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If you search 'bhikhari' on Google, you will see photos of Imran Khan: Twitterati troll Pakistan PM, say 'Google knows'

Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has become the latest victim of ridicule on social media after netizens discovered that his pictures pop up when one searches for the term bikhari on Google from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z8Nh0B FP Staff

Narendra Modi in Bhutan Day 2: PM addresses Royal University students in Thimpu, says great time for young people to 'innovate'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Bhutan, addressed students at the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimpu on Sunday. This is Modi's second visit to the neighbouring country since his last visit in June 2014. It also happened to be Modi's first visit to a foreign country as the Prime Minister. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MoJBWD FP Staff

Brij University Result 2019: Maharaja Surajmal Brij University declares BA Part 3 results; check msbrijuniversity.ac.in to download scores

Brij University Result 2019| Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, formerly called Brij University in Rajasthan has released the results for BA Part 3 on its official website-msbrijuniversity.ac.in. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2HdutXK FP Staff

Country without a post office: The unconscionable communication siege of Kashmir must look beyond public order and state security

As it exists, peacefulness in Kashmir is Schrndinger's cat until the restrictions are lifted -Kashmir currently is both reported as 'peaceful' enough to legitimatise the Union's decisions and not peaceful enough to justify the lifting of restrictions. The State is being permitted to rely on its own excesses to deny the court or civil society the ability to test their reasonableness. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KRiO22 Sanjana Srikumar

MM Kalburgi was killed over 2014 speech against superstition, says SIT; chargesheet filed against hitman Ganesh Miskin, 6 others

SIT files charge sheet against six accused in MM Kalburgi murder case, says Ganesh Mishkin was involved in both Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh's death. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z8bKXL Press Trust of India

Daily Bulletin: Arun Jaitley put on life support at AIIMS, several BJP, Congress leaders visit; dozens killed in suicide bomb attack in Kabul; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: Dozens killed in a suicide bomb attack in Aghanistan's Kabul, leaders visit Arun Jaitley after the former Union minister was put on life support at AIIMS, and more from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2TFbRVN FP Staff

Narendra Modi in Bhutan: Prime minister launches RuPay card, signs 10 MoUs with counterpart Lotay Tshering

On his second visit to Bhutan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched stamps to commemorate five decades of India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZcqRQa Press Trust of India

MM Kalburgi murder: SIT files chargesheet against six, says 'hitman' involved in Gauri Lankesh's killing also shot dead scholar

SIT files charge sheet against six accused in MM Kalburgi murder case, says Ganesh Mishkin was involved in both Kalburgi and Gauri Lankesh's death. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/30aWS8k Press Trust of India

Massive blaze breaks out at AIIMS Delhi; 22 fire tenders rushed to site, no casualties reported

A fire broke out at the AIIMS Delhi on Saturday evening and 22 fire tenders were rushed to the site. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31IQTrN Press Trust of India

'RTI only covers public information': Telangana official defends govt demanding Rs 20 lakh from activist seeking rainfall data

In its reply to the RTI query, the Telangana government organisation sought an amount of Rs 3500 to receive data for one station, taking the bill to over Rs 17 lakh and an additional GST charge, thereby totaling to over Rs 20 lakh. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31Uujg7 FP Staff

Dalit couple thrashed in Andhra Pradesh's Anantpur for attempting to elope twice; activists protest brutality after video goes viral

A Dalit couple was brutally beaten up by a village headman in Andhra Pradesh's Anantpur district, for allegedly trying to elope twice despite opposition from their families. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z3TVt2 FP Staff

Delhi man commits suicide by jumping in front of train at Tagore Garden metro station; body sent for postmortem

A man committed suicide at the Tagore Garden metro station on Friday by jumping in front of a metro train. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KTFGh4 Asian News International

35-yr-old Indian Army jawan killed in J&K's Rajouri after Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC

An army spokesman said that Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing from across the border at around 6.30 am on Saturday, prompting strong and effective retaliation by the Indian Army. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2z82OTP Press Trust of India

'No first use' of nuclear arms policy gives India many advantages; govt must clarify doctrine post Rajnath Singh's tweet

India's nuclear threat environment consists of two countries with vastly different nuclear postures. China espouses a doctrine similar to India's, that of 'assured retaliation', with a small number of nuclear weapons and an arsenal designed to survive a nuclear first strike. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Hcri2w Samanvya Hooda

Schools, colleges shut in Dharamshala due to heavy downpour; rain, thunderstorms likely for next two days, says IMD

All educational institutions will remain closed due to heavy rains in Dharamshala district on Saturday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z8xfIe Asian News International

'BJP still inhabited by Kuldeep Singh Sengar': Priyanka Gandhi slams party after Unnao rape accused features in Independence Day ad

Sengar, who is in the jail for a year now, was expelled by the BJP after the CBI registered an FIR against him in connection with an accident involving the Unnao rape victim's car on 28 July. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z9p9z2 FP Staff

Arun Jaitley's health remains critical, ex-finance minister put on life support, say reports

As news of Jaitley's critical health condition spread, politicians from across the political spectrum visited the ailing leader from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZakooH FP Staff

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit; will promote 'time-tested friendship' between nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emplaned for a two-day visit to Bhutan with an aim to strengthen bilateral ties with the Himalayan nation in various fields. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z7nE09 Asian News International

2G mobile internet services restored in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir; restrictions were imposed on telecom services after abrogation of Article 370

Following days of restrictions, mobile internet services have been restored in five districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2HcfP3f Asian News International

