Current Affairs For The Year 2019 And Month Mar

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DGCA suspends licences of two SpiceJet pilots

Aviation regulator DGCA Tuesday suspended flying licences of two SpiceJet pilots for six months after an aircraft operated by them damaged runway edge lights during landing at Kolkata airport, a senior official said. The incident happened on July 2 when the plane was operating Pune-Kolkata flight.
2019-07-16 14:01:40 Read More

K'taka crisis: Rebel MLAs, HDK govt clash in SC

The Supreme Court will pronounce its order on Wednesday morning on the pleas of 15 rebel Congress-JD(S) MLAs seeking direction for Karnataka speaker K R Ramesh Kumar to accept their resignations from the assembly. The apex court today concluded the hearings of the rebel MLAs, the speaker and Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy.
2019-07-16 10:38:31 Read More

Applications open: BCCI sets three conditions for new coaching jobs

The Indian cricket board Tuesday invited applications for the men's team support staff including head coach who will need to be less than 60 years of age with a minimum international experience of two years.
2019-07-16 09:40:44 Read More

Parl session: PM upset with 'truant' ministers

PM Modi, who has often pulled up BJP MPs for absenteeism during Parliament sessions, has cautioned Union ministers against skipping their roster duties in both the Houses and told the party leadership that he should be informed if they skip their duty, sources said. First impression is often the last impression, Modi told the MPs and asked them to work passionately.
2019-07-16 07:50:05 Read More

Live updates: 10 dead in Mumbai building collapse

At least 10 persons died when a multi-story building collapsed in south Mumbai's congested Dongri area on Tuesday. Authorities said about 40 to 50 people were trapped under the debris of the building. Stay with TOI for all updates
2019-07-16 07:08:45 Read More

I won't bow down to family pressure: Dutee Chand

After the bold and honest revelation about her same-sex relationship with a girl from her village, Dutee's family has raised strong objections but the ace sprinter is unfazed by it. â€œThe SC verdict has been like a breath of fresh air for us. Nobody should judge us just for who we want to be with and who we love," she said.
2019-05-21 06:21:58 Read More

2 exit polls say Naidu will retain AP, 2 others say Jagan will oust him

Exit polls are divided on the outcome of the assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh with at least two pollsters predicting that the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) will continue in office and two others forecasting that the opposition YSR Congress party (YSRCP) will get a majority in the 175-member assembly.
2019-05-21 00:04:08 Read More

BJP steps up heat in MP; Kâ€™taka govt on edge

A day after exit polls predicted a BJP win in most of the LS seats in MP, the party said the six-month-old Congress government in the state should prove its majority, prompting chief minister Kamal Nath to hit back saying he was ready for a floor test.
2019-05-20 20:36:37 Read More

#MenToo supporters protest for Menâ€™s panel

The stretch between India Gate and Rajpath witnessed a peaceful protest by the supporters of the #MenToo movement on Saturday. Activist Barkha Trehan, along with members of her city-based NGO, gathered at the location to demand justice for victims of fake rape accusations in the country.
2019-05-19 19:30:00 Read More

We have learnt from our past mistakes: KL Rahul

2019-04-01 09:54:20 Read More

Days after A-SAT, EMISAT bolsters India's defence

The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday put in space another key asset—the Electro-Magnetic Intelligence Satellite (EMISAT) that will aid India’s strategic defence needs adding to the armed forces’ ability to now intercept radar signals and gauge a variety of parameters and understand various details.
2019-04-01 09:36:38 Read More

Why Pakistani Hindus leave their home for India

India and Kings XI Punjab batsman KL Rahul is one of the most exciting batting talents in the country. He is not always the most consistent, but when he does strike form he usually makes the most of it. Like he did in IPL 2018, scoring 659 runs in the league stage matches, at an average of 55 and a strike rate of almost 160.
2019-04-01 09:33:16 Read More

'Inauthentic behaviour': FB removes 687 pages, accounts linked to Cong

Facebook on Monday said it has removed 687 pages and accounts linked to individuals associated with an IT cell of the Congress party as it cracks down on fake accounts and spam. These accounts, it said, were part of a coordinated networks and were removed not based on content or fake news but for "inauthentic behaviour" and for pushing spam.
2019-04-01 09:15:37 Read More

New rules of saving & spending starts today

Tax measures announced in the interim Budget — rebate for those earning up to Rs 5 lakh a year, higher standard deduction, changes in notional rent and capital gains for a second house and interest income etc — come into effect from Monday. The new GST structure for the real estate sector announced last month will also be applicable starting today.
2019-04-01 05:58:55 Read More

