ED raids premises linked to two separatist leaders in J&K

New Delhi (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted raids at the premises belonging to two separatist leaders -- Hurriyat Conference's Qazi Yasir, and J&K Salvation Movement chairman Zaffar Bhat in connection with a Prevention of…

Gujarat IAS officer held hostage during inspection, 3 arrested

Himmatnagar (Gujarat) (IANS) An IAS officer was held hostage for hours and thrashed by a group of fishermen here, said the police on Thursday.

The incident happened on March 4 evening, and a late-night complaint was lodged against 17 persons.…

Twitterati slams Bharat Matrimony over new Holi video ad

New Delhi (IANS) Bharat Matrimony's latest video commercial on the occasion of Holi has sparked debate, with several people accusing the matrimonial website for hurting their religious sentiments.

The video released on March 8, also marked…

Naval chopper ditches in Arabian Sea due to suspected loss of power

Mumbai (IANS) In a close shave, an Indian Navy's Advanced Light Helicopter with three crew members on board, ditched into the Arabian Sea, off the Mumbai coast, officials said here on Wednesday.

The three crew members were rescued from…

Unseasonal downpour, hail, 'rains' havoc on Maha farmers

Mumbai (IANS) Unseasonal showers, stormy weather with thunder, lightning and winds, coupled with hail lashed several parts of Maharashtra since midnight, inundating many low-lying areas and severely damaging standing crops in many areas, officials…

Rival Sena factions clash to grab party 'shakha' in Maha CM's hometown

Thane (IANS) Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's hometown witnessed an ugly tussle between his Shiv Sena and the Shiv Sena (UBT) activists each trying to grab a local 'shakha' (branch) of the party late on Monday.

The Vartak Nagar Police…

Anglo-American destabilisation being launched to topple Modi in coming months: Report

New Delhi (IANS) A series of suspiciously-timed and targeted events suggest that there is an Anglo-American destabilization being launched to topple Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming months, claims F. William Engdahl of the Centre for Research…

For many years after Independence, there was no long term vision in health sector: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that for several decades after Independence, there was a lack of an integrated approach and long term vision in the health sector.

"For several decades after Independence, there…

CBI raids Rabri Devi's residence in Patna in land for job scam

New Delhi (IANS) The CBI on Monday conducted raids at the residence of former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi in Patna in connection with the land of job scam.

"We are doing further investigation in the matter," a CBI source said.

The…

LS committee to hear oral evidence against Rahul in breach of privilege case

New Delhi (IANS) The oral evidence on breach of privilege against Rahul Gandhi will be heard by the Lok Sabha Privilege Committee on Friday.

The Committee of Privileges has called BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to hear his case.

Dubey along…