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This incident comes the day after two terrorists were killed on Thursday in an encounter with the security forces in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

J&K: Two terrorists gunned down by security forces in Sopore encounter

The exchange of fire between terrorists and the security forces took place in Drusu village.

03 Aug 2018 2:15 PM

The management team including Chairman Naresh Goyal had informed employees that drastic measures were needed. (Photo: File)

Jet Airways may be grounded in 60 days unless staffers take pay cut: report

Pilots who refused 15 pc pay cut for two years were informed that the airline was running out of time to slash costs and raise revenue.

03 Aug 2018 2:06 PM

'These unfortunate reports are the first of its kind in our legacy of flying generations of satisfied passengers,' the airlines said. (Photo: File)

Air India says 'no bed bugs found' in aircraft

The state-run carrier came under fire in mid-July when business class passengers of Newark-Mumbai flight complained of bed bug crawling on the seats.

03 Aug 2018 12:59 PM

Speaking at the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister said, 'entire process is being monitored by the Supreme Court and is completely fair and transparent.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

I assure no Indian will be left out of Assam citizen's list: Rajnath Singh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, 'It’s a totally fair process. Unwarranted accusations are unfortunate.'

03 Aug 2018 12:40 PM

Mehul Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are wanted in India for Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank fraud. (Photo: File)

India cops okayed our background check of Mehul Choksi: Antigua

Granted citizenship to Choksi after police clearance certificate said there was 'no adverse information' against him: Antigua.

03 Aug 2018 11:53 AM

The Centre on Friday cleared the elevation of Justice KM Joseph to the Supreme Court. (Photo: File/PTI)

Deadlock ends: Centre clears justice KM Joseph's elevation to SC

Justice KM Joseph's name as SC judge was cleared along with Madras HC and Orissa HC Chief Justices' elevation.

03 Aug 2018 11:34 AM

The bizarre social media sensation, which requires people to jump out of their cars and dance on the streets to singer Drake's hit 'In My Feelings' song, has been causing numerous accidents, which has got the authorities worried. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka Dy CM warns of police action if people continue Kiki Challenge

His statement came after the Bengaluru Police issued a warning against the challenge and urged people not to do it.

03 Aug 2018 11:24 AM

'All 142 passengers and seven crew members who aboard the B737-800 aircraft have been safely evacuated with no reported injuries,' the official statement said. (Photo: File/AFP)

Jet Airways flight to Mumbai aborts take-off at Riyadh Airport, passengers safe

Sources said the pilot found an object on the runway and decided to abort take off, braking hard to ensure the plane stopped on the runway.

03 Aug 2018 10:59 AM

Footage from the Silchar airport shows women lawmakers in the Trinamool delegation running as they were chased and restrained by policewomen. (Photo: PTI)

After overnight detention, jostling at Silchar airport, TMC team flies out

8 Trinamool lawmakers were detained at Silchar airport after they had gone to Assam to campaign against the draft NRC.

03 Aug 2018 10:24 AM

Yadav even criticised the Bihar government of shielding the accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case after a photo of its owner Brajesh Thakur being felicitated by Nitish Kumar emerged. (Photo: File/PTI)

Bihar shelter home rapes: RJD calls for nationwide strike tomorrow

'RJD will hold strike to seek answers from CM Nitish Kumar on Muzaffarpur shelter home case and several other crimes,' said Tejashwi Yadav.

03 Aug 2018 9:47 AM

The Indian Embassy in Kabul is in touch with the Afghan authorities and the company concerned in the matter.

One Indian among three abducted and killed in Kabul

In a strong reaction, India confirmed the deaths and said it condemned the incident in the strongest terms.

03 Aug 2018 7:03 AM

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI | File)

Govt pushes for SC/ST bill passage

Rajnath said this while responding to the issue after it was raised by the Congress during Zero Hour in the lower house.

03 Aug 2018 6:50 AM

The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned for the day following Opposition uproar over NRC issue. (Photo: File)

BJP MP seeks NRC across country; uproar in House

The TMC said it is planning to move a privilege motion in Lok Sabha on Friday against the detention of its MPs in Assam.

03 Aug 2018 6:10 AM

SC: Adultery law arbitrary, smacks of gender bias

The bench said it would see whether the provision can stand the test of the right to equality on grounds like “discretion and manifest arbitrariness”.

03 Aug 2018 5:56 AM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: AP)

Mamata Banerjee in spot over ‘U-turn on illegals’

2005 video shows Mamata taking contradictory position on Bangladeshi migrants.

03 Aug 2018 5:51 AM

The Himalayan river Kalsa is on the verge of depletion, and has been reduced to a small stream.

Unique initiatives towards water conservation in Uttarkhand villages

Uttarkhand is also slowly being affected by water shortage even though many major rivers originate in this state.

03 Aug 2018 5:32 AM

Improvement of relations with Afghanistan and India seem to be at the top on Imran Khan foreign policy agenda.

Imran might find it tough to deliver on his promises

Imran Khan’s victory speech has raised hopes for the return of some rationality to his politics.

03 Aug 2018 5:11 AM

Party sources said that the BJP had set up two teams to tour various districts as part of this programme.

BJP prepares for fresh outreach in dalit areas in UP

Dalit leaders will embark on tours of western UP at the end of August when the “Kanwar yatras” are over.

03 Aug 2018 5:08 AM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje

Will Vasundhara Raje be third time lucky?

To make things difficult, her attempts at social engineering seems to be having no impact.

03 Aug 2018 4:57 AM

The killing of militants triggered protests by surging crowds in parts of Kupwara district. (Photo: PTI/Representational Image)

Militants who snatched rifle from cop shot dead

The police said that no collateral damage occurred during the encounter.

03 Aug 2018 4:46 AM

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