23:33
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight termed as 'an act of cowardice' the massacre of 34 tribals by NDFB-S militants in Assam's Sonitpur and Kokrajhar districts.Killing of innocent people in Sonitpur and Kokrajhar is an act of cowardice, Modi tweeted. He said our thoughts and prayers are with...
23:31
Aamir Khan-starrer 'PK', which has received rave reviews and set the box-office on fire, has earned the ire of right-wing groups who claim the film hurts the sentiments of the majority community.Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has sought an immediate ban on the movie, saying its content is 'highly...
23:23
India discard Yusuf Pathan today allegedly reacted to 'indecent comments' by a young spectator, by slapping him, during a Ranji Trophy Cricket match between Baroda and Jammu and Kashmir.The Baroda all-rounder was upset by the remarks passed by the young spectator when he was batting at the...
23:13
A day after they were released from Sri Lankan jails, 66 Indian fishermen were today repatriated by a Coast Guard ship. It also handed over 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, who were released by Tamil Nadu government, to the island nation authorities.ICGS Vishwast repatriated the fishermen at the...
22:53
Tim League, Austin-based founder of the Alamo Drafthouse, tells The Dallas Morning News via email that Sony has authorised shows for Christmas Day. Will have Dallas shows on sale within the hour.'Read the full story HERE
22:26
Immigration authorities at the international airport in Mumbai detained a woman and her son suspecting them to be the wife and the son of fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari, police said today. Sridevi Santosh Pujari was intercepted as a Look-out Circular with the same name had been issued by...
22:05
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has underlined the need for national unity to defeat the extremist ideology and said his government will ensure sanctity of life irrespective of cast, creed and religion.
21:50
North Korea lost what little access it had to the Internet on Monday as outside connections to the small communist country went dark.The digital blackout came as tensions remained high over Pyongyang's alleged role in a cyberattack on Sony Pictures that destroyed company computers and...
20:48
Over 49,000 electorates used 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, results of which were declared today. There were a total of 73,16,393 voters, including service electors in the state. Of these, one per cent or 49,129 people used NOTA, according to...
20:36
At least 11 persons killed by suspected NDFB(S) militants in Sonitpur and Kokrajhar districts of Assam: senior police officer. TV reports say that all killed are tribals.
20:33
A prominent Egyptian satirist has been fined millions of dollars over a dispute with a television channel which suspended his show after it lampooned military leaders, officials said today. Bassem Youssef, often compared to US satirist Jon Stewart, moved Al-Bernameg (The Programme) to...
20:28
JK CM Omar Abdullah changes his Twitter profile picture and to a picture of Gulmarg and here's why: Photo changed because the party logo was only being used till the elections and my bio will change once I've called on the governor tomorrow.This is what his bio says: I am currently CM of J&K;...
19:57
Veteran director K Balachander who was recently admitted in Kaveri hospital in Chennai has passed away. The ace director was in ICU in a critical condition. K Balachander was instrumental in both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan's film career. When he was first admitted in the hospital a...
19:27
Done deal? Sajjad Lone says his party will not be a part of a government where they are powerless. We don't want to scuttle our chances for 2020, he said. Lone's Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference party won from Handwara.
19:22
BJP-AJSU alliance wins absolute majority in Jharkhand. BJP wins 37 seats, while AJSU party bags 5 in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly.
18:57
Since Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is in the news as the person who is likely to be Jammu and Kashmir's next chief minister, here's a blast from the past. Pictured is Sayeed hugging his daughter Rubaiya and looking on is Mehbooba Mufti, his other daughter. Rubaiya Sayeed, a medico, was kidnapped on...
18:37
Expressing disappointment over the Assembly election results in Jharkhand, the Congress today said all non-BJP parties in that state should have come together on one platform to counter BJP, even as it offered support to PDP in government formation in Jammu and Kashmir. It feels that it would...
18:18
BJP core group meets at PM's office to discuss poll results.
