Jammu and Kashmir: Three terrorists killed in encounter
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Gulab Bagh village of Tral in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday, police said.
In the intervening night of August 2 and 3, 2017, around 100 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly blew up a mobile tower, abducted three gatemen from different railway level-crossings and also laid siege to the Danapur Durg Express train for a few hours, abducting the cabin man, in the Lakhisarai District of Bihar. "Around 100 rebels were involved in the abductions from the level crossings, located in a 10-km radius," Inspector General of Police (IGP), Bhagalpur Zone, S.M. Khopde disclosed. They then hijacked the train. A statement by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) noted, "Train no-13288 Danapur Durg Express train was hijacked near the Bhalui station [in Bhimbandh area of Lakhisarai] around 2:30 am (on Thursday). The cabin man who was on duty was also abducted." The siege ended after an exchange of fire took place between personnel of the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), a specialised unit of CRPF proficient in guerrilla tactics and jungle warfare, and the hijackers. However, no casualty was reported from either side. The gatemen and the cabin man were subsequently released.
Chandigarh stalking case: Vikas Barala arrested
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala, who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
J&K: Onslaught against Hizb-ul-Mujahideen
On August 3, 2017, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, identified as Aaqib Ahmad Itoo and Suhail Ahmad, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Gopalpora village in the Damhal Hanji Pora area of Kulgam District. Their bodies were recovered along with two AK 47 rifles.
Some organisations opposed Quit India Movement : Sonia Gandhi's veiled stinger at BJP
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS) : As Prime Minister Narendra Modi played pivotal in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday delivered a stinger apparently aiming the BJP, when she said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that "some organisations opposed the movement" and even did not participate in the country's freedom struggle.
First start Jerusalem competition launched in India
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Embassy of Israel in New Delhi is renewing the search for the next Startup to represent India in the biggest international startup competition in Israel – Start JLM.
Vikas must be punished if found guilty: Haryana BJP Chief on Chandigarh Stalking Case
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Subhash Barala on Wednesday said his son Vikas must be punished if he is found guilty after the complete investigation in the Chandigarh stalking case.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Accused Vikas Barala reaches police station
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Hours after receiving the summons, Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala who is an accused in the Chandigarh stalking case, reached the police station on Wednesday afternoon.
Encounter between security forces and suspected militants underway in Tral of Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IBNS): A fierce gunfight erupted between suspected militants and security forces in Tral area of Pulwama South Kashmir on Wednesday .
Another relative of Haryana BJP chief accused of kidnapping a minor
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS) : As the dust flies thick over Varnika Kundu stalking case, Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala is in for more embarrassment with a minor girl has accused the leader's one of the close relatives of kidnapping her in May, 2017.
PM Modi says 'Karenge aur Karke Rahenge' should be India's clarion call today
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivered an address in the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement.
Fight with Nitish Kumar based on ideology: Tejashwi Yadav
Motihari, Aug 9 (IBNS): Barely a fortnight after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stitched an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said his party's fight with the JD(U) chief is an ideological one.
Maratha Kranti Morcha holds mega march in Mumbai over reservation issue
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Maratha Kranti Morcha held a mega march with lakhs of people over the demand of reservations disrupting the city's traffic on Wednesday morning.
In another hint of a JDU split, Sharad Yadav congratulates Ahmed Patel
Patna, Aug 9 (IBNS) : A day after the Gujarat Rajya Sabha election which revealed dissidence against party chief Nitish Kumar, senior Janata Dal (United) leader Sharad Yadav on Wednesday flashed another sign of an irreperable fissure, when he congratulated the winning Congress candidate Ahmed Patel.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Police summons accused Haryana BJP chief's son Vikas Barala
Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IBNS): Chandigarh police on Wednesday issued summons to Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief's son Vikas Barala who was earlier arrested briefly for allegedly stalking a senior IAS officer’s daughter last Friday night when the latter was returning home in her car.