Rahul's Bengal rally off after no chopper landing permit

Kolkata (IANS) A scheduled election meeting of Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday has been cancelled in northern West Bengal after the Darjeeling district administration denied permission to let his chopper land at the Police Ground in Siliguri,…

Kovind, Modi pay tribute to Jallianwala martyrs

New Delhi (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

"A 100 years ago today, our beloved freedom fighters were martyred at Jallianwala Bagh.…

Gunfight in J&K between militants, security forces

Srinagar (IANS) A gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Saturday, police said.

Following specific information about the militant presence, the security forces started a cordon…

Electoral bonds remain, submit details by May 30: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday in an interim order refused to stay the Electoral bonds scheme of the government and put up the matter for final disposal later.

The court directed all political parties to furnish all the details…

Veterans complain to President against misuse of military

New Delhi (IANS) Over 150 military veterans have complained to President Ram Nath Kovind against political leaders who they claim are taking credit for military operations like cross-border strikes and repeatedly using the armed forces for political…

Won't change stand on Kashmir issue: Mirwaiz

Srinagar (IANS) Senior separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Friday that use of force will not make the separatist leadership change its stand on Jammu and Kashmir.

Delivering the Friday sermon at the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar's…

Lok Sabha polls begin with voting in 91 seats

New Delhi (IANS) Voting began on Thursday across 91 Lok Sabha constituencies spread over 20 states and Union Territories as the first phase of the mega seven-phase electoral exercise kicked off.

Voting for electing Assemblies in Andhra…

Congress wants to finish middle class: Modi

Panaji (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday attempted to create a cast wedge in Congress' poll campaign, by claiming that the Opposition party, through promises made in its election manifesto, was trying to finish off the…

Sonia files nomination, says Modi not invincible

Rae Bareli (IANS) UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday filed her nomination papers from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh and declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not invincible.

Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination in the presence of…

Pakistani pilots training on Rafale fake news: Envoy

New Delhi (IANS) France has denied reports that Pakistani pilots under an exchange programme with Qatar were being trained to fly Rafale fighter jets.

"I can confirm that it is fake news," tweeted French Ambassador to India Alexan…