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The rally will be carried out in more than 3,500 locations across various states. (Photo: ANI)

'National security is our priority, not election': Amit Shah at MP rally

Amit Shah had launched a nationwide mega bike rally from MP's Umaria ahead of LS polls.

02 Mar 2019 1:46 PM

Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched on Friday jointly by police and security forces in the area, the police said. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Kupwara encounter: Firing stops, search operation underway; one civilian killed

On Friday, two policemen and two CRPF jawans, succumbed to their injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Kupwara district.

02 Mar 2019 12:42 PM

The world takes note of what India does and the nation has the power to 'change dictionary meanings', Modi said at a housing ministry event here. (Photo: File)

‘Abhinandan’ will acquire new meaning: PM Modi, a day after IAF's pilot return

PM said Sanskrit word ‘Abhinandan’ would acquire a new meaning due to what has transpired over past couple of days.

02 Mar 2019 12:18 PM

Earlier on Saturday, authorities in Kashmir sealed several properties belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), including residences of some of its activists. (Image: ANI)

Mufti, PDP workers protest in Srinagar against ban on JeI by Govt

Centre banned the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on grounds that it was 'in close touch' with militant groups.

02 Mar 2019 11:38 AM

In violation of the ceasefire agreement with India, Pakistani forces have been shelling areas along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts for eight consecutive days. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

3 civilians killed in heavy shelling by Pak post IAF pilot return

24-year-old Rubana Kosar, her son Fazan (5) and nine-month-old daughter Shabnam were killed in the shelling at J&K's Poonch.

02 Mar 2019 11:32 AM

As per the complaint, the boy had been raping the girl since the last four months. (Photo: Representational)

10-year-old girl in Maharashtra repeatedly raped by boy, gets pregnant

A complaint was filed against the boy and was booked under IPC sections 376 (rape) and POCSO.

02 Mar 2019 11:18 AM

The West Bengal government has given additional charge of the state directorate of economic offences and the special task force (STF) of Kolkata Police to former city police commissioner Rajeev Kumar. (Photo: File)

Ex-WB commissioner Rajeev Kumar given additional charge of economic offences, STF

The order was issued by the West Bengal home department late on Friday evening.

02 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

The development comes weeks after the ED registered a criminal case against the two for alleged money laundering. (Photo: File)

ICICI-Videocon case: Kochhar, husband reaches ED's office for questioning

On Friday, ED had searched premises of Chanda Kochhar and Venugopal Dhoot.

02 Mar 2019 10:41 AM

Five persons were found dead while 32 were rescued and rushed to Government Medical College hospital Jammu for treatment, the officials said. (Representational Image)

6 dead, 31 injured as bus falls into gorge in J&K's Udhampur

Accident happened at J&K’s Chandeh village around midnight when driver of the bus lost control over vehicle which rolled down into gorge.

02 Mar 2019 9:52 AM

Speaking after his deputy, Palaniswami hailed PM Modi for bold and decisive measures to root out terrorism. (Photo: File)

PM Modi has taken 'Narasimha avtar', says O Panneerselvam on airstrikes

Deputy CM praised PM for his 'strong, steadfast leadership,' in battling external threats in bold and decisive manner without wink of sleep.

02 Mar 2019 9:37 AM

'I am saying in ten days, but I assure you it will do done within two days. Describing Mumbai as the soul of India,' Rahul Gandhi. (File Photo)

Rahul Gandhi promises 500 sq ft houses for Mumbai slums if voted to power

Rahul Gandhi announced on Friday that his party would give 500 sq ft houses to slum-dwellers in Mumbai within 10 days if voted to power.

02 Mar 2019 9:35 AM

However, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), which has been engaged in the rescue operation since the day of the tragedy on December 13 last, will continue with their services. (Photo: AFP | File)

Navy, Army decide to call off operation in Meghalaya's mine tragedy

Navy, Army informed local authorities about their decision to pack up and leave op on direction from their higher-ups, R Susngi said.

02 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

Abhinandan Varthaman finally emerged at 9.10 pm(IST) at the Wagah checkpost on the Pakistani side, accompanied by Pakistani rangers, the Indian air attache posted in the High Commission in Islamabad. (Photo: PTI)

‘Happy to be back to my country’, says IAF pilot after homecoming

Hoping to give a hero’s welcome to Varthaman, thousands of Indians gathered on border carrying tricolour and garlands since morning.

02 Mar 2019 9:22 AM

Irani also highlighted work of the woman wing of the RSS. (Photo: File)

PM Modi’s ‘parakram’ behind IAF pilot’s return, says Smriti Irani

'RSS can be proud of fact that son of India is returning to India in 48 hrs due to ‘parakram’ of swayamsevak,' she said in reference to PM.

02 Mar 2019 8:58 AM

At 8.30 pm (local) time, the Pakistan government released the pilot’s video message to the local media in which he said as to how he was captured. (Photo: File)

IAF pilot made to record video by Pak before being handed over to India

In the video, which has nearly 19 cuts, the IAF pilot is seen criticising the Indian media.

02 Mar 2019 8:52 AM

Speaking at a rally in north Maharashtra’s Dhule district, the Congress chief also ridiculed industrialist Anil Ambani, saying he cannot make even paper planes. (Photo: File)

PM can’t do without PR, attacked us despite unity talk: Rahul

Slamming PM, party chief Rahul Gandhi Friday said Modi can’t refrain from engaging in public relations exercise 'even for five minutes'.

02 Mar 2019 8:47 AM

People celebrate with a tricolour as they wait for the arrival of IAF pilot Wg. Cdr. Abhinandan Varthaman at Attari-Wagha border near Amritsar on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan ‘refused request’ to send pilot back via air

Varthaman was captured by Pakistan after his Mig-21 Bison was shot down by a Pakistani jet during a fierce dogfight on Wednesday.

02 Mar 2019 3:52 AM

Man Singh, born into a Rajput family, was credited with 1112 robberies and 185 murders including 32 police officers.

Ex-bandit files PIL against Sonchiriya for ‘plagiarism’

Script of the movie has been taken from “my” biography, Malkhan — The Story of Bandit King, Malkhan claimed in his petition.

02 Mar 2019 3:41 AM

The security forces used floodlights to ensure that the militants trapped in the area did not escape taking the advantage of darkness, the locals said.The security forces used floodlights to ensure that the militants trapped in the area did not escape taking the advantage of darkness, the locals said. (Representational image)

5 security men killed in gunbattle

Nine security force personnel were injured and five of them succumbed to injuries.

02 Mar 2019 3:19 AM

Centre in SC justifies order over ‘snooping’

There is no blanket permission to any agency and in each case the due procedure and process of law should be followed.

02 Mar 2019 3:16 AM

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