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Two J&K RPF cops shot at from point-blank range in Pulwama; one dead, other critical [details]

Unarmed cops were having tea outside a tea stall when attacked by a terrorist from point-blank range.

Apr 18, 2022

K'taka govt takes 30% commission from mutts to release funds; CM ready to order probe [details]

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai has refuted the charges of his government taking 30 percent commission from mutts to release funds. He added that he is ready to order a thorough probe.

Apr 18, 2022

Who is Lt Gen. Manoj Pande; India's new Army chief succeeding COAS Gen Naravane [details]

With this appointment, Lt Gen. Pande will be the senior-most army officer. Notably, he is the first engineer to be appointed as Army Chief.

Apr 18, 2022

Acid attack on girl in Bihar's Rohtas; victim suffers serious burn injuries [details]

A girl suffered burn injuries after two unidentified men attacked her with acid in Bihar's Rohtas district on Monday.

Apr 18, 2022

When will PM terminate Teni; Congress questions after SC decision [details]

After the Supreme Court on Monday cancelled the bail granted to Ashish Mishra, main accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, and directed him to surrender within a week, Congress stepped up its attack on the Centre and questioned when will MoS home Ajay Mishra Teni be terminated.

Apr 18, 2022

'Not discriminating against anyone'; Delhi Police chief refutes allegations of one-sided probe [details]

Refuting all allegations of the investigation of Jahangirpuri communal violence being one-sided and only members of one particular community being targetted, the Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday said the police was not discriminating against anyone.

Apr 18, 2022

M'luru youth turns "Veeru" from Sholay over squabble with ex-gf; no happy ending [details]

A young man from Mangaluru created high-tension drama in Adyar when he climbed atop a mobile TV tower to convince his ex-girlfriend to withdraw a police complaint against him.

Apr 18, 2022

K'taka Cabinet reshuffle or expansion after Delhi visit, says CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that a final decision on cabinet expansion will be taken only after his visit to New Delhi.

Apr 18, 2022

2 Minors Dead, 8 Injured at Midnight Party Shooting in US City Pittsburgh

Two minors died and eight more people were injured after shots were fired at a house party in Pittsburgh, a major city in the US state of Pennsylvania early Sunday morning.

Apr 18, 2022

3 labourers from West Bengal die in K'taka fish factory gas leak

In a tragic incident, three labourers from West Bengal died and over eight were said to be critical after a leakage of poisonous gas in a fish factory in Mangaluru, police sources said on Monday.

Apr 18, 2022

Noted Odia musician, Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Kar passes away; PM, CM paid condolences

Eminent Odia musician and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Kar passed away here on Sunday night. He was 83.

Apr 18, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 504.5 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 504.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.19 million and vaccinations to over 11.16 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Apr 18, 2022

UK PM to visit India on April 21; seeks defence, diplomatic, economic cooperation [details]

Boris Johnson is perceived to be arriving in India with a relatively weak hand, keen to increase British exports to India and to induce Indian companies to invest in the UK.

Apr 18, 2022

No PSI recruitment until CID probe is complete; seven arrested so far [details]

Hundreds of aspiring Police Sub Inspector (PSI) candidates are eagerly waiting for an update on recruitment, which has been halted amid ongoing CID probe.

Apr 17, 2022

Delhi sees around 500% rise in Covid spread in last 15 days: Survey

At least 19 per cent of residents of Delhi-NCR say they have 1 or more individuals in their close social network who has had Covid in the last 15 days, claimed a survey on Sunday.

Apr 17, 2022