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West Bengal: Another man found hanging in Purulia, BJP claims party worker | Afghan security forces conduct operation, kill 22 armed Taliban militants | Afghanistan: Roadside explosion kills at least one archaeologist in Kabul | Sushma Swaraj emplanes for South Africa to attend BRICS summit | Narendra Modi meets Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong | Meghalaya administration suspends internet in parts of capital Shillong following clashes | NIA files supplementary charge sheet against 10 Nagaland government employees for funding to NSCN (K) | Bodh Gaya blast case: Lifer for all the five accused IM members | Curfew imposed in Shillong following mob violence | PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Istana in Singapore

Police unearth illegal sex trade in Kolkata, 5 arrested

Aug 03, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Kolkata, Aug 3 (UNI) Police unearthed illegal sex trade  in Kolkata and arrested 5 accused, including a spa manager, and rescued four women in the Chowringee area, official sources said today.

Haryana Police arrest three alleged Pakistani spies from Hisar

Aug 03, 2019, at 04:03 pm

Hisar, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Haryana Police have arrested three alleged Pakistani spies from Hisar town, media reports said.

BJP government can't build anything, it can only destroy: Rahul Gandhi slams Narendra Modi-led govt

Aug 03, 2019, at 04:00 pm

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS/UNI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticised the Centre over the issue of 'economic slowdown' and said the PM Narendra Modi-led government can 'only destroy'.

Kishtwar: Machail Yatra suspended at a time when J&K govt issues advisory

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Jammu, Aug 3 (IBNS/UNI): At a time when security advisory has been issued by the government of Jammu and Kashmir, the Machail Yatra has been suspended, media reports said.

7 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:51 pm

Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, Aug 3 (UNI) Seven Maoists - including four women - were neutralised early Saturday during an encounter, following a tip-off, on the hills between Sherpur and Sitagota forests adjoining Maharashtra.

Jammu and Kashmir: Two terrrorists killed during gunfight

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:49 pm

Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): Two terrorists have been killed during gun battle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian area, police said.

Kashmir situation: Omar Abdullah meets Guv SP Malik

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:14 pm

Srinagar, Aug 3 (UNI/IBNS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led a National Conference (NC) delegation as they met state Governor Satya Pal Malik against the backdrop of panic created due to rumours about deterioration of situation following advisory issued to pilgrims and tourists to leave the valley.

Former Maldives Vice President tried to enter India by boat, sent back

Aug 03, 2019, at 03:12 pm

Chennai, Aug 3 (IBNS): Former Maldives Vice President Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor, who tried to enter India by boat, was sent back to the archipelago, media reports said.

Security forces nab hardcore NDFB militant with arms

Aug 03, 2019, at 02:10 pm

Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): Security forces apprehended a hardcore militant of banned outfit group National Democratic Front of Bodoland - Songbijit (NDFB-S) in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Friday.

Dead man kept in morgue for 3 days comes alive in Assam’s government hospital

Aug 03, 2019, at 02:08 pm

Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): In a sensational incident, a man declared dead by doctors was found alive in a government run hospital in Assam.

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government over 'economic slowdown'

Aug 03, 2019, at 12:50 pm

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Raising his voice against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for the "economic slowdown" in the country.

Omar Abdullah to meet Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik

Aug 03, 2019, at 12:08 pm

Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah will be a part of his party's delegation which will meet Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday.

Unnao rape: Truck involved in accident had clear number plate

Aug 03, 2019, at 11:35 am

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): The truck, which was involved in the accident of Unnao rape survivor last Sunday, was found on CCTV camera having a clear number plate while crossing the toll plaza at Lalganj in Rae Bareli, media reports said.

High tide, heavy rainfall in Mumbai, residents asked to avoid sea, water-logged areas

Aug 03, 2019, at 10:58 am

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IBNS): People living in Mumbai have been advised to avoid going near sea as high tide has been forecasted, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist killed during gunbattle with security forces

Aug 03, 2019, at 06:33 am

Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): One terrorist was killed during a gunbattle with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian area, officials said on Saturday.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan hints for MP govt change, accuses Cong of playing dirty politics

Aug 02, 2019, at 10:22 pm

Guwahati, Aug 2 (IBNS): Senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday hinted that the Congress-led Madhya Pradesh government may be changed soon.