17:55
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday made it clear that her party will take time in deciding over alliance after a fractured mandate in Jammu and Kashmir with her party likely to finish at top.We are not in a hurry to cobble up numbers. Will explore possibilities to give a credible govt, said...
17:36
BJP workers celebrate the party's victory in Jharkhand. Here's how it goes in Jharkhand: BJP: 43, JMM 18, Cong 7, JVM 7 and Others 6.
17:31
My congratulations to the BJP karyakartas of Jharkhand and J&K. The results are the outcome of their hardwork and selfless dedication. People of Jharkhand have voted for stability, which is essential to realise the true potential of the state. I congratulate them, PM Modi.
17:07
All BJP candidates except one lose their deposit in Srinagar. After Omar Abdullah says he may consider supporting the PDP, the Congress says it is not averse to supporting the PDP to form government in J-K.
16:55
Arun Jaitley meeting PM Modi at 7, RCR to discuss the election results. Interestingly, both outgoing chief ministers have won a seat and lost a seat - Omar Abdullah won Beerwah and lost Sonawar; Hemant Soren won Barhait and lost Dumka.Omar tells NDTV that there are no permanent enemies or...
16:41
Jammu and Omar Abdullah speaking to NDTV on the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections says, I am really not aspiring for the office of Chief Minister and I really don't want it now. It's a mess.Omar on backing BJP: 99 per cent no, but there is a crack. If Mufti Mohd Saeed calls me to form...
16:21
BJP front-runner Raghubar Das to be the CM of Jharkhand. Das wins from Jamshedpur (Jharkhand). Das remained noncommittal when asked whether he would be the next chief minsiter of the state. He said, The decision rests witth the party's Parliamentary Board and the honorable PM. Das is the vice...
16:11
We'll support those who'll work for development,improve employment opportunities & address issues of state: Geeta Koda, Madhu Koda's wife
15:51
Just in: Two men on a bike allegedly threw an 'acid-like substance' on a woman doctor who was riding a scooter and then snatched her bag. The incident happened in New Delhi. The doctor has been admitted to AIIMS. Police register an attempt to murder case against the two accused who...
15:37
All options are open for us, BJP will decide on how other parties respond or initiate. BJP has strengthened its position in Jharkhand, where the party has increased its seats from 18 in 2009 to 41 this year: Shah.The BJP president says ALL options are open in J-K, the BJP could form government or...
15:32
I believe the people of the both states have shown their love, affection and faith in BJP: Amit Shah
15:30
We have also improved our position in J&K and emerged as a relevant political group in the state: Amit Shah.
15:29
Amit Shah: BJP has emerged as a relevant party in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress won't touch even double figure mark in upcoming Bihar elections. The people of Jharkhand have given clear majority to a political party for the 1st time after the formation of the state.
15:26
Crediting PM Modi for the win in Jharkhand, Shah says only the BJP can give good governance in Jharkhand. Confidence of the people in Modi has given good result. Our campaign for a Congress-free India is on track. In both the states, the Congress is in the fourth place.
15:24
BJP president Amit Shah thanks the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand for the mandate and PM Modi for his direction. 2014 has been a successful year for the BJP.
15:18
Parliamentary Affairs minister Venkaiah Reddy and BJP president Amit Shah to hold a presser any minute now at the BJP HQ in New Delhi. Deliberations to begin with PM Modi on the way ahead for the party in Jammu and Kashmir. In both Jharkhand and JK, the BJP fought without a CM candidate.
15:13
Jharkhand BJP heavyweight and former chief minister Arjun Munda loses from Kharsawan to Dasrath Gagrai of JMM.
15:09
Prominent winners and losers in Jammu and Kashmir: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed from Anantnag and former JK Bank chairman Haseeb Drabu from Pulawama as the party swept all four Assembly seats in Pulwama district. Separatist turned mainstream politician Sajjad Gani Lone defeated National Conference...
