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Honey-trapped BSF jawan shares defence details with Pakistan's ISI; gets arrested by UP anti-terrorism squad

Misra, who is married and has two children, was interrogated by ATS and BSF officials on Monday and Tuesday in Noida. Prima facie, there is enough evidence to prove that he has committed a crime under the Official Secrets Act, Singh said.

Sep 19, 2018

One road in each UP urban local body will be named after former PM Vajpayee: CM Yogi Adityanath

Adityanath also said it should be ensured that from December 15, no sewage canal, industrial or solid waste falls into the Ganga river or any of its tributaries.

Sep 19, 2018

Pakistan court orders release of former PM Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam; jail term suspended

A two-judge bench of the Islamabad High Court heard the petitions filed by former PM Sharif, his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar challenging their conviction related to the purchase of luxury flats in London.

Sep 19, 2018

Babul Supriyo threatens to break man's legs and 'hand him a crutch' at event for differently-abled

This is not the first time the Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has landed himself in hot water.

Sep 19, 2018

Pakistani troops' barbarism at border: BSF jawan found with slit throat, eyes gouged out

The brutal and "unprecedented" incident that took place in the Ramgarh sector on Tuesday has prompted the security forces to issue a "high alert" across the IB and Line of Control (LoC).

Sep 19, 2018

Maharashtra: 2 teachers held for seeking sexual favours from students for extra marks

As per preliminary investigations, they have been reportedly demanding sexual favours from students since 2015, and the police are probing if there are any previous complaints against them.

Sep 19, 2018

Slogans praising Burhan Wani reverberate in Kashmir during Muharram processions [Video]

All the educational institutions have been ordered to remain shut while some major routes in Srinagar have been closed for vehicular movement

Sep 19, 2018

Congress leaders meet CAG seeking a probe into Rafale deal

The Congress has been continuously holding a series of press conferences on the Rafale issue, raising several questions on the deal with France. However, the Centre has denied all the allegations.

Sep 19, 2018

Maharashtra: 13-year-old girl raped behind Ganesh pandal in Dahanu; probe underway

The incident took place when the 13-year-old girl had gone out along with her friends at Ganesh pandal which was arranged in Dahanu area.

Sep 19, 2018

TDP MLA under fire for 'prostitute' comment; Hyderabad HC takes action

YSRCP MLA RK Roja had filed a complaint against Bode Prasad with Penamaluru police in July.

Sep 19, 2018

Telangana (dis)honour killing: Pranay's wife reminisces 'WhatsApp vows' amid battle against caste

A Congress worker, Mohammad Abdul Kareem, was already suspended after suspected of his involvement in the murder.

Sep 19, 2018

Triple talaq ordinance approved by Cabinet; will now be punishable with 3-year jail term

Triple Talaq, or verbal divorce, is often practiced by a section in the Muslim community in India to instantly divorce their wives by uttering the word 'Talaq' three times.

Sep 19, 2018

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat insists Muslims an integral part of the Hindu Rashtra

Mohan Bhagwat was talking at a three-day lecture series on 'Bharat of future: An RSS perspective' in New Delhi.

Sep 19, 2018

Captain James Cook's long-lost ship the HMS Endeavour finally found, say marine archaeologists

Captain Cook was one of the most prolific and well-known mariners to have ever existed and his vessel might have finally been found.

Sep 19, 2018

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal questioned by police in Kochi

The decision to arrest Bishop Franco Mulakkal will depend on the outcome of the questioning and evidence, a top police officer said.

Sep 19, 2018