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100 Minor Fire-related Incidents Reported in Delhi, No Casualties
"A total of 59 fire stations exist and we have established 22 additional centres considering last year's experience," he said.
Drugmulla: Gun Battle Between Terrorists and Security Forces in J&K
The counter operation is led by a joint operation of the armed forces, CRPF and J&K police after it came to light that the terrorists belong to the Lashkar-e-Toiba, officials added.
BSF Retaliates Fresh Ceasefire Violation From Pakistan
Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated a fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistan Rangers on the International Border (IB) in Jammu district's R.S. Pura sector.
Diwali Celebrated in Tamil Nadu With Traditional Fervour
Tamil Nadu woke up early on Saturday to celebrate Diwali with children bursting crackers and adults assisting them and conducting pujas in their homes and temples.
PM Narendra Modi's Sandesh2Soldiers Drive Draws Over 10 Lakh Messages
Over 10 lakh messages have come in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "#Sandesh2Soldiers" appeal, with several prominent figures, including cricketer Virat Kohli, businessman Anand Mahindra and actor Aamir Khan, sending their Diwali wishes to sold...
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Row: Will Act Against Raj Thackeray if he Breaks Law, Says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sending a strong signal on trouble makers said that he will not hesitate to take action against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray if his party will try to violate law and order situation in the sta...
Deep Depression in Bay of Bengal Intensified Into Cyclone Kyant
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday further intensified into cyclonic storm 'Kyant', the India Meteorological Department today said.
Yashwant Sinha Meets Geelani; Govt Says It's Independent Attempt
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday met separatist Hurriyat leader Seyd Ali Shah Geelani at his residence to reduce tension by talks in the valley.
Intolerance an Impediment, Can't Build a Prosperous India Without Tolerance: P.Chidambaram
"If intolerance leads to more and more conflict, it will certainly hold back... this country from becoming prosperous and rich," he said.
Suspected Terrorist Killed in Kupwara Gunfight
One suspected separatist militant was killed in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday in a gunfight with security forces in Kupwara district, police said.
BJP Labels SP as Sinking Ship, Demands Akhilesh to Prove Majority
"A government reduced to minority should not take any policy decision," he said.
Varun Gandhi Rejects Charges Against Him As False, Frivolous
BJP MP Varun Gandhi, on Saturday rejected the charges against him as false and frivolous and said he will take legal action against those who deliberately sought to tarnish his reputation
Mobile Phones Banned From Cabinet Meetings
In a move aimed at checking any possibility of leakage of information through hacking of communication devices, Union Ministers have been asked not to carry mobile phones in Cabinet meetings.
What Bhagwat Possibly Meant Was We Need a New Education Policy: TSR Subramanian
TSR Subramanian shot back into the limelight recently when RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called for a re-look into the New Education Policy framed by a panel headed by him. A week after that, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar took the first major decision on the n...
Death of 15 Birds in Gwalior Zoo Rings Alarm Bells
According to zoo sources, a majority of the birds who died between Tuesday evening and Thursday evening were migratory painted storks (mycteria leucocephala), mostly found in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in Kathua District, 1 BSF Jawan Injured
A BSF jawan was on Friday injured as Pakistani troops violated ceasefire for the fourth consecutive day along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.