Eight killed in blast near Red Fort, cars gutted and several injured
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (PTI): A high-intensity explosion ripped through a car parked near the Red Fort metro station on Monday evening, gutting several vehicles and killing at least eight people, officials said. Twenty-four people were injured in the blast that took place on a busy evening when the area was milling with people. The […]
Delhi: Blast in parked car near Red Fort
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (PTI): A blast occurred in a car near Red Fort here on Monday evening, prompting authorities to rush five fire tenders to the spot, an official said. Delhi Fire Services received a call regarding the explosion near La Qila Metro Station. “Nearby cars have also been affected,” the official added. The […]
JK police arrest Lucknow woman doctor for role in terror module
Srinagar, Nov 10 (PTI) A woman doctor from Lucknow was arrested for her role in a terror module spanning Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Monday. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from her car, they said. Dr Shaheen was arrested along with seven others. These included Kashmir’s Dr Muzammil Ganaie in Faridabad. Dr […]
Man found in flames in outskirts of Jammu, hospitalised
Jammu, Nov 10 (PTI) A 55-year-old man was allegedly found engulfed in flames on the outskirts of Jammu on Monday, prompting police and locals to rush him to hospital, officials said. The victim, identified as Puran Chand — resident of R S Pura — was completely on fire when he was spotted by locals near […]
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates 20th Foundation Day of IUST, Awantipora
AWANTIPORA, NOV 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 20th Foundation Day celebrations of the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, reiterating his Government’s commitment to strengthen the higher education, skilling, and research ecosystem across Jammu and Kashmir to enable youth to lead the region towards a progressive and knowledge-driven future. Speaking […]
Bihar polls phase 2: 3.7 cr voters to decide electoral fate of 1,302 candidates in 122 seats
PATNA, Nov 10 (PTI): Electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed on Tuesday with 3.70 crore voters eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 assembly segments in the second and final phase of the high-stakes Bihar polls. For the ruling NDA and the […]
J&K eye historic win, spinners hold key for Delhi
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir are in sight of a historic victory over Delhi in Ranji Trophy as they require 114 runs on the final day which promises to produce an engaging day of cricket, considering a crumbling Feroz Shah Kotla track where finger spinners are ruling the roost. At stumps on […]
Flight cancellations, delays worsen as government shutdown drags on
New York, Nov 10 (AP) The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government. US airlines cancelled more than 1,500 flights Saturday and more than 2,900 Sunday to comply with an FAA order to […]
Seven held as police busts interstate terror module, two medicos among those detained
Srinagar, Nov 10: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said it busted an interstate and transnational terror module by arresting seven persons, including two doctors and recovering 2,900 kg explosives, arms and ammunition. In a statement issued here, a police spokesperson said that the module is linked with proscribed terrorist organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar […]
Former police officer gets three years in jail for forging date of birth
SRINAGAR, Nov 10 (PTI): A court here has sentenced a former police officer to three years’ imprisonment for forging his date of birth to extend service, officials said on Monday. The Court of City Judge, Srinagar also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on former Sub-Inspector Jagdesh Singh, a resident of Atina, Budgam. In case […]