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Activists of Peoples Democratic party (PDP) protesting against Indias new land laws that allows any Indian citizen to buy land in the disputed region shout slogans in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Until last year, Indians were not allowed to buy property in the region. But in August 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modis government scrapped the disputed regions special status, annulled its separate constitution, split the region into two federal territories. (AP)

More J&K employees may face axe for being 'anti-national'

The rules lay down that no government servant shall take part in, subscribe in aid of, or assist in any way, any...

23 April 2021 7:03 AM IST

When Didi needs funds, she doesnt waste a moment on these fine people she goes straight to those who have the requisite lolly the Marwaris of Kolkata. (PTI)

Didi cuts rally time, BJP for mini meets in West Bengal

BJP declared that it would not hold big poll campaign rallies in the state; public meetings with not more than 500...

20 April 2021 7:45 AM IST

An Indian Army soldier stands guard near Nastachun pass, also known as Sadhana pass, about 8 Km from the Line of Control (LOC) in the district of Kupwara. (AFP)

Army jawan injured in first shooting at LoC after renewal of ceasefire...

This is the first such incident that took place along the LoC since the last week of February

15 April 2021 8:08 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. (AFP)

Night curfew imposed to check spread of Covid-19 in Maharashtra

Thackeray said he would speak to Modi to request him to provide Indian Air Force's assistance in the supply of oxygen...

14 April 2021 7:36 AM IST

Five hours before the end of the ban on her campaign, Ms Banerjee cut short her dharna at around 3 pm and headed for home at Harish Chatterjee Street in Kalighat. AP

Mamata wraps up dharna after EC acts against 3 BJP leaders

The EC ordered campaign ban against 3 BJP leaders -- Rahul Sinha, Midnapore MP Dilip Ghosh Nandigram candidate Suvendu...

14 April 2021 12:08 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting, in Cooch Behar district. (Photo: PTI)

Election Commission slaps 24-hr campaign ban on Mamata Banerjee

An angry Trinamul Congress supremo has threatened to sit on a dharna in protest in Kolkata from 12 noon on Tuesday

13 April 2021 6:41 AM IST

Security personel stand gurad beside an underground tunnel near the international border in Samba sector, suspected to have been used by terrorists killed in a recent encounter in Nagrota, in Jammu district. (PTI)

Encounters: Jammu and Kashmir police ban live coverage

If this is a part of the official policy of the police, it appears to be a tactic to coerce journalists into not...

8 April 2021 7:42 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting, in Cooch Behar district. (Photo: PTI)

CRPF harassed voters at behest of BJP: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC chief also alleged 10 murders in this election and urged the Election Commission to ensure that there is no...

8 April 2021 7:17 AM IST

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. (ANI)

Not enough vaccine doses in the state: Maharashtra Health Minister...

Talking to reporters, the minister said that people coming to centres for taking jabs were being sent back as there was...

7 April 2021 3:40 PM IST

Infrastructure push can re-ignite economic growth, says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. (PTI Photo)

RBI targets 5.2 per cent retail inflation for first half of FY22, repo...

Earlier, the central bank had projected retail inflation at 5.2 per cent for the 2021 March quarter

7 April 2021 12:23 PM IST

A paramilitary personnel stands guard as people wait to cast their votes at a polling station during the state legislative elections, at South Twenty Four Parganas district, about 70 km from Kolkata on April 6, 2021. (Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP)

EVMs, VVPATs found at TMC leader's home, poll official suspended

A huge team of central forces had to be deployed in the area as the locals protested, alleging malpractices

6 April 2021 10:54 AM IST

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. (Twitter/ @MahaDGIPR)

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh resigns

Bombay High Court had directed the CBI to probe into allegations of corruption and misconduct levelled by Param Bir...

5 April 2021 3:14 PM IST