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Out of the 110 government buildings, 65 were either completely gutted or partially burnt down and 55 were damaged through "other means".

"We support the freedom of press in a democracy. But nation comes first and there cannot be any compromise with national security," its National Secretary Shrikant Sharma said.

Congress Party approached a Delhi court seeking return of certain documents, including its balance sheet which were submitted in the National Herald case involving Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi.

Khattar's statement invited sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.

Despite sale of acid being banned by the Supreme Court of India, it continues to be sold in various shops across the national capital, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has claimed.

The Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama on Wednesday said he wants to live for another 20-years to serve the people.

Several prominent streets in central Delhi were on Wednesday choked owing to the high political drama that unfolded at various places in the national capital following the alleged suicide of an ex-serviceman over OROP issue.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday asked the army personnel posted along the Line of Control to remain alert and give a befitting response to any "misadventure" from the across the border.

A junior minister and the Rajya Sabha secretariat are at variance on the status of an amendment to a bill to protect whistle blowers, a measure that many say dilutes the law and should thus be referred to a select committee of the Rajya Sabha.

Meanwhile, the body of Sheikh Mujeeb was taken to Ahmedabad by his family members, his lawyer Parvez Alam said.

An advisory issued by the American Embassy here warned its citizens of an increased threat in places frequented by Westerners in the country.

Three Pakistani soldiers were killed on Tuesday as Indian forces retaliated to ceasefire violations from across the border, hours after seven civilians were killed and 20 others injured in cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir.

Islamic Research Foundation, the NGO run by controversial preacher Zakir Naik, may soon be barred from receiving foreign funds with the Union Home Ministry issuing a notice to the foundation for cancellation of its FCRA licence.

Kerala turned 60 on Tuesday, with politicians highlighting their contribution for the state.

Stranded wild elephant Sidda’s ordeal came to an end after he was rescued by wild life officials from the backwaters of Manchanabele dam near Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday.

A third was killed in an encounter with Telangana Police on April 5, 2015 but the four continued to evade police for three years till their arrest in February 2016 in Rourkela in Odisha.