Monsoon likely to arrive in Kerala by May 31: IMD

New Delhi (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that this year, the southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 31, with a model error of ± 4 days.

Southwest monsoon normally sets in over Kerala on June…

Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K's Tangdhar sector, two terrorists killed

Srinagar (IANS) An infiltration bid was foiled on Thursday by the Army on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Tangdhar sector of J&K’s Kupwara district, said officials, adding that two terrorists have been killed.

Officials said that the Army…

'Cowardly, dastardly act', says PM Modi on attack on Slovak PM Robert Fico

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the attack on Slovakia's PM Robert Fico, calling it a "cowardly and dastardly act".

The Slovakian Prime Minister was critically injured in an assassination attempt on Wednesday.

CAA comes to fruition: Home Ministry hands over first citizenship certificates to 14 individuals

New Delhi (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued the first set of citizenship certificates to at least 14 applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

"The certificates were handed over by Union Home Secretary…

Rajasthan mine accident: Chief vigilance officer dies, 14 rescued

Jaipur (IANS) A senior vigilance officer at Hindustan Copper Limited died after a lift collapsed at the Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, said officials, adding that 14 trapped people have been rescued.

Fifteen employees,…

Despite objections from Opposition parties, PoK becoming part of India is reality: HM Shah

Kolkata (IANS) Despite opposition from a section of political parties in the country, the event of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) becoming an integral part of India is now a reality, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.

“Rahul…

Rajasthan mine accident: Eight of 15 trapped employees rescued

Jaipur (IANS) Eight of the 15 employees, including vigilance officers and workers of Hindustan Copper Ltd, who were trapped at 1,875 ft in a mine at Kolihan near Khetri in Rajasthan's Neem Ka thana district, were rescued on Wednesday, said officials…

SC orders release of NewsClick editor in UAPA case

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha, who was arrested by the Delhi Police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act over allegations that the media outlet…

Andhra: Six charred to death as bus catches fire

Amaravati (IANS) Six persons were charred to death and 20 others injured when a private bus caught fire after colliding with a tipper lorry in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district in the early hours of Wednesday.

The accident occurred near Pasumarru…

Ten Kanpur schools get bomb threat emails

Kanpur (IANS) At least 10 schools in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur have received bomb threats through emails, said officials on Wednesday.

This comes amid a spate of such emails threatening schools and hospitals in several cities across India,…