Jamaat-e-Islami chief among dozens detained in J&K

Srinagar (IANS) In a tough move authorities have detained dozens of Jamaat-e-Islami cadres in the Kashmir Valley, including its top leadership during a mass crackdown, police sources said.

The nocturnal raids were conducted in south, central…

Centre withdraws notification giving more powers to Assam Rifles

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Friday withdrew a notification giving sweeping powers to Assam Rifles to conduct searches without a warrant and take people into custody in the non-Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) areas.

According…

Assam hooch tragedy death toll rises to 25

Guwahati (IANS) At least 25 persons, including 15 women, have died and over 40 others have taken ill after consuming spurious liquor at a tea garden in Assam's Golaghat district, the police said on Friday.

The incident took place on Thursday…

Congress to build Ram temple if it wins elections: Harish Rawat

Dehradun (IANS) Congress General Secretary Harish Rawat on Friday said the party will launch sincere efforts to build a grand Ram Temple at Ayodhya if it comes to power after the Lok Sabha elections.

"On two previous occasions, the Congress…

Cricket is not Indian game, kabaddi should be promoted: Sushil Modi

Patna (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Friday said the cricket is not an Indian game, and kabaddi and football should be promoted.

"Cricket is not an Indian game, it came from England. Most…

2 suspected JeM terrorists nabbed in UP

Lucknow (IANS) Two terror suspects, owing allegiance to the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit, have been nabbed from Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, Director General of Police (DGP) O.P. Singh said on Friday.

Singh said, based on…

Modi donates Seoul Peace Prize money to Namami Gange fund

Seoul (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conferred the Seoul Peace Prize here on Friday. He dedicated the Prize to the people of India and donated its amount to the Namami Gange Fund.

Expressing his gratitude after receiving…

Act against terrorism: Modi tells global community

Seoul (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said here that the time has come for the global community to "come together" and "go beyond words" to act against terrorism, as he expressed his gratitude for South Korea's…

Gunfight in J&K

Srinagar (IANS) A gunfight erupted on Friday between the security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town, police said.

Upon receiving a tip-off about the militants, the security forces started a search operation in Warpora…

Time will come when people's sentiments will have fulfilment: Rajnath

New Delhi (IANS) Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said "time will come" when people's sentiments, their desires and expectations will have fulfilment.

Speaking at the inauguration of the "Waste to Wonder" Park…