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Dozens of civilians have been killed or injured in security forces actions against civilian protesters near encounter sites in the past also, augmenting anger in the local population and leading to widespread protests and strikes in the Kashmir Valley.

Encounter breaks out between militants, security forces in J&K's...

The gunfight was on, the official said, adding further details were awaited.

5 Jan 2019 12:15 PM IST

During one of their interactions, Nitish Kumar had told him that after being in power for 15 years, he doesnt want to continue any longer, Kushwaha added. (Photo: PTI | File)

Nitish Kumar's party must exit NDA to save itself: Congress

'The JD(U) should realise that its standing among the people of Bihar would be imperiled if it remains in the NDA,'...

5 Jan 2019 10:56 AM IST

Nair, who had served as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, said the LDF government should focus on rebuilding Kerala after the devastating floods last year that left a trail of destruction on a massive scale. (Photo: File)

Temple entry under cover of darkness an act of cowardice: Ex-ISRO...

'The government is totally wasting its energy on a totally trivial issue (Sabarimala),' G Madhavan Nair said.

5 Jan 2019 10:40 AM IST

Pathanamthitta has witnessed widespread violence over the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple. (Photo: AFP)

Amid Sabarimala flare-up, bombs thrown at Left leaders' homes in...

Kerala has been marred with violence since afternoon of Jan 2, after two middle-aged women managed to enter Sabarimala...

5 Jan 2019 10:25 AM IST

A painting of Sullivans ascent of Nilgiris by local artist Gokul Gowder printed in the calendar Bicentenary of Nilgiris 1819-2019) of NDC.(Photo: DC)

Finding Ooty: Sullivan braved a risky, arduous expedition

The rear guard was made up of two dozen English huntsmen.

5 Jan 2019 6:40 AM IST

An old photo showing collectorate complex in Ooty in early 1900s.

Why not Ooty's bicentenary show in London?

How John Sullivan took Nilgiris on road to modernity.

5 Jan 2019 6:35 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: File)

Supreme Court bench to fix Ayodhya hearing date on Jan 10

A three-member bench is to be set up for hearing the matter on a batch of petitions.

5 Jan 2019 4:53 AM IST

A team of 11 Navy divers with their equipments deployed to conduct rescue task at the site of a coal mine collapse at Ksan in Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.

Is Illegal coal mining a political necessity?

The BJP accused the then Congress-led coalition government for "not doing enough" to combat the ban.

5 Jan 2019 4:49 AM IST

55,012 farmers of Konkan division took the insurance cover

Parties in a race to woo farmers ahead of Lok Sabha polls

The ruling BJP is also trying to win over farmers by proposing to start a pension scheme for peasants.

5 Jan 2019 4:45 AM IST

A file photo of JD(U) chief and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with BJP president Amit Shah and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan after a meeting on Lok Sabha polls.

Bihar parties play upper caste card to improve LS poll prospects

Upper castes account for around 12% of state population; Cong has appointed Madan Mohan Jha, a Brahmin, as president of...

5 Jan 2019 4:41 AM IST

On January 22, 2019, SC will hold open court hearing on petitions seeking review of its verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into Sabarimala Temple.

Sri Lankan woman entered Sabarimala Temple

Official sources told PTI that the woman did enter the sanctum sanctorum. CCTV visuals of Ms Sasikala's visit were also...

5 Jan 2019 1:29 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured the people of Assam that no genuine citizen will be left out of the NRC and hoped that the citizenship bill will be soon get Parliaments nod. (Photo: Twitter/BJP4India)

Govt still firm on Citizenship Bill, says Modi

However, the bill has been widely hailed by people's groups in the Barak Valley, where Bengali Hindus are the dominant...

5 Jan 2019 1:21 AM IST