Centre bans Yasin Malik-led JKLF under UAPA
The Yasin Malik-led Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) was banned by the Centre under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on March 22, officials said. The outfit has been banned for alleged promotion of secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, they said.
Congress dares government to order Lokpal investigation into 'Yeddyurappa Diaries'
The Congress has challenged the Central government to order an investigation by the newly-appointed Lokpal into the 'Yeddyurappa Diaries' published by a news magazine.
Ola’s licence in Bengaluru suspended for six months
In a major development, the Karnataka transport department has suspended the licence of taxi aggregator Ola and ordered immediate stoppage of its services in Bengaluru. The action follows illegal operation of bike taxis by the company.
Karnataka Minister Shivalli passes away
Karnataka Minister for Municipal Administration C.S. Shivalli suffered a massive heart attack and passed away on Friday. He was 58.
ED slaps ₹14.40 lakh penalty, confiscates ₹6.8 lakh in FEMA case against Geelani
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has levied a penalty of ₹14.40 lakh and ordered the confiscation of nearly ₹6.8 lakh in connection with a FEMA case against Jammu and Kashmir-based separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, officials said on Friday.
JeM member, alleged associate of Pulwama mastermind Muddasir Khan, held in Delhi
A 27-year-old member of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), who was an associate of Pulwama attack mastermind Muddasir Khan, was arrested on late Thursday night, the Delhi Police said on Friday.
3 militants killed in Kashmir encounters, minor found dead at one gunfight site
Three militants were killed in two separate encounters in Kashmir on Friday. A minor was also found dead at one of the encounter site. A police official said the encounter in Bandipora’s Hajin, which started on Thursday morning, has concluded. “Two militants were killed in the operation,” said Army spokesperson Colonel Rajesh Kalia.
Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir joins BJP
Former international cricketer Gautam Gambhir Friday joined the BJP and is expected to be fielded in the Lok Sabha polls from one of the seats in the national capital.
Fitch cuts India GDP growth forecast for FY20 to 6.8%
Fitch Ratings on Friday cut India’s economic growth forecast for the next financial year starting April 1, to 6.8% from its previous estimate of 7%, on weaker than expected momentum in the economy.
UN rights body grants Sri Lanka two more years to set up war crimes probe
The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday approved giving Sri Lanka two more years to set up a credible war crimes investigation into the island nation's brutal civil war.