Jet Airways to pay pilots December salary

Jet Airways on Saturday told pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) that the remaining 87.5 per cent of December salary is being paid, while it awaits lenders to infuse the promised emergency funding to clear the remaining dues of January, February and March. Jet has, until now, paid 12.5 per cent of December salary to pilots, AMEs and senior management.
2019-03-30 19:52:22 Read More

Karnataka couple stabbed in Munich, 1 dead

A software engineer from Kundapur in Udupi was stabbed to death and his wife injured after they were attacked by a Guinean near the German city of Munich on Friday. Prashant Basarur, 49, died of multiple stab wounds while his wife Smita, 43, is critical. Indian authorities said preliminary investigations did not seem to suggest that it was a case of hate crime.
2019-03-30 19:42:13 Read More

Allies attest to Shah's stature as no. 2 in coalition

BJP president Amit Shah's nomination from Gandhinagar seat turned out to be NDA's massive show of strength as well as an occasion for allies to attest to his stature as the de facto number 2 in the coalition. At an event, Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's at BJP's show was the biggest talking point.
2019-03-30 19:04:48 Read More

Pakistan demands trivial information in bid to stall Pulwama probe

In what is being read by India as lack of any serious intent in probing the Pakistan link to the Pulwama attack, Islamabad has set out a list of, as sources in Delhi put it, trivial demands that include seeking the gun type, manufacturer and "identification numbers" of the weapon brandished by suicide bomber Adil Dar in his confession video.
2019-03-30 18:25:02 Read More

IPL: KL Rahul anchors Kings XI to 8-wicket win

2019-03-30 14:40:08 Read More

DC vs KKR: Knight Riders lose Naik cheaply

KL Rahul played the role of a sheet anchor to perfection as Kings XI Punjab returned to winning ways with a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in an IPL encounter on Saturday.
2019-03-30 14:07:33 Read More

Jet promises to pay December salary to pilots

2019-03-30 14:05:17 Read More

Iran looks to remote India-operated port to beat US sanctions

The new stadium set up on the island can accommodate 5,000 spectators. But as a precautionary measure, only 1,000 people will be allowed for Monday's launch. As the launch is at 9.30am, the entry at the stadium will only be till 8am to avoid last-minute hassles. The gallery is located 2-3km from the launchpad and will give a clear and better view of PSLV and GSLV launches.
2019-03-30 13:14:25 Read More

Now, watch rocket launches from Isro's gallery

Check DC vs KKR live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, DC vs KKR highlights and more on Times of India
2019-03-30 10:51:07 Read More

India, US seek verifiable action from Pak on terror

India and US on Friday underlined the need for Pakistan to take meaningful, irreversible and verifiable action against terrorists and terror groups operating from its soil. A joint statement said the two sides discussed counter-terrorism cooperation between them and resolved to continue close coordination on this important element of bilateral relationship.
2019-03-30 00:34:17 Read More

Congress first family won't be back in power: Modi

Expressing confidence that BJP will improve on its 2014 Lok Sabha performance, PM Narendra Modi said on Friday that the "first family" of Congress will never return to power even as he accused the party of rampant corruption and non-performance when it held office for decades.
2019-03-29 20:35:04 Read More

Tallying 50% of paper trail will delay results by 5 days: EC

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court on Friday that counting VVPAT slips of 50 per cent EVMs, as demanded by 21 non-NDA political parties, could delay declaration of results of the general elections by five days with no gain to the existing 99.99 per cent voter confidence in the voting machines.
2019-03-29 19:29:52 Read More

UK court agrees Nirav is flight risk, rejects bail

A UK judge refused fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi's second application for bail in a London court on Friday after hearing the Indian government's arguments that he had threatened to kill a witness, had destroyed evidence and even tried to buy citizenship in the remote south Pacific island chain of Vanuatu, near Fiji - though his application was declined.
2019-03-29 19:01:03 Read More

Unpaid, Jet pilots to go on strike from April 1

The pilots of Jet Airways will stop flying from April 1, since the airline has not got the interim funding from lenders due to which they have not been told about their four month salary dues. The strike may be averted only if a firm commitment on salary payment is made in next two days and some dues are immediately cleared, say sources.
2019-03-29 17:12:44 Read More

