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Poachers kill elephant in Assam, sever trunk, take away tusks
The local people claimed that the poachers had driven the tusker from the forests in Karbi Anglong hills before killing it.
Militants attack Assam Rifles post in Manipur, no casualty
The paramilitary personnel returned the fire and an encounter ensued for about an hour, the official said adding the militants fled under forest cover.
Fresh batch of 1,558 pilgrims leave for Amarnath
A fresh batch of 1,558 pilgrims today left the Jammu base camp for Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.
Ramzan fasting begins in Kerala from today
The holy month of Ramzan begins today in Kerala with the sighting of the new moon at Wayanad.
Arunachal governor wants army to improve ties with locals
The governor said welfare initiatives by the army would add significantly towards cultivating a harmonised relationship with the locals.
Army soldier missing with ammunition from Udhampur
Sepoy Shrikant Tukaram belongs to Maharashtra and is a soldier of 874 Battalion of Army.
Browne, South Korean defence minister hold parleys
The IAF chief is in Seoul on a four-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Jung Seung-jo.
Bastar: Abandoned to its fate after the Maoist mayhem
A good part of the nation’s geography has been abandoned by the state, a good part of its population forgotten and this has failed to make headlines.
Indian eye care institution completes million free surgeries
Labour MP Virendra Sharma congratulated Sankara Eye Care Institutions (SECI) India for "completing 1 million eye operations" at a function organised by the group's European arm at the House of Commons.
Mild tremors hit Bhaderwah in Jammu & Kashmir
Two mild tremors shook Bhaderwah valley and adjoining areas in Doda-Kishtwar belt of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning.
Assam Rifles arrest two militants in Manipur, arms seized
Security personnel seized six grenades, two carbines, one 9mm pistol, six detonators, several rounds of ammunitions of different weapons, police said.
Security personnel bust terrorist hideout in Rajouri
During the search four Chinese make grenades, two AK magazines, 27 AK rounds, one wireless set, one Antenna and a radio were recovered.
Soldier, porter injured in two blasts in Jammu and Kashmir
Army troopers were clearing the area near the LoC in Laam sector when the device exploded.
Goa airport to be shut for 2 hours daily for survey
Goa airport is being closed for two hours every evening to conduct a topographical survey, mandatory for undertaking extensive repair of runway, a senior official said today.
Ranchi celebrates as MS Dhoni turns 32
His fans and friends cut a birthday cake and distributed sweets at a couple of places, wishing the Ranchi boy success in his cricketing exploits.
Madras HC restrains SBI from ousting Sri Lankan woman from service
The Madras High Court has passed an interim injunction restraining the State Bank of India from ousting a Sri Lankan a woman, who came to India as a refugee and got appointment in the bank on contract basis and later made eligible for the benefits of permanent employees.
National Security Advisor Menon to visit Lanka
National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon is scheduled to visit Colombo next week to hold talks on a tri-lateral maritime security treaty among India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, officials said in Colombo today.
Activists arrested for protesting Dalit's death in TN
The agitators raised slogans against the PMK and its leaders.
Excessive rainfall kill four in Madhya Pradesh, Betwa in spate
Betwa river is in spate at Hoshangabad and flood waters entered Ashta block headquarters in Sehore district.
Autorickshaw drivers kill Assam student, enquiry orders against mute cops
The AHRC asked for an enquiry to be conducted by the commissioner and secretary of the home department of the state.
Social media has become important in India: Tharoor
Along with its other incarnations like print and broadcast, social media, too, has become influential in the country, Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development, Shashi Tharoor, said.
Help us enrol eligible voters: Mizoram poll officer tells political units
The state is going for assembly polls by the last part of the year.
40 children hospitalised in Ranchi after lizard cooked with food
At least 40 children were hospitalised after a lizard was cooked along with their breakfast at a school hostel here Thursday morning, police said.
Delhi HC extends former Haryana CM Choutala's bail till 22 July
Filing the plea, Chautala had said that his pacemaker implantation was done on 3 June, and the doctor had advised regular check-ups for three months.
Militants, CRPF trade bullets in Manipur's Tamenglong district
The militants opened fire at a road opening party of the CRPF on Wednesday when the paramilitary forces were patrolling National Highway 37 at Noney.
Raipur: MLA's teenaged daughter ends life
A 14-year-old daughter of a BJP MLA today allegedly committed suicide by jumping from her hostel building in Khamardih area of Raipur, police said.
President Pranab to visit IIT Kanpur
President Pranab Mukherjee will attend the 45th convocation of IIT-Kanpur on July 5, officials said today.