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First SSB constable, now police official decamps with AK47 rifles in Budgam, Kashmir

After a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) constable absconded from Budgam camp for the last two days in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, a Special Police Officer (SPO) also went missing from his camp along with two AK-47 rifles in Chadoora area of Budgam district.

Oct 14, 2020

Coronavirus Karnataka update: COVID recoveries cross 6 lakh-mark; total tally hits 7,26,106

The recovery of Covid patients across Karnataka crossed the six lakh-mark, with 10,421 cases discharged and outnumbering 8,191 new cases in the last 24 hours.

Oct 14, 2020

'Cannot forget the insult of Aug 5': Mehbooba Mufti vows to fight for restoration of Article 370 post release

In her first statement after she was released from detention, former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said the decision of abrogating Article 370 was weighing on her mind during her detention and that she will fight for the reversal of the decision.

Oct 14, 2020

PAK's propaganda against India continues; accuses India of inflicting terror

In a lengthy interview on wide ranging issues, Pak NSA also talks about Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, Gilgit Baltistan and Kulbhushan Jadhav

Oct 14, 2020

Remembering IFS Venkat Rao, Kirti Chakra awardee who lost his life July 2008 Kabul terror attack

The suicide car bomb attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul on July 7, 2008 left 58 people killed and over 140 injured was much later found to have been sanctioned and monitored by Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI).

Oct 14, 2020

Kim Jong Un says sorry to North Korean people as tears rolled down his eyes

And while Kim Jong Un wept, it was his new 26-metre missile, believed to be one of the world's largest of its kind, that attracted the world's attention.

Oct 13, 2020

Breaking: Mehbooba Mufti released after 14 months detention; to address media on Oct 16

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter confirmed the news of PDP chief's release on Twitter on Tuesday evening.

Oct 13, 2020

Regulate minors' access to social media; SC seeks Centre's response on plea

The apex court today sought a response from the Central government on a PIL filed by law students seeking age-based control on access to social media.

Oct 13, 2020

Tanishq ad controversy: Leave Ratan Tata out of it; here's why

Ratan Tata became a part of the Tanishq ad controversy, with netizens demanding the billionaire to take a stand even after the ad has been pulled down.

Oct 13, 2020

Kangana Ranaut's reaction to Tanishq ad: It doesn't only promote love-jihad but also sexism

Kangana Ranaut has spoken about the latest advertisement by the Titan Group's jewellery brand Tanishq and said that it is wrong on many levels. The ad not only promotes love-jihad but also sexism.

Oct 13, 2020

UP IAS officer brings 3-week-old baby to work; gimmick or duty, Twitter divided

In the viral video IAS officer Soumya Pandey, SDM of Uttar Pradesh's Modinagar, resumed work three weeks after delivering her child. She attended office with her newborn baby. Here's how Twitter reacted after watching her video

Oct 13, 2020

Psychological training for all Indian Army soldiers in J&K: Here's the rationale behind the move

Over the years, the role of Army has come under scanner for using excessive force and collateral damages. Citing these issues, the Army is has planned to train its troops for people friendly operation in the valley.

Oct 13, 2020

Andhra nurse burnt alive by stalker in Vijayawada, pulls him in the fire; both dead

The nurse died on the spot and her stalker also died undergoing burn treatment at a hospital later

Oct 13, 2020

'Fed up of harassment by in-laws': Woman attempts self-immolation in front of UP's Vidhan Sabha

A 35-year-old woman attempted self-immolation in front of the Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Oct 13, 2020

Knock, knock, you won the Nobel Prize: how Paul Milgrom heard about his win [video]

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to American economists Paul R Milgrom and Robert B Wilson "for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats".

Oct 13, 2020