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Earlier on Sunday, another encounter had broke out between security personnel and terrorists in Mir Mohalla Airpal Tral area of Pulwama district. (Representational image)

J&K: One soldier, 3 terrorists killed after security forces foil infiltration bid

Two other terrorists were killed in the operation on Sunday. Search operations are underway.

24 Sep 2018 3:30 PM

Mulakkal was produced before the court after completing his two-day police custody. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal sent to judicial custody till Oct 6

The clergyman has been shifted to the sub-jail in Pala after completing his medical examination at a government hospital there.

24 Sep 2018 3:23 PM

The minister also visited Motidungari Ganesh temple with health minister Kalicharan Saraf before attending higher education and human resource conclave. (Photo: File)

Rahul 'directionless leader', Cong creating campaign based on lies: Javadekar

The HRD minister said there were evidences and proof when there were allegations (against former UPA government) over coal scam.

24 Sep 2018 2:45 PM

On his way to Sikkim to inaugurate the Pakyong Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared some beautiful pictures of the Himalayan state on his Twitter. (Photo: Twitter | @narendramodi)

PM Modi turns photographer, clicks serene and splendid pictures of Sikkim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used adjectives 'enchanting and incredible' to describe Sikkim.

24 Sep 2018 2:29 PM

Francis D'Souza claimed the party was trying to remove him from the cabinet for the past one year. (Photo: File | ANI)

BJP MLA Francis D'Souza 'unhappy' on being dropped from Goa cabinet

Goa CM CM Manohar Parrikar on Monday dropped Francis D'Souza, who is currently admitted is US hospital, from state cabinet.

24 Sep 2018 2:27 PM

The body has been sent for post mortem, police said. (Representational Image)

UP woman beheaded after dress gets stuck in fodder-cutting machine

The incident took place in Badariya village in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.

24 Sep 2018 2:16 PM

A group of Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community members had earlier told Supreme Court that validity of female circumcision be examined, if at all, by larger constitution bench. (Photo: File)

SC refers female genital mutilation plea to 5-judge constitution bench

SC was hearing a PIL filed by Delhi-based lawyer challenging female genital mutilation of minor girls of Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community.

24 Sep 2018 1:59 PM

Arputhammal further said the Governor was 'cordial' towards her and went through her petition, and that he even suggested some correction which was done. (Photo: File | PTI)

Mother of Rajiv Gandhi killer meets TN Guv, confident of son’s release

Mother of Perarivalan presented a petition with some accompanying material to TN governor and exuded confidence he will accept her demand.

24 Sep 2018 1:58 PM

PM Modi was accompanied by Chief Minister Pawan Chamling and Union Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu as he unveiled the plaque, formally inaugurating the aero facility. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

PM Modi inaugurates Sikkim's first airport in Paykong

'Work is progressing at high pace to strengthen both, infrastructural and emotional connectivity to Sikkim and the Northeast,' the PM said.

24 Sep 2018 1:31 PM

Abhilash Tomy was representing India in the Golden Globe Race 2018 (GGR) on an indigenously-built sailing vessel 'S V Thuraya'. (Photo: File | Facebook)

Naval officer Abhilash Tomy, stranded in Indian Ocean, rescued after 3 days

Abhilash Tomy suffered back injury on Friday after his yacht was hit by a vicious storm mid-way across south Indian Ocean.

24 Sep 2018 1:23 PM

The Congress and Pakistan have this commonality that they have 'frustration' with Modi, and their 'only aim is to remove Modi anyway from Indian polity', Patra claimed. (Photo: File)

Both Congress, Pakistan want PM Modi removed from Indian politics: BJP

Patra accused Gandhi of targeting the Indian Army by using the term surgical strikes mockingly to attack the Modi government.

24 Sep 2018 1:23 PM

Kerala CMO has also instructed the State Disaster Management Authority and district authorities to be on alert and take necessary precautions. (Photo: File | PTI)

5 Kerala districts put on yellow alert, heavy rainfall expected over next 2 days

Yellow alert issued for Idukki and Wayanad districts for both Sept 25 and 26. Heavy rainfall between 64.4mm to 124.4mm has been predicted.

24 Sep 2018 12:35 PM

Requests have been received for about 30 bilateral meetings with Swaraj. (Photo: File | PTI)

Busy week for Sushma Swaraj at UNGA, EAM to hold 30 bilateral meetings

Swaraj will attend the high-level event on Counter Narcotics hosted by US President Donald Trump today.

24 Sep 2018 11:57 AM

There has been no report of any casualty, South 24 Parganas district magistrate Y. Ratnakara Rao said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Under-construction flyover collapses at Kakdwip near Kolkata

This is the third incident of bridge collapse in the state in September.

24 Sep 2018 11:54 AM

BJP president Amit Shah had said Sunday that Parrikar would continue in his post and announced that a reshuffle of the state's ministers would soon take place. (Photo: File | PTI)

2 ministers dropped from Manohar Parrikar's cabinet in Goa

BJP's Francis D'Souza and Pandurang Madkaikar have been ailing for some time and are admitted at hospitals.

24 Sep 2018 11:10 AM

India's Ambassador to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin said: 'Terror is a perennial threat and will be addressed in strong terms at multiple forums.' (Photo: Twitter | @AkbaruddinIndia)

Pakistan is a one-trick pony, says India ahead of UNGA

India called off talks on sidelines of UNGA accusing Pak and its PM Imran Khan of 'evil designs'.

24 Sep 2018 10:55 AM

In Delhi a litre of petrol costs Rs 82.72, while the fuel was purchased at Rs 85.99 per litre in Chennai. In Kolkata, the fuel was sold at Rs 84.54 a litre. (Photo: File)

Petrol prices continue to surge, breaches Rs 90-mark in Mumbai

A litre of petrol was being sold at Rs 90.08 in Mumbai, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) stated.

24 Sep 2018 10:04 AM

The choice of Reliance for a highly strategic contract to upgrade India's ageing fleet of fighter jets had surprised all as the group had no previous experience in the aeronautics industry. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

France fears Hollande's claims on Rafale deal can damage ties with India

Modi govt signed deal to buy 36 Rafale jets from Dassault, which later announced its decision to partner with Reliance Defence.

24 Sep 2018 9:40 AM

The bus was empty when it was washed away into the flooded Beas River. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

In video, tourist bus engulfed by flooded river near Himachal's Manali

Met department said Manali, which falls in Kullu district, has received heavy rainfall in the state in 24 hours, recording 127.4 mm.

24 Sep 2018 8:52 AM

Pilot says Raje, Shah not on same page in Rajasthan

Countering BJP’s contention, Mr Pilot said that on the contrary, it was the BJP that was grappling with “infighting and groupism”.

24 Sep 2018 2:01 AM

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