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India Slams Pakistan for Making Baseless, Unsubstantiated Allegations at United Nations
Pakistan has again raised the issue of Kashmir and alleged that India recently used cluster munitions in populated areas in Jammu and Kashmir that led to civilian deaths and injury.
Shock Value: The Newest Targets on Hit List of Militants in Kashmir – Electrical Towers
Counterinsurgency officials in the Valley are concerned by what appears to be a fresh strategy from militant groups which could lead to blackout and loss of lives.
Kills Me to See Gopal Kanda Get VIP Treatment, Says Brother of Air Hostess Who Killed Herself
Ankit Sharma criticised the BJP for courting the legislator in its attempts to reach the majority mark and form the government in Haryana in the wake of the Assembly elections.
Low Income Neighbourhoods More Prone to Transmitting Diseases: Study
For the study, researchers used carbon dioxide and a mammal derived attractant to capture the mosquitoes.
Stop Killings of Trespassers at Borders, Bangladesh Urges India; Says No Discussion Yet With Amit Shah on BGB Firing
Bangladesh reiterated on Thursday that it was 'misunderstanding' and 'argument' between the Border Guards Bangladesh and its Indian counterpart which led to the firing incident in the Murshidabad district on October 17.
Sanction Request to Prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU Sedition Case Still Pending Before Govt: Delhi Police to Court
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Manish Khurana summoned the Investigating Officer for December 11 after the public prosecutor informed the court that the sanctions were still pending.
SC Seeks Centre's Response on Plea for Entry of Muslim Women in All Indian Mosques
The plea was filed for issuance of direction to government authorities and Muslim bodies like Wakf Board to allow women into mosques on grounds that denial amounted to a violation of various fundamental rights.
SC Award Life-term to Ex-Congress Councillor for Colleague's Murder in 2012
A Bench of Justices M.M. Shantanagoudar and Ajay Rastogi upheld the order of the Delhi High Court but acquitted the third accused Raj Kumar.
West Bengal to Abolish No-detention Policy, Bring Back 'Pass-fail' System in Classes 5, 8
The no-detention policy till class 8 had been adopted by West Bengal government in 2010 amid protests from a section of teachers who felt that it would produce poor quality students.
Nepal Oppn MP, Who Heads UP College's Management, Denies Being Indian Citizen
Devendra Raj Kandel said that despite being a Nepali lawmaker, he could head the college's management committee on the basis of Nepal-India Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950.
Andhra Bank Files Case with CBI Against Pune-based Firms on Loss of Rs 73 Crore
A CBI release said that the bank has accused the two firms of submitting fake bills for 'discounting' and causing it a loss of Rs 73 crore between August 2017 to October 2017.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on 3-day Visit to India from October 31
In June, Modi and Merkel met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japanese city of Osaka and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and cyber security.
CM Naveen Patnaik’s Order for Ministers to Carry out Surprise Visits Gives Odisha Much Food for Thought
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has instructed his ministers to make surprise visits to schools, hospitals, orphanages and Aahar centres for a reality check of the preparation and distribution of meals to the beneficiaries.
'Increasingly Productive' Supreme Court Passed 51,534 Judgments Since Jan 1950, But Here's a Catch
During the 69-year period when the country saw 46 CJIs take charge, the Supreme Court has passed an average of two (2.24) judgments a day, according to an analysis.
'Exercise Extreme Caution': New Low in India-Turkey Ties as New Delhi Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens
The move comes in the backdrop of strained ties between the nations after Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made statements in the UN against the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
Bengaluru Student 'Harassed' for Complaint on Water Scarcity Jumps to Death
Sri Harsha, 22, the student committed suicide because of some harassment from the college management as he protested about water scarcity in the hostel.