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Another attempt to disrupt elections in J&K foiled, terrorist nabbed with grenades in Poonch

Acting on the direction of his PoJK-based handler, the arrested terrorist was asked to collect grenades from the Surankote area of Poonch district.

Sep 13, 2024

Sajad Lone takes a cue from Omar, files nomination papers for two seats

Omar Abdullah of NC and Sajad Lone of Peoples Conference have filed nomination papers for two assembly segments.

Sep 13, 2024

Would any Govt instigate a clash? K'taka Home Minister questions Oppn on Mandya riots

Reacting strongly to criticism over the handling of the violence during the Ganesh Visarjan procession in Mandya district, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Friday that he does not need a certificate from the BJP and asked if any government would instigate riots in its state.

Sep 13, 2024

Raghav Chadha hails bail to Kejriwal, hints at AAP chief heading campaign in Haryana

A wave of euphoria gripped the Aam Aadmi Party's ranks as the Supreme Court granted bail to the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy on Friday, after which the party dropped a hint about the leader hitting the hustings in poll-bound Haryana.

Sep 13, 2024

Complaint of fraud filed against K'taka CM Siddaramaiah in MLAs/MPs court

Adding to the woes of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, yet another private complaint has been lodged against him and others in the Special Court for MLAs/MPs in Bengaluru, alleging a fraud of over Rs 68 crore committed against the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

Sep 13, 2024

'Satyamev Jayate': AAP welcomes bail to CM Kejriwal after long court battle

The Aam Aadmi Party welcomed on Friday bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case linked to the alleged excise police scam, and said 'Satyamev Jayate'.

Sep 13, 2024

From JNU to Jalpaiguri: Communist icon Sitaram Yechury remained 'vox populi' throughout

Yechury's political career began at JNU, where he led a significant protest against then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, marking a turning point in his career. Until his last statement on Jalpaiguri incident, he remained 'vox populi' for the nation.

Sep 13, 2024

Big Relief? SC grants bail to CM Kejriwal in Delhi Excise case, sets conditions

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.

Sep 13, 2024

International cricket revives in J&K: Over 100 stars set to shine in Srinagar for Legends League

Veteran cricketer Mohammad Kaif is excited to play in Srinagar during the Legends League.

Sep 12, 2024

Reposing faith in Indian democracy, Afzal Guru's brother joins electoral battle

Expressing trust in the Indian democratic institution, Ajaz Guru, brother of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, filed his nomination papers as an Independent candidate on the Sopore Assembly segment.

Sep 12, 2024

SpiceJet Seeks Urgent SC Hearing Over Engine Grounding Order by Delhi HC

SpiceJet has approached the Supreme Court, seeking an urgent hearing against a directive issued by the Delhi High Court. The directive in question mandates the airline to ground three of its engines due to repeated failures in making payments to its lessors.

Sep 12, 2024

Tribal population in Santhal Pargana shrank from 44% to 28%, Centre tells Jharkhand HC

The Union government on Thursday submitted an affidavit to the Jharkhand High Court which is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning alleged Bangladeshi infiltration in the Santhal Pargana region of the state.

Sep 12, 2024

30-member doctors' delegation head to Nabanna for talks with Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

A delegation of 30 representatives of the West Bengal Junior Doctors Forum (WBJDF) left for state Secretariat Nabanna on Thursday for a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on their demands over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last month.

Sep 12, 2024

'Tarang Shakti': Joint Exercise aimed at enhancing operational coordination among friendly countries, says Raksha Mantri

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the 'Tarang Shakti' Exercise is aimed at enhancing operational coordination among friendly countries.

Sep 12, 2024

Height of hypocrisy on BJP's part to protest against Rahul Gandhi on reservations: K'taka CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday defended Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on his reservation remarks, saying that it is hypocritical of the BJP to protest against the LoP.

Sep 12, 2024