SC sends Ayodhya dispute for mediation in camera
A five-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, sent the Ayodhya dispute for mediation in camera. It appointed a panel of mediators, with former judge of the apex court Justice F.M.I. Kalifulla as its chairman and comprising spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and senior advocate Sriram Panchu, a pioneer in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
MiG-21 crashes near Bikaner, pilot ejects safely
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft on a routine mission crashed after it was airborne from the Nal Air Force station near Bikaner in Rajasthan.
Reuters team prevented for third time from climbing hill to madrasa site in Balakot
Officials prevented a Reuters team from climbing a hill in Balakot area in northeastern Pakistan to the site of a madrasa and a group of surrounding buildings that were targeted by the Indian Air Force on February 26.
Kummanam Rajasekharan quits as Mizoram Governor, likely to re-enter Kerala politics
Mizoram Governor Kummanam Rajasekharan has stepped down from his post, fuelling speculation that he will be fielded as the BJP candidate in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency.
ATP Masters tennis: Prajnesh Gunneswaran shocks Benoit Paire at Indian Wells
Indian qualifier Prajnesh Gunneswaran knocked out world number 69 Benoit Paire for one of the biggest wins of his career and progressed to the second round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters event in Indian Wells. Playing his maiden singles main draw at this level, the Indian left-hander shocked the fancied French player 7-6 (5) 6-4 in one hour and 29 minutes.
Modi 'sidetracked' HAL in Rafale deal, alleges Rahul
Congress president Rahul Gandhi praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for its role in the production of fighter jets in the past 70 years, but criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly sidetracking it in the Rafale fighter aircraft deal.
Nirav Modi’s beachside bungalow demolished through controlled blasting
Diamantaire Nirav Modi's bungalow, Roopanya, at Kihim in Raigad district of Maharashtra, was demolished through controlled blasting at 11.15 a.m. on Friday. At least 110 holes were drilled into the pillars using excavators, and close to 30 kg explosives were fixed inside the holes over the last two days.
Ayodhya title dispute: Who are the mediators appointed by the Supreme Court?
A five-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday appointed a panel of mediators to look into a "permanent solution" to the Ayodhya dispute. We have prepared a brief profile of the mediators.
Indian team wears Army camouflage caps, donates match fee to National Defence Fund
As a mark of respect for the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terrorist attack, the Indian cricketers sported special Army caps during the third ODI against Australia and donated their individual match fees to the National Defence Fund.