Parsi New Year 2019: On the occasion of Navroz, community renews spirit of kindness, patience with hearty feast

Parsi New Year 2019: On this occasion, Parsis, who make for around 70,000 people in the country, clean and decorate their houses and wear new clothes. They decorate the doors and windows with garlands of roses and jasmine flowers, and use color powders for creating patterns known as rangoli on the doorsteps of their homes. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Hbpuqx FP Staff

Andhra Pradesh governor conducts aerial survey of flood-hit state; people in low-lying areas asked to shift to safer places

Governor Biswa Bushan Harichandan on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected regions of Andhra Pradesh. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KBo9LM Asian News International

Abrogation of Article 370, detention of Kashmir politicians BJP's strategy to lure ultra-nationalists who won't buy Hindutva candy

Let us assume that Kashmir politicians would indeed have taken out public processions to protest the 'surgical' abrogation of Article 370 and the plan to dismember the state. So? As far as we are aware, that is a democratic afforded to people and politicians across the rest of the country from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MoF9qO Suhit K Sen

Having called Pakistan's bluff, India must now make its own 'nuclear doctrine' more intimidating and relevant

India must also do everything to convince Pakistan that it also has a second-strike nuclear capability that would make the neighbour's first-strike far too risky to even contemplate. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2NEJofR Srinivasa Prasad

73 years after Independence, examining Mumbai's role in the Indian freedom struggle

The earliest expression of political ideas came from the Indian owned newspapers published in the city of Mumbai in the early 1830s. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MllojX Anvisha Manral

Harvard University students, alumni write to Indian govt seeking release of Shah Faesal, other Jammu and Kashmir leaders

After resigning from the Indian Administrative Service, Faesalhad floated the Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement (JKPM) party in March, 2019, toinfluence policy decisions in a much larger way in the Valley. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KN3qUe FP Staff

SCCLCIL Recruitment 2019: South Central Coalfields Limited announces recruitment for over 88,000 posts on scclcil.in

SCCLCIL Recruitment 2019 | South Central Coalfields Limited (SCCLCIL) has announced recruitment for 88,585 vacancies on Friday (16 August). Interested Candidates can apply by logging in to the SCCLCIL official portal - scclcil.in. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KDOiKc FP Staff

Ravidas temple demolition: AAP MLA Harpal Singh Cheema seeks PM's intervention in matter, says destruction of religious structure hurt people's sentiments

AAP MLA Harpal Singh Cheema has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to intervene in the Guru Ravidas temple demolition issue and "restore the historic temple to its pristine glory". from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KO7TpG Asian News International

Gender parity, education for women more likely to achieve Narendra Modi's goal to stem population growth, not coercive tactics

From the ramparts of Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern over the 'population explosion' in India, calling those who are 'self-motivated' to limit family sizes true patriots from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Hbt6ZM FP Staff

Daily Bulletin: Internet restored in Jammu, restrictions in Kashmir to ease in phased manner; Modi to begin two-day Bhutan visit today; day's top stories

While announcing the easing of restrictions in a press conference, BVR Subrahmanyam, Kashmir Chief Secretary, said that offices of the government in the Valley functioned normally on Friday and the attendance in many offices was "quite high". from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YSgl17 FP Staff

S Jaishankar likely to meet US officials to discuss Pakistan after UNSC schedules 'closed consultation' on Kashmir issue

The diplomat turned politician is expected to reiterate India's stand on revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir as a "internal matter". He is likely to engage with the US on the position taken by the Donald Trump administration on the issue so far. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2P8r8zU FP Staff

Mark Tully on why well run government institutions are crucial for the survival of India's democracy

Sir Mark Tully talks about the problem of governance, with unequal power distribution and interference being the main issues to address. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/306eQc1 Aarushi Agrawal

Incessant rains flood Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district; 3,000 people evacuated to relief centres

Incessant rains over the past few days have flooded several parts of Mandsaur district including the revered Pashupatinath temple from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31J9V1b Asian News International

Kashmir news LIVE updates: UNSC to hold closed-door meeting on issue today after China, Pakistan make formal requests for consultation

Kashmir news LIVE updates: The United Nations Security Council on Friday is scheduled to hold a rare meeting on India's action of revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status, which resulted in strong objections from Pakistan. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31Nu7zb FP Staff

UPSC CSE Main 2019 Examination: Last date to submit DAF today by 6 pm, visit upsconline.nic.in to fill up form

The last date to register for the UPSC CSE is today, 16 August, 2019. Candidates who haven't filled their detailed application forms yet, have to do so before 6.00 pm. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2z5I7b7 FP Staff

One more soldier killed in cross-border firing, claims Pakistan Army after ceasefire violations take place along LoC

The Pakistan Army on Friday said that one more of its soldiers was killed in the firing by the Indian Army after ceasefire violations took place between the two sides a day before from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OWPFHP Asian News International

Venkaiah Naidu for regional Supreme Court benches to ensure equitable justice but logistics, lawyers' groups may be hurdles

While the data might suggest that centralisation of the Supreme Court's location affects the public's access, the decision to establish regional benches of the Supreme Court is not going to be a simple one. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2z3PMqw Rangin Pallav Tripathy

Kamal Nath visits ailing former CM Babulal Gaur at Bhopal's Narmada Hospital; 89-year-old put on ventilator after complaining of dizziness

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath visited former chief minister and BJP leader Babulal Gaur at Narmada hospital on Thursday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2z1iLv5 Asian News International

Arbitrary decisions by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in zeal to wipe out Chandrababu Naidu's legacy alarm domestic, foreign investors in Andhra Pradesh

