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The operation by BSF was carried out to locate and secure cross-border tunnels used by terrorists to enter the Indian territory and defuse improvised explosive devices. (Photo: Representational Image)

J&K: Night Vision Device used by terrorists recovered in Samba

3 terrorists had infiltrated into India via a tunnel along the IB in Chamliyal of Ramgarh sector on Nov 29, but were...

19 Dec 2016 6:09 PM IST

The grenade landed and exploded in the compound of the house but no damage was caused by it. (Photo: Representational Image)

J&K: Militants throw grenade at SSP's house, no damage caused

The police official and his family were not present at their residence when the attack took place, he added.

19 Dec 2016 6:04 PM IST

The chargesheet was filed for offences under sections 3 (money-laundering) and 4 (punishment for the offence) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) Act. (Photo: Representational Image)

Virbhadra PMLA case: ED provides documents to accused

The court earlier directed ED to provide the docs filed along with the final report in the case.

19 Dec 2016 5:56 PM IST

Once at Rajpath, the black cats will reflect a dashing sheen to the parade as they will be dressed in their trademark black coloured overalls, balaclava headgear and special assault rifles MP-5 along with the iconic commando dagger. (Photo: Representational Image)

In a first, NSG commandos may boot up at Republic Day parade

Till now, the troops of Army's Special Forces were the only commando force to take part in the Rajpath during January 26...

19 Dec 2016 5:49 PM IST

The communication said all cinema halls in the country shall play the national anthem before the feature film starts and all present in the hall are obliged to stand up to show respect to the national anthem. (Photo: Repesentational Image)

MHA tells States to ensure no commercial exploitation of national...

The Home Ministry said there shall not be dramatisation of the national anthem and it should not be included as a part...

19 Dec 2016 5:39 PM IST

The directions came while hearing a plea relating to mismanagement of municipal solid waste in Delhi and the terrible conditions that are prevailing near landfill sites. (Photo: Representational Image)

Pay Rs 10,000 fine for throwing waste in public place: NGT

The tribunal noted that the national capital generates 9,600 metric tonnes of municipal solid waste per day.

19 Dec 2016 5:21 PM IST

Following decision to demonetise old Rs 500/1000 notes, the government has taken several measures to encourage digital payments to promote less cash economy. (Photo: Representational Image)

Less tax for small traders on digital transactions: govt

The decision has been taken to achieve the government's mission of moving towards a less cash economy.

19 Dec 2016 5:11 PM IST