Assam: Interloper in Karbi Conflict

Jun 16, 2020, at 05:09 pm

On June 11, 2020, a People's Democratic Council of Karbi Longri (PDCK) militant was arrested from Therebasa in Karbi Anglong District. One pistol was retrieved from his possession.

IS-KP: Another Weapon in the ISI Armory

Jun 16, 2020, at 05:05 pm

On June 12, 2020, at least four civilians, were killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack that occurred at Sher Shah Suri Mosque in the Kart-e-Char area of Kabul city in Kabul Province. The blast took place when people were offering Friday prayers, killing four worshippers, including the prayer leader Imam Maulavi Azizullah Mufleh.

Maharashtra: Gadchiroli: Strategic Restraint

Jun 16, 2020, at 05:02 pm

On May 17, 2020, two Police personnel, Sub-Inspector Dhannaji Honmane and constable Kishore Atram, were killed and another three were injured in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Poyerkothi-Koparshi forested area under Bhamragarh Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shailesh Balkawade disclosed that the gun-battle took place when Maoists opened fire at a Quick Response Team (QRT) from Bhamragarh and C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police, who were out on a joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation.

Balochistan: Violent Retaliation

Jun 16, 2020, at 05:00 pm

On May 19, 2020, six Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers were killed when unidentified militants targeted their vehicle using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the Mach District of Balochistan on May 19, 2020. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.

Devendra Fadnavis accuses Mah govt, BMC of hiding COVID-19 death toll

Jun 16, 2020, at 04:45 pm

Pune/UNI: Maharashtra Assembly Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday alleged that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government as well as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation(BMC) are underreporting COVID-19 deaths.

Significant number of patients are recovering from COVID-19 in India: PM Narendra Modi

Jun 16, 2020, at 04:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday started interacting with the Chief Ministers of various states over the COVID-19 outbreak situation and said India is one such nation which has witnessed a significant number of patients recovering from the disease.

Indian Army officer, two jawans killed in 'violent face-off' with Chinese troops in Ladakh's Galwan Valley

Jun 16, 2020, at 02:34 pm

New Delhi/UNI: An Indian Army officer and two jawans were killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh.

Pakistan troops violate ceasefire near LoC in Kupwara

Jun 16, 2020, at 09:52 am

Srinagar/UNI: Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked heavy shelling and firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Search on for missing trekker 

Jun 16, 2020, at 09:31 am

Srinagar/UNI: A massive search operation has been launched to trace a youth who went missing during trekking along with four others in the central Kashmir district of Ganderbal, official sources said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Three militants killed in encounter in Shopian

Jun 16, 2020, at 08:56 am

Srinagar/UNI: Three militants were on Tuesday killed in an encounter which ensued after security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in South Kashmir district of Shopian.

Assam records 191 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hrs

Jun 16, 2020, at 01:47 am

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam registered 151 new COVID-19 positive cases on Monday, after which the state tally reached 4309.

Onus on PM Oli to create 'positive and conducive atmosphere' for border talks: Reports

Jun 16, 2020, at 01:29 am

New Delhi/IBNS: At a time when the Nepal government tabled a bill to amend its existing map to include Kalpani-Lipulekh region, India had offered foreign secretary level talks to resolve the border row on phone and even offered to visit Nepal, said media reports.

Amit Shah makes visit to Delhi hospital, orders CCTV installation in COVID-19 wards

Jun 16, 2020, at 12:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed the Delhi Government to install CCTV cameras in all coronavirus wards of Delhi hospitals to ensure proper monitoring of patients.

2 Indian High Commission staffers found after getting released by Pak police

Jun 15, 2020, at 11:42 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Two Indian High Commission staffers who went missing in Islamabad since morning have been found after Pakistani authorities released them, media reports quoting government sources said late Monday night.

Assam’s Baghjan gas well fire still rages on, govt seeks help from global experts to control situation

Jun 15, 2020, at 08:28 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The fire at the natural gas well of Oil India Limited (OIL) at Baghjan oil field in Assam’s Tinsukia district is still raging on and both centre and state government are taking help from the experts of different foreign countries to douse the fire.