The concern expressed by the Japanese Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu in a missive recently to Chief Minister Jagan reflected the growing anxiety of foreign and domestic investors at the rather short-sighted approach of the YSR Congress government. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OURuoL Ramesh Kandula

India's 73rd Independence Day is here, but nothing approaching true freedom has been attained yet

Freedom is a big word that often means little. A map and a flag do not really constitute freedom for the people living within any territory. Nor does having a vote. These are beautiful notions. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KJupQH Samrat

SAD-BJP delegation will urge Narendra Modi to provide land for rebuilding Guru Ravidas temple, says Sukhbir Singh Badal

Sukhbir Singh Badal said the SAD-BJP delegation will soon meet Narendra Modi urging him to provide a piece of land for rebuilding of Shri Guru Ravidas temple which was demolished by the Delhi Development Authority after the apex court order recently. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2TzMTXR Asian News International

SC to hear petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir today; CJI Ranjan Gogoi to preside over hearing

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday the petitions posing legal challenges to the Centre's decision to scrap provisions of Article 370 which abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir and subsequent measures putting restrictions on the working of media in the region. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33BX96i Press Trust of India

In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, terror groups launch anti-India protests, threaten 'jihad'

In an exclusive video from Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), terror outfits are seen regrouping with an aim to launch 'jihad' against India from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2H9AjJF Asian News International

Chhattisgarh doubles OBC quota from 14% to 27%, hikes SC benefit; total reservation in state to cross 70%

Quota for OBCs and SCs in education and government jobs would be increased in Chhattisgarh, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel announced on Thursday from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Zb5A5r Press Trust of India

Atal Bihari Vajpayee death anniversary: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi, others pay tribute to former PM at Delhi memorial

Vajpayee, who led the NDA government from 1998-2004, was the first-ever BJP leader to have become the prime minister. Vajpayee held the post thrice. He briefly served as the prime minister in 1996, and then two consecutive terms between 1998 and 2004. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2H9JqKi FP Staff

On Independence Day, Naveen Patnaik announces 'Mo Sarkar' initiative for transparency in Odisha's governance

In a bid to ensure transparency in governance, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced the 'Mo Sarkar' initiative during Independence Day celebration in Odisha. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31JADqi Asian News International

Pehlu Khan murder: Acquittal of accused shocks Muslims, threatens to weaken community's faith in judiciary

Unlike political parties, the judiciary is not susceptible to the game of numbers; its powers do not flow from winning elections. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KA2eon Ajaz Ashraf

Chhattisgarh doubles OBC quota from 14% to 17%, hikes SC benefit; total reservation in state to cross 70%

Quota for OBCs and SCs in education and government jobs would be increased in Chhattisgarh, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel announced on Thursday from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZfGYMY Press Trust of India

MHA to conduct comprehensive review of coastal security after glaring gaps flagged by Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba

A lack of enthusiasm by the leadership in coastal states and a delay in utilising resources for securing India's maritime interests has forced the home ministry to carry out a comprehensive review of the scheme from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/30iF3Eg Yatish Yadav

UNSC to hold closed-door meeting on Kashmir issue today after China, Pakistan make formal requests for consultation

The United Nations Security Council on Friday is scheduled to hold a rare meeting on India's action of revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status, which resulted in strong objections from Pakistan. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2HbcUYn FP Staff

Not much to celebrate on 15 August owing to atrocities in Kashmir, claims novelist Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie, an international British-Indian novelist also took to the microblogging site to express his views on Kashmir. He said that there 'isn't much to celebrate on 15 August' owing to the atrocities happening in the state. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2N5WxjJ FP Staff

Daily Bulletin: UNSC to discuss India's Kashmir move in closed-door meet today; SC to hear petitions against Article 370 revocation; day's top stories

The development comes after China formally asked for "closed consultations" in the UNSC to discuss the scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan, Beijing's closest ally, wrote a letter on the issue to Poland, the Council President for the month of August. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2TABt62 FP Staff

Surrendered women Naxals participate in Independence Day parade at Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Dantewada

Naxals oppose national festivals like Republic Day and Independence Day, and hoist black flags as a mark of protest against the Indian State from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2N3qIIh Debobrat Ghose

On 73rd Independence Day, Narendra Modi advocates population control, says keeping one's family small is an act of patriotism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed concern over "population explosion" in the country, saying it causes innumerable challenges for the coming generations and asserted that the central and state governments should launch measures to deal with the issue from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YRrQpk Press Trust of India

On 73rd Independence Day, Narendra Modi announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff post, commits to $5 tn economy dream; key takeaways

Modi said his government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will aid in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next five years from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31IFnNg FP Staff

Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh witness low key 73rd Independence Day 2019 celebrations: Ajit Doval in venue as Satya Pal Malik unfurls National Flag in Srinagar

Trumpetting the Narendra Modi government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and the eventual bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in two Union Territories, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday (15 August) assured that the identity of people of Jammu and Kashmir is neither at stake nor will be tampered with after the abrogation of the state's special status by the Centre. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Kyy1WL FP Staff

Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh witness low key 73rd Independence Day 2019: Ajit Doval in venue as Satya Pal Malik unfurls National Flag in Srinagar

Trumpetting the Narendra Modi government's decision to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and the eventual bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in two Union Territories, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Thursday (15 August) assured that the identity of people of Jammu and Kashmir is neither at stake nor will be tampered with after the abrogation of the state's special status by the Centre. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Mmcxyf FP Staff

Narendra Modi's announces post of CDS on 73rd Independence Day: Officer must represent armed forces, not become Centre's mouthpiece

