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MP government announces Rs 1 cr compensation for kin of Pulwama martyr
BHOPAL: The Congress government in Madhya Pradesh has announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the family of Ashwini Kumar Kachhi, who was among those martyre…
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17 killed, 35 injured in massive fire at hotel in Delhi
NEW DELHI: As many as 17 persons died in a massive fire that engulfed a hotel in Karolbagh in Delhi. The mishap occurred at the four-floor Arpit Palace hotel at…
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Man gets death sentence for raping 4-year-old girl
JAIPUR: A man has been awarded death sentence for raping a four-year-old girl in Rajasthan. The accused--Karan, 28, had abducted and raped the child, two weeks …
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Six-year-old boy abducted from Indore, recovered safely
INDORE: A six-year-old boy who was abducted and a ransom was demanded for his release, has been safely recovered. The incident had occurred in Indore. The boy, …
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TMC legislator shot dead in public function in West Bengal
KOLKATA: A Trinamool Congress legislator was shot dead in full public view when he was coming down the dais during a Sarawati Puja event. The incident occurred …
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42 killed after consuming spurious liquor in UP, Uttarakhand
LUCKNOW/DEHRADUN: As many as 42 persons have died after consuming spurious liquor in several districts across UP and Uttarakhand. Most of the deaths were report…
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Poet Anshu Malviya 'arrested' in Uttar Pradesh
ALLAHABAD: Poet Anshu Malviya was detained and taken to an undisclosed location today. The poet was allegedly picked up by policemen who came in a SUV. The plai…
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10 Maoist rebels killed in encounter in Southern Chhattisgarh
RAIPUR: The security personnel claim to have killed 10 Maoists in an exchange of fire in southern part of Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred at Bhairamgarh in …
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United Kingdom clears Vijay Mallya's extradition to India
LONDON: UK clears fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya's extradition to India. The British Home secretary has given assent to his extradition. However, Mallya,…
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CBI 'caged' in Kolkata: Police detain CBI officials who wanted to quiz Commissioner
KOLKATA: In a major development, five officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) who had gone to question the police commissioner in the case of chi…
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Seven killed in train mishap, Seemanchal Express derails in Bihar
PATNA: As many as seven passengers were killed while 30 others were injured in a train mishap in Bihar. The Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express got derailed near Haj…
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Woman cop files rape case against fellow ASI in Harda
A policewoman in Harda city of Madhya Pradesh has filed a complaint of rape and assault against a fellow ASI and his wife at the Harda City Kotwali police stati…