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US Capitol Hill Breached: Bombing, Assassination Attempt and Other Past Instances of Violence
The US Capitol Hill breach by Donald Trump supporters was the first in two centuries, but it has scene several instances of violence over the years.
Stones Pelted as Protest Over Road Crash Death Turns Violent in UP Village, 5 Cops Injured
On Wednesday night, Vishkarma Paswan died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle on National Highway 31, and locals staged a protest with the dead body on the road.
We Are Brainstorming on How Early Schools Can Be Reopened, Says Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Schools in the national capital are closed since March last year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. While a few states have partially reopened schools, the Delhi government had announced that schools will not reopen till a vaccine is available.
Former Andhra Minister Arrested for Kidnapping KCR's Relative and ex-Hockey Player in Hyderabad
Police have named Akhila Priya's uncle AV Subba Reddy as prime accused, while also booking the former Andhra minister and her husband Bhargava Ram in the case. Involvement of others, including Priya's brother and former MLA Jagadwikhyath Reddy and brother...
Malegaon Blast Case: Attended Conspiracy Meetings to Collect Intel, Lt Col Purohit Tells HC
The claim that Purohit was only 'discharging his duties' as a military intelligence officer was made as the Bombay HC heard his plea that the NIA does not have a valid sanction to prosecute him in the blast case.
Adil Hussain Wraps 'Foot Prints On Water' Shoot
Actor Adil Hussain has finished shooting for his forthcoming film, "Foot Prints on Water", directed by debutante Nathalia Syam. The actor plays an illegal immigrant living in the United Kingdom in the film, backed by Mohaan Nadaar.
Would Have Ensured Mamata Remained Part of UPA-II if I Continued as FM: Pranab Mukherjee's Memoir
On Congress’s failure in 2014 Lok Sabha, Pranab Mukherjee claimed that some members of the Congress have theorized that, had he become the PM in 2004, the party might have averted the 2014 Lok Sabha drubbing.
India, Israel Successfully Test Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile Defence System
Defence experts say that it can shoot down enemy aircraft at a range of 50-70 kms. Jointly developed by IAI and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with other defence companies in Israel and India, the MRSAM is being u...
Congress Relieves Shaktisinh Gohil from AICC Bihar In-charge Post, Appoints Bhakta Charan Das
Gohil, who had been the All India Congress Committee (AICC) in charge of Bihar for close to three years, had asked the party high command to relieve him from the post at the earliest.
Govt Officials Rule Out Avian Flu as Cause of Bird Deaths in Gujarat's Junagadh
Out of 53 birds of three breeds found dead near Kharo dam in Manavadar tehsil on January 3, autopsy of two carcasses was conducted, said a release by the district nodal officer, Junagadh district panchayat.
TMC MLA Pays 'Courtesy Visit' to Former Colleague and BJP's Kolkata Observer Sovan Chatterjee
Trinamool Congress MLA Dipak Halder, who has been away from recent party meetings, said was closeted with Sovan Chatterjee for around two hours.
PM Modi Must Listen to People Who Didn't Vote for Him: Pranab Mukherjee in Memoir ‘The Presidential Years’
"Modi must use the House as a forum to disseminate his views to convince the Opposition and inform the nation," Mukherjee wrote.
JD(U) MLA Claims He Ensured 'Arrogant' BJP Candidate's Defeat in Adjoining Bihar Seat
A video clip of Narendra Kumar Niraj alias Gopal Mandal, the third-term MLA from Gopalpur in Bhagalpur district, went viral on the social media.
Nehru Rejected Offer to Make Nepal Province of India, Indira May Have Taken It: Pranab in Autobiography
In the book, the late President says Nepal’s king Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah had suggested to Nehru that Nepal be made a province of India. But Nehru rejected the offer on the grounds that Nepal was an independent nation and must remain so.
Reliance Petition Against Vandalism: HC Issues Notice to Punjab, Central Governments
Punjab Advocate General Atul Nanda submitted before the court that the state government has deployed 1,019 patrol parties and 22 nodal officers to assess the damage to Jio mobile towers and protect them.
Head Constable, Son Held for Using Proxy Candidate in Delhi Police Entrance Exam
According to a senior police officer, Kashish (21), who was pursuing graduation from distance learning, applied for the post of constable in the Delhi Police. He opted for Muzaffarpur in Bihar as his examination centre.