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Mild tremors hit Bhaderwah in Jammu & Kashmir
Two mild tremors shook Bhaderwah valley and adjoining areas in Doda-Kishtwar belt of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning.
Assam Rifles arrest two militants in Manipur, arms seized
Security personnel seized six grenades, two carbines, one 9mm pistol, six detonators, several rounds of ammunitions of different weapons, police said.
Security personnel bust terrorist hideout in Rajouri
During the search four Chinese make grenades, two AK magazines, 27 AK rounds, one wireless set, one Antenna and a radio were recovered.
Soldier, porter injured in two blasts in Jammu and Kashmir
Army troopers were clearing the area near the LoC in Laam sector when the device exploded.
Goa airport to be shut for 2 hours daily for survey
Goa airport is being closed for two hours every evening to conduct a topographical survey, mandatory for undertaking extensive repair of runway, a senior official said today.
Ranchi celebrates as MS Dhoni turns 32
His fans and friends cut a birthday cake and distributed sweets at a couple of places, wishing the Ranchi boy success in his cricketing exploits.
Madras HC restrains SBI from ousting Sri Lankan woman from service
The Madras High Court has passed an interim injunction restraining the State Bank of India from ousting a Sri Lankan a woman, who came to India as a refugee and got appointment in the bank on contract basis and later made eligible for the benefits of permanent employees.
National Security Advisor Menon to visit Lanka
National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon is scheduled to visit Colombo next week to hold talks on a tri-lateral maritime security treaty among India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, officials said in Colombo today.
Activists arrested for protesting Dalit's death in TN
The agitators raised slogans against the PMK and its leaders.
Excessive rainfall kill four in Madhya Pradesh, Betwa in spate
Betwa river is in spate at Hoshangabad and flood waters entered Ashta block headquarters in Sehore district.
Autorickshaw drivers kill Assam student, enquiry orders against mute cops
The AHRC asked for an enquiry to be conducted by the commissioner and secretary of the home department of the state.
Social media has become important in India: Tharoor
Along with its other incarnations like print and broadcast, social media, too, has become influential in the country, Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development, Shashi Tharoor, said.
Help us enrol eligible voters: Mizoram poll officer tells political units
The state is going for assembly polls by the last part of the year.
40 children hospitalised in Ranchi after lizard cooked with food
At least 40 children were hospitalised after a lizard was cooked along with their breakfast at a school hostel here Thursday morning, police said.
Delhi HC extends former Haryana CM Choutala's bail till 22 July
Filing the plea, Chautala had said that his pacemaker implantation was done on 3 June, and the doctor had advised regular check-ups for three months.
Militants, CRPF trade bullets in Manipur's Tamenglong district
The militants opened fire at a road opening party of the CRPF on Wednesday when the paramilitary forces were patrolling National Highway 37 at Noney.
Raipur: MLA's teenaged daughter ends life
A 14-year-old daughter of a BJP MLA today allegedly committed suicide by jumping from her hostel building in Khamardih area of Raipur, police said.
President Pranab to visit IIT Kanpur
President Pranab Mukherjee will attend the 45th convocation of IIT-Kanpur on July 5, officials said today.
Andhra Pradesh three-phase panchayat polls on 23, 27, 31 July
The total number of Gram Panchayats in the state is 21,592 and the number of Gram Panchayats going to polls is 21,491.
Rapes rise in Arunachal Pradesh, another minor raped, killed
West Kameng superintendent of police Nupur Prasad informed that the accused had admitted of committing the crime during interrogation.
Security personal injured in Odisha Maoist attack
The exchange of fire ensued during a combing operation in the Patrapalli-Jharbahali forests under Ulunda police station, about 70 km from Sambalpur, police said.
Women in unorganised sector should get maternity benefit: Tirath
The Maternity Benefit Act regulates the employment of women for certain period before and after child-birth and is aimed at protection of their rights.
India-Bangladesh meeting to identify graveyards of soldiers
Many soldiers who died in the 1971 war against Pakistan were buried on the Indian side and the Bangladesh has taken the initiative for identification of those graveyards.
CRPF donates Rs 18 crore to Uttarakhand
CRPF today handed over a cheque of more than Rs 18 crore to Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for relief of Uttarakhand flash flood victims.
Cut away portion, e-Aadhaar valid proofs of identity, address
According to the UIDAI, the e-Aadhaar document is digitally signed, using certificate issued by NIC as per the IT Act.
Shutdown hits normal life in Nagaland
Till noon, there has not been any report of untoward incident from any quarters, the police said.
Four dead after heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh
Four people, including a minor, died in rain-related incidents due to heavy rains during past 24 hours.