PM says country stands with Bengal, announces Rs 1K cr aid

Kolkata (IANS) After conducting an aerial survey of the cyclone-hit areas of West Bengal on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 1,000 crore relief package for the state, saying the nation stood with Bengal in this hour of crisis.

LeT module busted in J&K's Budgam district, four held

Srinagar (IANS) Security forces arrested a top militant associate and three over-ground workers (OGWs) during a cordon and search operation in the Budgam district of J&K, on Wednesday.

The security forces, including the Rashtriya Rifles and…

Savage cyclone Amphan leaves death, destruction in its trail

Kolkata (IANS) Scenes of large uprooted trees, damaged houses and flown off roofs were just the beginning when Super Cyclone Amphan made its appearance less that 24 hours back, as it pummelled through the night over Kolkata and large parts of West…

Chhattisgarh launches Nyay, to ensure direct benefit to farmers: Baghel

New Delhi (IANS) Chhattisgarh on Thursday became the first state to launch the Congress flagship programme of 'Nyay.' Christened as Rajiv Gandhi Nyay Yojna, The scheme was launched by party chief Sonia Gandhi through video conferencing. The…

Nadda may announce his new team by first week of June

New Delhi (IANS) Even after four months of his appointment as BJP President, J.P. Nadda has not constituted his new team, but now sources have told IANS that Nadda is likely to constitute his team either by the end of this month or by the beginning…

Clashes begin as migrants return to their villages in UP

Lucknow (IANS) Clashes are now being reported from several districts as migrants return to their villages.

The clashes are mainly due to refusal of villagers in allowing the returnees to stay in their homes vein after completing the quarantine…

Pak violates ceasefire for 3rd consecutive day on LoC in J&K

Jammu (IANS) For the third consecutive day on Wednesday Pakistan resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Colonel Devender Anand, defence ministry spokesman said Pakistan…

Cyclone Amphan: Heavy rain, strong winds in coastal Odisha

Bhubaneswar (IANS) The Odisha government has evacuated over 1.37 lakh people to safer places as extremely severe cyclone Amphan hurtled towards the coast triggering heavy rain and strong wind on Wednesday morning.

Special Relief Commissioner…

Cyclone Amphan: Landfall begins, to continue for 4 hours

New Delhi (IANS) The landfall process of cyclone 'Amphan' commenced at 2.30 p.m. and will continue for four hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday afternoon.

As per 3 p.m. update by the weather agency, "Landfall…

Zakir Naik continues to receive 'dirty money' from Gulf

New Delhi (IANS) Sources close to developments have revealed that Islamic evangelist and zealot Zakir Naik, one of the most wanted Indian fugitives, who is currently based in Malaysia, continues to be engaged in propagation of radical Islamic activities…