14:56
J&K story shifts dramatically again. National Conference up to 16 or 17. With two independents and BJP it could form the govt. National Conference back in play, Barkha Dutt tweets.
14:53
Former Jharkhand deputy chief minister and AJSU party chief Sudesh Kumar Mahto lost Silli seat to his nearest JMM rival Amit Kumar by 29,740 votes.
14:51
You wish BJP leaders Merry Christmas, they reply saying Happy New Year. Happened thrice to me in House: TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien.
14:51
BJP and Congress can never go together, the call is PDP's. They know what's good for them: Ghulam Nabi Azad on post-poll alliance.
14:32
In Jammu, state Congress spokesperson Rashid Choudhary said that party will be part of a secular government in the state. Congress will part of the secular government in Jammu and Kashmir, he told reporters. He said no secular government can be formed without Congress. Congress and PDP were in...
14:30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the BJP is not particularly to keen to form government in alliance with the People's Democratic Party (PDP), which is set to be the largest party in what is emerging as a hung assembly. The leads and results so far... PDP 31, BJP 25, NC 15, Cong 11,...
14:21
Congress President Sonia Gandhi discharged from Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
14:15
Former Jharkhand deputy chief minister and AJSU party chief Sudesh Kumar Mahto lost Silli seat to his nearest JMM rival Amit Kumar by 29,740 votes.
14:14
Despite Omar Abdullah's win from Beerwah, the PDP retains the lead with 31 as against the National Conference's 15 seats. The PDP has emerged as the largest party in the state and has not ruled out allying with either the BJP or the Congress. Pic: PDP workers distribute sweets to celebrate the...
14:10
Omar Abdullah tweets: Dear @IndiaToday please don't be so quick to write my political obituary. Request you check Beerwah result again. Thank you.Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wins Beerwah Assembly seat by a margin of over 1000 seats. India Today had reported that Omar Abdullah...
14:00
Congress's Nazir Ahmad Khan trailing by 108 votes, Omar Abdullah leading in Beerwah.
13:55
The PDP, which has emerged as the single largest party in Jammu and Kashmir is ahead in 33 seats including two seats already in its bag, appeared to be in the pole position to form the government in the 87 member Assembly. The party headed by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed can choose to form the...
13:39
Radha Krishna Vikhe Patil (Congress) declared as Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Vidan Sabha.
13:37
Jeewan Lal of BJP won the Bani Assembly seat by defeating Ghulam Hyder Malik of National Conference by a margin of 4,412 votes. Lal polled 12,841 votes, while Malik polled 8,429 votes. Meanwhile, the BJP bagged the Hiranagar Assembly seat for the fifth time. Kuldeep Raj of the BJP defeated his...
13:32
Agriculture minister Ghulam Hassan Mir loses from Gulmarg; PDP's Abbas Wani wins.
13:32
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly poll result: 44,872 voters exercised None Of The Above (NOTA) option.
13:30
Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference party's Sajjad Lone says he is humbled by the people's verdict. Lone won from the Handwara seat by over 28,000 votes.
13:29
Jammu and Kashmir today returned a hung verdict with PDP as a dominant party that can tie up either with the Congress or BJP in forming the government as BJP and its allies appeared headed for capturing power in Jharkhand. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vigorous campaign in Jammu and Kashmir...
13:28
BJP's Neelam Langeh defeats nearest rival Chaman Lal of National Conference by a margin of 5,364 votes in Ramban constituency.
13:19
Former deputy CM of J&K, Krishan Lal, wins from Chhamb. This is a huge victory for me and BJP.
13:17
Huge slap in the face for Omar Abdullah, who is trailing by 131 votes in his own constitutency, Beerwah. Congress's Nazir Ahmad Khan leading. The National Conference leader began his debut in the state politics with a defeat from Ganderbal Assembly seat in 2002.
13:13
With assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir throwing up a hung verdict, Congress today said it was open to aligning with PDP in the state to provide a government. We are always open. We have allied with PDP as well as with National Conference in past. One thing is clear that we will not go...
