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Giridhar Gamang, several Odisha leaders join BRS

Former chief minister of Odisha, Giridhar Gamang, who quit the Bharat Janata Party (BJP) two days ago, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) here on Friday.

Jan 28, 2023

Six killed in fire at hospital in Jharkhand

Six people, including two doctors, died after a fire broke out in Hazra hospital in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2023

Bank unions defer Jan 30-31 strike

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred the two-day nationwide bank strike on January 30-31 following an understanding at the conciliation meeting held in Mumbai, said C.H.Venkatachalam, General Secretary, All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA).

Jan 28, 2023

NewsPositiV: International Business Times launches newsletter

In a world of grim news, International Business Times is bringing a positive stream of news stories that will lift your spirits.

Jan 28, 2023

Congress won't touch political issues like Article 370 during Yatra; setback for PAGD [details]

Instead of supporting the demand of the Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration for the restoration of the pre-August 5 2019 situation, Congress is only focussing on statehood. Congress leaders avoid touching on the issue of Article 370.

Jan 28, 2023

Security breach in Bharat Jodo Yatra: J&K Police deny lapses; Omar echoes Rahul's allegation [details]

Within minutes after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges a security lapse during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Kashmir Police issued a statement on Friday to deny any security break during the foot march.

Jan 27, 2023

Rahul Gandhi calls off today's foot march in Kashmir; blames J&K administration for security lapse [details]

After announcing to call off today's foot march, Rahul Gandhi alleged that there was no security personnel to control the crowd. He said that the foot march was cancelled on the advice of the security team.

Jan 27, 2023

K'taka CM snatches mic when criticised; Just a tweet, a post, an opinion enough to blow the lid off ?

Those in Karnataka were immediately reminded of another incident where former CM Siddaramaiah snatched a microphone from a woman at an event

Jan 27, 2023

Bharat Jodo Yatra enters its final leg Kashmir, to conclude on Jan 30

Former chief minister and vice president of National Conference (NC), Omar Abdullah drove to Banihal town where he joined Rahul.

Jan 27, 2023

Flight diverted to Delhi but passenger raises alarm tweeting 'flight hijacked'; arrested at IGI

Rathore was on a SpiceJet flight, which was diverted to Delhi on Wednesday, and landed at 09.45 a.m. It was cleared to depart at 1.40 p.m. when he tweeted.

Jan 27, 2023

Last assault on terror and its ecosystem going on in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

Official parades and other celebrations connected with the country's 74th Republic Day passed off peacefully throughout J&K on Thursday without any untoward incident being reported from anywhere so far.

Jan 26, 2023

Bharat Jodo Yatra skips landslide-prone stretch between Ramban and Banihal, to resume on Friday [details]

Although authorities have allowed the movement of only passenger vehicles after clearing debris, smooth vehicular movement looks impossible on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.

Jan 26, 2023

Naya Jammu-Kashmir: After hoisting Tricolour, ex-terrorist appeals to misguided youth of J&K to join mainstream [details]

Sher Khan, an ex-terrorist of the HUJI outfit, was a dreaded name in some parts of Jammu province. He surrendered in 2007 and was released in 2019.

Jan 26, 2023

KCR skips R-Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan; rift with Telangana Governor Tamilisai deepens

Chief minister and governor being pitted against each other -- it has become a norm where the two don't share the same political party or ideology

Jan 26, 2023

J&K LG's clear message to Pakistan: Every drop of blood and tears will be avenged [details]

Forces have launched a final assault on terrorism and its ecosystem to ensure everlasting peace in the Union Territory.

Jan 26, 2023