Two female terror associates arrested in J&K's Udhampur

Jammu (IANS) The police on Tuesday arrested two female terror associates under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. The two women have been identified as Maryama Begum, wife of Mohd Shafeeq of Loudhara, Basantgarh;…

Exposed after Biden pardon's son, 'vulnerable' US justice system reflects on Adani case, say India experts

New Delhi (IANS) US President Joe Biden's decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his eldest son, Hunter Biden, convicted on charges of gun crimes and tax violations, has triggered sharp criticism from Indian experts, who also see double standards…

Cyclone Fengal: Yellow alert in 15 districts of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 15 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, predicting heavy rain of up to 11 cm in interior and Western Ghat districts, including the Nilgiris, Krishnagiri, Tiruppur,…

One terrorist killed in ongoing gunfight in J&K’s Srinagar

Srinagar (IANS) One terrorist was killed on Tuesday in an ongoing gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Officials said that one terrorist has been killed so far in the ongoing anti-terrorist operation by the security…

After govt-Oppn reach consensus, both Houses set to resume sessions today

New Delhi (IANS) After a week-long standoff between the government and the Opposition ended in an agreement, both Houses of Parliament will resume functioning in the ongoing Winter Session on Tuesday.

The floor leaders of all parties convened…

Andhra Pradesh’s NDA government dissolves Waqf Board

Amaravati (IANS) Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has dissolved the State Waqf Board nominated by the previous government. 

The Minorities Welfare Department on Saturday (November 30) issued a Government Order, withdrawing…

Seven Maoists killed in encounter with police in Telangana

Hyderabad (IANS) Seven Maoists were killed in a major exchange of fire with police in Telangana's Mulugu district on Sunday. 

The encounter between Maoists and the elite anti-Maoist force Greyhounds took place in the Chalapaka forest area…

Schools shut, fishers told to avoid sea as Cyclone Fengal set to make landfall near Chennai

Chennai (IANS) Cyclone Fengal, a slow-moving weather system that has recently picked up pace, is expected to make landfall near Chennai on Saturday afternoon, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai. Schools and colleges have…

Bengal Assembly: Speaker refuses to allow motion on attacks during Hindu festivals, BJP walks out

Kolkata (IANS) The BJP MLAs, on Friday, staged a walkout from the West Bengal Assembly after Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay refused to allow discussion on an adjournment motion brought to condemn the attacks on Hindu religious places at selected pockets…

Centre okays Rs 3,296 crore package for tourist spots in 23 states, PM Modi says focus to continue

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre on Friday approved an investment of Rs 3,295.76 crore for taking up 40 projects across 23 states for the development of iconic tourist centres to global standards. “Tourism has the potential to bring prosperity to the lives…