Liberian-flagged vessel reports hijack, Indian Navy ship responds to SOS, commandos rescue crew

Mumbai (IANS) In a swift operation, the Indian Navy’s Marine Commandos have rescued all the 15 Indian crew aboard a Liberian-flagged cargo ship, barely within 20 hours after it reported a hijack off the northeastern coast of Africa, officials said…

Keep Gyanvapi survey report sealed for 4 more weeks: ASI to Varanasi court

Varanasi, (IANS) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has filed an application in the Varanasi district court urging the Judge to postpone the disclosure of its Gyanvapi mosque survey report for four weeks.

In response to the plea, the…

Sukesh Chandrashekhar issues press statement unveiling chats with Jacqueline Fernandez

New Delhi (IANS) In a surprising turn of events, Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently lodged in Jail has released a press statement to address the recent circulation of alleged fake WhatsApp chats by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez involving him.

Terror module busted in J&K's Budgam; 7 arrested

Srinagar (IANS) The police in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district have claimed to have busted a terror module by arresting seven terrorist associates in Beerwah, an official said on Thursday.

"The arrested individuals were involved in the…

Coal businessman shot 11 times in Ranchi, dies

Ranchi: Criminals opened fire on coal businessman Abhishek Srivastava in Ranchi on Thursday. He was immediately brought to Medica Hospital, where the doctor declared him dead. The businessman was hit by 11 bullets. Abhishek was a native of Chapra,…

Rahul Gandhi to start ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’ would stay in Jharkhand for 8 days

Ranchi:  After Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi will set out on Bharat Nyay Yatra from January 14. During this period Rahul will pass through 14 states. This journey will continue till 20th March. During this time, Rahul Gandhi will come to Jharkhand…

Sarfaraz Ahmed's resignation is unnatural – Babulal

Ranchi: BJP state president Babulal Marandi has said that it is unnatural for Sarfaraz Ahmed to resign from the assembly membership under suspicious circumstances. Efforts are going on to make a non-MLA the Chief Minister in Jharkhand. Chief Minister…

Japan earthquake toll climbs to 64 as aftershocks continue

Tokyo (IANS) Amid continued aftershocks and reports of additional damages, the death toll due to a series of powerful earthquakes that struck the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa earlier this week, increased to 64 on Wednesday, with search…

Transporters call off strike after assurance from govt

New Delhi (IANS) Countrywide protests by transporters against the increase in quantum of punishment in hit-and-run cases under the new criminal code ended on Tuesday night after the Centre's assurance that it will have a discussion with them before…

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC's no to SIT probe, says media reports not conclusive proof

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to form any SIT or group of experts to conduct an investigation into the Adani-Hindenburg controversy saying that the media and third party reports were not conclusive proof.

“SEBI should…