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Amit Shah begins 3-day J&K visit amid tight security
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday arrived in Srinagar to begin a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
12 trekkers dead in Uttarakhand; Air Force continues rescue operation
At least 12 people from two groups have died and several others are missing since they lost their way while trekking in Uttarakhand earlier this month due to extreme weather and heavy snowfall.
39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission after SC order
Thirty-nine women officers secured Permanent Commission in the Indian Army, the central government told the Supreme Court on Friday.
Sharjeel Imam denied bail in 2019 Jamia rioting case
A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail application of Sharjeel Imam, a former student of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protester.
Singhu: Nihang arrested for assaulting poultry worker over 'free chicken'
A man identified as a Nihang sect member has been arrested for assaulting a poultry farm worker and breaking his leg at the Delhi-Haryana Singhu border.
Maharashtra eases rules for cinema halls, restaurants. Check details here
The Maharashtra government has allowed the reopening of cinema halls, amusement parks, and the extension of timings for restaurants and shops starting today.
COVID-19: India reports 15K+ new cases, 231 more deaths
India on Friday reported over 15,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.75 lakh, the lowest in 232 days.
1 dead after fire at residential building in Mumbai
A major fire broke out on the 19th floor of a residential building in Mumbai's Lalbaug area on Friday.
SC issues notice to ex-Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Manish Maheshwari, the former head of Twitter's India operations, in connection with a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh Police.
'Image of new India,' PM says about India's vaccination milestone
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 10 am on Friday to speak on the country's vaccination drive.
Haryana Police books Singhu lynching victim for desecrating holy book
The Haryana Police have registered an FIR against Lakhbir Singh at Kundli police station on October 17.
Coronavirus: India reports 18K+ new cases; vaccinations cross 1 billion
India on Thursday reported over 18,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh.
SC says farmers can protest, but can't block roads indefinitely
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that farmers have a right to protest, but they cannot block roads indefinitely.
Centre sending more troops to J&K as terrorists target civilians
The Centre will reportedly send more troops to Jammu and Kashmir as the union territory has witnessed increased terror activity targeting civilians.
COVID-19 vaccinations cross 1 billion in India; 21% fully vaccinated
India's COVID-19 vaccinations crossed the 100 crore mark Thursday morning.
LeT commander who killed UP carpenter shot dead: J&K Police
The Indian Army on Wednesday killed a terrorist involved in the recent killing of a carpenter from Uttar Pradesh in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian, the police said.
All you need to know about the Kushinagar International Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases; vaccinations near 1 billion
India on Wednesday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of 1.78 lakh, the lowest in 229 days.
Priyanka Gandhi allowed to visit Agra after being detained
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been allowed to visit Agra to meet the family of a man who died in police custody.
Uttarakhand rains: Ranikhet and Almora cut off; 46 people dead
Ranikhet and Almora in Uttarakhand remain cut off from the plains for a second straight day following landslides in the Khairna and Garampani areas amid heavy rains.
UP government plans Diwali melas amid COVID-19 concerns
Despite concerns about a COVID-19 threat during the festive season, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to hold week-long Diwali melas (fairs) in all cities across the state.
'Cannot be an unending story': SC on Lakhimpur case probe
The Supreme Court of India today slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its handling of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence which claimed the lives of eight people.
What is leading to heavy rains and flooding across India?
Several parts of India continue to receive heavy rainfall even though it has been weeks since the end of the monsoon season.
Zomato reinstates terminated agent after Twitter storm over Hindi imposition
Food delivery platform Zomato has reinstated a customer support agent after she was terminated over a Hindi imposition row on social media.
Aryan a victim of NCB's 'dirty vendetta,' alleges Sena leader
A Shiv Sena leader has filed a petition in the Supreme Court saying Aryan Khan's fundamental rights are being violated by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) which is probing a drugs case against him.
Vaccination for children can wait as trial still underway: Expert
India's top virologist Dr. Gagandeep Kang has said that there should not be any hurry to vaccinate children against COVID-19 as vaccine trials are ongoing and immunogenicity data is still awaited.
Red alert sounded as rains batter Uttarakhand; 17 dead
The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has been battered by non-stop heavy rains since Sunday night.
Cannot cut corners, thorough evaluation needed for COVAXIN EUL: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) Monday clarified the reason behind the delay in COVAXIN's emergency use listing (EUL), stating that it is expecting more information from Bharat Biotech on its COVID-19 vaccine.
Four, including BJP leader, arrested for farmers' killing in UP
Four more people, including a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, have been arrested in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh.
Migrant laborers flee J&K as civilian killings by terrorists rise
A large number of non-local laborers were reportedly seen waiting for trains and buses in Srinagar to leave the Kashmir Valley following a spate of terrorist attacks targeting migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Fabindia faces wrath of netizens over its Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad campaign
Popular ethnic wear chain Fabindia had recently launched a festive ad campaign to promote its Jashn-e-Riwaaz collection.
India in 'tapering phase' of second wave of COVID-19
India is currently in the "tapering phase" of the second wave of COVID-19, said Dr. VK Paul, the chief of the outbreak's task force.
Punjab Police officer's car runs over 2 women; 1 dead
A speeding car mowed down two young women in Jalandhar, Punjab this morning, killing one of them and critically injuring the other.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim sentenced for life in 2002 murder case
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court today sentenced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to life imprisonment in the murder case of his disciple Ranjit Singh.
Lawyer shot dead at district court in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur
A lawyer was shot dead inside a district court complex in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning.
J&K Poonch encounter: 3 locals detained; operation enters day 7
The Jammu and Kashmir Police detained three locals on Sunday at Bhatta Durian in Poonch on the suspicion that they had provided logistical support to the terrorists involved in the latest Poonch encounter.
Assam Police issues alert over ISI, Al Qaeda terror plots
The Assam Police has issued a high alert in the state after receiving intelligence inputs of terror plots in the state and other places in the country by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Al Qaeda.
Gujarat: Fire at Surat factory kills 2; over 100 rescued
A fire broke out at a packaging factory in Gujarat's Surat district in the early hours of Monday, news agency ANI reported.
Farmers stage 'Rail Roko' today to seek Union Minister's resignation
Farmers will today hold a "Rail Roko" protest to call for the sacking and arrest of Union Minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
J&K: 2 non-locals killed by terrorists; 9th killing this month
A street vendor from Bihar and a laborer from Uttar Pradesh were shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.