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Pathankot airbase attack: Pak arrests some suspects

Pakistani authorities carried out raids at different places following attack on the Pathankot air base in India, leading to some arrests, intelligence officials said today. They said that raids were carried out in Gujranwala, Jhelum and Bahawalpur districts and an unspecified number of people wer

RSS rally: HC sets aside police condition on dress code

The Madras High Court today set aside conditions imposed by police preventing RSS from using its traditional uniform of khaki trouser and white shirt while granting it permission to take out a rally on January 9 in parts of the state on the ground it will lead to disturbance of public peace. Just

In a first, French troops to be part of R-D Parade

NEW DELHI: For the first time in the history of Republic Day parade, a foreign contingent comprising 130 French soldiers will march down the Rajpath along with the Indian troops in presence of France's President Francoise Hollande who will be the chief guest this year. A French contingent compris

PM Narendra Modi Visits Pathankot Air Base

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the air force base in Punjab's Pathankot district that was attacked by six terrorists from Pakistan on January 2. Seven security personnel were martyred and another 20 were Soon after the PM arrived at the air base, he was briefed by Air Commo

Rajiv Gandhi had promised support for Ram Mandir in Ayodhya: Swamy

New Delhi: The hue and cry over a seminar on the construction of the controversial Ram Temple in Ayodhya grew louder on Saturday, with protesters shouting slogans outside the Delhi University's Arts Faculty. Amid protests outside the Delhi University, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy went ahea

In Hyderabad University, Dalit students pay heavy price for protesting against Hindutva brigade

There is nothing more important in ‘student politics’ than the ongoing tension in FTII Pune, if one were to read national media. Until you type ‘Dalit students’ on Google News. News of torture, ostracisation and harassment abound; but these incidents are another story in the newspapers. One wo

Centre grants permission to conduct jallikattu

The Centre on Friday came out with a notification allowing controversial bull taming sport Jallikattu in poll-bound Tamil Nadu following extensive demand for its restoration by political parties in the state. The decision to allow Jallikattu and bullock cart races in other parts of the country ca

Amitabh Bachchan will be the new face of 'Incredible India', say sources

New Delhi: Veteran Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan has been selected as the next brand ambassador of Incredible India, sources said on Thursday, a day after the government dropped Aamir Khan from the campaign. Tourism Ministry sources told CNN-IBN that Bachchan's name was finalised for the role o

APJ Abdul Kalam most loved politican in 2015

New Delhi: The year 2015 witnessed many incidents and controversies. Despite being at the centre of many debates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the second politician after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who generated the most positive sentiments in 2015. Former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, who

In Return For Cup Of Tea With Nawaz Sharif... Ally Sena Slams PM

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena, which shares an uneasy alliance with the BJP, has hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, squarely blaming the Pathankot terror attack on his Lahore diplomacy and saying it was time for him to focus on India rather than "trying to unite the world". "Seven of our soldiers get m

Sharif calls up Modi; promises prompt, decisive action

Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif today called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and promised "prompt and decisive action" against the terrorists behind the Pathankot attack as the Indian leader pressed for immediate steps on "specific and actionable" information provided to them. Modi received a call

Turkish Airlines Flight Recalled in Mumbai After Unattended Cellphone Found

MUMBAI:  An Istanbul-bound flight of Turkish Airlines was called back from the runway in Mumbai today morning after an "unclaimed" mobile phone was found on a seat of the Boeing 777 plane. The aircraft was brought back to the bay and all the passengers were deplaned for a thorough frisking. Th

Call on India-Pakistan foreign secretary talks only after Pathankot operations over: Jaitley

NEW DELHI: India will decide on going ahead with the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan scheduled later this month only after operations to flush out terrorists from the IAF base at Pathankot is over, finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Monday. "I think let the operations get over and

Anti-terror operation still on at air base

Exchange of bullets resumed between the security forces and terrorists inside the Pathankot Air Force station on Sunday afternoon after at least two militants opened fire at NSG commandos. One of the terrorists was killed in the counterfire. The operation to neutralise the remaining terrorist was

Militants storm Pathankot air base

Terror revisited Punjab in the early hours of Saturday after heavily-armed militants in army fatigues stormed into the Air Force base in Pathankot, barely 45 km from the Pakistan border. Four militants and three security personnel were killed in the gunbattle that lasted nearly 13 hours. The m

Rahul's elevation as Congress president likely soon

The process of the much-delayed organizational elections in Congress could get a fillip after the return of party Vice President Rahul Gandhi from Europe next week amid indications that his much talked elevation could happen soon. On December 27, Rahul took to Twitter to announce that he will be

Team Kejriwal Leads The Way. Ministers Share Rides, One Takes Bike

NEW DELHI: As the odd-even rule took off in Delhi today, Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia appealed, "for the sake of the city, it's time to stop thinking that we have to use our own car all the time." For 15 days from today, private vehicles will be allowed only on alternate days in a

Petrol Price Cut by 63 Paise/Litre, Diesel by Rs 1.06/Litre

New Delhi: Petrol price was on Thursday cut by 63 paise per litre while diesel rate was lowered by Rs 1.06 a litre, on the back of a softening global oil market. Revised prices will take effect from the midnight of December 31 and January 1, 2016. After this revision, petrol will cost Rs 59.35 pe