J&K orders cessation of academic activities in Jamaat-affiliate's schools

Srinagar (IANS) In a significant development on Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered cessation of academic activities in all schools run by the 'Falah-e-Aam' trust, an affiliate of the local Jamaat-e-Islami.

An order issued…

Congress workers detained outside ED office

New Delhi (IANS) As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for a second day on Tuesday in the National Herald case, a number of party workers, who were protesting outside the probe agency's office, were detained…

Rahul Gandhi joins ED probe for second day

New Delhi (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the National Herald case for the second straight day.

On Monday, he was grilled for about ten hours and summoned again.

2 terrorists killed after encounter breaks out in Srinagar

Srinagar (IANS) Two LeT terrorists were killed and a policeman was injured after a late night encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Bemina in Central Kashmir's Srinagar district, officials said.

"Two terrorists of…

IANS CVoter Snap Poll: Majority feels rioters must be arrested and punished

New Delhi (IANS) There seems to be no end to the controversy and the protests related to the allegedly offensive and insulting remarks made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a TV debate.

Despite an apology from Sharma and the party…

Rahul Gandhi reaches ED office

New Delhi (IANS) Amidst heavy security deployment, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in the national capital on Monday after he was summoned in connection with the National Herald case.

There was heavy…

Curfew continues in J&K's Doda, Kishtwar towns

Jammu (IANS) Curfew continued for the fifth consecutive day on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda and Kishtwar towns, as the police have arrested one person for making inflammatory speech.

Authorities have decided to continue curfew restrictions…

Prophet row: Two arrested over Jama Masjid protest

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Police have identified and arrested two people who were part of a large gathering that protested outside the Jama Masjid in the national capital two days ago, an official said on Sunday.

The accused, identified as Mohd…

3 LeT terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Pulwama district have been identified as being linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, police said on Sunday.

In a tweet quoting Inspector General Police…

Major fire in Delhi's Karol Bagh area, no casualties

New Delhi (IANS) A massive fire broke out in the national capital's Karol Bagh area on Sunday, a Fire Department official said.

The official informed that they received a call about the fire incident at 4.18 a.m. at a shoe market near Bikaner…