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Kashmir Valley observed a shutdown on March 5 against the Centres decision to ban Jamaat-e-Islami. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Will proscribing Jamaat help contain militancy?

MHA sources say that a sizeable section of the Jamaat cadres has overtly or covertly worked for militant organisations,...

9 March 2019 6:28 AM IST

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Militants abduct Kashmiri Armyman

The police with other security forces has launched a massive operation to secure his release.

9 March 2019 6:23 AM IST

Police teams rushed to the spot to cordon off the area. No loss of life has been reported. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot ejects safely

The crash involving MiGs are not uncommon, earning it the unflattering flying coffin tag.

9 March 2019 6:19 AM IST

Now, of course, the preceding points do not undermine the importance given to Ayodhya issues religious aspect by a substantial number of people. (Photo: File)

VHP wary of delay, Cong wants outcome to be final

The Congress said that it respects the court's decision and noted that the court's verdict should be final and binding...

9 March 2019 6:12 AM IST

Sources said a team of the Armys 21 Rashtriya Rifles led by Maj. Surab Suman was passing through the woods near Handwara when the blast took place. (Representational Image)

Disinformation on rise on social media, says Indian Army

Some Twitter accounts have spread morphed screenshots of TV news channels in an attempt to communally divide the Army.

9 March 2019 1:51 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Jawahar Chavda joins BJP on Friday soon after resigning from the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Congress red-faced as ministers quit ahead of key meet

Chawda has joined the saffron party immediately after resignation, while Mr Sabaria is expected to join very soon.

9 March 2019 1:48 AM IST

The mediator panel includes Advocate Sriram Panchu (left), Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (centre), Justice FM Kalifulla (right) (Photo: File)

All 3 mediators in Ayodhya dispute are from Tamil Nadu

Justice Kalifullah, mediation expert Sriram Panchu and spiritual guru Sri Sri to help settle dispute.

9 March 2019 1:31 AM IST

The mediator panel includes Advocate Sriram Panchu (left), Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (centre), Justice FM Kalifulla (right) (Photo: File)

Supreme Court sends Ayodhya case for mediation by a 3-man team

Mediation will commence within a week at Faizabad the first capital of Nawabs of Awadh around 7 km from Ayodhya.

9 March 2019 1:23 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community people during a reception at Kigali, in Rwanda. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi slams attack on Kashmiris by crazed people'

Modi said the UP government immediately acted against some crazed people who had targeted our our Kashmiri brothers .

9 March 2019 1:10 AM IST

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

SP's first list out, Mulayam to fight from safe Mainpuri

The party later announced that SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife, Dimple Yadav, would contest from Kannauj, where she is...

9 March 2019 1:04 AM IST

Former Member of Parliament Priya Dutt. (Photo: Facebook)

Sushilkumar Shinde, Priya Dutt tipped for Lok Sabha list

Party sources said that Mr Shinde's candidature has been cleared for Solapur seat, from where the veteran Congress...

9 March 2019 1:03 AM IST

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi. (File photo)

Muslims greet, Hindus wary of mediation move

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy stressed that the construction of Ram temple is non-negotiable.

9 March 2019 12:56 AM IST