The decision spawns a whole office and set up staffed by at least three or four support officers of the three and two-star rank as well as others of lower rank. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KPHMyR Bikram Vohra

Celebrating 73rd Independence Day 2019: From Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, Amitabh Bachchan to Virat Kohli; messages pour in

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to extend his greetings on Independence Day by quoting the father of nation Mahatma Gandhi. He said that independence will be complete only when the practice of truth and nonviolence prevails. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2H4L5kj FP Staff

Independence Day 2019: From Rahul Gandhi to Arvind Kejriwal, political leaders across party lines extend greetings

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to extend his greetings on Independence Day by quoting the father of nation Mahatma Gandhi. He said that independence will be complete only when the practice of truth and nonviolence prevails. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z0mN1a FP Staff

Abrogation of Articles 370, 35A: In a scathing statement, Gandhi Peace Foundation says move 'reveals poverty of democratic politics'

'Those who truly love India and care about its honour and its sovereignty must step in to compensate for the failure of vision, leadership and integrity,' says Gandhi Peace Foundation in open statement. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2N5bouP FP Staff

Kashmiri students in New Delhi observe Bakri Eid away from home: 'Suffering has become our normal'

A group of Kashmiri students observed Bakrid festivities on 12 August at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, away from home. Some of them have not spoken to their families in a week. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KL4urC Anvisha Manral and Akshay Kapoor

On 73rd Independence Day, Narendra Modi announces investment of whopping Rs 100 lakh cr to develop modern infra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the era of policy paralysis has ended and his government was giving policy-based governance from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KzWr22 Press Trust of India

Independence Day 2019: Narendra Modi urges farmers to reduce use of chemical fertilisers, reiterates 'commitment' to doubling farmer income

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave a clarion call to farmers on Independence Day 2019 to gradually reduce use of chemical fertilisers and eventually stop their usage to protect soil health. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31DOgYf Press Trust of India

On 73rd Independence Day, govt announces investment of whoppinng Rs 100 lakh cr on developing modern infra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the era of policy paralysis has ended and his government was giving policy-based governance from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31JfnB1 Press Trust of India

Satya Pal Malik hoists national tricolour in Srinagar in first Independence Day celebration after abrogation of Article 370

After unfurling the Indian national flag in Srinagar, Satya Pal Malik inspected the parade of para-military forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2TyvzSO Press Trust of India

China seeks UNSC meet to discuss India scrapping Jammu and Kashmir's special status after Pakistan seeks world body's intervention

After India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on 5 August and announced the bifurcation of the State into two Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Pakistan announced that it will approach the UN Security Council against New Delhi's decision. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MlWGQf Press Trust of India

Google collaborates with Prasar Bharat to digitise AIR and Doordarshan archives; content to be hosted on Google Arts and Culture

Google would be digitising over 20 years of content from Doordarshan and AIR across 12 languages. This content will be hosted on Google Arts and Culture. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2z5cmPb tech2 News Staff

On 73rd Independence Day, Narendra Modi announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff post, commits to $5 tn economy dream; key takeaways

Modi said his government will invest a massive Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will aid in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next five years from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2z1xG8i FP Staff

73rd Independence Day: Narendra Modi announces creation of Chief of Defence Staff post to ensure synergy among navy, army, IAF

Narendra Modi in his 15 August address on Thursday announced the creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post that will commonly helm the operations of the three forces - the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KCY5QJ FP Staff

On 73rd Independence Day, examining Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and why his position as 'Father of the Nation' is secure

Why has history been so kind to Gandhi, a man whose very public life and thousands of letters, editorials, essays and utterances expose him to easy mockery, particularly by a new India whose political elite has always regarded him with contempt? How is it that, through all the hate and resentment unleashed by India's current political climate, the man who stands on the opposite pole continues to smile down at us in fatherly benevolence? from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z1UaRb Sujit Saraf

Independence Day 2019: Narendra Modi highlights scrapping of Article 370, law to ban triple talaq within 10-weeks of govt in 15 August address

Narendra Modi also condoled the death of people in recent floods across the country, highlighting the condition in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra and assured the affected of all help. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KxcLk2 FP Staff

Kashmir News LIVE updates: Narendra Modi questions support for Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, asks why previous govts let legislation remain temporary

Kashmir News LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on various topics in his first Independence Day speech during his second term in office, also touched upon the contentious abrogation of Articles 370 35A in Jammu and Kashmir from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KPaMX8 FP Staff

Google Doodle celebrates India's 73rd Independence Day with traditional motifs

The doodle created by Shaivalini Kumar depicts themes such as India's textiles, space program, trains, wildlife, unity in diversity from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31EZgEC tech2 News Staff

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi addresses nation on 73rd Independence Day, Satya Pal Malik to hoist tricolour in Jammu and Kashmir amid tight security; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: Narendra Modi is likely to talk about the abrogation of Article 370 in address on 73rd Independence Day, Alwar court acquits all accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case, and more from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33vHiq9 FP Staff

Independence Day Speech 2019 LIVE Updates: Narendra Modi arrives before time at Delhi's Red Fort; receives Guard of Honour

Independence Day Speech 2019 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Red Fort ten minutes before his schedule. He was expected to reach around 7.30 am but according to the live visuals being broadcast on Doordarshan, the prime minister was already being received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the iconic Red Fort. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/3058gT4 FP Staff

Day after meeting kin of Sonbhadra victims, Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Yogi Adityanath govt, says residents 'living in fear'

