BSF officer injured in firing on International Border in Jammu

A Border Security Force (BSF) officer was injured Thursday in firing from across the International Border in Samba district of the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir.

Andhra assembly adjourned without debate on Telangana

Both houses of the Andhra Pradesh assembly were Thursday adjourned till Jan 3 without debate on the bill sent by President Pranab Mukherjee for formation of a Telangana state.

44 youths escape from juvenile home, 26 arrested

As many as 44 inmates of a juvenile home in Surajkund area in Meerut escaped, out of which 26 have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

Delhi logjam: Sushilkumar Shinde gives time, AAP hits back

The Aam Aadmi Party reiterated that it will take a final decision on government formation on December 23, after seeking public opinion in the capital until the weekend.

BSF officer injured in firing from across border

In a ceasefire violation, a BSF officer was on Thursday injured in sniper firing from across the Indo-Pak border in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Protests outside US consulate in Hyderabad

Left parties and their affiliated students` organizations staged protests near the US consulate here Thursday against the ill-treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the US.

With Lalu on bail, Cong-RJD-LJP tie-up seems to be on cards

With Lalu Prasad out on bail, an alliance appears to be on the cards among Congress, RJD and LJP for the Lok Sabha polls in Bihar.

Gold biscuit valued at Rs 30 lakh seized at Kochi airport

A one-kg gold biscuit valued at approximately Rs 30 lakh was today seized by Customs Air Intelligence Unit from a passenger who arrived here from Dubai.

Security nightmare forces Varanasi DM to change Narendra Modi`s itinerary

The itinerary of BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address the Vijay Shankhnad rally tomorrow, has been changed due to security reasons.

Muzaffarnagar riot victim dies in a relief camp

A 48-year-old Muzaffarnagar riot victim has died in a relief camp at Ambeta village in the Shamli district, an official here said.

Abolition of management quota in sync with RTE mandate: Tharoor

Minister of State for HRD Shashi Tharoor today welcomed the abolition of management quota for nursery admissions here and said the new rules are in sync with the RTE mandate.

Steps being taken for peaceful Christmas in Kandhamal

Steps were being taken to ensure that people in Odisha`s sensitive Kandhamal district could celebrate Christmas and New Year peacefully. the district.

Goa will achieve 6% agricultural growth in FY14: CM

Goa government is expecting six per cent growth in agriculture in the current financial year on the back of various policies being implemented by the state for reviving the agrarian economy.

16-year-old girl stabbed to death by youth in Barasat

A 16-year old girl was allegedly stabbed to death by a youth in North 24 Parganas district tonight, police sources said.

Ancient artefacts found during excavation in Midnapore

A gold locket and a mixed metal coin belonging to the 5th-6th century AD were found during excavations at Dantan area of West Midnapur district, police said today.

Private co refuses to take up electrification in Jharkhand after Maoist threat

A private company has refused to take up electrification work in some Jharkhand villages following threat from Maoists, Energy Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh said today.

Minority budget jumps 160% in 2 yrs in West Bengal

The budget for minorities has jumped by 160 per cent in West Bengal during the last two financial years, Finance minister Amit Mitra said here today.

BJP MP`s son, five others arrested for assaulting teenage girl

Son of BJP MP Sanna Fakirappa and five of his supporters have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a teenaged girl here claiming she was engaged in prostitution, police said.

Policemen`s sons arrested for assaulting girls in Bangalore

In a brazen attack outside a police station here, three persons, all sons of policemen, allegedly assaulted two young girls involved in an accident before they were arrested and sent to judicial custody.

Court issues production warrant against Irom Sharmila

A Delhi court today issued production warrant for January 30 against rights activist Irom Sharmila after she failed to turn up in a case lodged against her for allegedly attempting suicide during her fast-unto- death here in 2006.