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Lashkar-e-Taiba militants abduct 2 civilians in Kashmir

This is the second incident of abduction in Bandipora district this week. Earlier Monday, a man was abducted by militants, while three others were severely injured.

Apr 5, 2018

14,000 bunkers along LoC to protect civilians from cross-border firing

The bunkers will be constructed at a cost of Rs 415.73 crore in Samba, Poonch, Jammu, Kathua, and Rajouri, which are often at the receiving end of shelling by Pakistan.

Apr 5, 2018

NDA MPs to give up 23 days' salary for first time

While announcing the decision of MPs giving up their pay, union minister Ananth Kumar blamed the Congress for causing ruckus in both houses.

Apr 5, 2018

Gautam Gambhir and Shahid Afridi in Twitter spat over Kashmir

At least 20 people, including four civilians, were killed in fierce fights between militants and government forces in Kashmir April 1.

Apr 4, 2018

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Vistara can now start global operations, gets its 20th aircraft

According to government's 0/20 rule, an airline should have at least 20 aircrafts in its fleet before being allowed to fly internationally.

Apr 4, 2018

Fun wedding pictures turn into nightmare as studio morphs images for pornography

Several women from Kerala's Kozhikode district have approached the police claiming to be victims of cybercrime.

Apr 4, 2018

IPL 2018: All you need to know about Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR are looking to make a fresh start under new captain Dinesh Karthik as they bid to win the Indian Premier League title for the third time.

Apr 4, 2018

China escalates trade war with reciprocal tariffs on 106 US products

China said that it would levy 25 percent tariffs on imports of 106 US products including soybeans, automobiles, chemicals, and aircraft, in response to proposed American duties on its high-tech goods.

Apr 4, 2018

IPL 2018: Madras High Court issues notice to BCCI over betting concerns

The development comes after a senior police officer alleged that "vested interests still continue to be protected in the IPL."

Apr 4, 2018

North India to see normal monsoon, south to get some relief

India will experience "normal" monsoon in 2018, which is a good news for the agricultural sector of India.

Apr 4, 2018

When an ATM caught a thief, literally

The accused was attempting to cut open the ATM with the help of a gas cutter when his right hand got stuck in the machine.

Apr 4, 2018

NSG wants to join Kashmir fight so para commandos can hit Pakistan

The elite National Security Guard has sought the home ministry's permission to send teams for counter-terrorism operations in Kashmir.

Apr 4, 2018

Jio Payments Bank to compete with Airtel, Paytm and others: Quick facts

Jio Payments Bank is the latest entrant in the market, after payments banks from Airtel, India Post, Fino Paytech and Paytm.

Apr 4, 2018

Lingayat votes: Amit Shah fights rearguard action after Congress ambush

During his meeting with around 250 Veerashaiva Lingayat seers, Amit Shah promised that the Lingayat community won't be split till the BJP is in power.

Apr 4, 2018

Indian high commissioner meets Pakistan's NSA amid cross-border terrorism incidents

After the meeting, India and Pakistan agreed to strengthen the strained relationship with the exchange of prisoners, trade initiatives and visits of medical teams.

Apr 4, 2018