13:11
Congress candidates Nawanz Rigzin Jora and Deldan Namgiyal wins Leh and Nubra Assembly seats.
12:56
Sajjad Lone won by 28489 votes from Handwara. He is also contesting in Kupwara. His Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference party, which is contesting 12 seats in Kupwara and Handwara, is being seen as a potential ally of the BJP. Lone had met PM Narendra Modi in November fuelling speculation...
12:50
Sajjad Lone wins from Handwara. Lone is contesting elections from Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference party, founded by his father Abul Gani Lone, who was killed by Pakistan-based militants. Lone, who had been a vocal separatist and was now contesting polls from Handwara seat in the...
12:45
NC's Davinder Rana wins Nagrota Assembly seat defeating BJP's Nand Kishore by margin of 4048 votes.The BJP lost one of its big hopes in Jammu and Kashmir with the party's high profile candidate Hina Bhat losing from the Amirakadal constituency. Bhatt, 37, lost to Altaf Bukhari of the People's...
12:35
JUST IN: The Winter Session of the Lok Sabha is adjourned sine die.
12:34
Omar Abdullah @abdullah_omar tweets: Congratulations to Ashraf Mir for his victory in Sonawar. I wish him & the people all good luck for the next 6 years. He's now my local MLA.
12:31
BJP spokesperson Balbir Ram said that going by emerging trends, it appears that the party will be able to achieve majority and form its first ever government in the state. We are leading by a huge margin in 21 constituencies as per the counting trends so far, he added. JK (leads and...
12:24
Hemant Soren wins from Barhait in Jharkhand, is trailing in Dumka constituency.
12:22
Raja Manzoor Ahmed of PDP wins Karnah Assembly seat defeating sitting NC MLA Kafil-ul Rehman by 5775 votes.BJP's Kuldip Raj wins Hiranagar constituency in Jammu and Kashmir defeating Congress's Girdhari Lal Chalotra.
12:19
PDP's Mohammad Ashraf Mir defeats Omar Abdullah from Sonawar constituency, hopes still alive in Beerwah. Omar, who was making his debut from the Beerwah Assembly seat, was leading over his nearest Congress rival Nazir Ahmed Khan by 2016 seats. This seat was with PDP's Shafi Ahmed Wani in 2008...
12:17
Altaf Bukhari, the PDP winning candidate from Amira Kadal, says it is a victory for PDP policies. Wait for the evening our numbers will rise, he says.
12:12
More hints of a possible PDP-BJP alliance: PDP's Muzaffar Baig says the BJP is not untouchable.. there are different views we will discuss it. Congress is also an option.
12:10
Mufti Mohammad Sayeed wins from Anantnag constituency. He is the PDP's chief ministerial candidate is likely to be the state's next CM.
12:09
JMM's Niral Purty defeats Madhu Koda from Majhganon constituency. Koda, former chief minister has been charge sheeted by the CBI in the coal blocks allocation scam. Koda's wife Geeta is, however, leading by 682 votes at Jagannathpur over her nearest JMM rival Mangal Singh Bobonga of JMM.
12:03
In Mendhar where blast took place a day ahead of polling, NC's Javed Rana leading by 8000 votes over PDP man.
12:02
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today said it is in a difficult situation over choosing a post-poll ally as election trends show that it won't be able to form government on its own. The party headed by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed said while it has ideological differences with BJP, the vote was against...
11:58
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was emerging as the lone hope for ruling National Conference in five seats of Budgam district of central Kashmir where PDP was leading in three seats while Independent candidate in one. Omar, who was making his debut from Beerwah Assembly seat, was...
11:52
Heads up, students: The CBSE in a statement today said all Kendriya Vidalayas will remain closed on December 25; students can take part in an online essay competition if they desire. The Union human resource development ministry wanted to celebrate the birthdays of former Prime Minister Atal...
