30 buried in Maha hillslide, many others trapped

Raigad (Maharashtra) (IANS) In a potentially massive tragedy, at least 30 villagers are reported buried alive when a portion of a hill crashed on their homes following torrential rains, officials said here on Friday.

The incident took place…

Second Manipur activist, held for FB post, freed after HC order

Imphal (IANS) Manipur activist Wangkhemcha Wangthoi was released from the central jail following a High Court order on Friday, five days after his associate Erendro Leichombam was freed on the Supreme Court's orders. The duo had been detained…

Yediyurappa drops hint about possible resignation on July 26

Bengaluru (IANS) Dropping enough hints that he would resign as the Chief Minister, Karnataka chief minister, B.S. Yediyurappa on Thursday said that he would resign if the BJP's central leaders asked him to do so.

Yediyurappa told reporters…

Accompanying 62 MLAs, Sidhu pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Amritsar (IANS) In a first show of solidarity after his name was announced as the state party chief, Punjab Congress unit President Navjot Singh Sidhu, accompanying 62 legislators, comprising many state Cabinet ministers, on Wednesday paid obeisance…

Pegasus snoopgate raises troubling questions about use of the spyware in India

New Delhi (IANS) The selection of Indian numbers largely commenced around the time of Narendra Modis trip to Israel in 2017, the first visit to the country by an Indian Prime Minister and a marker of the burgeoning relationship between the two nations,…

India successfully flight-tests new generation Akash Missile

New Delhi (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the new generation surface-to-air missile Akash Missile (Akash-NG) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the Odisha coast.

The flight trial was conducted at around 12.45 p.m.…

India successfully flight-tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile

New Delhi (IANS) India successfully flight-tested its indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) on Wednesday.

The step is seen as a major boost to 'AatmaNirbhar Bharat' (Self Reliant…

Mamata calls for national front to defeat BJP at Centre

Kolkata (IANS) Sounding the bugle for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her virtual Martyrs Day speech on Wednesday not only went for an all-out attack against the saffron party, but also indicated that the…

Afghan Army Chief to visit India next week to discuss military needs

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the fierce battle between the government armed forces and Taliban, Afghanistan Army Chief will visit India for two days next week to interact with top security officials, including the Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane.

Sorry state of affairs, can't give in to religious pressure groups: SC to Kerala

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Kerala government for giving-in to the association of traders for relaxing Covid curbs for 'Bakrid' festivities. Directing the government to pay heed to the right to life of citizens,…