Electric firecrackers likely caused blaze at Goa nightclub: CM

A preliminary inquiry into the devastating nightclub fire in Goa suggests that "electric firecrackers" were set off inside the premises, sparking a blaze that claimed 25 lives, Chief Minister......

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

After recent high-intensity operations in the Bastar region and the neutralisation of several senior Maoist leaders, officials say the insurgency has lost its ability to mount large-scale......

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

'Sujatha's decision to surrender reflects the deep crisis of confidence that the Maoist ranks are facing in recent times.' IMAGE: Telangana Director General of Police Dr Jitender hands over a......

Gangster tries to escape from police custody, shot dead

Gangster Aman Sahu, also known as Aman Sao, was killed in an encounter when members of his gang tried to free him from police custody in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Tuesday, officials said. The......

Dhoni's security to be upgraded

India captainMahendra Singh Dhoni would get enhanced security cover as Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren has asked the police chief to tighten the security cover of the cricketer. "The chief......