Indian Army foils BAT attack at LoC in Keran sector; 5 to7 Pakistan soldiers, militants killed
Aug 03, 2019, at 10:20 pm
Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS/UNI) In a major development amid the ongoing tension in Kashmir, five to seven Pakistan soldiers and militants were killed as alert Indian troops foiled a major Border Action Team (BAT) attempt of Pakistan to strike forward Indian post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector in north Kashmir district of Kupwara, a defence ministry spokesperson said on Saturday night.
Kashmir: Sopore operation ends, two militants killed
Aug 03, 2019, at 09:12 pm
Srinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): Two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militants were killed in an encounter which took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore on Saturday.
Amarnath Yatra was never stopped: Congress
Aug 03, 2019, at 06:47 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (UNI/IBNS) Terming it as 'unprecedented' and 'worrisome' that the Home Ministry asked the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims and tourists to curtail their stay and go back, the Congress on Saturday attacked the ruing BJP government and said it is creating the image that outsiders are not safe in Jammu and Kashmir, while the locals are fully lined with tourists and pilgrims.
Jammu and Kashmir: Man killed in mysterious blast in Kupwara
Aug 03, 2019, at 06:08 pm
Srinagar, Aug 3 (UNI) A man was killed in a mysterious blast near Sadna Top in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara on Saturday.
Unnao Rape Survivor case: CBI speeds up investigation
Aug 03, 2019, at 04:42 pm
Lucknow, Aug 3 (UNI) Even as the CBI has sped up its probe into the accident of the Unnao rape survivor in Rae Bareli on the Supreme Court's directive, the Unnao district authorities have initiated action against the accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Senger after the party expelled him.
Mumbai: College students drown
Aug 03, 2019, at 04:32 pm
Mumbai, Aug 3 (UNI) Four college students, who had come for a picnic at Kharghar, drowned at a waterfall near driving range, close to Pandavkada hills on Saturday morning.
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.
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.
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.