Top LeT commander among 2 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist commander was among two terrorists killed during an encounter between terrorists and security forces at Check Sadiq area in South Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Monday.

"Top…

Fears of disappointing results, global cues pull equities lower

Mumbai (IANS) Negative global cues emanating from rising Covid cases pulled India's equity markets lower on Monday.

Initially, equity markets had a gap-down opening on fears of lower than expected quarterly results in Q1FY21.

Sectorally,…

Free him on or before 5pm today: SC on activist held for FB post

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered for the release of Manipuri activist Erendro Leichombam, on or before 5 p.m. Monday. Leichombam was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) for a Facebook post criticising BJP leaders for advocating…

Hospitals have become large industries, better close them: SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday observed that hospitals have become large industries thriving on human distress, and it is better they are closed. The top court added state governments can provide better hospitals, instead of permitting…

'Aap Chronology Samajhiye..': Amit Shah on timing of snooping report

New Delhi (IANS) Under attack by the opposition over reports of snooping of prominent citizens using Israeli Pegasus spyware, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday claimed that "disruptors and obstructers" will not be able to derail India's…

Exploitation of environment will be dangerous for human life: CM

Ranchi,: Stressing on the need for striking a balance between environment and human beings Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said that exploitation of the environment will prove to be dangerous for the living beings. 

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CM writes to Union Health Minister requesting to consider locals for jobs in AIIMS Deoghar

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister on Monday wrote a letter to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressing his concern regarding the the under representation of the local people of the state in the staff employed at All India Institute of Medical…

18 killed in Mumbai rain-related incidents

Mumbai (IANS) At least 18 persons were killed in several rain-induced tragedies as Mumbai and the surroundings were clobbered with heavy downpours early on Sunday, officials said.

As Mumbai slept the skies opened up with torrential rains measuring…

Yogi to remain boss in UP as party gears up for assembly polls

New Delhi (IANS) Words of appreciation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief J.P. Nadda have not only silenced the critics of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, but it also shows that he will be the choice of party leadership to…

SP to reboot with 'Kaam Bolta Hai' slogan for 2022

Lucknow (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) will reboot for the 2022 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh with its popular slogan 'Kaam Bolta Hai'.

SP President Akhilesh Yadav has been regularly tweeting about the achievements of his government…