Blow to Hardik: HC rejects plea to stay conviction

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said China's One Belt One Road initiative gives "non-economic offer.. knowing that (they) can foreclose on nation shortly, so predatory lending practices, that's not straight and we are working diligently to make sure everyone in the world understands that threat," he said. India too advised caution, specially the neighbouring countries.
2019-03-29 12:07:08 Read More

Call for no-ball technology as Virat Kohli slams 'ridiculous' IPL error

Cricketing greats backed Virat Kohli after he slammed a "ridiculous" no-ball error which condemned his RCB side to defeat against the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Hosts Bangalore needed seven to win Thursday's match off the final delivery when Mumbai's Lasith Malinga bowled a dot ball - but replays suggested the paceman had overstepped the line.
2019-03-29 11:31:21 Read More

Mumbai: Another poll, another Bollywood figure

Offie Harbhajan Singh talks about his career changing 15-wicket haul at Chepauk against Australia that gave India one of their most memorable Test series wins ever.
2019-03-29 11:14:39 Read More

China's OBOR poses security threat, says US

Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar, who joined the Congress this week, is the latest Bollywood figure fielded by the party from the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency, a BJP stronghold. Matondkar is pitted against BJP MP Gopal Shetty, who defeated former Mumbai Congress chief Sanjay Nirupam in the 2014 Lok Sabha poll.
2019-03-29 08:46:05 Read More

'Turbanator' recalls match that changed his life

2019-03-29 04:50:30 Read More

No terror camp in India-cited areas: Pakistan

Expressing disappointment at Pakistan effectively rejecting India's dossier on Jaish-e-Muhammed's complicity in the Pulwama terror attack, the government on Thursday said Islamabad regrettably continued to be in denial as it even refused to acknowledge Pulwama as a terror attack.
2019-03-28 19:34:48 Read More

We had courage to do surgical strikes: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition by saying that 'if Congress is removed, poverty will disappear.' He also referred to the success of 'Mission Shakti', saying, "It is this chowkidar's government that had the courage to conduct surgical strikes on land, in air as well as in space."
2019-03-28 19:22:09 Read More

US, China in bitter showdown at UN over sanctions on Masood Azhar

The US and China are engaged in a bitter showdown at the UN over Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar, with Beijing accusing Washington of "forcefully moving" a resolution in the Security Council which is intended to compel China to make public its reasons for stalling efforts to tag him as a "global terrorist".
2019-03-28 18:57:16 Read More

Jet sending expensive expat pilots on furloughs

Expat pilots cost nearly twice as much as their Indian counterparts as they have to be given accommodation and flight tickets to their home country every few weeks. Since Jet is now operating 35 of its once-upon-a-time fleet of 124 planes, the lender-led management has begun cutting this extra cost.
2019-03-28 18:38:58 Read More

Movie Review: Junglee

Watch Junglee for its spellbinding action, cute elephants and gorgeous jungles.
2019-03-28 08:52:45 Read More

India shoots into star wars club, becomes 4th nation to test A-Sat

India test-fired the three-stage interceptor missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast at 11.10am. A little over an hour later, PM Narendra Modi announced the success of ‘Mission Shakti’ in a televised address to the nation. The 18-tonne missile, with two solid rocket boosters, tore into space to hit the 740-kg satellite, flying in a low earth orbit (LEO), bang in the middle barely three minutes after its launch over the Bay of Bengal.
2019-03-27 21:30:00 Read More

‘Air train’ plan to connect IGI set to take off

The train will have four stations, including one at the cargo terminal, which are also expected to provide seamless connectivity with Metro lines. Delhi International Airport Pvt Ltd is currently working on financing the “automated people mover” (APM) project, expected to cost Rs 2,000-2,500 crore.
2019-03-27 21:30:00 Read More

PM keeps nation on tenterhooks for an hour

From the moment Modi tweeted that he would take to the airwaves in around 15 minutes to the time when he actually spoke, the one hour saw the nation virtually come to a grinding halt. After all, his last address to the nation was late evening on November 8, 2016, which led to demonetisation and the ensuing drama.
2019-03-27 19:49:57 Read More

May ready to quit if Brexit deal is passed

May told a meeting of Conservative lawmakers she would stand down if her divorce plan finally got through a bitterly-divided parliament, to ensure a smooth path for a new leader to begin the next step of negotiating the future relationship with the European Union.
2019-03-27 19:36:44 Read More