A day after meeting kin of Sonbhadra firing victims, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at UP government stating that no police post was set up in Umbha village and residents are 'living in fear' from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YVzNJF Asian News International

RRB JE Result 2019: Railway Recruitment Board declares first stage CBT results; check rrbonlinereg.in to download scorecard

RRB JE Result 2019| Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared the RRB JE first stage Computer-Based Test result today (14 August). Those candidates who have appeared in the CBT, can check their RRB JE CBT-1 result through the concerned regional RRB websites or log on to rrbonlinereg.in. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33s1KrT FP Staff

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Festival celebrates relationship between brother and sister; several regions have their own specific traditions

Although Raksha Bandhan is a predominantly north Indian festival, it is also celebrated in different ways across the country. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2TzDakm FP Staff

India, China must respect each other's core concerns, says S Jaishankar; notes that relationship between Asian giants has global dimensions

As the two largest developing countries and emerging economies, cooperation between India and China is of great importance to the world, S Jaishankar told state-run Xinhua news agency in an interview on Sunday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KNAdZ9 Press Trust of India

SSC JE Recruitment 2019: Official notification for post of Junior Engineers released; check ssc.nic.in for more details

The official notification of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) open recruitment examination for the post of Junior Engineer (JE) has been released. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Mhyq1V FP Staff

Kashmir after Article 370: Today, the government is not being fully transparent on the Valley; what will it do next?

In a classic case of shooting the messenger, the Indian Right has taken up cudgels against the BBC for its reporting from the ground during the 'siege of Kashmir' from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/301ZbdR Partha P Chakrabartty

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: Narendra Modi lacks political wisdom of Sardar Patel, Nehru, says Asaduddin Owaisi on Article 370

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday asked all the deputy commissioners to direct sarpanches to hoist the national flag in their respective panchayats on Independence Day. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z706MM FP Staff

IMD issues alert for extremely heavy rainfall in eastern Rajasthan, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh today

Monsoon rainfall is expected to intensify in Uttar Pradesh due to the formation of a low pressure belt in the Bay of Bengal. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/3017LJX FP Staff

Independence Day 2019: Where to purchase tickets to attend celebrations at Red Fort, listen to Narendra Modi's address in person

This will be Modi's first Independence Day address to the nation after he returned to power with a thumping majority in the recently-concluded General Elections. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OUrg5X FP Staff

Bihar floods: Dinesh Kumar Mishra on the flawed strategies that have turned state into watery grave

The engineering solutions put in place to tackle the issue of floods has created more problems than solutions in Bihar, says former IIT professor and doyen of water experts Dinesh Mishra from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2yWFt7g The Third Pole

While slamming BBC for 'fabricating' Kashmir news, remember that media and government must keep each other in check

In a classic case of shooting the messenger, the Indian Right has taken up cudgels against the BBC for its reporting from the ground during the 'siege of Kashmir' from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MgMuZn Partha P Chakrabartty

Surrogacy Bill 2019 disempowers women, supersedes more pressing legislation on artificial reproductive technology

It is obvious to anyone acquainted with fertility treatment that it is the whole process of Artificial Reproductive Technology (ART) which has to be regulated. Surrogacy is just one small aspect of it. Passing such a Bill before passing the ART Bill (which has been in cold storage for more than a decade) is meaningless. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Md504O Gita Aravamudan

P Chidambaram hits out at J&K governor Satya Pal Malik, calls invitation for Rahul Gandhi to visit Valley 'a tool of propaganda'

from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33tHNAN Asian News International

India's 73rd Independence Day is here, but nothing approaching true freedom has been attained yet

Freedom is a big word that often means little. A map and a flag do not really constitute freedom for the people living within any territory. Nor does having a vote. These are beautiful notions. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KJupQH Samrat

Stray dogs on runway force Air India flight from Mumbai to abort landing at Goa's Dabolim Airport

Air India flight flying from Mumbai to Goa on Tuesday was forced to abort landing at the last minute as stray dogs were seen trespassing into the runway from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YXbOK5 Asian News International

Faridabad DCP Vikram Kapoor commits suicide with service revolver; investigation into reason behind action underway

Faridabad deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Vikram Kapoor, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Mg0CCk FP Staff

Kerala High Court rejects state govt's bail appeal for accused IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman over journalist's death

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rejected the appeal by the state government against the bail plea of IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman, an accused in KM Basheer death case from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/302KerS Asian News International

CM Naveen Patnaik reviews flood-hit districts of Odisha, extends gratuitous relief of seven days to those affected

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed the flood-hit districts of the state and extended seven days gratuitous relief to those affected. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z3f06L Asian News International

ICAI CA Result 2019 Declared: Scores of CA final, foundation exams released on icai.org; check steps to download here

ICAI CA Result 2019 Declared | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) announced the results of the Chartered Accountants Final Examination (Old course and New Course) and Foundation examination on Tuesday (13 August). from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/30ayfsF FP Staff

Himachal Pradesh police recruitment examination cancelled, confirms CM Jai Ram Thakur; accuses people of impersonating local candidates

Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said that persons allegedly impersonating local candidates in a police recruitment examination in Kangra district have been sent to jail and the examination has been cancelled from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZbFaod Asian News International

Raksha Bandhan 2019: Festival celebrates bond between brother and sister; several regions have their own specific traditions

Although Raksha Bandhan is a predominantly north Indian festival, it is also celebrated in different ways across the country. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OU3gje FP Staff

Congress plans grand celebrations for Rajiv Gandhi's 75th birth anniversary across country on 20 August

