumstances' until foreigners tribunals (FTs) declare them as foreigners.

27 Aug 2019 2:11 PM

The accused have been identified as Nadeem, Nazim, Pawan, Imran, Shahzad, Anas, Avneesh and Mustaji -- all residents of Shahjahanpur. (Photo: ANI)

8 held for thrashing man on suspicion of child lifting in Meerut

A complaint was also filed by the victim, the police said.

27 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

The announcement of Delhi government comes months ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi. (Photo: Bunny Smith)

Ahead of elections, Kejriwal serves discounted water to Delhi

The waiver follows the announcement of state government bringing down electricity bills.

27 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

Primary schools also re-opened in Srinagar and Rajouri districts earlier this week. (Photo: ANI)

Jammu: Primary school and markets re-open; life slowly returning to normal

Raman Thakur local said, People of Jammu welcomes the decision of scrapping of Article 370 and 35A by the government.

27 Aug 2019 1:19 PM

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have stated that one of the two persons who were abducted by terrorists in Tral, yesterday, has been shot dead. (Representational Image | PTI)

Heavy ceasefire violation at two locations in J&K's Poonch: Army sources

One AK 47 and one pistol were recovered.

27 Aug 2019 1:04 PM

A trainer aircraft, VT-AVV, crashed here at the Dhanipur airstrip after one of its wheels got stuck in wires during the landing on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI)

VT-AVV aircraft crashes at Dhanipur airstrip in Aligarh, no injuries reported

Fire tenders rushed to the site of the crash as the plane caught fire and were able to get the situation under control.

27 Aug 2019 12:45 PM

On Monday, the court extended till Tuesday the protection from arrest given to Chidambaram in the INX Media money laundering case lodged by the ED. (Photo: File)

INX Media: P Chidambaram denies wrongdoing, says every asset disclosed by him

The hearing is underway before an apex court bench of Justices R Banumathi and A S Bopanna.

27 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

'We must gradually allow the people to appreciate the benefits that will accrue to them with the actions were taken by the government,' General Rawat said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan may instigate violence in Kashmir: Army chief

He said Pakistan might use the violence as an excuse to bring international attention to the Valley.

27 Aug 2019 12:19 PM

During his meeting with Amit Shah, Reddy highlighted his proposal to make Amaravati only the administrative capital while pushing for development in the other four cities as well. (Photo: File)

Andhra to have 4 capitals? Jagan Reddy explains plans to Amit Shah

Reddy has been mulling over the idea to establish capitals in Vizianagaram, Kakinada, Guntur and Kadapa.

27 Aug 2019 11:56 AM

A Cobra snake that was found inside a parcel sent through courier service was rescued by the forest department in Odisha's Mayurbhanj on Monday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI videoscreengrab)

5.5-feet Cobra found inside box of grocery items ordered by Odisha man; see video

According to reports, Mrityu Kumar, a resident of ward number 5, Rairangpur had ordered grocery products from Vijayawada.

27 Aug 2019 11:42 AM

This is the first militant attack after the BJP-led NDA government abrogated provisions of Article 370 and announced bifurcation of the state into Union Territories on August 5. (Photo: File)

Suspected terrorists kill J&K man in first such incident after special status repeal

Abdul Kohli of Rajauri district and Manzoor Ahmed of Khonmoh area were abducted by unidentified gunmen, police spokesperson said.

27 Aug 2019 11:42 AM

Gandhi's reaction came after the RBI allowed the government to take Rs 1.76 lakh crore from its reserves to provide a fresh impetus to the economy. (Photo: File)

PM, FM clueless about solving 'self created economic disaster': Rahul

Rahul Gandhi said that the move was akin to stealing a band-aid from the dispensary and sticking it on a gunshot wound.

27 Aug 2019 11:34 AM

Rahul went on to share that during his recent visit to Wayanad, he 'received representations regarding setting up medical relief camps staffed by health specialists in Nilambur.' (photo: File)

Seeking help for flood-hit Wayanad, Rahul pens letter to Union ministers

'Recent floods have already claimed lives of over 100 people and uprooted lakhs of people,' Rahul said in his letter to Harsh Vardhan.

27 Aug 2019 10:52 AM

In a plea, Mehul Choksi had challenged the proceedings initiated against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) before a lower court to declare him a fugitive economic offender in the scam. (photo: File)

Can't file medical reports as Antigua doctor refused to treat me: Mehul Choksi to HC

In June, Choksi claimed that he had left India for medical treatment and not to avoid prosecution in the case.

27 Aug 2019 9:09 AM

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted heavy rainfall in Telangana for Wednesday and Thursday. (Representational Image)

IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for 2 days in Telangana

'Light or moderate rain is expected till Wednesday morning in northern Adilabad, eastern Khammam, Warangal district of Tgana,' Reddy said.

27 Aug 2019 9:05 AM

Yadav was protesting over the issue of bad crops. (Photo: ANI)

'She used to kiss previous MPs' feet': BJP MP from Guna on woman collector

The BJP leader had defeated Congress' Jyotiraditya Scindia in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

27 Aug 2019 9:03 AM

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