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Manhas went missing after a joint team of the CRPF and two other security forces clashed with Maoists at the borders between Chhattisgarhs Sukma and Bijapur districts on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Maoists free CoBRA commando after 5 days of captivity

Maoists had grilled him to extract information on the strength of the security forces deployed in the region and the...

9 April 2021 7:43 AM IST

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan referred to the order passed by the International Court of Justice to highlight that Rohingyas faced genocidal threat there. PTI file photo

SC allows deportation of Rohingya refugees detained at Jammu to their...

The court refused to order the release of nearly 150 Rohingyas detained in holding centres in Jammu

9 April 2021 12:46 AM IST

Asserting that adopting modern practices in the agriculture sector is imperative, Modi said in every aspect of life, newness and modernisation are essential. (Photo: PTI)

India sidesteps queries on secret talks with Pakistan

If the CBMs ties improve further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi may pay a visit to Islamabad for the Saarc summit there...

9 April 2021 12:41 AM IST

A health worker takes the body temperature of incoming passengers at a railway terminus following restrictions imposed by the state government amidst rising Covid-19 coronavirus cases Mumbai on April 7, 2021. (Indranil Mukherjee / AFP)

COVID-19: India reports highest daily spike of over 1.26 lakh new...

A total of 1,66,862 deaths due to the disease have been reported so far in the country

8 April 2021 11:12 AM IST

A health worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a person at a Hospital in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. India started inoculating health workers Saturday in what is likely the worlds largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of wealthier nations where the effort is already well underway. (AP)

Centre allows COVID-19 vaccination at places of work from April 11

This change in the government's plan comes as the desired target for vaccinations is yet to be achieved

8 April 2021 8:53 AM IST

Sister of CRPF Commando Rakeshwar Singh Manhas reacts during a protest, demanding his release from the captivity of Naxals, in Jammu on April 7, 2021. (PTI)

Maoists show CRPF jawan's photo to claim custody

A senior police officer posted in Bastar told this newspaper the police was verifying the authenticity of the photograph

8 April 2021 8:50 AM IST

Taking on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his promise to implement the seventh pay commission for West Bengal government employees, Banerjee questioned the rise in petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices. (Photo: PTI)

CRPF harassed voters at behest of BJP: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC chief also alleged 10 murders in this election and urged the Election Commission to ensure that there is no...

8 April 2021 8:48 AM IST

Security forces during a search operation after a militant attack at Srinagar-Jammu National highway, at Pampore in Pulwama District of South Kashmir. PTI photo

Encounters: Jammu and Kashmir police ban live coverage

If this is a part of the official policy of the police, it appears to be a tactic to coerce journalists into not...

8 April 2021 8:44 AM IST

According to the SDPO Mr Guntupalli, the accused had been illegally staying at Phampuni Upgraded Upper Primary Sevashram School in Koraput district. (Photo: Representational I File)

Cop among four arrested for raping, impregnating minor girl in Kashmir

The victim aged about 16 years is a resident of Qazigund area of Kulgam

8 April 2021 3:52 AM IST

Manhas went missing after a joint team of the CRPF and two other security forces clashed with Maoists at the borders between Chhattisgarhs Sukma and Bijapur districts on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

Photograph of CRPF commando captured by Maoists is one year old; could...

A report said that several journalists in Chhattisgarh received the photo on their WhatsApp on Wednesday

8 April 2021 12:36 AM IST

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. (ANI)

Not enough vaccine doses in the state: Maharashtra Health Minister...

Talking to reporters, the minister said that people coming to centres for taking jabs were being sent back as there was...

7 April 2021 3:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court had on May 25 directed the CBI to investigate unauthorised commercial and industrial activities in the Shiv Vihar and Karawal Nagar area. (Photo: PTI)

Face masks mandatory even while driving alone: Delhi High Court

The court said the mask was like a 'suraksha kavach' (protective shield) during the prevailing pandemic

7 April 2021 12:11 PM IST