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Twenty-five people buried alive under temple rubbles in Shimla: Police sources

Shimla: One person died while 25-30 devotees were buried alive under Shivmandir temple debris near Bioleuganj on the outskirts of Shimla as a landslide hit the temple during morning prayers on Monday.

UGC seeks report from Jadavpur University over death of first-year student Swapnadip Kundu

Kolkata: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has sought a report from Jadavpur University (JU) over the mysterious death of a first-year undergraduate student.

A Sikh daughter’s heartfelt plea from 1991

The Khalistan movement, which raged in Punjab during the 1980s and early 1990s, is frequently associated with its political aspirations and the violence that came to characterize it. While history often focuses on these, there remains an untold story – the silent suffering of women caught in the crossfire.

Uttar Pradesh: Youth shot at in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur: A 28-year-old youth was shot at by unidentified persons in Kotwali area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here on Monday.

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign: Home Minister Amit Shah hoists tricolour atop his residence, shares selfie

New Delhi: Indian Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hoisted the Tiranga (Indian flag) atop his residence in New Delhi, under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, and shared his selfie with the tricolour.

Himachal Pradesh: 17 die in rain-related accidents, 37 missing

Shimla: As many as 17 people died, and six were injured after getting buried under landslides and collapsed buildings in Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours.

Khalistan’s new age propaganda on social media platforms

In an era dominated by social media narratives, it seems separatist sentiments and ideologies are trying hard to find a new life.

Punjab: Police bust terror module, 5 operatives of Pakistan-based Harvinder Rinda and USA-based Goldy Brar arrested

Amritsar: In a major breakthrough, Punjab police have busted a terror module in a joint operation with Central Agency and thwarted designs to disturb peace and harmony in Punjab.

Conquering peaks and climate challenges: Punjab officer’s monumental mission

Celebrating the occasion of India’s 76th Independence Day, Gurjot Singh Kaler, a distinguished police officer hailing from Punjab, achieved a remarkable feat by conquering Mount Elbrus.

2002 Godhra train burning case: Supreme Court dismisses bail plea of 3 convicts

New Delhi/UNI; The Supreme Court on Monday in its order rejected the bail pleas of three Godhra train burning case convicts of 2002, after terming their offences and cases as "serious and not isolated ones."

Adani-Hindenburg scam: SEBI seeks 15-days extension from Supreme Court to complete probe

New Delhi/UNI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Monday filed an application before the Supreme Court seeking a direction for 15 more days' time to file its report in connection with the probe into the Adani-Hindenburg issue.

Amit Shah hails NAFIS for winning Gold Award

New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the team of National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation Category-1 of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).

Independence Day Eve: PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to victims of Partition

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the partition of the country in 1947.

Independence Day Eve: PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to victims of Partition

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the partition of the country in 1947.

Independence Day Eve: PM Narendra Modi pays tributes to victims of Partition

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to those who lost their lives during the partition of the country in 1947.

Himachal Pradesh: Seven die after cloudburst in Solan

Solan: At least seven people died in a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Monday, authorities said.

Punjab: Police bust terror module ahead of Independence Day, 3 arrested

Chandigarh: Punjab Police have busted a terror module with the arrest of three associates of Czech-based Gurdev Singh alias Jaisal, a key operative of Canada-based terrorist Lakhbir alias Landa and Satbir Singh alias Satta, who were behind RPG attack on Sarhali Police station and numerous plots to commit targeted killings in Punjab.

UP: SP leader arrested in police encounter for making objectionable comment against PM Modi

Etawah: A Samajwadi Party (SP) leader, who is accused of making objectionable comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was arrested in an encounter with the police from Chaubiya area of Etawah district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said.

Independence Day: Full dress rehearsals held across Kashmir valley

Srinagar: The full dress rehearsal of the 77th Independence Day was held at Bakhshi Stadium in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on Sunday amid adequate arrangements in place.

Uttar Pradesh: Two die, pregnant woman hurt after being hit by truck

Banda: A woman and a girl were killed and a pregnant woman was injured after being mowed down by a truck in Kotwali Nagar area of Banda district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Sunday.

Uttar Pradesh: Two teens killed as bike rams into tanker

Kaushambi: Two teenagers were killed when a motorcycle rammed into a stationary tanker in Saini area of Kaushambi district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police said here.

British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat holds bilateral talks with his Indian counterpart Dr Jitendra Singh

Kolkata: UK’s Security Minister Tom Tugendhat held a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart Dr Jitendra Singh on the sidelines of the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata.

Home Minister Amit Shah launches 'Tiranga Yatra' from Ahmedabad; urges all citizens to hoist Tricolour on Independence Day

Ahmedabad: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the “Tiranga Yatra” as part of the “Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign” in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today.

'Stop this drama or...': Raj Thackeray's MNS warns Seema Haider over her Bollywood debut

Noida: Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party has issued a warning to Pakistani national Seema Haider, who sneaked into India to be with her Indian partner, over her Bollywood debut 'Karachi to Noida', media reports said.

MP: FIR against Priyanka Gandhi, Kamal Nath over '50% commission' allegation on BJP govt

Indore (MP): The Indore Police on Saturday said that it has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the "handlers" of the 'X' accounts linked with prominent Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath, and former Union minister Arun Yadav.

'Was it not part of Bharat Mata?': Why PM Modi slammed Congress for 'ceding' Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka

New Delhi: The island of Katchatheevu in the Palk Strait between Sri Lanka and India's Tamil Nadu state has garnered national attention after four decades. During his response to Opposition bloc INDIA’s no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminded the House how the strategic island was given away as a gift to Sri Lanka by the Indira Gandhi government in 1974.

Amit Shah hails automated fingerprint detection system NAFIS for winning Gold Award

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the team of National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation Category-1 of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).

Two more arrested in Jadavpur University student's death case

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police have arrested two more boys in the alleged ragging and subsequent death of 18-year-old Jadavpur University student, Swapandeep Kundu, earlier this week. 

Prithviraj Chavan expresses doubt over release of NCP's Nawab Malik on bail

Satara/IBNS/UNI: Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan Saturday raised a question over the manner in which Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik was arrested and released on bail.

16 students injured in lightning strike in Odisha

Kendrapara: A lightning strike on Saturday injured 16 students of a state-run school in Odisha's Kendrapara district, media reports said.