Watch: Anti-sat missile launch for Mission Shakti

2019-03-27 14:28:04 Read More

Will contest if Congress wants: Priyanka Gandhi

2019-03-27 14:20:57 Read More

EC: Electoral bonds against transparency

Opposing Centre’s decision to introduce electoral bonds for funding of political parties, the Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that it will have serious repercussion on transparency of political funding and termed it as retrograde step. t said the commission had way back in 2017 expressed concern and had asked the Centre to re-examine it.
2019-03-27 14:18:15 Read More

Experts: Anti-satellite tech will act as deterrent in event of space war

India tested an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, saying the indigenously produced interceptor was used to destroy an object in orbit. India, whose space programme has developed launchers, satellites and probes to the moon and Mars, created the interceptor used in Wednesday's test domestically, PM Modi said in a broadcast on television.
2019-03-27 13:52:40 Read More

'Mission Shakti': How China and Pakistan reacted

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is the general secretary in-charge of eastern UP, on Wednesday said that she will contest the Lok Sabha election if her party asks her to. Campaigning in her brother Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary constituency, Amethi, she said that she has not decided anything yet.
2019-03-27 11:34:07 Read More

ASAT missiles are rare, high-tech and risky to test

2019-03-27 09:31:54 Read More

War shadow still hangs over India, Pak: Imran

Khan was quoted by media as saying that India is in the grip of “war hysteria” following last month’s tensions that had brought the two nuclear-armed neighbours to the brink of a major confrontation. “I’m still apprehensive, before the elections I feel that something could happen,” Khan told Financial Times in an interview in his office in Islamabad.
2019-03-26 22:17:31 Read More

Share list of tainted officers since 2010, CIC tells govt

The CIC order comes on an RTI petition filed by activist Nutan Thakur in May 2017, where she sought copies of department of personnel and training’s files and letters and notes exchanged between DoPT and various officers regarding criminal cases registered against them from 2010 to 2017.
2019-03-26 21:39:55 Read More

DATE 2

BJP names 43 more nominees for Lok Sabha polls

Not budging in the face of Joshi’s stiff resistance to being asked to step aside, BJP announced Satyadev Pachauri, a minister in the UP cabinet, as the replacement for the octogenarian leader. The list of 30 candidates for UP, however, accommodated women and child welfare minister Maneka Gandhi and her son Varun Gandhi, who were allowed to swap their Pilibhit and Sultanpur seats.
2019-03-26 21:28:26 Read More>>

BJP denies tickets to retirees’ kin

The BJP leadership has been of a firm view that family succession should be an exception and not a norm. The party has so far denied tickets to the kin of several senior leaders, who were in anticipation of handing over the baton to a family member.
2019-03-26 20:59:58 Read More

BJP denies tickets to retirees’ kin

Nirav Modi's art collection fetches Rs 54 crore

A rare oil painting by the 19th century artist Raja Ravi Varma—now a non-exportable national treasure—illustrating the welcoming party for the third Duke of Buckingham and Chandos, Richard Temple- Grenville, on his official visit to Trivandrum in 1880 fetched the second highest hammer price of Rs 14 crore.
2019-03-26 19:20:47 Read More

Told not to contest LS polls: Murli Manohar Joshi

Joshi's office confirmed the development. It said Joshi has issued a brief statement for voters in Kanpur, from where the 85-year-old leader had won in 2014. Joshi had vacated Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, which he had won in 2009, for PM Narendra Modi in 2014. BJP has decided to not field many of its veterans, including its founding member LK Advani, in the polls.
2019-03-26 05:30:18 Read More

Take my money, save Jet Airways: Vijay Mallya

In a series of tweets posted in the early hours, Mallya said, "Happy to see that PSU Banks have bailed out Jet Airways saving jobs, connectivity and enterprise. Only wish the same was done for Kingfisher." Goyal along with his wife Anita stepped down on Monday following which lenders agreed to pump in Rs 1,500 crore to bail out the financially troubled airline.
2019-03-26 04:50:51 Read More

BJP announces 28-yr-old for B'luru South seat

A "rising" star in the BJP ranks, Surya, 28, is Karnataka BJP Youth Wing secretary. Surya will take on Congress veteran B K Hariprasad. Earlier, supporters of Tejaswini Ananth Kumar staged a dharna outside her V V Puram home over a likely denial of ticket. Surya's candidature may raise a lot of eyebrows and is likely to divide the Bengaluru South party cadre.
2019-03-26 01:22:33 Read More

His dad signed Rajiv, Sonia's poll papers. He will now fight Rahul

Citing lack of development and progress in Amethi as reasons for his disenchantment with Congress, a Congress loyalist for generations, Haji Mohammad Haroon Rashid, whose father was among the proposers when Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia filed their nominations from the Amethi constituency, shocked the party by announcing that he would contest against Rahul Gandhi.
2019-03-25 20:37:38 Read More

