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Two women arrested in connection to attack on BJP leader's house in Srinagar [details]

Sources said that two women were arrested by Nowgam Police in this connection. Both the arrested women were sent to the women's cell of the police station Ram Bagh Srinagar.

Apr 6, 2021

J&K govt revokes controversial "no vaccine, no ration" order after outrage [details]

J&K government tried to pull off a controversial order, but quickly retracted after severe backlash. Read more here.

Apr 6, 2021

Major terror attack averted; Indian Army recover 15 sticks of plastic explosives in Kupwara

The army said that a detailed search by the army's bomb disposal squad led to the recovery of explosives, which were supposedly being transhipped to the hinterland.

Apr 6, 2021

No physical hearing in J&K, Ladakh Courts amid surge in COVID cases [details]

The order states identification of cases for physical hearing shall be done by the concerned Registrar Judicial a day before the date of listing.

Apr 5, 2021

How is Indian coronavirus variant not racist; western media trolled for coining term [reactions]

Officially the variant is being dubbed as the "double mutant" because it carries two mutations that help it latch itself onto cells. Western media carried it differently, inviting fury from Indian netizens.

Apr 5, 2021

Contemplating police action if fliers flout COVID protocols; Aviation Min tightens noose on airports

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reminded airports to strictly implement COVID protocol amid a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases and fliers flouting mandated COVID appropriate behavior.

Apr 5, 2021

In a first, no physical shifting of files, records during "Darbar Move" in J&K [details]

Authorities have clearly mentioned that only 10 trucks will be engaged, that too, shifting highly sensitive and confidential files. A clear direction has been given to all administrative heads to digitalize all files by April 15, 2021.

Apr 5, 2021

A major electoral malpractice reported in Assam's Haflong constituency | details

Five polling officials were suspended as 171 votes were cast in the Assam's Haflong constituency which had only 90 voters.

Apr 5, 2021

Foreign envoys condole death of jawans in Chhattisgarh Maoist attack [full statements]

Foreign envoys representing various countries, with which India shares diplomatic relations, have extended their condolences over the deadly Chhattisgarh Maoist attack.

Apr 5, 2021

Wife of missing CRPF jawan breaks down; appeals to Modi to bring husband back from Maoists

Meenu Manhas, while speaking to media, urged PM Modi to bring back her husband like how Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was brought back from Pakistan in February 2019.

Apr 5, 2021

Maha home minister Anil Deshmukh resigns amid CBI probe [details]

The fast-paced development came shortly after a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G. S. Kulkarni directed the CBI to conduct a 'preliminary probe' within 15 days into Singh's allegations against Deshmukh.

Apr 5, 2021

UP Police file 5,000-page chargesheet in Hathras case against journalist Siddique Kappan among others

The 5,000-page charge sheet filed on Saturday, said that the accused received funds from abroad to incite caste riots in Hathras. The charge sheet has been accepted and the court has fixed May 1 as the next date of hearing.

Apr 5, 2021

Srinagar emerges as COVID hotspot amid influx of tourists; two tourists die from virus

While Srinagar has emerged as a hotspot of the deadly virus, the death of two tourists due to COVID-19 has further compounded the woes of the authorities. More details here.

Apr 5, 2021

Cancel candidature of Stalin, Udhyanidh; AIADMK alleges DMK leaders bribing voters [details]

R.M. Babu Murugavel, AIADMK's Advocate Wing Joint Secretary has alleged that affiliates and associates of Stalin have been distributing Rs 5,000 to voters through G-Pay.

Apr 5, 2021

In a first, Vietnam PM sworn in as new President; next Prime Minister's appointment soon

Nguyen Xuan Phuc, a member of the all-powerful Vietnamese Politburo, served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2016 and Deputy Prime Minister from 2011.

Apr 5, 2021