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CBI arrests Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case

New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday after eight hours of questioning in an investigation into alleged irregularities in Delhi excise policy case, sources said.

Korean Embassy staff jive to 'Naatu Naatu'; earns praise from Narendra Modi

New Delhi: The Korean Embassy in Delhi on Sunday tweeted the “Naatu Naatu” dance cover from the blockbuster movie “RRR”, which showed Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok jiving to the number along with the embassy staff.

Sanjay Raut's ex-friend Swapna Patkar gets threat call from Pakistani number

Mumbai: Swapna Patkar, a former friend of politician Sanjay Raut, leader of the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray, on Sunday complained to the Vakola police about a call she received from a Pakistani number threatening to drown her in acid.

Jammu and Kashmir: Police arrest 5 drug peddlers with contraband substances

Srinagar: Police on Sunday claimed to have arrested five drug peddlers and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances from their possession in Kashmir valley, officials said.

Modi, BJP bowing before China: Rahul Gandhi

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Nagar: The BJP in general and the Narendra Modi dispensation, in particular, drew heavy flak on Sunday over the contentious China issue as erstwhile Congress president Rahul Gandhi alleged that the former could bow before anyone for the sake of power.

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia arrested over liquor scam case, Arvind Kejriwal calls it 'dirty politics'

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested Delhi Deputy CM   Manish Sisodia in a liquor scam case.

Three employees dismissed for anti-national activities: Jammu and Kashmir Govt

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday dismissed three employees under Article 311 of the Constitution of India for their involvement in anti-national activities.  

Jammu and Kashmir: Religious preacher, one other held for bluffing, kidnapping minor girl in Samba

Jammu: Police have arrested two persons, including a religious preacher, for bluffing and kidnapping a minor girl in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Assam-Meghalaya border pact act of two anti-people govts: TMC's Mukul Sangama

Shillong (Meghalaya): Ex-Congress man and now the leading Trinamool Congress leader in Meghalaya, Mukul Sangama is confident of securing a majority in the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. In an interview with the Indian Express, he alleged that the Assam-Meghalaya border pact was an agreement between two anti-people governments, which overlooked the sentiments of the masses.

Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Kumar condemns terror attack on Hindu man

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday condemned the terror attack on Sanjay Kumar, who was fired upon by terrorists in Pulwama and succumbed to injuries later.

Lithium-rich Jammu and Kashmir folds cash as Pakistan watches enviously

The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K UT) cemented its position on the world map this February after the news about its Lithium Reserves broke on the internet.

'Never retired, never will': Congress ends speculations on Sonia Gandhi's retirement

Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Congress on Sunday said that Sonia Gandhi does not intend to retire and she will continue to be an active leader, a day after her speech at the party’s three-day 85th plenary session in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur triggered speculations about the end of her political innings.

BJP and Asaduddin Owaisi 'Ram and Shyam ki jodi': Sanjay Raut counters AIMIM leader's barb

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has called Asaduddin Owaisi and BJP, "Ram and Shyam ki jodi”, countering the AIMIM leader’s comment on Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde.

Hyderabad youth beheads friend who texted his girlfriend, rips out heart, chops private parts: Report

Hyderabad: A 22-year-old man in Hyderabad murdered his friend and dismembered the body for messaging and speaking to his girlfriend, media reports said citing police sources.

Hindu man killed in latest terror attack in Kashmir's Pulwama

Srinagar/IBNS: A Hindu civilian was on Sunday killed in a targeted attack in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.

'Going away for 7-8 months': Manish Sisodia reaches CBI office for questioning in Delhi liquor policy case

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office for questioning in the liquor policy case on Sunday.

Delhi liquor policy case: Manish Sisodia to appear before CBI today, AAP leaders allege house arrest

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be present at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office for questioning in the liquor policy case on Sunday. 

IAF's Light Combat Aircraft Tejas to debut in multilateral air exercise in UAE

New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for its maiden international multilateral Exercise Desert Flag VIII at Air Force Base Al Dhafra in the UAE.

Congress terms 'electoral bond' for funding elections 'corrupt', calls for setting up of national election fund

Raipur (Chhattisgarh): The Congress party has criticised the concept of electoral bond, describing it as "fundamentally flawed" and "completely corrupt", media reported.

'Those who take Guru Granth Sahib to police station to shield themselves can never be heirs of Punjab': Bhangwant Mann on 'Waris de Punjab'

Amritsar/IBNS: People, who brought the Sikh holy book Guru Granth Sahib to a police station to use it as a shield, are in no position to call themselves the 'waris' (heir) of Punjab, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Saturday.

Huge fire at sugar mill in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar; several trapped

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra): A huge fire erupted in the distillery unit of Gangamai Sugar Mill in Ahmednagar’s Shevgaon area in Maharashtra, on Saturday, media reports said.

Setback for AAP as Delhi HC stays re-election of standing committee of Delhi civic body

New Delhi: In a big jolt for AAP, the Delhi High Court Saturday put a stay on the re-election of the six members of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

'Nitish dreams of becoming PM every three months; all doors for allying with BJP closed forever': Amit Shah's barb at Bihar CM

Patna: Taking a swipe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said he dreams of becoming the Prime Minister of India every three months and stated that there is no chance for him to ally with BJP. 

Union Minister Nisith Pramanik’s convoy attacked in Cooch Behar; police fire tear gas to scatter protesters

Cooch Behar (WB)/IBNS: Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Pramanik’s convoy was attacked with stones in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar on Saturday, media reports said.

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 hardcore ENNG operatives arrested

Itanagar: Couple of days after destroying a major camp of Eastern Naga National Government (ENNG) near Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, a joint team of Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) and Assam Police on Saturday arrested three hardcore operatives of the Naga insurgent group from the neighbouring state’s Tinsukia district.

Telangana: Medical student commits suicide, police begin probe

Nizamabad: A 21-year-old medical student committed suicide by hanging from ceiling in his hostel room here on Saturday.

India willing to contribute to any peace effort in Ukraine: PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that India is willing to contribute towards any peace effort to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, during talks with visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz here.

Meenakshi Lekhi visits Arunachal Pradesh, assures setting up of ‘cultural center’ at Ziro valley

Itanagar: Union Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi has assured to sanction a ‘cultural center’ for Ziro valley in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Jammu and Kashmir: Rusted anti-tank mine found in bordering Samba

Jammu: The patrolling party of Border Security Force recovered one rusted anti-tank mine in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Deadly love triangle: Friend kills engineering student in Telangana

Hyderabad: A 20-year-old engineering student was killed by his friend over a love issue in Telangana.