No power can break Nepal-India ties, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinting Chinese hand in Nepal's protest

Jun 15, 2020, at 05:40 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Two days after Nepali Parliament endorsed the country's new map including Lipulekh, Kalapnai and Limpiyadhura located in Uttarakhand, defence minister Rajnath Singh Monday said India would resolve the "misunderstanding" with the Himalayan nation through dialogues.

Supreme Court pulls up automobile dealers for violating BS4 vehicle sales extension order

Jun 15, 2020, at 04:56 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) for flouting the exemption given in the sale and registration of BS-4 vehicles.

As COVID cases spike, full lockdown in TN from June 19 to 30, announces Palaniswami

Jun 15, 2020, at 04:02 pm

Chennai/UNI:  As there has been a massive rise in the number of corona positive cases, Tamil Nadu chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today announced total lockdown in Chennai and its three neighbouring districts from June 19 to 30, with strict restrictions.

No plan for another lockdown in Delhi, assures Arvind Kejriwal

Jun 15, 2020, at 03:36 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that there are no plans of another lockdown in the city.

Why lockdown not used to prepare for surge in Covid-19 cases, Omar Abdullah asks Delhi govt

Jun 15, 2020, at 02:28 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Taking a dig at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has asked why the lockdown was utilised to curb the surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi.

Two Indian High Commission officials go missing in Pakistan

Jun 15, 2020, at 02:23 pm

Islamabad/New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Two Indian High Commission officials, who are posted in Islamabad, have gone missing on Monday morning.

Sushant Singh Rajput death: Post-mortem done, autopsy report claims suicide

Jun 15, 2020, at 11:26 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The autopsy report of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput has claimed prima facie that the death of the Bollywood star occured due to suicide, media reports said.

Railways resumes selected local trains in Mumbai

Jun 15, 2020, at 10:54 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian Railways resumed selected local trains for essential staff on Monday morning.

Maharashtra: Two employees of Thane crematorium test COVID-19 positive

Jun 15, 2020, at 09:42 am

Thane/UNI:  Two employees at the civic crematorium here have been admitted to different hospitals after being tested positive for coronavirus.

Maharashtra: Kidnapped youth found dead in Nagpur

Jun 15, 2020, at 08:59 am

Nagpur/UNI: Body of a youth, who was abducted in earlier on Saturday, was discovered under jurisdiction of Maharashtra's Nagpur city's Hudkeshwar police station.

Kolkata man orders Communist Manifesto on Amazon, receives Bhagavad Gita instead

Jun 15, 2020, at 12:16 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A man from Kolkata's Garia area was left 'amazed' after US based e-commerce giant Amazon delivered him a 120-page Penguin copy of Bhagavad Gita instead of the Communist Manifesto that he had ordered on the online platform.

China-India dispute: US official extends support to New Delhi

Jun 14, 2020, at 11:36 pm

Washington: At a time when India and China are engaged in a border dispute,  Alice G Wells, Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS), on Sunday said the US will stand with New Delhi against Chinese attempts to probe Indian sovereignty.

Kolkata man allegedly flings neighbour's child to death from 4th floor during argument

Jun 14, 2020, at 10:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A 18-month-old child died and another six-year-old boy was seriously injured after they were allegedly being thrown out from the fourth floor of a residential building in Kolkata's Burrabazar area by a middle aged neighbour during an argument on Sunday evening, reports said.

Two brothers held for sending death threats to Yogi Adityanath 

Jun 14, 2020, at 10:12 pm

Gonda/UNI: Two brothers have been arrested here for sending death threat to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, police sources said on Sunday.

Bihar: Sadness grips Sushant Singh Rajput's residence in Patna

Jun 14, 2020, at 09:33 pm

Patna/UNI: The cheerful and vibrant atmosphere at young Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput's home in Patna suddenly turned grim after the shocking news of his suicide surfaced.