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Security personnel stand guard on a street during the restrictions imposed on the first anniversary of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, at Bhaderwah in Doda district. (PTI)

Lashkar militant killed in Kupwara encounter was a Pakistani national,...

The Pakistani terrorist named Danish was killed in the encounter on Wednesday.

20 Aug 2020 11:56 AM IST

A Water Hyacinth weeds floats by as level of Yamuna River rises after heavy monsoon rain, in New Delhi, Wednesday. (PTI)

Delhi-NCR region continues to reel under massive floods

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rains in the city on Thursday as well.

20 Aug 2020 11:33 AM IST

LeT commander involved in killing of CRPF jawans among 2 killed in Handwara encounter. (AFP Photo)

J&K: Top LeT commander among two terrorists killed in Handwara...

Lone was involved in the killing of 3 CRPF jawans at Sopore on April 18, 2020, and 3 CRPF jawans at Handwara on May 4,...

20 Aug 2020 9:02 AM IST

Madhav Nayak handing over the letter to Additional DC, Krishnamurthy.

After Anant Kumar Hegde downplays COVID-19 threat, Karnataka activist...

Nayak has sent the letter through the Deputy Commissioner-'s office to the President of India, the Prime Minister

19 Aug 2020 7:54 PM IST

The model question paper, reflecting these changes will be uploaded on the TNPSC website by the end of Nov, the press release said, adding, enough time will be given for candidates to assimilate this new pattern of exam.

Soon, common exam for central government jobs; new recruitment body...

Centre said it will allow job-seekers take one common test and save costs and time spent on writing multiple exams.

19 Aug 2020 7:29 PM IST

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The actor was found hanging at his Bandra apartment in Mumbai on June 14. (PTI Photo)

Sushant Singh Rajput case: Supreme Court verdict evokes political...

The verdict has come amid the ongoing tussle over the jurisdictional issue between the Maharashtra and Bihar police.

19 Aug 2020 6:02 PM IST

5 Tablighi Jamaat attendees arrested for failing to declare themselves. (PTI Photo)

Tablighi Jamaat: ED raids multiple locations in connection with money...

They said various premises in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and a few other locations are being raided to collect evidence.

19 Aug 2020 5:26 PM IST

Prashant Bhushan seeks deferment of hearing on sentencing in SC. (PTI Photo)

Prashant Bhushan moves SC to defer sentence hearing in contempt case

The apex court on August 14 held Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt and fixed August 20 for hearing on arguments on...

19 Aug 2020 3:49 PM IST

Representational image.

Privately-operated bus hijacked by recovery agents of finance company...

The incident took place in the Malpura police station area when the bus was en route to Panna in Madhya Pradesh from...

19 Aug 2020 2:20 PM IST

Hong Kong bars Air India flights till August-end after passengers test positive for COVID-19. (AFP Photo)

Hong Kong suspends Air India flights after passengers test COVID-19...

The Hong Kong government has banned all Air India flights till August-end, an official said

19 Aug 2020 2:14 PM IST

Pranab Mukherjee (PTI photo)

Pranab Mukherjee-'s health condition declines, develops lung infection

The 84-year-old former president continues to be on ventilatory support

19 Aug 2020 12:54 PM IST

SC dismisses plea against Justice (retd) B S Chauhan led panel in Vikas Dubey encounter case. (PTI Photo)

SC rejects plea against Justice BS Chauhan-led panel to probe Vikas...

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that there were enough safeguards to ensure fair inquiry by the judicial...

19 Aug 2020 12:32 PM IST