‘Capt Rohan’ takes teacher on a flight to US

So when Satyan heard “Captain Rohan Bhasin” again after so many years on the Chicago flight on Sunday, she requested the airhostess to meet the pilot. Once the flight got airborne and everyone was settled, the young captain came to meet her. And he did turn out to be the same person who had prefixed his name with Captain while appearing for a play school interview.
2019-03-25 10:35:35 Read More

Rahane deserved better from selectors: Gavaskar

Ajinkya Rahane who deserved better from the Indian selectors will also get an opportunity to show he can be fluent in this format too. The same applies to Ashwin as he tries to resurrect his limited overs career.
2019-03-25 02:33:23 Read More

India eyes sale of Tejas to Malaysia

The defence attache at the Indian high commission in Kuala Lumpur, Aniruddh Chauhan said, “Tejas has been shortlisted by Malaysia amongst other aircrafts like the China-Pakistan built JF-17, and South Korea’s F/A-50 , but is perched comfortably as the favourite.” India is showcasing the Tejas at Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), in Malaysia.
2019-03-24 22:34:51 Read More

SBI, PNB give green signal to emergency loans for Jet Airways

Normally in the case of default, lenders are hesitant to throw good money after bad. But often, like in most bankruptcy cases, there is a need for additional finance to keep the business going. This is why lenders have a provision for priority finance, where the lenders are given top priority at the time of settlement.
2019-03-24 21:12:54 Read More

Pak Hindu girls approach court, seek protection

The two girls, Raveena (13) and Reena (15), were allegedly kidnapped by a group of "influential" men from their home in Ghotki district in Sindh on the eve of Holi. Soon after the kidnapping, a video went viral in which a cleric was purportedly shown soleminising the Nikah (marriage) of the two girls, triggering a nationwide outrage.
2019-03-24 20:16:02 Read More

Army personnel martyred in LoC firing by Pak

2019-03-24 07:06:13 Read More

Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Azamgarh

Kanhaiya Kumar will contest from Bihar's Begusarai on CPI ticket. In Begusarai, Kumar will be facing BJP leader Giriraj who was earlier shifted from Nawada as the seat went to Lok Janshakti Party under the seat-sharing formula. Belonging to the same caste as Singh, Kumar is likely to pose a tough challenge as Begusarai has been a stronghold of the CPI.
2019-03-24 06:26:01 Read More

Kanhaiya Kumar to contest from Begusarai

Members from all quarters of Bollywood got together to honour the best of Hindi cinema in 2018 at Jio Garden, Mumbai on 23rd March 2019 for the 64th Vimal Elaichi Filmfare Awards 2019.
2019-03-24 04:52:57 Read More

In Uttar Pradesh, it is Yogi’s Hindutva vs caste math of alliance

Analysts call it “Part-II of the Mandal versus Kamandal” battle that changed the politics in UP three decades ago in the wake of the backwards’ upsurge and the Ram Temple movement. In this milieu, Congress is trying to find its own space, banking heavily on Priyanka Gandhi’s charisma. BJP has managed to revive its fortunes by mixing caste arithmetic with hardline Hindutva.
2019-03-24 00:54:39 Read More

Filmfare Awards 2019: Complete winners' list

2019-03-23 14:18:12 Read More

Lok Sabha polls: Will Modi wave hit coastal India in 2019?

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Saturday announced the names of 40 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Bihar, with BJP and JD(U) contesting on 17 seats each. Ram Vilas Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) has got six seats.
2019-03-23 06:41:26 Read More

Prasad replaces Shatrughan on Patna Sahib seat

Jet Airways has suspended operations on 13 more international routes till end-April and grounded seven more planes due to non-payment of rentals, taking the number of such aircraft to 54. The airline has also reduced frequencies on seven other overseas routes, mostly from Delhi and Mumbai. From 600 daily flights operations reduced to one-fourth.
2019-03-23 06:25:54 Read More

Virat Kohli looks to raid the Super Kings den

The RJD has kept 20 of the 40 seats for itself, while leaving nine for Congress, a respectable share considering the latter's anaemic condition in the state and also because it has been promised a Rajya Sabha seat. RLSP has managed to secure five seats, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) have got three seats each.
2019-03-23 03:20:37 Read More