11:46
Former chief minister and Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) candidate Babulal Marandi is trailing behind CPI-ML (Liberation) Raj Kumar Yadav by 800 votes from Dhanwar after 6th round. Marandi is also behind BJP's Nirbhay Sahabadi from Giridih constituency by over 8,000 votes. From Garhwa,...
11:42
With the prospect of a hung assembly looming large, former separatist Sajjad Gani Lone today remained non-committal on supporting any party for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir and said he would prefer to sit in the opposition. I have all along maintained that we want to maintain a...
11:35
The PDP (26) ahead in J&K. But it will need a partner. As per present numbers either the BJP (25) or the Congress (14) could do.
11:33
In Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was leading by 2735 votes in Barhait seat but is trailing by 3433 votes in Dumka. Madhu Koda, former chief minister who has been charge sheeted by CBI in the coal blocks allocation scam, is trailing by 10,082 votes behind Niral Purty of JMM at Majhgaon....
11:29
In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was ahead by a slender margin in Beerwah constituency, but trailing by over 1,800 votes in Sonawar seat. PDP chief ministerial candidate Mufti Mohammad Sayeed was leading from Anantnag seat by 1,177 votes over Congress candidate Hilal Ahmad...
11:25
BJP sources tell CNN IBN that the PDP has sent feelers to the party over government formation. The PDP has also said that a tie-up will be for the best interests of the people.
11:23
JKPC led by Sajjad Lone was ahead in two seats while JKPDF and CPI-M were leading in one seat each while Independents were leading in three seats. The BJP's spectacular performance, the best in the state so far, was however limited to the Jammu region where 37 seats are up for grabs. The party...
11:21
Jammu and Kashmir is heading for a hung assembly with the BJP making gains in the Jammu region while the party is all set to form government in Jharkhand, the trends coming from both the states in assembly elections show. The PDP, headed by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, and the BJP were leading...
11:18
J-K CM Omar Abdullah is trailing by more than 3500 votes at Sonawar against PDP's Mohammad Ashraf Mir.
11:10
First winner from J-K: Ali Mohd Sagar from won the Khanyar seat by 798 votes.
11:03
PDP's Mufti Mohd Sayeed leading from Anantnag with 11531 votes, Congress's Hilal Shah trailing with 7454 votes.
11:02
BJP National general secretary JP Nadda says the the party is forming government in Jharkhand. Trends in J&K are good, it's a vote for good-governance, Nadda said.
11:00
Former chief minister and Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) candidate Babulal Marandi is trailing behind CPI-ML (Liberation) Raj Kumar Yadav by 800 votes from Dhanwar after 6th round. Marandi is also behind BJP's Nirbhay Sahabadi from Giridih constituency by over 8,000 votes. From Garhwa,...
10:57
BJP's Ram Madhav says the BJP is hopeful of forming government in Jharkhand and will emerge as the largest party in J&K.
10:53
NC's Devender Singh Rana leading from Nagrota, BJP's Nand Kishore trailing by 2587 votes. IN Jharkhand: BJP 40, JMM 20, JVM+ 8, Cong 7, Others 6.Union minister Rajnath Singh says the BJP is set to form government in Jharkhand.
10:40
In Jharkhand, JMM is leading in Maheshpur, Majhgaon, Kharswan, Littipara, Bishunpur, Borio, Chaibasa, Chakradharpur, Gumla, Jugsalai, Mandu, Sisai, Silli, Sikharipara, Nirsa, Manoharpur, and Seraikela, the EC said. Though the BJP is surging ahead in 17 seats, former chief minister and party heavy...
10:38
Close to three hours into counting, the BJP has emerged as the largest party in Jammu and Kashmir with most of its leads coming from Jammu.The PDP is however, closing in on the saffron party. The BJP is all set to get more seats than it has ever had in the state. A total of 821 candidates,...
