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  • Army not to cut down forces in J&K: Gen V K Singh

    On a day Home Secretary G K Pillai hinted at a 25 per cent reduction in security forces’ strength in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General V K Singh on Friday said they do not feel the need to “cut down” their forces in the state. He also said it will be ensured that “extra […]

    India, China need to build ‘more convergence’: Rao

    Seeking “more convergence and common ground” in Sino-India ties, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has said “a conflicted or contest-ridden” relationship cannot help the two countries, which should engage in a transparent dialogue to ensure peace and stability in the region. “It is a truism that between two such large countries such as ours, relations will […]

    Karnataka HC stays enquiry by Padmaraj Commission in land scam

    A bench of Karnataka High Court today directed the State Government to reply in three weeks about its decision to entrust land scam and corruption charges enquiry to Justice Padmaraj Commission. The Bench comprising of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice A S Bopanna gave the order and restrained the Padmaraj Commission from recording […]

    SC issues notice on plea for probe into killing of Maoist leader

    The Supreme Court today sought the response of the Centre and the Andhra Pradesh government on a plea for judicial probe into the killings of top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar and journalist Hemchandra Pandey in an alleged fake encounter six months ago. The apex court issued notices to the Centre and and the state government […]

    Govt. planning 25 pc troop reduction in J&K: Home Secy

    The government today said that it is contemplating to reduce the strength of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir by 25 per cent in the next 12 months. The Home Secretary G K Pillai said in New Delhi today that some forces have already been taken out of Srinagar and 16 bunkers removed .He is […]

    CM meets Bukhari; prayers to be allowed at structure site

    Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit met Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari in New Delhi Friday morning and said people will be allowed to offer prayers at the site of a religious structure in south Delhi that was demolished earlier this week. The Chief Minister conveyed to Bukhari the message of Union Home Minister […]

    CWG scam: Delhi High court grants bail to Darbari

    The Delhi High Court today granted bail to former CWG Organising Committee official T S Darbari in the Queen’s Baton Relay scam case. The bail plea of M Jayachandran will be taken up later. Darbari was granted bail after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that it was not in a position to file […]

    Delhi Metro opens Sarita Vihar to Badarpur section

    The Sarita Vihar to Badarpur section of the Delhi Metro has been thrown open for the public from today. This five kilometer long stretch comprises three elevated stations including Mohan Estate, Tughlakabad and Badarpur. With the opening of this stretch, the Central Secretariat to Badarpur corridor will now become 20.16 km long having 16 Metro […]

    BSP MLA sent to 14 days judicial custody

    In Uttar Pradesh, ruling BSP MLA Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody by Chief Judicial Magistrate of Banda. He has been accused of raping a minor girl in Banda district. He had surrendered yesterday. AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that Dwivedi was produced before the CJM at her residence. The […]

    Srinagar-Jammu NH closed for traffic

    In Kashmir valley, the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed for traffic on Friday morning following fresh snowfall. The authorities closed the highway in view of slippery conditions on the highway due to snowfall. Among the areas, which received snowfall were Srinagar,Qazigund, the gateway town to Kashmir Valley near Jawahar tunnel, Pahalgam and Gulmarg.