Jet suspends services to 13 int'l routes till April 30

At the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday, though, the glitz and glamour associated with the annual T20 extravaganza should be back in focus. And what better way to do that than pitting MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, the two current superstars of Indian cricket, against each other in the opener?
2019-03-23 02:40:49 Read More

Lalu’s RJD to fight lowest-ever number of seats

2019-03-22 21:11:42 Read More

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir joins BJP

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019 former international cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Friday joined the BJP and is expected to be fielded by the party in the upcoming polls from one of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi. Gambhir played a key role in India's triumph in the 2011 World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup. He was recently conferred upon the Padma Shri award.
2019-03-22 07:04:47 Read More

India boycotts Pakistan National Day event

The government Friday decided to boycott the Pakistan National Day event to be held at its high commission here as Kashmiri separatist leaders were also invited, an official said.
2019-03-22 06:19:51 Read More

'Shame': PM Modi slams Cong's Sam Pitroda for questioning armed forces

PM's reaction came in response to Congress' Sam Pitroda and senior SP leader Ram Gopal's statements on Feb 14 Pulwama attack PM Modi said that the "Loyal courtier of Congress’ royal dynasty" admitted what people already knew—"Congress was unwilling to respond to forces of terror" PM said that "in a New India- we will answer terrorists in a language they understand and with interest!"
2019-03-22 06:04:41 Read More

Will Jacks cracks 25-ball ton, 6 sixes in an over

An unstoppable Will Jacks stole the limelight on Thursday after he slammed a 25-ball ton during a pre-season T10 match against Lancashire in Dubai. Playing for Surrey, Will scored 105 runs off 30 balls that included 8 boundaries and 11 sixes as he took the Lancashire bowlers to the cleaners.
2019-03-22 03:00:09 Read More

Live: Won't fight terror on backfoot, Jaitley says

Its a flurry of activities in the political circles, with search for last-minute alliances and finalising candidates, as the Lok Sabha polls near. Stay with TOI for all updates.
2019-03-22 02:36:37 Read More

Nirav Modi arrested while trying to open bank a/c

A London court on Wednesday rejected the bail application of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi and termed him a flight risk after he was arrested a day earlier from a bank here.
2019-03-20 20:20:07 Read More

'Content violating code to be removed in 3 hrs'

Social media firms, including Facebook, Google and Twitter, have committed to a three-hour time limit to comply with legal requests and orders of the Election Commission for taking down content in violation of 48-hour ‘silence period’ during the upcoming Lok Sabha election
2019-03-20 19:36:29 Read More

Why Nirav Modi’s extradition case may move much faster than Mallya’s

CBI and Enforcement Directorate officials expect the process of Nirav Modi’s extradition to be a “much faster” affair than the exercise to bring back Vijay Mallya and feel it should not take more than six months
2019-03-20 19:20:35 Read More

300% jump in desis ‘buying’ green card

According to statistics issued by the US Department of State, 585 conditional green cards - investment linked EB-5 visa- were issued to Indians during the 12-month period ending September 2018, as against 174 in fiscal 2017.
2019-03-20 18:42:25 Read More

How a bank clerk's alert led to the arrest of Nirav Modi

A Panchkula court on Wednesday acquitted all the four accused, including Aseemanand, in the Samjhauta blast case. The other three accused, Lokesh Sharma, Kamal Chauhan and Rajinder Chaudhary, were also acquitted by the court. The court also dismissed an application filed by a Pakistani woman for examining eyewitnesses from her country.
2019-03-20 14:37:31 Read More

Samjhauta case: Aseemanand, 3 others acquitted

India's ambassador to China Vikram Misri told the state-run Global Times, "No country can participate in an initiative that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity," replying to a question about India's concerns over the BRI and whether India would take part in the second BRF meet.
2019-03-20 12:16:59 Read More

EU fines Google €1.49bn for blocking ad rivals

EU antitrust regulators handed down a €1.49 billion ($1.69 billion) fine to Alphabet unit Google on Wednesday for blocking rival online search advertisers, marking the company's third penalty in two years. Last year, the EU competition enforcer imposed a record €4.34 billion fine on Google for using its popular Android mobile operating system to block rivals.
2019-03-20 11:21:40 Read More

EU fines Google €1.49bn for blocking ad rivals

The United Kingdom had responded to a Red Corner Notice issued by the agency against Nirav Modi last year, they added. The RCN was issued in June 2018 on a request from the agency to the Interpol.
2019-03-20 11:21:40 Read More

