Infiltration bid on LoC foiled in J&K’s Poonch, 2 terrorists killed

Jammu (IANS) Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K’s Poonch district on Wednesday, defence officials said.

"Two terrorists were observed crossing the LoC coming towards…

Govt might table Bill to remove 'India' from Constitution during special Parliament session: Sources

New Delhi (IANS) The Narendra Modi-led Central government, which has been emphasising liberating the people of the country from the "slavery mentality" and any elements related to such a psyche during the ongoing "Amrit Kaal", is reportedly planning…

Sanatan Dharma remark row: Priyank Kharge takes on BJP's Santhosh, raises caste division issue

Bengaluru (IANS) Defending Tamil Nadu Minister and actor Udhayanidhi Stalin’s statement on "eradication of Sanatana Dharma", Karnataka Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge on Tuesday challenged and questioned BJP national General Secretary…

PIL in SC challenges restoration of Rahul’s Lok Sabha membership

New Delhi (IANS) A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the restoration of Lok Sabha membership of former Congress President Rahul Gandhi. 

The petition contended that once a member of Parliament or a state legislature loses…

SC to hear pleas challenging Bihar caste survey on Wednesday

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the clutch of special leave petitions filed against the Patna High Court’s order dismissing pleas challenging the caste-based survey in Bihar.

As per the cause list published…

Union govt files suggestions before SC on setting up expert panels to determine Himalayan region's carrying capacity

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry has filed its suggestions before the Supreme Court on the constitution of the expert committee to determine the carrying capacity of the ecological fragile Indian Himalayan…

Two LeT OGWs arrested in J&K's Baramulla

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Police in north Kashmir's Baramulla district arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) overground workers (OGWs) and recovered incriminating materials from them, officials said.

"On September 3, 2023, on receipt…

Maratha stir continues, Congress wants Special Legislature Session for quotas

Mumbai (IANS) The Maratha groups’ agitation for reservations continued for the 7th day in Jalna even as Congress’ Leader of Opposition (Assembly) Vijay Wadettiwar demanded a Special Session of Maharashtra Legislature to discuss and finalise the quotas…

SC asks NC leader Lone to file affidavit affirming India’s sovereignty, allegiance to Constitution

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked National Conference (NC) leader Mohammad Akbar Lone, who is one of one of the main petitioners in the batch of pleas filed against abrogation of Article 370 and had reportedly raised "Pakistan Zindabad"…

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit, Premier Li Qiang to represent

New Delhi (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the G20 summit in New Delhi, which is scheduled to be held between September 9 and 10.

After days of uncertainty, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed…