SC adjourns CBI hearing post 'leak' of Verma's response

New Delhi (IANS): Taking exception to a leak of CBI Director Alok Verma's response to the CVC's report submitted in sealed cover before it a day ago, the Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing of the case till November 29.

A visibly…

Soldier, 4 militants killed in J&K gunfight

Srinagar (IANS): One para commando of the Indian Army and four militants were killed in a gunfight in a Jammu and Kashmir village in Shopian district on Tuesday, Defence Ministry spokesman said.

Clashes between protesters and the security forces…

3 killed in Maharashtra army depot blast

Nagpur (IANS): At least three persons were killed and around 12 others injured in a blast at the Wardha ammunition depot of the army here in Maharashtra on Tuesday, officials said.

The explosion occurred at the Pulgaon Central Ammunition Depot…

19 strategic roads, 29 buildings to come up on Chinese front in Arunachal, Sikkim

New Delhi (IANS): India will go ahead with the construction of much-required strategic roads and permanent integrated buildings along the Indo-China border in Arunanchal Pradesh and Sikkim as part of a critical infrastructure project worth Rs 25,000…

Amritsar attack: CM announces Rs 50 lakh for information

Chandigarh/Amritsar (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday announced a reward of Rs 50 lakh to anyone giving information regarding the two youths who carried out Sunday's grenade attack on a prayer meeting at the Nirankari…

Cow vigilantes strike again, two attacked in Gujarat

Ahmedabad (IANS) Two persons were attacked by alleged cow vigilantes when they were transporting cattle near Ahmedabad early on Sunday, leaving one of them with a stab wound, police said.

Zaheer, 23, was rushed to the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital…

Grenade attack in Punjab, 3 killed

Amritsar (IANS): At least three people were killed and 10 others injured on Sunday when a grenade exploded after it was flung at a religious gathering in Punjab's Amritsar district, police said.

Two youths, their faces covered, rode to…

Iran, India discuss trade cooperation under US sanctions

Tehran (IANS) Outgoing Indian ambassador to Tehran and the head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture have discussed ways of continuing Iran-India trade under reimposed US sanctions, Eghtesad Online news website…

Modi takes part in swearing-in ceremony of new Maldives President

Male (IANS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the swearing-in ceremony of new Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih here.

Modi was the senior-most foreign leader to attend the ceremony in the Indian Ocean archipelago…

Hindu group calls for shutdown in Kerala against detention of religious leaders

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) A Hindu group on Saturday called for a shutdown in Kerala following the "detention" of few religious leaders the previous night from the Sabarimala temple premises.

The most prominent among…