Terrorist, tasked with elimination of Nupur Sharma, held in UP

Lucknow (IANS) The UP ATS has arrested Mohd Nadeem, an operative of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and other terrorist organizations, from the state's Saharanpur on Friday.

According to an official release, the ATS has recovered chats with terrorists…

China tried its best to stop Taiwan trip, India's equity unharmed by Ukraine stand: US Congressman

Washington (IANS) The Taiwan visit last week by US lawmakers led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was intended to make sure what happened in Ukraine - invaded by Russia - was not repeated with China invading Taiwan, says Raja Krishnamoorthi, a member…

Salman Rushdie put on ventilator, says agent

New York (IANS) Author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed at a literary event in New York state, is currently on a ventilator and unable to speak, according to his agent.

In a statement late Friday night, Rushdie's agent Andrew Wylie said:…

Bhojpuri singer held with over 20 kg cannabis in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) A Bhojpuri singer, who has sung more than 100 songs, was arrested in the national capital for peddling drugs, an official said Saturday.

The accused singer, identified as Vinay Sharma, was nabbed with 21.508 kgs of Ganja.

J&K govt sacks Bitta Karate's wife, Syed Salahuddin's son from service

Srinagar (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday sacked four officials, including JKLF terrorist Bitta Karate's wife and the son of Syed Salahuddin, the chief commander of Hizbul Mujahideen.

The action has been taken under article…

Oklahoma State University expresses interest to partner Jharkhand in agri & clean energy

Ranchi: A delegation of the Oklahoma State University met Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday and expressed its desire to partner the state in the areas of agriculture animal husbandry and clean energy.

The delegation comprising Lionel J…

Rains to continue for next few days in Jharkhand, deficit reduced to 42 pc

Ranchi: The local Meteorological Centre has issued a forecast of rain at many places over Jharkhand over the next few days. The Met Centre has also issued a (short-term) forecast of heavy rain in isolated pockets of southern Jharkhand.

The…

Twelve victims of human trafficking hailing from Jharkhand rescued from Delhi

Ranchi: With the fruitful efforts of Chief Minister Hemant Soren the victims of human trafficking are being rehabilitated and rehabilitated in their homes. In this connection, ten girls from West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand who became victims…

Photo exhibition organised by PIB in Deoghar concludes

Deoghar: The multimedia photo exhibition organised by the Press Information Bureau in this district coinciding with the month-long Shravani Mela came to an end on Friday.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Principal of R Mitra Plus…

Assam CM urges Aamir Khan to postpone his visit to state

Guwahati (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged Bollywood actor Aamir Khan who expressed his willingness to visit the state on the eve of Independence Day to plan the trip after the conclusion of 'Har Ghar Tiranga' celebrations.