CBI, NIA refute allegations of high-handedness in Manipur, say arrests based on evidence

Imphal: Amid tribal groups accusing the NIA and CBI of high-handedness in Manipur, the central agencies on Monday said every arrest made in the restive state, which has been witnessing ethnic clashes since May, is based on evidence gathered by investigative teams. The NIA and CBI officials working here in an ethnically charged environment have […]

PM attacks Gehlot govt in Rajasthan, says BJP will take action against corrupt

Jaipur; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in Rajasthan over the issue of corruption and women’s safety. Rajasthan top the list when it comes to crime, riots, atrocities against women, Dalits and backward classes, Modi said at a rally in Chittorgarh. The prime minister said that he feels pain […]

Suspected ISIS terrorist Shanawaz arrested by Delhi Police

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has arrested one of NIA’s most wanted terrorists, Shahnawaz, who is alleged to have links with an ISIS module, officials said on Monday. Shanawaz had escaped from the custody of the Pune Police and was living in Delhi, they said. He carried a reward of Rs 3 lakh. An engineer […]

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary and said his timeless teachings “continue to illuminate our path.” The nation remembered Bapu and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, revered freedom fighters and stalwarts of India, both of whom were born on October 2. Modi […]

Modi pitches for blending well-being, health with cleanliness drive

Modi pitches for blending well-being, health with cleanliness drive

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday pitched for blending fitness and well-being with cleanliness as he led a nationwide ‘Swachhata hi Seva’ campaign that saw thousands participate in an hour-long “shramdaan” across the country. Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya. Sharing a […]

Implemented Gandhi’s mantra: Shah

Implemented Gandhi’s mantra: Shah

New Delhi: With the power of public participation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented Mahatma Gandhi’s mantra of ‘Swachhata hi Seva’ through the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. Shah participated in a cleanliness drive in Ahmedabad in response to Prime Minister Modi’s appeal to all citizens for “one hour […]

India needs stronger armed forces: Rajnath

India needs stronger armed forces: Rajnath

New Delhi: India needs stronger armed forces with modern equipment to become a developed nation by 2047, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday while underlining the need for effective utilisation of financial resources by the three services. Singh made the remarks after launching several digital initiatives of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) during its […]

I’m not interested to become LG of JK: Azad

I’m not interested to become LG of JK: Azad

Srinagar: Former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said he was not interested in becoming the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, dispelling “rumours” in this regard. The former Congress leader said he was not looking for employment but wanted to serve the people of J-K. “I will request people not to trust the […]

NC with INDIA bloc: Omar

NC with INDIA bloc: Omar

Kargil: Discussions on who will contest from the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat will be held during the talks on the seat-sharing arrangement of the INDIA bloc for next year’s general elections, National Conference Vice-President Omar Abdullah has said while asserting that his party is with the opposition alliance. Responding to a question about a pre-poll […]

Cocaine worth Rs 300 cr seized, 2 held in Ramban

Banihal/Jammu: Police have recovered 30 kg of cocaine worth Rs 300 crore in international market from a vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, a senior police officer said on Sunday, claiming to have busted a narco-terror module. According to the official, two Punjab residents were arrested following the recovery of one of the biggest […]