EU fines Google €1.49bn for blocking ad rivals

PNB scam: Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi arrested in London

LS 2019: A matter of existence for Left in Bengal

2019-03-20 09:16:46 Read More

India to boycott China's 2nd Belt & Road Forum

No '220 club' in BJP hoping to replace PM Modi, says Nitin Gadkari

There is no “220 club” in BJP which hopes a reduced tally for the party in the Lok Sabha elections could see the emergence of an alternative to PM Narendra Modi and this was mere speculation in media circles, minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said.
2019-03-19 22:23:07 Read More

Mindtree refutes L&T's offer of ‘dil & pyaar’

DGCA has asked the airline to comply with all relevant rules on timely communication (about flight delays or cancellations), compensation, refunds and providing alternate flights wherever applicable. The data is being monitored by DGCA on regular basis.
2019-03-19 20:01:29 Read More

Germany backs move to ban Masood Azhar

For the first time since news emerged about L&T’s unsolicited acquisition of the $900-million Bengaluru-based IT services company, Mindtree’s founders came together before the media to describe the move as a grave threat to a “unique” organisation and value-destructive for all shareholders.
2019-03-19 19:19:10 Read More

Virat Kohli not a shrewd captain, says Gambhir

2019-03-19 16:38:07 Read More

Former SC judge P C Ghose appointed India's first Lokpal

How Shah, Gadkari helped avert crisis in Goa

Engineering major L&T on Tuesday said the deal got triggered after largest sharehlder VG Siddhartha approached them three months ago, and exuded confidence in winning over the unhappy promoters. L&T's SN Subrahmanyan invoked parallels with bollywood dramas, saying with 'dil and pyaar' (heart and love) it will be able to win over everybody.
2019-03-19 12:24:14 Read More

Dharwad building collapse: 1 dead, many trapped

2019-03-19 11:39:10 Read More

Crisis-hit Jet down to just 41 planes; pilots threaten strike from April 1

L&T says Mindtree bid triggered by Siddhartha

2019-03-19 10:30:26 Read More

Jet turbulence: Etihad refuses to play ball

The crisis in Jet Airways deepened on Monday with Etihad Airways refusing to step into the shoes of the promoter of the troubled carrier. In its meeting with lenders, the Gulf-based airline did not commit to hiking stake as it had several pre-conditions, outside the ambit of lenders, for taking the role of a promoter.
2019-03-18 22:08:56 Read More

DATE 3

Mukesh Ambani saves brother Anil from jail

Mukesh Ambani on Monday stepped in to save younger brother Anil from prison by helping him clear the Rs 453 crore Reliance Communications owed Ericsson. The Supreme Court had on February 20 said failure to pay the Swedish telecom major its dues within four weeks would land Anil, who’s chairman of the beleaguered RCom, in jail for three months.
2019-03-18 21:22:43 Read More>>

Goa speaker Pramod Sawant succeeds Manohar Parrikar as CM

Goa Speaker Pramod Sawant was sworn in as the 13th chief minister of Goa post-midnight on Monday after BJP got letters of support from its allies on the assurance that both Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party leader Ramkrishna Dhavalikar would be made deputy chief ministers.
2019-03-18 21:02:44 Read More

NDA to gain 13 seats after Balakot: Poll

A tracker poll conducted by Times Now and VMR shows that NDA stands to gain 13 seats in the post-Balakot air strike compared to the projections of ruling coalition’s tally in the period before IAF dropped bombs on Jaish-e-Mohammed’s terror camp. Interestingly, while Congress and its allies are projected to suffer losses in the post-Balakot strike period.
2019-03-18 20:46:42 Read More

Cornered in UK, Nirav Modi’s arrest imminent

An Indian government source told TOI on Monday: “The CBI team handling Nirav Modi will be flying to London within the next week. They need to give some evidence to the courts and then an arrest is expected to happen soon afterwards so the CBI and ED will be present in court when he is produced before Westminsters’ magistrates court.”
2019-03-18 20:10:15 Read More

Raj satta bazaar bets on BJP crossing 250

2019-03-18 03:57:10 Read More

TOI Top10: India has too many political parties?

