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Pakistan-based Azhar was released by India in exchange of passengers of the hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-814 in 1999 during the Vajpayee government. (Photo: File)

Nation should know who released Masood Azhar: Rahul to Modi

Rahul said it was the BJP government in 1999 that sent Azhar from Indian jail to Pakistan.

09 Mar 2019 3:35 PM

fter the inauguration, PM held a public address here claiming the progress by the Modi-led BJP government in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

They think abusing 'chowkidar' will get them votes: PM Modi in Noida

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled various development projects in Greater Noida.

09 Mar 2019 2:21 PM

The most important member of the JeI (J&K) in the Hurriyat Conference is Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who was at one point of time designated as the 'Amir-e-Jihad' (Head of Jehad) of Jammu and Kashmir by the proscribed organisation. (Representational Image)

Jamaat-e-lslami (J&K) established strong links with ISI, in regular touch with Pak

The pattern of militancy in the Valley has a strong correlation with the spread of the Jel (J&K) activists in the area, the official said.

09 Mar 2019 1:05 PM

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, at a media briefing, also said that an Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison, piloted by Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, shot down a Pakistan Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft and there were eyewitness accounts and electronic evidence for it. (Photo: File)

India's non-military strike on JeM camp achieved its objective: MEA

Only one aircraft was lost by India during Pakistan's unsuccessful attempt at targeting Indian military installations, he said.

09 Mar 2019 12:35 PM

American Congressman from California said that Pakistan did the right thing by releasing Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman. (File Photo)

No action on terror groups will increase Pakistan's problems: US Lawmaker

Ami Bera says Pakistan will continue to slide into international isolation, If Imran Khan does not take action against terrorists.

09 Mar 2019 12:25 PM

Pulwama attack was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. (File Photo)

No terror group will be allowed to operate on Pakistan soil: Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan today said no terror group would be allowed to operate on Pakistani soil and carry out attacks abroad.

09 Mar 2019 9:25 AM

Family members of Indian soldiers killed in Pulwama and the opposition have asked PM Narendra Modi to counter Pakistan's claims on IAF strikes. (File Photo)

PM Modi rubbishes critics of air strike, says 130 crore Indians are proof

PM Narendra Modi lashed out at those seeking clarity on the damage and casualties inflicted by Indian air strikes.

09 Mar 2019 9:02 AM

the former Navy chief said the armed forces have always prided themselves on belonging to a structure. (File Photo)

Ex-Navy chief says 'not to misuse the armed forces' for political gains

In a letter to Sunil Arora, Admiral Ramdas expressed concerns on 'recent instances' of parties using armed forces' for political gains.

09 Mar 2019 8:41 AM

The Rajendra Nagar Metro Station has been rechristened as Major Mohit Sharma Rajendra Nagar station and the end station New Bus Adda has been renamed to Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda). (Photo: File)

2 stations on Delhi Metro's Red Line extension renamed in honour of martyrs

After the opening of the section, the Delhi Metro network will span 336.6 km with 244 metro stations.

08 Mar 2019 6:18 PM

Inspector General of Police, Jammu, M K Sinha made the appeal to shopkeepers in a post on his Twitter account. (Photo: ANI)

Jammu police appeals shopkeepers to install CCTV cameras post blast

A grenade blast rocked general bus stand in Jammu on Thursday afternoon, killing a teenager and injuring 32 others.

08 Mar 2019 2:04 PM

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval (Photo: AP)

Britain offers India help in intelligence sharing

Doval has been in constant touch with his counterparts from a number of countries all of whom have extended their support to India.

08 Mar 2019 6:52 AM

The incident took place at around 5 pm on Wednesday in Daliganj in central Lucknow. (Photo: Screengrab)

2 J&K traders in UP thrashed by mob, four held

The victims later told the media that they were satisfied with the police action, which they termed as prompt.

08 Mar 2019 5:01 AM

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 49 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

The missing link in the national security debate

The target was a training camp of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, the terrorist group which claimed responsibility for the Pulwama suicide bomber attack.

08 Mar 2019 12:00 AM

PM Modi politicised Pulwama terror attack even when Congress did not: Rahul Gandhi

Hitting out at Modi over controversial Rafale deal, Rahul accused the Prime Minister of changing the fighter jets deal on his own.

07 Mar 2019 6:11 PM

Alia Bhatt and Kangana Ranaut. (Photo: Instagram)

In a way, she is right: 'Kalank' star Alia Bhatt reacts to Kangana Ranaut's comment

Kangana had called Alia and Ranveer of being apolitical 'irresponsible' and lashed out at the duo for refusing to speak on politics.

07 Mar 2019 12:23 PM

Naxals not only from JNU, some from IIT too: Mishra

Mishra took a dig at the chief minister, saying Naxals and communists not only come outof JNU but also from IIT.

07 Mar 2019 6:43 AM

The root of militancy in Kashmir is not Pakistan, but the alienated hearts of the youth of Kashmir, which remain open to any misadventure.

Walk the talk on war, but consider the costs

India barely spends 1.5 per cent of its GDP on defence — two-thirds of it on military salaries and pensions and current costs.

07 Mar 2019 1:21 AM

However, there was no report of any casualty on the Indian side, they said. (Representational Image)

Pakistan continues ceasefire violations along LoC in Jammu

The Pakistan army targeted dozens of forward posts and villages with guns along the LoC in J&K's Rajouri and Poonch districts.

06 Mar 2019 1:41 PM

The development comes a day after Indian media reported that the two organisations continue to be only in the list of groups under watch. (Representational Photo)

Pak places Hafiz Saeed-led JuD, FIF in list of banned organisations

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and one other were placed in the list of banned organisations.

06 Mar 2019 10:41 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi after concluding his two-day visit to Gujarat, marked his presence at Dhar in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. (Photo: File)

I want to strike terrorism, they want to strike Modi: PM

Speaking at the public meet, PM Modi slammed the opposition for questioning the ability of the Indian forces post aerial strike.

05 Mar 2019 5:24 PM

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