10:34
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ruled out a post-poll alliance with the BJP given its stand on issues like Article 370, the Uniform Civil Code and the Babri Masjid as also with any other party. Talking to reporters on the eve of results to the 87- member state assembly, he...
10:14
Will National Conference's Omar Abdullah support the BJO in Jammu and Kashmir. His tweet backing Bharat Ratna for former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an attempt to cosy up to the party now giving a tough fight to the PDP is Jammu and Kashmir. Omar's National Conference is leading in 18 seats in...
10:11
And PDP once again takes a lead over the BJP in a tight contest in J&K. PDP is now leading by one seat over the BJP. PDP is at 22, BJP 21.
09:58
JMM's Hemant Soren again leads in both his constituencies, Barhait and Dumka, in Jharkhand.
09:56
And the contest get closer between the BJP and PDP in Jammu and Kashmir with the former leading with 28 seats in the 82-member assembly. The PDP is close with 25 seats, according to CNN-IBN projection.However, NDTV projects BJP at 24, and PDP 18.
09:41
JMM's Hemant Soren now trailing in Barhait while is still leading in Dumka constituency in Jharkhand.
09:39
It looks like a close contest between the PDP and BJP in Jammu and Kashmir. Early trends show the PDP is leading in 32 seats and the BJP in 25. The PDP says it is open to working with the BJP in Jammu & Kashmir, reports NDTV.
09:34
Trends are in favour of BJP. Let us wait till we get more good news, says Arjun Munda, BJP candidate from Kharsawan, Jharkhand.
09:33
It's a BJP wave in Jharkhand. Projections by CNN-IBN show that the party is leading by 53 seats. The JMM is a far far second with 11 in the 81-member assembly.
09:31
And in more bad news of the NC. Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah is trailing from Sonawar by 626 votes. However, it's too early to call. Former Chief Minister Madhu Koda of the Jai Bharat Samanta Party is trailing by 3,000 votes from his nearest JMM rival Niral Purty from Majhgaon (ST) after the...
09:25
In Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP is leading in 31 and the BJP in 21. The National Conference shows leads in 15 seats and the Congress in mere six in the 87-member J&K assembly.
09:21
It is advantage BJP in Jharkhand, where the party is way ahead in after an one hour and a half into counting of votes in assembly elections.Early trends show BJP and its ally the All Jharkhand Students Union leading in 44 seats. The JMM is a far second with 9. The Congress and the...
09:16
Separatist-turned-mainstream Kashmiri politician Sajjad Lone took an early lead as counting is underway in the state, reports NDTV. The 47-year-old is contesting the state polls for the first time from Handwara in north Kashmir. He has revived the People's Conference founded by his father Abdul...
09:06
In Jharkhand, Hemant Soren of the JMM is leading in both his constituencies, Barhait and Dumka.In Jammu and Kashmir, Sajad Lone leading from Handwara and BJP's Hina Bhat leading from Amira Kadal.
09:00
Looks like the saffron wave is sweeping Jharkhand. The BJP+ is leading in 26, the JMM is 5, the JVM+ and Congress is 2 out of the 81 seats in the state.
08:58
The neck-and-neck contest continues in Jammu and Kashmir between PDP and BJP. The PDP is leading in 30 and the BJP in 23 out of the 87 seats in the state. The NC is leading in 13 and the Congress in 6 so far.
08:55
PDP's Mufti Mohd Sayeed leads in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
08:50
Who leads, who trails: Jai Bharat Samanta Party's Madhu Kora is trailing by 3,065 votes in Majhganon constituency, Jarkhand. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is leading in both his constituencies -- Sonawar and Beerwah
08:46
In Jammu and Kashmir PDP takes the lead with 18 seats so far and the BJP is a close second with 13 seats. The NC and Congress are far behind with 2 seats each.
08:43
Counting of votes for the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is ongoing in 24 centres across the state today amid tight security. There are 1,312 counting tables, besides 83 tables for assistant returning officers, an Election Commission release said here. Deogarh constituency would have the maximum...
