3 soldiers, trooper, 3 militants killed in major action on LoC

Srinagar (IANS) Three Indian Army soldiers and a Border Security Force trooper were killed while neutralising three terrorists during a major gun battle near the LoC in Kupwara district as they foiled an infiltration bid from across the border in…

Countdown for launch of Indian rocket in progress

Chennai (IANS) The countdown for the Saturday evening launch of the Indian rocket, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C49 (PSLV-C49), carrying the country's radar imaging satellite and nine other foreign satellites is progressing well with the fuelling…

India, China talks to de-escalate border tensions end in deadlock

New Delhi (IANS) The military talks between India and China at Chushul in Eastern Ladakh to resolve the border dispute and de-escalation of forces ended in a stalemate. The soldiers of both the countries to remain exposed to minus 20 degrees Celsius.

Only 50% students will be allowed in colleges, no hostel for all: UGC

New Delhi (IANS) The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for the opening of universities and colleges. It has said that universities must ensure that not more than 50 per cent of the total students are present at any time.

India makes database of private aircraft fit for NSG movement during anti-terror operations

New Delhi (IANS) India has made a database of private aircraft that can be used for movement of its elite force National Security Guard (NSG) during urgent counter-terror operations in any part of the country.

The decision is seen by the security…

Civilian, militant killed in Kashmir gunfight

Srinagar (IANS) A civilian injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in militant attack just ahead of an encounter between ultras and security forces succumbed in hospital on Friday, just as one of the terrorists was also killed in the ongoing…

One more India, China military talks begin to resolve border dispute

New Delhi (IANS) The military talks between India and China kicked off once more at Chushul in Eastern Ladakh on Friday to resolve border dispute and start de-escalation of forces as soldiers were exposed to minus 20 degrees Celsius.

It is…

From 90K to 26K in 6 hrs, Trump lead in Penn state melting away

New York (IANS) In a span of barely six hours, US President Donald Trump's lead against his Democratic rival Joe Biden has suddenly eroded in battleground Pennsylvania, with barely 26,000 votes separating the two candidates at 11 p.m. EST on Thursday…

Any misunderstanding can be resolved through talks: Oli tells Naravane

Kathmandu (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma oli on Friday told visiting Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane that any misunderstanding between the two neighbours can be resolved through talks.

General Naravane, who arrived in…

CM approves proposal to form rules for providing water connection and water surcharge

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday approved a proposal to frame the rules for Jharkhand Municipal Water Works, Water Surcharge and Water Connection rules 2020.

  Now the rules would be placed before the cabinet for approval.…