The Congress party is set to celebrate former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's 75th birth anniversary on a grand scale with programmes being held across the country on August 20, sources said on Tuesday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2yZObSg Asian News International

Daily Bulletin: Imran Khan to address PoK on Pakistan's Independence Day, IMD issues red alert for two Kerala districts; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: The Election Commission met on Tuesday over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala districts have been put on red alert as flood-toll rose to 225 across the country, and more from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OXIWNO FP Staff

ICAI CA Result 2019: Scores of CA final, foundation exams expected soon on icai.org; check steps to download here

ICAI CA Result 2019 | The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is expected to declare the results of the Chartered Accountants Final Examination (Old course and New Course) and Foundation examination either today (Tuesday, 13 August) or Wednesday (14 August). from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z4TX3E FP Staff

Karnataka floods: BS Yediyurappa requests Centre to immediately release Rs 10,000 crore for state; 48 dead, 12 missing so far

Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday requested the Centre to release financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore immediately for the state which is reeling under floods caused by incessant rains. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZWAL5j Asian News International

Blaze breaks out at Delhi's Gandhi Nagar Market; 21 fire tenders arrive at spot, no casualties reported so far

A major fire broke out at Gandhi Nagar market on Tuesday morning from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z0n9Zz Asian News International

Twitter suspends four accounts for alleged 'anti-India propaganda' about situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Four Twitter handles were suspended for allegedly spreading anti-India propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir following a request by security agencies, officials said on Monday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KMsA5t Press Trust of India

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: NSA Ajit Doval meets security force personnel at 'situation camp' in Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh toured the Kashmir Valley on Monday to review the prevailing security situation in the region. Singh visited formations in north and south Kashmir and was briefed about the current situation as also the recent counter-terrorist operations, a Defence spokesperson said. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MUjVRb FP Staff

Minor earthquake shakes parts of Maharashtra's Palghar district; no casualties or damage reported after 3.2 magnitude tremor

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 shook parts of Palghar district in Maharashtra on Tuesday morning from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YHtJVy Press Trust of India

Kashmiri students in New Delhi observe Bakri Eid away from home: 'Suffering has become our normal'

A group of Kashmiri students observed Bakrid festivities on 12 August at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, away from home. Some of them have not spoken to their families in a week. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KL4urC Anvisha Manral and Akshay Kapoor

Floods ravage at least 8 states as overall toll rises to 200 in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka; rescue ops escalated

Over 120 people were airlifted from an inundated road in Kutch as rescue operations were stepped up on Monday in flood-hit Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra, the four states where over 200 people have died so far from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2yWXDpv Press Trust of India

Nagpur-Delhi Indigo flight returns from runway after pilot detects major error; Nitin Gadkari among passengers

An Indigo flight from Nagpur to New Delhi had an unexpected delay as the flight returned from the runway from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OPechY FP Staff

Woman from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur claims she was given triple talaq for asking husband for Rs 30 to buy medicines

A woman from Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh claimed she was given triple talaq by her husband for asking him for Rs 30 to buy medicines. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Mm43rh Asian News International

Three killed, one injured as speeding car rams into another vehicle in Telangana's Shameerpet; case of negligent driving registered

Three people were killed in a road accident in Shameerpet after a speeding car lost control and rammed into another vehicle coming from the other side. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YK0ph9 Asian News International

Odisha govt asks district collectors to keep administrative machinery ready for relief ops as IMD predicts 'extremely heavy' rainfall in state

After the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of intense rainfall in several districts of the state, Special Relief Commissioner on Monday asked the district collectors to keep administrative machinery prepared. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2N3unpD Asian News International

As Zomato executives protest against pork, beef delivery in Howrah, doubts raised on charges against app

Zomato is courting yet another controversy, this time in West Bengal's Howrah, where a group of striking executives have been protesting against delivering beef and pork, on grounds of hurt religious sentiments. But local users raise questions on the veracity of the allegations made, claiming that the app does not host any pork or beef serving/delivering restaurants in Howrah. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YGvSkx Arshia Dhar

Delhi Police makes second triple talaq-related arrest in under a week; accused in latest case sent to a day of judicial custody

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for divorcing his wife through instant triple talaq here, the Delhi Police said on Monday, in a second arrest in the national capital after the practice was criminalised. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Tqoy6y Press Trust of India

31-year-old Uzbek woman allegedly assaulted, gang raped inside moving car in South Delhi's Vasant Kunj; case registered

A 31-year-old woman from Uzbekistan has alleged that she was beaten up and gang-raped by three men inside a Scorpio car in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, police said on Monday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2H3CqP7 Asian News International

Over 200 professionals in Delhi take up BJP membership on Monday in presence of party leaders Manoj Tiwari, Vijendra Gupta

As many as 200 professionals took the membership BJP in the presence of BJP leaders Manoj Tiwari and Vijendra Gupta on Monday from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Z0mT95 Asian News International

Former Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president Ponnala Lakshmaiah's relative killed in road accident

A family member of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee former president Ponnala Lakshmaiah was killed in a road accident in Hyderabad's Gachibowli area on Monday. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33u49SF Asian News International

Reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir does not violate any border, international LoC: Indian envoy to US on Article 370

India's decision to reorganise Jammu and Kashmir and to scrap Article 370 is an internal matter as it does not violate any border or international line of control, said India Ambassador to US from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MXlDRD Asian News International

Maharashtra floods: 43 dead, three missing in Pune division following incessant rains; over four lakh evacuated from at least 584 villages

To cater the people who were rescued from Inundated Pune division, officials have set up 596 temporary shelter camps. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Kwyjxi Asian News International

