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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

It is clear that there need be no middleman in a government-to-government deal but the latest revelation raises questions about the very claim the government had advanced. (Photo: AP)

AA Edit | Clear the air on Rafales

The government will have to consider instituting an investigation by a credible agency or even a judicial commission

8 April 2021 4:28 AM IST

Even as government health advisories tell ordinary people to observe social distancing, avoid big crowds and wear masks at all times, there is ample evidence of many politicians on the campaign trail doing just the opposite. (Representational Photo: AP)

Patralekha Chatterjee | As Covid-19 spikes, the season of fear is back

We got here because of complacency, by ignoring early alerts by health experts

8 April 2021 4:21 AM IST

An elevated inflation rate is also a cause of concern for the RBI, though it has decided to accord priority to economic growth in the near future. (AA file Photo)

AA Edit | Nurture is the best policy, but watch out for inflation

A low-interest rate regime is considered a key weapon to revive consumer demand and induce normalcy in the economy

8 April 2021 4:17 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

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das addresses via livestream as he announces the central banks monetary policy decisions, in Mumbai. PTI photo

RBI targets 5.2 per cent retail inflation for first half of FY22, repo...

Earlier, the central bank had projected retail inflation at 5.2 per cent for the 2021 March quarter

7 April 2021 12:28 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

A health worker takes a swab sample for a Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) at a roadside market following restrictions imposed by the state government amidst rising Covid-19 coronavirus cases, in Mumbai on April 6, 2021. (Indranil Muukherjee / AFP)

India reports 1.15 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases: Biggest single-day rise...

The single-day rise in coronavirus cases breached the 1-lakh mark for the second time in three days

7 April 2021 11:24 AM IST

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. (Twitter/ @MahaDGIPR)

AA Edit | Deshmukh: Will probe be fair?

It is clear that in a coalition government, relying heavily on NCP support, Mr Thackeray was not free to sack the home...

7 April 2021 9:01 AM IST

Voters stand in a line to cast their vote outside a polling station during Tamil Nadu state legislative election in Chennai on April 6, 2021. (Arun SANKAR / AFP)

Polling peaceful in all five states, high voter turnout seals parties'...

Voting was held in 1.5 lakh polling stations across 475 Assembly seats in the four states and the Union territory of...

7 April 2021 7:59 AM IST