08:38
The latest trends in Jammu and Kashmir show PDP leading in 13 seats, BJP in 7, the ruling National Conference and Congress in 2. In Jharkhand, BJP+ is leading in 11 seats, the JMM in 3, JVM+ and Congress i one seat each.
08:31
Ahead of the assembly election results, Jharkhand Vikas Morcha chief Babulal Marandi told CNN-IBN that he is open to all options for a post-poll alliance.Marandi, who is contesting from Dhanwar and Giridih said, Let the numbers decide. We will decide on a post-poll alliance after the results are...
08:24
The first leads have started trickling in for the assembly elections held in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand over five phases. Early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party and Peoples Democratic Party neck-to-neck in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP is so far leading in four seats and BJP in three out of...
08:12
In Jammu and Kashmir, where polling was held for 87 seats, the turnout was the highest after 1987 despite boycott calls by separatists and militants.The militancy-hit state has seen a quadrangular fight among ruling National Conference, main opposition PDP, BJP and Congress, which parted ways...
08:09
Counting of votes began on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir and Jharkhand, which witnessed a record turnout in the multi-cornered contests to elect their assemblies.The five-phase election in the two states which stretched for nearly a month saw 66 percent voting with authorities making massive...
03:46
North Korea's internet is experiencing a major disruption and could be the target of an attack, according to a company that monitors internet performance.After 24 hours of increasing instability, North Korean national Internet has been down hard for more than 2 hrs, Dyn Research posted on Twitter...
02:45
BJP MLA from Kota North Prahlad Gunjal, who was suspended by the party for allegedly threatening a senior district health official, organised a public meeting in his constituency, saying he has not committed a serious crime as Congress leaders have done.Addressing a meeting of his supporters in...
02:04
Two blasts rocked crisis-hit northern Nigeria on Monday, with one bombing killing at least 20 people and a second explosion setting fire to a market, where heavy casualties were feared.The targeted cities of Bauchi and Gombe have both been hit previously by Boko Haram and while there was no claim...
01:57
Shrien Dewani, acquitted on charges of orchestrating the murder of his wife Anni, is among the eight Indian-origin people in the annual list of 100 headline makers in South Africa.Dewani, 34, who flew back to his native Bristol a fortnight ago after charges against him were dropped, was beaten...
01:36
The confessions of convicted terrorists are being broadcast on an Iraqi reality TV show in which they are also forced to face the relatives of victims. Read the article HERE
01:31
Chinese phonemaker Shenzhen OnePlus Technology Co. Ltd today told the Delhi high court that its version of the Cyanogen operating system is different from the one that Micromax has an exclusive licence to for use in India. Read this story HERE
01:13
French engineering giant Alstom has pleaded guilty and will pay $772 million to settle charges of paying bribes to foreign government officials to win contracts around the globe, the largest-ever fine levied by the US against a company for violations of bribery-related charges.The agreement comes...
00:42
At least three persons, including two women, were seriously injured in serial grenade blasts in lower Assam's Kokrajhar district where unidentified persons hurled six grenades in three places and opened fire in two other places today, official sources said.Two grenades were hurled near a chariali...
00:19
More than 7,300 people have died of Ebola this year in the three countries worst-affected by the epidemic, according to the World Health Organisation.The WHO said Saturday that about 19,000 have been sickened by the virus in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone, the country where response efforts are...
00:09
At least 13 militants affiliated to al-Qaeda and Pakistani Taliban were killed in a heavy exchange of fire with security forces in the country's financial capital today.The terrorists, in police and rangers' uniforms, were killled in the notorious Al-Asif square of Karachi, said senior...
00:07
PHOTOS: North India shivers, season's coldest day in DelhiNo post-poll alliance with BJP, Omar Abdullah assertsAlert no 802 could have saved 148 lives in Peshawar only if...Lok Sabha chaos: One member tears newspapers, another falls illKashmir's panchayat members are 'sitting ducks' for political...
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