Revolt in Behenji's camp, 5 BSP MLAs join SP

Lucknow (IANS) In an unprecedented development, five legislators of Bahujan Samaj Party have withdrawn their support to the BSP's official candidate, Ramji Gautam, for the Rajya Sabha biennial elections.

The five legislators informed the…

Be wary of Chinese intent and actions, Rajnath tells army commanders

New Delhi (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday cautioned Army commanders to be wary of Chinese actions at disputed borders and their intent during military talks.

The minister said this while addressing the 'Army Commanders…

5 Indian prisoners repatriated after serving terms, Pak court told

Islamabad (IANS) The Federal Interior Ministry has informed the Islamabad High Court that five Indians who were "accused and charged with espionage and terrorism" and "had served their sentences have been sent back to India".

The ministry was…

With 36K new Covid cases, India records lowest spike in 3 months

New Delhi (IANS) With a spike of 36,470 in new Covid-19 cases and 488 deaths in 24 hours, India's tally stood at 79,46,429, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday. This is the lowest spike in new cases in the last three…

PM Modi interacts with SVANidhi beneficiaries from UP

Lucknow (IANS) Brimming with confidence, Preeti from Agra greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ensuring a loan for her under the SVANidhi loan scheme, which enabled her to tide over the adverse times of corona and lockdown.

Preeti sold…

Income Tax Department raids 42 locations across India, recovers Rs 2.3 cr cash

New Delhi (IANS) The Income Tax Department has seized cash over Rs 2.3 crore and jewellery worth Rs 2.8 crore during searches at 42 locations in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa, on a large network of individuals running a racket of…

Amid China stand-off along LAC, NSA Doval meets Pompeo in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the ongoing stand-off with China along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday met US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who is in New Delhi for the third India-US 2+2 ministerial dialogue.
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Himachal's Keylong sees season's first snowfall

Shimla (IANS) Keylong and its nearby areas in Himachal Pradesh's remote Lahaul-Spiti district experienced the season's first snowfall early Monday, bringing smiles on the faces of the locals, who largely grow potatoes and exotic vegetables.

Campaigning for Bihar Phase I polls to end on Oct 26 evening

Patna (IANS) As campaigning for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections is slated to end on Monday evening, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav will address one dozen rallies across the state in a last-ditch efforts to woo the voters.

Centre to SC, will bring new legislation in 3/4 days to address pollution due to stubble burning

New Delhi (IANS) Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has taken a holistic view of the issue of air pollution in Delhi NCR, which also includes pollution due to stubble burning, and it intends to bring…