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Death of 14-year-old in encounter prompts anger against Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir

The death of a 14-year-old boy in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district has prompted anger against Pakistani terrorists, with people accusing them of misusing children to further their sinister agenda.

Apr 22, 2021

India plans to import oxygen containers, press IAF into service

India is deliberating on importing oxygen containers and equipment from friendly foreign nations to address the oxygen crisis faced by the country in the middle of the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 22, 2021

Biden cracks down on Russia: NATO Allies support US action plan on Russia's "destabilising activities" [key points]

Russian foreign ministry has responded to US sanctions by saying that "US should show prudence by abandoning the confrontational course"

Apr 20, 2021

Survivors of Prankote terror attack narrating their woes

For Prankote massacre victims, things remain unchanged for 23 years (Details)

Returning to their native place is still a distant dream as the nightmarish experience of April 17 night in 1998 still haunts survivors

Apr 17, 2021

India reacts to withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan; expresses concerns [full statement]

The Ministry of External Affairs expressed concerns over increased violence and targeted killings in Afghanistan.

Apr 16, 2021

Kidnapped CoBRA jawan Rakeshwar Singh Manhas released by Naxals

Kidnapped CRPF commando finally reaches home; celebrations in Jammu [details]

Nothing short of Diwali for family members as kidnapped CRPF jawan made it home safe and sound.

Apr 16, 2021

Cancelling Olympics an option if Covid situation worsens: Japan ruling party chief

Secretary-General of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Toshihiro Nikai said Thursday that cancelling this year's Tokyo Olympics could be an option if the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen.

Apr 15, 2021

Ranveer Singh to star in Hindi remake of Shankar's Tamil film 'Anniyan'

Ranveer Singh to star in Hindi remake of Shankar's Tamil film 'Anniyan' in which Vikram played the main role

Apr 14, 2021

This Baisakhi, border farmers begin harvesting crops of Indo-Pak bonhomie [details]

First time after 15 years farmers moving to their fields fearlessly due to prevailing peace on borders.

Apr 13, 2021

Al-Badr terror module busted by J&K Police, 5 held | Details

A module of terror outfit Al-Badr was busted in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on Tuesday and two terrorists and three of their associates held, police said.

Apr 13, 2021

Helicopter carrying Lulu Group chief makes emergency landing, passengers safe

Due to a technical problem, the Lulu Group chopper was forced to land in the marshy area at about 8:30 a.m. within the Panangad Police Station limits in Kerala.

Apr 11, 2021

Black Army officer in uniform pepper-sprayed, held at gunpoint by Virginia traffic cops [Watch]

A shocking bodycam video shows a US Army officer in uniform assaulted, pepper-sprayed during a traffic stop. The Virginia police officers now face a lawsuit.

Apr 10, 2021

US conducts Naval operation off Lakshadweep Islands; Insists on freedom of navigation

The US has announced that it conducted the Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) in Indian waters in the Lakshadweep Islands, leaving the Indian security establishment in a surprise leading to an assessment to ascertain if an operational exercise was actually carried out or was it just an innocent passage.

Apr 9, 2021

Making post-COVID world better; world leaders, experts from 100 countries join hands

World leaders and global experts from 100 countries converge to discuss the hopes and dreams for the post-COVID world, at WFEB

Apr 7, 2021

Anantnag Police recover 1,500 Codeine bottles from hideout; Valley in grip of new menace

SSP, Anantnag Police, Imtiyaz Hussain says stifling the network of drugs and tackling the substance abuse in the region is one of the top priorities of the police