Assam: Man thrashes daughter for denying prostitution

Aug 02, 2019, at 09:12 pm

Guwahati, Aug 2 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a man thrashed his own daughter as she denied to work as a prostitute in Assam.

Lok Sabha gives its nod to The Dam Safety Bill

Aug 02, 2019, at 08:50 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The bill which aims to provide for the surveillance, inspection, operation, and maintenance of specified dams across the country was passed in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Gujarat: Muslim youth beaten for not chanting Jai Shri Ram, police declines claim

Aug 02, 2019, at 06:22 pm

Godhara, Aug 2 (UNI) Gujarat Police on Friday said the allegations by three Muslim youths that they were allegedly beaten up in Godhara town of Central Gujarat by a group of unknown people, for not chanting 'Jai Shri Ram,' was not correct.

China to import more, boost investment, Wang tells S Jaishankar

Aug 02, 2019, at 06:19 pm

Bangkok, Aug 2 (UNI) China will import more high-quality products from India and boost cooperation in such fields as investment, production capacity, tourism, telecommunication and connectivity.

Panic among outside workers in Kashmir after govt advisory to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

Aug 02, 2019, at 06:11 pm

Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Panic gripped more than 4 lakh workers, mostly engaged in construction work, after state government issued an advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and tourists to curtail their stay and leave Kashmir valley in view of the militant threat.

Should Kashmiris also migrate to other places, says J&K Peoples Movement leader Shah Faesal on advisory to yatries, tourists

Aug 02, 2019, at 06:07 pm

Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Reacting to advisory issued by the government to Amarnath pilgrims and yatries to curtail their stay and leave Kashmir, president of J&K Peoples Movement (JKPM) Shah Faesal on Friday asked if government was considering such an advisory for locals also.

Situation at LoC under control: Indian Army

Aug 02, 2019, at 06:00 pm

Srinagar, Aug 2 (UNI) Asserting that the situation is under control and by and large peaceful along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir valley, a top Army commander on Friday said that regular infiltration attempts are being made by Pakistan-based militants but the soldiers are thwarting their bids.

Amid terror attack threats, Jammu and Kashmir govt directs Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, tourists to leave

Aug 02, 2019, at 04:44 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Amid heightened terror attack threats following intelligence reports, the Jammu and Kashmir government has directed Amarnath Yatra pilgrims to cut short their stay in the Kashmir Valley "immediately" and go back.

Terrorists backed by Pakistan Army trying to disrupt Amarnath Yatra: Indian Army

Aug 02, 2019, at 04:09 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Indian Army on Friday said that intelliegence reports have revealed that terrorists backed by the Pakistan Army are trying to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra.

Narendra Modi wishes BJP workers, people of Tripura for 'overwhelming' results in panchayat poll

Aug 02, 2019, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished people of Tripura and the Bharatiya Janata Party workers after it registered an overwhelming results at the three-tier panchayats, which was declared yesterday and where BJP secured over 97 percent seats.

Ayodhya case: Mediation fails, Supreme Court hearing from Aug 6

Aug 02, 2019, at 02:30 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Supreme Court will begin hearing the politically-sensitive Ayodhya case from August 6 as the mediation panel set up by the top court failed to arrive at a conclusion.

After RTI, Triple Talaq, now BJP passes UAPA Bill in Rajya Sabha

Aug 02, 2019, at 02:25 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Mastering the floor management in the Rajya Sabha where it was in minority in the previous regime, the second Narendra Modi government on Friday passed yet another major bill- the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019- close on the heels of clearing the Right To Information (RTI) and Triple Talaq bills in the upper house.

Unnao victim won't be lifted to Delhi, still on life-support

Aug 02, 2019, at 01:43 pm

Lucknow, Aug 2 (IBNS): The teenage girl, who was allegedly raped by expelled Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Sengar and met with an accident on last Sunday, will not be lifted to Delhi for treatment, the victim's family told the Supreme Court on Friday, media reports said.

BREAKING: Rajya Sabha passes UAPA bill

Aug 02, 2019, at 01:42 pm

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 on Friday.