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Punjab Police arrest two most-wanted Bishnoi gang operatives

Punjab Police arrest two most-wanted Bishnoi gang operatives

Both have criminal history and over 15 heinous crime cases registered against them in Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat. He said preliminary investigation revealed that they fled to Nepal after committing the murder and returned on the directions of foreign-based handlers to commit a sensational crime in the state. Aug 14, 2025
Over 1,000 to receive gallantry, service medals on I-Day, J&K bags maximum

Over 1,000 to receive gallantry, service medals on I-Day, J&K bags maximum

This year, a total of 1,090 medals will be conferred, comprising 233 Gallantry Medals, 99 President's Medals for Distinguished Service, and 758 Medals for Meritorious Service. In the Police category, 226 officers and personnel have been selected for the Gallantry Medal, 89 will be honoured with the President's Medal for Distinguished Service, and 635 will receive the Medal for Meritorious Service. Aug 14, 2025
Sensex, Nifty trade flat after mild early losses; realty stocks gain

Nifty, Sensex open flat; IT, pharma stocks rally

In the Nifty pack, Infosys led the gainers, surging 1.29 per cent, followed by HDFC Life, Wipro, Adani Ports, and Apollo Hospitals. Among laggards, Tata Steel declined 1.22 per cent, followed by ONGC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Hindalco. Aug 14, 2025
No ban on meat sale on I-Day, says Maha CM

No ban on meat sale on I-Day, says Maha CM

He told reporters that "The government resolution (GR) in this regard was issued in 1988. I was not aware that many municipalities have made decisions in this regard. I also came to know about this after the media reports." Aug 13, 2025
K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

K'taka Hindu activist murder: BJP, JD-S delegation meets Guv; demands NIA probe, compensation

Speaking to the media, former Minister B. Sriramulu said that the people of Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Ballari, and Koppal districts are secular and love everyone. He criticised that ever since this (Congress) guarantee government came to power in the state, the poor and pro-Hindu activists have been living in a situation where there is no guarantee for their lives. Aug 13, 2025
SC to hear pleas seeking restoration of J&K statehood on Thursday

SC to hear pleas seeking restoration of J&K statehood on Thursday

One of the miscellaneous applications, filed by Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik, contended that the continued delay in restoring statehood is "gravely affecting the rights of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and also violating the idea of federalism". Aug 13, 2025
BJP Accuses Congress of Longstanding Electoral Manipulation

BJP accuses Congress of longstanding electoral manipulation since 1952

The BJP's allegations begin with the 1952 elections, where it claims that Congress and Communist leaders colluded to defeat Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This is followed by a reference to the 1957 elections in Begusarai, Bihar, where Congress supporters allegedly engaged in India's first instance of booth capturing. Aug 13, 2025
US Pakistan

US holds counterterrorism dialogue with terror host Pakistan

The statement mentioned three terrorist organisations, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), but was silent about at least five others and their affiliates that are on the US government's list of terrorist organisations based in Pakistan. Aug 13, 2025
Karnataka BJP Seeks Clarity on Dharmasthala Murder Probe

Karnataka BJP seeks clarity on Dharmasthala murder probe

The BJP's concerns are rooted in the belief that social media reports are unfairly targeting Dharmasthala, which they perceive as an attack on their faith. Kumar highlighted that despite excavating 16 sites based on an unidentified complainant's statements, no significant findings have been reported. Aug 13, 2025