3 LeT militants killed in Anantnag encounter identified

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists belonging to the proscribed terror outfit LeT killed in an encounter in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Tuesday have been identified, police said.

Police in a statement said that Anantnag Police while…

India administers over 18 cr Covid vaccines so far

New Delhi (IANS) The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 18 crore on Tuesday, over 90 lakh doses are still available while more than seven lakh will be dispatched within three days.

Cumulatively,…

Nadda slams RaGa's conduct, attacks top Cong leaders for 'duplicity, pettiness' amid Covid

New Delhi (IANS) BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda in a letter to Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi lashed out at her party and said that in the fight against the pandemic the conduct of topmost Congress leaders, including their former President…

Look out notice against Navneet Kalra in O2 concentrators case

New Delhi (IANS) Moving ahead in its probe into the recovery of over 500 oxygen concentrators from several famous eateries in Lutyens Delhi, the Delhi Police has issued look out notice against the owner of Khan Chacha restaurant and businessman Navneet…

Centre to SC on vax policy: No judicial interference needed, trust wisdom of executive

New Delhi (IANS) In a late night affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court, the Centre defended its Covid vaccination policy, which has been criticised for differential pricing, shortage of doses, and slow rollout.

The Centre added that the…

Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn-in as 15th Assam CM

Guwahati (IANS) Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Monday sworn-in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam, a day after he was named as the leader of the newly-elected BJP legislators in the state.

Sarma was administered the oath of office by Governor…

SC notice to Punjab on Prashant Kishor's appointment as CM's advisor

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Punjab government on an appeal challenging the Punjab & Haryana High Court order, dismissing a petition challenging appointment of Prashant Kishor as Principal Advisor to Punjab Chief…

Mamata ministry to have 43 ministers, Amit Mitra also included

Kolkata (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee government ministry will be expanded on Monday morning, with the induction of 24 cabinet ministers, 10 ministers of state with independent charge and another 9 ministers of state, as per the list released on Sunday.

EPS, OPS tussle continues in AIADMK over Opposition leader

Chennai (IANS) The fight for the top slot as opposition leader in Tamil Nadu continues unabated between former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and his Deputy, O. Panneerselvam (OPS) in the AIADMK.

While the supporters of EPS are…

Himanta Biswa Sarma to take charge as 15th Assam CM

Guwahati (IANS) The BJP's lead strategist in northeastern states and senior leader Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was on Sunday elected as the leader of the newly elected MLAs of the party, will take charge as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam on Monday.