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4 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Police In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

4 Maoists Killed In Encounter With Police In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Gadchiroli

Four Naxalites, carrying a collective bounty of Rs 36 lakh, were killed in an encounter with police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on Tuesday, a senior official said.

Citizenship Act CAA Unconstitutional? 237 Petitions Before Top Court Today

Citizenship Act CAA Unconstitutional? 237 Petitions Before Top Court Today

Reported by Ashish Kumar Bhargava, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Amid the row over the Centre's move to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) weeks before Lok Sabha election, the Supreme Court will hear today a batch of 237 petitions challenging the law.

India Committed To Combat Piracy, Terrorism In Indian Ocean: PM Modi

India Committed To Combat Piracy, Terrorism In Indian Ocean: PM Modi

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed India's commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region.

Punjab Man Stabs Wife To Death In Canada, Then Video Calls Mother To Inform

Punjab Man Stabs Wife To Death In Canada, Then Video Calls Mother To Inform

NDTV News Desk | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

A Punjab man has been charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed his wife to death in Canada, officials said.

Another Indian Dies In US, Family Alleges Murder, Cops Rule Out Crime Angle

Another Indian Dies In US, Family Alleges Murder, Cops Rule Out Crime Angle

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

A 20-year-old Indian student was found dead in the US with his family alleging that he was murdered.

After Probe Agency's Big Claim Against BRS Leader K Kavitha, AAP's Retort

After Probe Agency's Big Claim Against BRS Leader K Kavitha, AAP's Retort

Edited by Abhimanyu Kulkarni | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Probe agencies CBI and ED have both claimed to made headway into their Delhi liquor policy case investigation.

Delhi World's Most Polluted Capital City Again: Report

Delhi World's Most Polluted Capital City Again: Report

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report.

Congress Leader Withdraws Candidacy From Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha Seat

Congress Leader Withdraws Candidacy From Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha Seat

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Ahmedabad

Congress leader Rohan Gupta on Monday announced his decision to withdraw his candidature from the Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha seat owing to his father's "serious medical condition."

China's Rise, Unsettled Borders Major Challenges: Chief Of Defence Staff

China's Rise, Unsettled Borders Major Challenges: Chief Of Defence Staff

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Pune

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday called unsettled borders with China and the rise of China as "the most formidable challenge" that India and Indian armed forces will face in the "foreseeable future."

BJP Holds Core Group Meetings Of 8 States To Discuss Lok Sabha Candidates

BJP Holds Core Group Meetings Of 8 States To Discuss Lok Sabha Candidates

Asian News International | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday convened core committee meetings at the party headquarters to deliberate on potential candidates for various states for the Lok Sabha polls.

"3 To 6 Lakh People Will Apply For Citizenship Under CAA In Assam": Himanta Sarma

"3 To 6 Lakh People Will Apply For Citizenship Under CAA In Assam": Himanta Sarma

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday March 19, 2024, Guwahati

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the recent notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, or CAA, has emerged as a major political issue in Assam.

"Ploy To Sell Our Mountains": Activist On Union Territory Tag For Ladakh

"Ploy To Sell Our Mountains": Activist On Union Territory Tag For Ladakh

Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday March 19, 2024, New Delhi

Disillusionment and anger are palpable on the freezing streets of Ladakh capital Leh, where climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been sitting on fast for nearly two weeks.

Supreme Court Grants Bail To UP MLA In 2019 Arms Licence Case

Supreme Court Grants Bail To UP MLA In 2019 Arms Licence Case

Press Trust of India | Monday March 18, 2024, New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in connection with an arms licence case registered at Lucknow in October 2019.

PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Coimbatore, Pays Tributes To 1998 Blasts Victims

PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Coimbatore, Pays Tributes To 1998 Blasts Victims

Press Trust of India | Monday March 18, 2024, Coimbatore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow here on Monday, amid non-stop chants of 'Modi, Modi' by BJP workers and he paid floral tributes to the portraits of 58 people killed here in the 1998 serial bomb blast.

Rajnath Singh Discusses Defence Cooperation Issues With US Defence Chief

Rajnath Singh Discusses Defence Cooperation Issues With US Defence Chief

Asian News International | Monday March 18, 2024, Ranchi, Bihar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday.