Curfew clamped, internet suspended in Rajasthan town after communal clash

Jaipur (IANS) Curfew was clamped and internet services suspended in Chhabra town of Rajasthan's Baran district on Sunday as communal clashes broke out, leaving several shops and vehicles set on fire, while other shops were looted, police said.

Effective vax against Covid mutations can be produced: AIIMS

New Delhi (IANS) In the first wave of coronavirus in India last year, virus mutations were not a major issue, but the ongoing second wave, where the spike in cases is much steeper, has led to variants concern, which are more infectious and lethal.…

CBI questions Deshmukh's 2 PAs over bribery allegations

Mumbai (IANS) Moving ahead with its probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday began questioning two personal assistants of former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in connection with allegations of bribery and misuse of office.

3 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

Srinagar (IANS) Three terrorists were gunned down on Sunday during an encounter between the terrorists and the security forces in South Kashmir's Shopian district.

While congratulating the police and other security forces for showing patience…

Nationwide 'Tika Utsav' begins, Modi urges people to abide by 4 things

New Delhi (IANS) Announcing that a four-day countrywide 'Tika Utsav' (inoculation festival) is being started from Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to abide by four things that include wearing of masks as well as motivating…

Focus on healthcare, service sector as J&K opens up for investment

New Delhi (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration is taking major steps to open up the healthcare and services sector in the union territory for investments. Speaking to IANS here, state Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industry Ranjan Prakash…

Rahul Gandhi to campaign in WB from April 14

New Delhi (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will begin campaigning in West Bengal from April 14 where he will address the rallies in Goalpokhar and Matigara-Naxalbari.

The former Congress president will start the campaign after four phases…

EC adjourns polling at PS 126 of Sitalkurchi after 4 killed

New Delhi (IANS) Election Commission on Saturday adjourned polling at one booth in Sitalkurchi Assembly constituency under Cooch Behar district where four people were killed in the firing by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel.

Following…

New Twist: Pradeep Sharma approached BJP leader in Mumbai hotel to reinstate protege Vaze

Mumbai/New Delhi (IANS) As the National Investigation Agency (NIA) probes deep into the extortion racket, fresh evidence is pouring in on the close affiliation between suspended cop Sachin Vaze and his mentor, Pradeep Sharma, also known as the 'encounter…

BJP shares audio chat of Prashant Kishor praising Modi

Kolkata (IANS) A political controversy erupted in West Bengal during the fourth phase of the elections when BJP's IT cell released an audio tape of Trinamool' election strategist Prashant Kishor where he was heard saying a 'ClubHouse'…