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J&K govt asks Amarnath yatris, tourists to return amid terror threat

The government issued the advisory citing intelligence inputs regarding possible terror attacks in the region.

Aug 2, 2019

Cauvery panel orders Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu for 5 more days

The decision comes after the CRWC noted that rainfall in the Cauvery basin and inflow at the four reservoirs of Karnataka are below normal.

Aug 2, 2019

Meet Melissa Fleming, the newly appointed UN communications head

Since 2009, Melissa Fleming the post of Head of Global Communications at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Aug 2, 2019

UFO or asteroid? Multiple fireballs spotted in the Pune skies sparks row

Even though conspiracy theorists quickly connected the fireball sightings to aliens, experts revealed that these unidentified objects could most likely be asteroids.

Aug 2, 2019

Tracking Digital India Scheme, CISF launches digitisation initiative

CISF is trying to enhance the workflow and efficiency of all stakeholders by focusing on the government's Digital India scheme.

Aug 2, 2019

North Korea launches more missiles; Trump says he isn't bothered

Japan said the launches have not threatened its national security as it didn't enter its exclusive economic zone.

Aug 2, 2019

WATCH | UP man shoots at birthday cake with country-made pistol

A video of the incident, which reportedly took place on Wednesday, has now gone viral on social media.

Aug 2, 2019

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Bengaluru purple line metro to stay shut on August 3-4

While the stretch which covers Baiyappanahalli, Indiranagar, Swami Vivekananda Road, Halasuru, Trinity and MG Road will not function, the rest of the line will remain unaffected.

Aug 2, 2019

28,000 more troops brought in Kashmir Valley after JeM terrorists infiltrate

The Indian Air Force fighter jets have been patrolling since alert has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 2, 2019

FAKE NEWS - Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams did not convert to Islam

A Facebook video on the page 'Makka Madina explained how Williams converted to Islam.

Aug 2, 2019

Karnataka cabinet formation likely by Aug 9, Amit Shah to finalise ministers

With only 34 slots available in the cabinet, there's intense jockeying within the BJP for ministerial berths.

Aug 2, 2019

Bangkok serial blasts injure four as city hosts Asean security summit

Key officials from world powers, such as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, are in Bangkok to attend the ASEAN summit.

Aug 2, 2019

Jaishankar slams Trump for Kashmir mediation offer, says will talk only with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump broached the topic of mediating between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir issue for a second time on Thursday.

Aug 2, 2019

Rajya Sabha passes anti-terror UAPA Amendment Bill: Live Updates

The controversial UAPA Bill empowers the Narendra Modi-led BJP government to designate individuals as terrorists.

Aug 2, 2019

Maldives ex-vice president Ahmed Adeeb arrested on arrival by boat in Tamil Nadu

Ahmed Adeeb is facing trial in several cases including one related to an alleged plot to assassinate the then Maldives President Abdulla Yameen and for possessing firearms.

Aug 2, 2019