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In Jammu and Kashmir, three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dalipora village of Pulwama district today. An army jawan was also martyred and a civilian killed. Three others, including two Army personnel, were injured. Talking to AIR News, State Director General of Police, Dilbagh …

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the Election Commission’s decision to cut short the poll campaign duration in the state as unethical and unconstitutional. In a tweet, she alleged that the Commission’s actions under the directions of the BJP are a direct attack on democracy. The BJP today …

The website of the Lokpal has been launched. The website, www.lokpal.gov.in, was inaugurated by Chairperson Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose in presence of all the Members of Lokpal in New Delhi today. It provides basic information about the working and functioning of the anti-corruption ombudsman.Our correspondent reports that the process of notifying …

In Jammu & Kashmir, one terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district this morning. The encounter broke out after a contingent of security forces patrolling in Amshipora – Ramnagari belt witnessed a suspicious movement near an orchard and challenged the terrorists. Talking to AIR, State …

The Supreme Court today granted time till August 15 to the three-member mediation committee to explore an amicable solution to Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. The committee, headed by ex-apex court judge F M I Kalifulla, had sought the extension to complete mediation proceedings. The matter was being …

By SJA Jafri CHRISTCHURCH/MELBOURNE: Anti-terror police have swooped on a house in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 50 people were killed in attacks by a lone white terrorist on two mosques in March, amid reports of suspicious items at the property. Nearby homes were evacuated and police cordons were been set up …

Varanasi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a bank balance of Rs 4,143 and fixed deposit (FD) of Rs 1,27,81,574, as per details mentioned by him in his affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer (RO) here on Friday. The Prime Minister doesn’t own any motor vehicle and hasn’t taken any …

Ali Moosa Campaigning is in full swing for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Seventy one constituencies, spread over nine states, will go to polls in this phase on Monday. Star campaigners of various political parties are making whirlwind tours at different places garnering support for their candidates. Senior …

Etawah/Mainpuri/Firozabad: An SP-BSP scenario, which was earlier considered impossible, is playing out in Uttar Pradesh this Lok Sabha elections. No, not the alliance between the two parties, which has already been sucessfully tried in bypolls in the past, but the manner in which the message of togetherness is being sent out …

The Election Commission on Monday barred  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BSP chief Mayawati from election campaigning for violating Model Code of Conduct by making objectionable statements in speeches.  While Adityanath was barred for 72 hours, Mayawati has been barred for 48 hours,  Mr Yogi was served the …