Three Maoists killed on Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, operation continues

Bhopal (IANS) In another blow to Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh, security forces have neutralised three Naxalites in a fierce gunfight near the Dantewada-Bijapur border.  

The encounter, which reportedly took place along the banks of the…

Cash at house row: SC Collegium recommends repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, on Monday recommended that the Centre repatriate Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad High Court.  

Justice Varma, the second senior most…

Govt hikes salaries, allowances and pensions of MPs

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has increased the salaries, allowances and pensions of Members of Parliament with effect from April 1, 2023, according to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on Monday. 

The salary…

Cash at judge’s residence: Delhi HC withdraws judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday withdrew judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma, who is embroiled in the controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of a huge pile of burnt cash in the storeroom attached to his bungalow at the…

Huge cache of arms, ammunition recovered from J&K’s Doda

Jammu (IANS) A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, the security forces said on Sunday.  

Officials said the recovery was made during searches in the Balra…

On World Water Day, PM Modi reaffirms commitment to conserve nature's vital element

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the Centre's dedication to water conservation and sustainable development on the occasion of World Water Day on Saturday.  

He emphasised the need to preserve this vital resource…

Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt

New Delhi (IANS) Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. 

The disruptions, which impact aircraft navigation systems, have been most…

Cabinet okays Rs 7,000 crore acquisition of India-made advanced artillery guns in big boost for self-reliance

New Delhi (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the acquisition of the India-made Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) worth nearly Rs 7,000 crore, marking a major step…

22 Maoists killed in two separate operations in Chhattisgarh

Bhopal (IANS) In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, security forces on Thursday eliminated 22 Maoists in two separate operations conducted in the Bijapur and Kanker districts of Chhattisgarh.  

Earlier in the day, two Maoists were…

Centre reiterates commitment to farmers' welfare; next meeting on May 4

Chandigarh (IANS) The third round of meeting by the Central government with protesting farmers, mainly from Punjab, was held on Wednesday here with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reiterating the government's commitment to the…