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White House refuses to cooperate in 'illegitimate, unconstitutional' impeachment inquiry

Hours after the administration abruptly blocked a key witness from testifying, White House lawyer Pat Cipollone criticized the decision to proceed with an impeachment inquiry without a full House vote.

Oct 9, 2019

India receives first Rafale fighter jet from Dassault in France

The ceremony was witnessed by the top officials of the French military and senior officials of Dassault aviation were also present.

Oct 8, 2019

Political participation by NC ruled out for now: Masoodi

According to National Conference MP Hasnain Masoodi, the government is inciting people to resort to violence by not appreciating the dignified and non-violent response shown by the people of Kashmir.

Oct 8, 2019

Guinness record holder SB Sarwate to be Kerala's consultant in Kochi flat demolition

Sarwate holds the Guinness World Record for demolishing the maximum number of buildings and has joined the state government as a consultant for the obliteration of four flats in Ernakulam district of the state.

Oct 8, 2019

Major plan to modernise Army's aviation corps, 350 helicopters to be inducted in 10 years

Army sources argued that the plan of induction 350 choppers are going to a game-changer in future conflicts, and they would be put into action in a time-bound manner

Oct 8, 2019

BSF on high alert after drone spotted entering India from Pakistan in Ferozepur

The Border Security Force is on high alert after some BSF personnel at the Hussainiwala border in Ferozepur spotted a drone entering India from the Pakistan side on Monday night.

Oct 8, 2019

48,000 TSRTC employees self-dismissed, says KCR; only 1,200 allowed back to work

KCR had said on Monday that there are only 1,200 employees left in TSRTC.

Oct 8, 2019

Amritsar Train Tragedy: Victims' kins stage protest march demanding justice

Last year during Dussehra celebrations, at least 61 people were killed in Joda Pathak when a train crushed the revellers who had spilt on the railway tracks to watch the Ravana effigy burn.

Oct 8, 2019

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat applauds Centre, calls lynching a 'western conduct'

He said that the nation has expressed expectations for the future and lauded the past performance of the Modi government by electing the new government with an increased number of seats.

Oct 8, 2019

BJP says Amit Shah has no role in slapping of PSA against Farooq Abdullah

The J$K administration last month informed the Supreme Court that the NC leader has been put under house arrest at his Srinagar residence.

Oct 8, 2019

Post Rahul's Cambodia trip, Govt streamlines SPG cover for VVIPs on personal trips abroad

The Special Protection Group (SPG) has amended its guidelines for protectees trips abroad, making it mandatory for highly trained commandos to accompany them at all times whenever they travel abroad.

Oct 8, 2019

CBI files FIR against Pawan Hans Ltd officials for fraud

Pawan Hans Ltd had signed a contract with Russia-based Klimov JSC for overhaul of three TV 311 VM engines for Mi-172 helicopters on May 20, 2015 for around Rs 9 crore.

Oct 8, 2019

SU-30 MKI to become deadlier; will be loaded with latest avionics, radars

Till now, IAF has inducted more than 250 of the 272 Sukhois originally contracted in batches from Russia for a cost of more than $12 billion.

Oct 8, 2019

Happy Dussehra 2019: Wishes, messages to share with loved ones on this auspicious day

This year, Dussehra will be celebrated on October 8, Tuesday. Many believe that Lord Rama killed Ravana on this day and freed his wife Sita from her kidnapper.

Oct 7, 2019

Bengaluru Uber driver leaves passenger with a broken nose over payment issue

The cabbie had demanded extra fare and blew a punch on the passenger's face, breaking his nose after he refused from making advance payment.

Oct 7, 2019