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Policemen pay tribute to their colleague ASI Babu Ram who was martyred in an encounter with militants at Pantha Chowk last night, in Srinagar. photo: HU Naqash

Pantha Chowk encounter: 1 counter-insurgency expert, 3 LeT militants...

Militants fired on a joint -'naka-' of police and the CRPF at Panthachowk area late on Saturday night, official said

30 Aug 2020 9:17 AM IST

A youth who received pellet gunshot wounds on his face during police action against Shia mourners in Srinagars Bemina area on Saturday being treated at Citys Imam Hussain Hospital.

At least 19 injured in pellet firing, teargas shelling on Shia...

The hospital sources and witnesses said that 12 of the injured were hit by pellets

29 Aug 2020 10:05 PM IST

A school student shows her project during an online class, in Guwahati, Saturday, Aug 29, 2020. Schools across the nation continue teaching via online sessions due to the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI)

Lockdown in containment zones till September 30; metro services from...

The current -"Unlock 3-" will end on August 31.

29 Aug 2020 8:33 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah admitted to AIIMS for post COVID care. (PTI Photo)

Amit Shah recovers after post-COVID care, will be discharged soon

He was admitted to the hospital on August 18 following complaints of fatigue and body aches

29 Aug 2020 6:50 PM IST

Against the backdrop of increased activity by militants, the authorities have imposed stringent restrictions on movement in parts of Srinagar to curtail planned Muharram processions. DC Photo: H U Naqash

Three more militants slain in spurt of violence in Kashmir

One Army jawan was also killed in the second clash, the officials said here

29 Aug 2020 6:24 PM IST

A medic prepares to collect samples for the Covid-19 test at a free coronavirus testing centre. (PTI)

Coronavirus cases continue their upward trajectory in Telangana

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation area continues to be the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in Telangana

29 Aug 2020 3:49 PM IST

Rural development and panchayat raj minister KS Eshwarappa garlanding Rayanna statue in Peeranawadi village on Saturday.

Belagavi dispute between Kannadigas, Marathas over freedom fighter-'s...

At the same time, Kannadigas also agreed not to harm Maratha emperor Chatrapati Shivaji statue situated at the venue.

29 Aug 2020 2:48 PM IST

Workers prepare an OT (Operation Theatre) at an ICU ward, specially for COVID-19 patients, during its inauguration in Bengaluru, Wednesday. (PTI)

Bengaluru sees spike in COVID-19 cases as people continue to jump home...

In Mahadevapura zone alone, a volunteer told Deccan Chronicle that on an average 200 people jump home quarantine.

29 Aug 2020 11:57 AM IST

P V Narasimha Rao (Photo: PTI/File)

Telangana Assembly to pass resolution demanding Bharat Ratna for PV...

A PV Narasimha Rao Memorial will be established at a suitable place in Hyderabad

29 Aug 2020 10:53 AM IST

MPs need to undergo COVID-19 test at least 72 hours before Monsoon Session: Om Birla

MPs need to undergo COVID-19 test at least 72 hours before Monsoon...

The Monsoon Session is likely to start from September 14 and conclude on October 1.

29 Aug 2020 4:02 AM IST

Security personnel stand guard near Civil Secretariat ahead of bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. (File Photo- PTI)

J-K Police detain several Shia mourners trying to take out Muharram...

The police sources said that 68 people were detained for violating an official ban on Muharram processions

29 Aug 2020 3:37 AM IST

Activists of various Kannada organizations installed freedom fighter Sangolli Rayanna statue in Peeranawadi village on Friday morning.

Row over freedom fighter-'s statue turns into Kannadiga vs Marathi...

Tensions erupted in the village when a group of Kannada activists barged into the venue to install Rayanna statue at...

29 Aug 2020 2:10 AM IST