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Additional troops moved to Kashmir anticipating tension; all states on high alert

Sources report that around 8,000 additional Central Armed Police Forces have been moved to Kashmir.

05 Aug 2019 1:52 PM

Indian Constitution to apply in Jammu and Kashmir: President order

References to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir shall be construed as including references to the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

05 Aug 2019 1:40 PM

Police personnel, deployed at the residence of Congress leader Karan Singh in Chanakyapuri. (Photo: Representational)

Policeman deployed at Cong leader's residence accidentally shoots self

The police personnel was admitted to RML hospital after the incident.

05 Aug 2019 1:36 PM

A division bench headed by Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde and also comprising Justice B R Gavai, passed the order, on a bail plea moved by the convict. (Photo: File)

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC refuses to grant bail to Sajjan Kumar

Two weeks after Kumar was awarded life sentence in connection with the riots case, Kumar surrendered at the Karkardooma District Court.

05 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

The 'high alert' is based on non-specific inputs and it has been issued keeping in mind the latest developments in the Parliament on Jammu and Kashmir and the Independence Day celebrations slated for August 15, according to officials. (Photo: File/ PTI)

With ongoing developments in Kashmir, Delhi metro put on high alert

Commuters will have to go through additional checks by the CISF personnel at many stations, the officials said.

05 Aug 2019 1:20 PM

In a big step aimed at enhancing passengers' convenience, the IRCTC has brought 34 trained air hostesses and flight steward on Vande Bharat Express. (Photo: ANI)

Vande Bharat Express to give flight-like hospitality by air hostesses to passengers

IRCTC spokesperson Siddhartha Singh said, 'The IRCTC is working hard to provide supreme services to passengers'.

05 Aug 2019 1:14 PM

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered to shift the Unnao rape survivor and her lawyer, who suffered critical injuries in a car-truck collision last week to AIIMS Delhi, from King George Medical University Hospital in Lucknow, for better treatment. (Photo: File)

Unnao rape survivor, her lawyer to be shifted to AIIMS in Delhi: SC

While, the survivor is on ventilator and has developed pneumonia, her lawyer is stable, the hospital administration had said on August 2.

05 Aug 2019 1:11 PM

Quoting the UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Radio Pakistan said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries. He also said that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan has reported an increase in military activity at the LoC recently. (Photo: File)

UN appeals for maximum restraint along LoC

UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries.

05 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

'What a glorious day. Finally the martyrdom of thousands starting with Dr Shyam Prasad Mukherjee for complete integration of J&K into Indian Union is being honoured and the seven decade old demand of the entire nation being realised in front of our eyes; in our lifetime. Ever imagined?' Madhav tweeted. (Photo: File/PTI)

Martyrdom of Dr Mukherjee for complete integration of J&K honoured: Ram Madhav

Madhav said that the complete integration of J&K was a longstanding demand.

05 Aug 2019 12:51 PM

Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: File)

Kashmir turmoil: 'India has failed Kashmir,' say Mufti, Omar

Mufti commented on people celebrating Kashmir developments saying it was 'disgusting and disconcerting'

05 Aug 2019 12:38 PM

'We don't know if we have equipment for live streaming or recording of proceedings,' the bench told the counsel. (Photo: PTI)

RSS ideologue seeks live streaming of proceedings for Ayodhya hearing from SC

The court, while refusing to accord urgent hearing, said it would require institutional decision and deliberation on the matter.

05 Aug 2019 12:25 PM

With the removal of Article 370, what has Jammu and Kashmir lost?

Amit Shah said that Article 370 that gave special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir was declared repealed by the Centre.

05 Aug 2019 12:25 PM

'Vajpayee Ji despite being a BJP leader empathized with Kashmiris and earned their love. Today we feel his absence the most,' PDP chief tweeted.

Amid Kashmir turmoil, Mufti feels Vajpayee's absence on his death anniversary

This comes hours after the government announced the imposition of Section 144 which restricts the movement of more than four people in J&K.

05 Aug 2019 11:39 AM

'The incident took place at around 3:15 am on Monday. The bus was travelling from Muzaffarpur when it rammed into a divider and caught fire near Purnia bus stand. We are assuming that the driver might have fallen asleep,' Vishal Sharma, Superintendent of Police (SP), Purnia said. (Photo: ANI)

One dead, 13 injured after bus rams into divider and catches fire in Bihar

The bus, carrying around 45 passengers, was going to Siliguri from Muzaffarpur via Purnea.

05 Aug 2019 11:12 AM

Sengar was expelled from the BJP last week. (Photo: File)

Expelled BJP MLA and rape accused Kuldeep Sengar to be produced in Delhi court today

The court has also issued production warrants against the other accused in the case for their presence on August 6.

05 Aug 2019 11:10 AM

He will speak in Rajya Sabha at 11 am and in Lok Sabha at 12 pm today. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Special status gone, J&K (Reorganisation) Bill passed in Rajya Sabha

The bill was passed in Rajya Sabha with 125 members voted in favor of the bill and 61 voted against the bill.

05 Aug 2019 10:40 AM

'Mehbooba Mufti has given warning over Article 35A. People of Kashmir should stay ready for sacrifice, she said this echoing the language of separatists. The Home Minister should not tolerate this. This is the language of terrorism,' the party stated in its mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: ANI)

'Mufti should be declared terrorist and sent to jail': Shiv Sena

It further stated that people have to come out of this delusion that the issue of Kashmir can be solved with dialogue.

05 Aug 2019 10:36 AM

Mufti tweeted: 'In such difficult times, I'd like to assure our people that come what may, we are in this together & will fight it out. Nothing should break our resolve to strive for what's rightfully ours'. (Photo: File)

'Doesn’t look good': Omar Abdullah, Mufti tweets about J&K situation

Apart from Abdullah, Kashmir politicians Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone were also placed under house arrest.

05 Aug 2019 10:14 AM

The urgent appointment of an interim president followed by internal elections to the senior leadership positions in the party will strengthen the credibility and legitimacy of the Congress nationwide, he said. (Photo: File)

CWC should appoint interim chief then hold party polls for top posts: Tharoor

His remarks came hours after his party announced that the CWC will meet on August 10 at the AICC headquarters here.

05 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also tweeted to express solidarity with Omar Abdullah. (Photo: File)

'Warned of a misadventure': P Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor on J&K turmoil

The developments have triggered speculation about plans to modify the special status granted to the state under the Constitution.

05 Aug 2019 9:47 AM

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