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The three terrorists killed in the encounter have been identified as Zahoor Thakar, who was a soldier in the Indian Army earlier and fled from a camp last year, Adnan Wani and Zahoor Ahmad Kar alias Tahir Hizbi. An Indian Army soldier was martyred while eight civilians also got killed …

According to Ayodhya Municipal Corporation commissioner RS Gupta, several people have already got their constructions either renovated or demolished. The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has issued notices to owners and management of as many as 176 building, including temples, seeking restoration or demolition of dilapidated constructions. According to Ayodhya Municipal Corporation …

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal thanked the people for taking part in the election in large numbers and voting for “development and good governance”. Guwahati: The BJP continued its winning streak in Assam panchayat polls, marching ahead of its closest rival Congress and alliance partner Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) which contested …

At least 11 people were killed and 72 others hospitalised on Friday after they consumed ‘prasad’ at a temple at Sulavadi village in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. According to Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the death toll had increased to 11 from nine people. Karnataka state government announced an ex-gratia …

A 54-year old man has been charged with hate crime for assaulting an Indian-origin woman travelling in a subway and using homophobic slurs against her. Allasheed Allah, 54, was arraigned on Thursday and charged with assault as a hate crime and aggravated harassment against Avneet Kaur, 20, for the attack …

Pakistan finance minister Asad Umar has said the package would be announced soon. Islamabad: A Pakistan minister on Thursday said that an incoming investment package from Saudi Arabia promises to be “the biggest foreign investment in the country`s history”. Asad Umar, while addressing an event in Islamabad, said that the …

Ashok Gehlot has served as CM of Rajasthan on two previous occasions and his experience may have tilted the odds in his favour. Jaipur: Rajasthan’s wait to know who would be the next chief minister finally ended on Friday evening with Congress naming Ashok Gehlot for the top post. Sachin …

New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday sought to defend himself against criticism for his recent remarks on how ‘Vijay Mallya cannot be termed a fraud for a rare default.’ Underlining that allegations of fraud must be investigated, Gadkari said that his previous remarks had been taken out of …

According to former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan, farm loan waiver promised by Congress party would lead to major issues concerning the fiscal of the state. Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan on Friday said that moves like loan waivers for farmers benefitted the “best connected” rather than …

New Delhi: After hours of hectic parleys and deliberations, seasoned Congress leader Kamal Nath deferred as the next chief minister of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. The final decision on Chief Minister in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan will be taken by party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday. As per sources, discussions are …