Newly-married woman from Uttar Pradesh accuses husband of giving her triple talaq for failure to pay dowry

A newly married woman on Monday accused her husband, residing in Saudi Arabia, of giving her 'triple talaq' (divorce) over the phone for failing to pay dowry from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31FLwtv Asian News International

Delhi IGI airport receives hoax bomb threat on Monday; operations affected for 70 minutes at Terminal 2

Security agencies at Delhi international airport went into a tizzy after a hoax bomb call was received on Monday, affecting flight operations at Terminal 2 for around 70 minutes from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2TpXbd1 Press Trust of India

China brings up Kashmir issue during S Jaishankar's visit; EAM says move is an internal matter, doesn't affect LAC

India's decisions on Jammu and Kashmir are country's "internal" matter and have no implication for either the external boundaries of India or the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang yi amidst Beijing's objection to the formation of Ladakh as Union Territory from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33wU4nY Press Trust of India

Daily Bulletin: Kerala CM to visit flood-hit Malappuram district today; Manmohan Singh to file for RS nomination from Rajasthan; day's top stories

Daily Bulletin: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to visit flood-affected areas in Malappuram district today; Manmohan Singh to file nomination for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan today; day's top stories from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YJSUXv FP Staff

Fire breaks out on OSV Coastal Jaguar off Visakhapatnam coast; ICGS Rani Rashmoni redirected to rescue 29-member crew

An Offshore Support Vessel Coastal Jaguar reported a loud explosion off the coast of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, The Tribue reported. According to initial reports, 28 members of the 29-member crew have been rescued. One member is still missing, preliminary reports said. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KrGFWV FP Staff

Crocodile lands on rooftop of house in Karnataka's flood-affected Belgaum; deluge leaves 31 dead, 4 lakh displaced in state

A crocodile became the prime focus of residents when it landed on the roof of a house on Sunday, in flood-affected Raybag taluka, in Belgaum, Karnataka. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2yRxR68 FP Staff

Wrestlers Babita Phogat and Mahavir Singh Phogat join BJP, say they were 'impressed with policies of Narendra Modi govt'

Wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his medal-winning daughter Babita Phogat join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YUsPV7 Press Trust of India

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: BSF, Pakistan Rangers don't exchange sweets on Eid; MHA says Baramulla, Ramban, Anantnag, Shopian, Awantipora, Srinagar peaceful

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: There was no exchange of sweets between the Border Security Forces (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers along the International Border (IB) on the occasion of Eid this year, reports said. Addressing a press briefing on Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary (Planning Commission), Rohit Kansal said, "Over 5,000 devotees offered prayers at the Eidgah in Jammu. We've reports of the successful conclusion of Eid prayers from the Kashmir Valley in Baramulla, Ramban, Anantnag, Shopian, Awantipora, Srinagar and other places." from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YHGQGf FP Staff

On Vikram Sarabhai's 100th birthday, ten things you might not have know about him

Known as the Father of India's space program, Dr Sarabhai was the single-greatest influence in the establishment of ISRO. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MSItKh tech2 News Staff

BJP accuses Trinamool Congress leaders of laundering black money in chit fund scams through Durga Puja committees

Questioning Mamata Banerjee's criticism of IT notices served to Durga Puja committees, the BJP on Monday accused a section of TMC leaders of laundering the money through the puja committees from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KxhHpn Press Trust of India

Kashmir after Article 370: Valley struggles to rid self of uncertainty with communication clampdown, rumours and little faith in administration

Communication networks, including landlines and internet, have been blocked since last Monday and news channels on cable networks have been restricted to the state-run Doordarshan and two private news channels. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MekWno Rayan Naqash

Maharashtra floods: Water recedes in Kolhapur; Mumbai-Bengaluru national highway partially open for traffic, say authorities

The Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway was partially opened for traffic in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district on Monday after the water receded, an official said. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2McNxcZ Press Trust of India

Mamata Banerjee urges youth to 'seek for answers on growing joblessness', day after she slammed Centre over unemployment

A day after slamming the Centre for the highest unemployment rate in the country in 45 years, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged the youngsters to raise questions on growing joblessness. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KC0HwQ Press Trust of India

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: Eid-al-Adha celebrations 'peaceful' in Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Bandipore, reports foreign ministry

Kashmir News LIVE Updates: Spokesperson for Ministry of Home Affairs said, "Eid prayers offered peacefully in all local mosques of Anantnag, Baramulla, Budgam, Bandipore, without any untoward incident. Jamia masjid old town Baramulla witnessed approx 10,000 people offering prayers." All health institutions at primary, secondary and tertiary level in Kashmir division are functioning with a sufficient number of doctors and para-medical staff on duty, officials have said. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31tBs6w FP Staff

Bakri Eid 2019: From history to significance, here's all you need to know about the Muslim festival

As per the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of one of the most sacred months of the Islamic calendar: Dhu al-Hijjah. This year, Eid al-Adha is being celebrated in India on 11 August, and will continue until the evening of 12 August. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KuobVN FP Staff

Gujarat constable carries two children on shoulders in waist-deep flood water to safety; video goes viral on social media, earns CM's praise

A police constable carried two children on his shoulders and waded through knee-deep water in order to move them to safety from flooded Kalyanpur village in Morbi district of Gujarat from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YVjYyl Manasi Chandu

Vikram Sarabhai's 100th: Words from the award-winning leader's 1971 speech remain important for India today

It's necessary for creative work to be able to see squirrels & birds, Sarabhai said, in a speech in 1969. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/33rglDR Dr Vikram Sarabhai

