Pakistan no longer 'Most Favoured Nation': India

New Delhi (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday announced that the "Most Favoured Nation" status which was granted to Pakistan stands withdrawn.

The decision was taken in the Cabinet Committee on Security meeting held…

J&K terror attack: Two more CRPF troopers die, toll touches 45

Srinagar (IANS) The toll from Thursday's terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 45 as two more troopers succumbed to their injuries, officials said on Friday.

Besides, 38 others were wounded…

Rajnath meets top security officials ahead of CCS meet

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday held a series of meetings with top security officials in wake of the Pulwama terror attack that killed at least 43 CRPF troopers and left the security establishment stunned.

His…

Argentine President Macri to visit India from Sunday

New Delhi (IANS) Argentine President Mauricio Macri will visit India from Sunday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday.

The three-day visit will provide an opportunity to the two sides…

Modi condemns 'dastardly attack' on CRPF in Kashmir

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the "dastardly attack" on the CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district which left at least 30 troopers dead.

"The attack on the CRPF personnel in despicable.…

CRPF death toll in Kashmir attack rises

Srinagar (IANS) (Updated: February 14, 2019 22:13 IST) In the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since militancy erupted in 1989, a suicide bomber on Thursday rammed his SUV packed with explosives into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway…

Kalpa, hills near Manali wrapped in white blanket

Shimla (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's tourist destination Kalpa and hills overlooking Manali received more snow on Thursday, and the Met Office forecast widespread rain and snow till February 15.

Residents and tourists have been…

SC delivers split verdict on Delhi government's powers

New Delhi (IANS) A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the powers of the Delhi government, with the issue now being referred to a larger bench.

While Justice A.K. Sikri said transfers and…

Rajasthan grants 5% quota to Gujjars, wants Centre to amend Constitution

Jaipur (IANS) The Rajasthan government on Wednesday passed the Reservation Amendment Bill 2019 in the Assembly, which promises 5 percent reservation to five communities, including Gujjars, in educational institutions and government jobs.

Besides…

India's rise due to majority government, not Modi: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the achievements of his government in domestic as well as foreign policy fronts were not due to those who led the government but because it was a majority government with a clear mandate…