Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF in Punjab's Pathankot

Chandigarh (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday shot dead a Pakistani intruder close to the International Border in Punjab's Pathankot sector.

At about 12.30 a.m. BSF troops observed suspicious movement of a Pakistani intruder…

Nine killed as temple in Shimla collapses

Shimla (IANS) Nine people were killed as a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Himachal Pradesh's capital collapsed on Monday following heavy rainfall, officials said.

The temple was located in Summer Hill. At the time of the disaster 25-30…

3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Kutch near India-Pak border

Kutch (IANS) An earthquake of 3.2 magnitude was felt across Gujarat's Kutch district near the International Border with Pakistan on Monday.

According to official sources, the earthquake was recorded at 8:47 a.m. with its epicenter situated…

Himachal deluge: At least 22 killed in landslides, flash floods

Shimla (IANS) At least 22 people were killed in Himachal Pradesh on Monday owing to the heavy rainfall for the past two days that triggered statewide flash floods and landslides, officials said.

Nine people were killed as a temple dedicated…

Scam busted in Andhra CMO, accused minted money using forged digital signatures

Vijayawada (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) has busted a scam run in the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) by officials hired on contractual basis, the police said on Saturday.

The accused have been identified…

Huge participation in Srinagar Tiranga rally, L-G says 'proof of change in Kashmir'

Srinagar (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha said the huge participation of people in ‘Tiranga Rally’ in Srinagar on Sunday has proved those wrong who say that nobody would pick up the national flag in Kashmir if Article 370 was removed.

Jolt to Telangana BJP as ex-minister Chandra Sekhar quits

Hyderabad (IANS) In a jolt to BJP in Telangana, former minister A. Chandra Sekhar on Sunday resigned from the party. He is likely to join the Congress.

Chandra Sekhar sent his resignation letter to state BJP president G. Kishan Reddy. He alleged…

Unhappy over delimitation, veteran MLA of BJP's ally quits party

Guwahati, (IANS) Hours after the final delimitation proposal for the Assembly and parliamentary constituencies was published by the Election Commission of India (ECI), a veteran MLA of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the BJP's ally in the state government,…

NIA raids 8 places linked to ex-PFI workers in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram (IANS) The NIA on Sunday conducted raids at eight places linked to former PFI activists in Malappuram, Kannur and Kollam districts of Kerala.

The raids were conducted at the residences of the former activists --  four places…

NIA arrests two operatives of Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dala

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two key operatives of Canada-based 'listed terrorist' Arsh Dala after they reached the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from Manila, Philippines, an official said.