Karnataka floods: Forty dead, 14 missing in deluge since 1 August, says state disaster monitoring centre; around six lakh evacuated

Forty people have lost their lives while 14 are missing since 1 August due to floods in the state, a data released by Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YBSMJE Asian News International

World Elephant Day: Pitted against humans, pachyderms in Assam battle insensitive crowd, constraints of tiny living space

Assam is no stranger to the sad syndrome where the fight for supremacy often ends with either the death of human beings or elephants. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31zrnVP Simantik Dowerah

S Jaishankar meets China vice-president Wang Qishan as EAM's three-day visit begins; duo discusses strengthening of ties

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar met China's Vice President Wang Qishan here on Monday, and discussed strengthening of relations with the Chinese leader. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KJpWgz Asian News International

IAF should follow suit of US Air Force's grounding of C-130 Hercules fleet for flaw check to avoid danger to men, material

The C-130 Hercules fleet with the United States Air Force has been temporarily grounded after a crack was discovered in the lower centre wing joint of an aircraft. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MezDqQ Bikram Vohra

Man held in Bihar for trying to dupe JD(U) MLA by posing as officer on special duty to CM Nitish Kumar

A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to dupe a JD(U) MLA and a government official by posing as officer on special duty to chief minister Nitish Kumar in Kishanganj district from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OQyoA8 Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi directs security agencies to deal strictly with those trying to fan communal tensions online and in person

from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2yUO4ro Yatish Yadav

Floods paralyse Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat: 169 dead in south and western India; IMD issues orange alert in six Kerala districts

Southwest Monsoon is in its full fury, causing heavy rainfall in several areas across the country. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MRkcEt FP Staff

BJP's Diya Kumari repeats claim of being a descendant of Lord Ram in Supreme Court, says will provide proof if need arises

BJP MP and member of Jaipur royal family Diya Kumari reiterated her claims to be a descendant of Lord Ram, which is a matter of pride for all those who share this lineage. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MZv0QP Asian News International

Google Doodle celebrates 100th birth anniversary of Vikram Sarabhai, father of India's space program

The award-winning Indian physicist was more popularly remembered as 'the father of India's space program'. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YJ9bfy tech2 News Staff

Daily Bulletin: Restrictions reimposed in Srinagar ahead of Eid; IMD issues orange alert in six districts of Kerala; day's top stories

Daily Bulletin: Authorities reimpose some restrictions in Kashmir ahead of Eid al-Adha today; IMD issues Orange alert in six districts of Kerala on Monday; day's top stories from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KBLHPy FP Staff

Imran Khan attacks New Delhi on social media; says India attempting to 'change demography of Kashmir through ethnic cleansing'

Imran Khan took to social media to attack New Delhi once again over attempting to 'change the demography of Kashmir through ethnic cleansing'. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2KqaTtk Press Trust of India

CBSE increases board exam fees by 24 times for SC, ST students; general category candidates to pay double of earlier amount

Student, who fails to deposit exam fee before last date, will not be registered and will not be allowed to appear in 2019-20 examination, CBSE official said from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MWaDnt Press Trust of India

Kerala rains: Number of monsoon-related deaths rises to 60, over 2 lakh people shifted to relief camps

After pounding Kerala for days, rains abated on Sunday even as the death toll in the monsoon fury mounted to 60. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZQxuoc Press Trust of India

Amit Shah reiterates firm stand on Jammu and Kashmir issue, says 'confident that terrorism will end after removal of Article 370'

Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated his firm commitment and belief on abrogation of Article 370 from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Tp5GEV Asian News International

Kochi international airport resumes flight operations two days after it was shut down due to flooding

Flight operations from the international airport resumed on Sunday afternoon, two days after it was shut due to inundation of the runway area following heavy rains, an official said from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2ZSqasi Press Trust of India

Sonia returns as interim Congress chief: In failing to quit its Gandhi fixation, flailing party reverts to status quo

Thus came to a halt all the expectations of political watchers and the Congress faithful that a new face would impart a fresh lease of life to the moribund party. from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2OZMW0y Debobrat Ghose

Maharashtra floods: Toll in boat capsize tragedy in Sangli district rises to 17; four lakh evacuated

With the recovery of five more bodies, the death toll in the boat capsize tragedy in Sangli district has gone up to 17, even as over four lakh people have so far been evacuated from flood-affected parts of Maharashtra from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31uF5t5 Press Trust of India

Narendra Modi govt considering J&K delimitation to curtail Valley's decades of dominance over Jammu

It is believed that after fresh delimitation, the number of seats in the Jammu region from could go up, possibly ending seven decade dominance of the Valley from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YPogLV Sanjay Singh

BJP to hold condolence meet for Sushma Swaraj at 4 pm in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Several diplomats and leaders across the political spectrum are expected to attend a condolence meet organised for former External Affair Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2Tl5BSW Press Trust of India

Assam NRC: Muslims struggling to meet deadline to appear at Seva Kendras receive assistance from Hindus

Supreme Court is monitoring the NRC updating exercise and is firm on the 31 August deadline for the authorities to complete the process from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/31ymBHY Press Trust of India

I-T department unearths Rs 700 crore in search and seizure operations in Tamil Nadu

from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2YFM2ud Press Trust of India

Samjhauta, Thar Express will not resume till I am in charge, says Pakistan railway minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad

Pakistan railway minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has rejected India's request to review the decision of closing down the operations of the Samjhauta and Thar Express trains from Firstpost India Latest News https://ift.tt/2MUQcHJ Asian News International