Bookies were predicting about 280 seats for NDA prior to the airstrike, with BJP winning over 200 seats. But the mood has changed after Balakot airstrike. The bazaar believes that the airstrike after Pulwama attack has swung voters' sentiment in favour of BJP. Consequently, it has lowered the number of seats for Congress to 72-74 from 100 predicted earlier.
2019-03-18 03:08:26 Read More

Manohar Parrikar, 4-time Goa CM, no more

Manohar Parrikar was ideologically wedded to RSS but was accommodating â€” and uncompromising â€” to maintain the middle ground in Goa politics. He refused to allow some saffron leaders known for inflammatory speeches entry into Goa and enforced the law with sensitivity. He was particularly concerned about the impact of the Supreme Court ban on mining on livelihoods.
2019-03-18 02:16:19 Read More

Manohar Parrikar — The man who changed Goan politics

A master strategist, who could antici?pate other peopleâ€™s moves and a man of his own, Manohar Parrikarâ€™s chutzpah couldnâ€™t be matched by anyone. You could love him or hate him, but you couldnâ€™t ignore him. Whether he was in the government or outside, Parrikar was synonymous with BJP and as he took those giant steps, so did the party.
2019-03-17 16:13:29 Read More

Live: Goa new CM to be sworn in today

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, who was suffering from pancreatic ailment, has passed away at the age of 63. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:
2019-03-17 13:49:25 Read More

Matter will be resolved, says Chinese envoy on Masood Azhar listing at UN

China's Ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui on Sunday expressed optimism that the issue relating to India's push for designating Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN would be resolved. "We are quite optimistic about the future cooperation between the two countries," Luo said.
2019-03-17 08:15:55 Read More

'Chowkidar Modi': PM changes name on Twitter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renamed his Twitter handle to "Chowkidar Narendra Modi" in a bid to amplify the BJP's campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Soon after this, BJP leaders, including Piyush Goyal, JP Nadda, Meenakashi Lekhi named their Twitter handle as "chowkidar".
2019-03-17 06:28:32 Read More

'India, Pak threatened to unleash missiles'

The sparring between India and Pakistan last month threatened to spiral out of control and only interventions by US officials, headed off a bigger conflict, sources said. At one stage, India threatened to fire 6 missiles at Pakistan, and Islamabad said it would respond with its own missile strikes "3 times over", according to diplomats & government sources.
2019-03-17 04:39:37 Read More

KCR’s plan in place, no matter who takes Centre

The battle lines for the 2019 general elections are more or less clear: It is BJP versus the rest. TRS supremo and Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao as well as his son and party working president KT Rama Rao maintain that they are for strengthening the federal structure and will champion the formation of a non-BJP, non-Congress government at the Centre.
2019-03-17 01:49:01 Read More

As Manohar Parrikar’s health dips, BJP searches for new chief minister

As news of Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar’s health condition having worsened was doing the rounds, BJP swung into action to protect its government after Congress wrote to the governor staking claim once again. 3 MLAs of the alliance partner Goa Forward Party and 3 independent MLAs reached Parrikar's private residence in the evening “to show solidarity”.
2019-03-17 00:53:23 Read More

Pakistan airspace shut, Mumbai sees near-miss

Two international flights got dangerously close to each other in Mumbai’s mega crowded skies on Friday. They were seconds apart from each other when the collision avoidance system kicked in & pulled them apart. An air traffic controller has been grounded. Both flights were passing through this route due to the closure of Pakistan airspace since February 27.
2019-03-17 00:37:39 Read More

In a first, IIM-A students get MBA degree

Country’s premier management institution awarded its first masters degree after the IIM Act-2017 became a law in December 2017. IIM Bangalore and Calcutta also conferred MBA degrees in their last convocation. Sources said previous students too wanted a similar degree with retrospective effect, but the institute said the move is not possible.
2019-03-17 00:17:40 Read More

‘Chowkidar’ key to BJP’s campaign

PM Modi launched a campaign “Main bhi chowkidar hoon” with a tweet, “Your Chowkidar is standing firm & serving the nation”. The hashtag #MainBhiChowkidar trended through the day with a large number of BJP supporters associating with the campaign. Modi in the tweet said he is not the only person serving the nation and every one who does so is a 'chowkidar'.
2019-03-16 20:29:03 Read More

Election 2019: 8 trends to watch out for

In a forthcoming book, veteran psephologists Prannoy Roy and Dorab R Sopariwala the highlight the key factors that will shape the upcoming elections. Excerpts ...
2019-03-16 19:30:00 Read More

NZ shooting suspect given custody till April 5

Australian-born 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant appeared in the dock wearing handcuffs and a white prison shirt, sitting impassively as the judge read a single murder charge against him. A raft of further charges are expected. He did not request bail and was taken into custody until his next court appearance scheduled for April 5.
2019-03-15 23:48:01 Read More

'9 Indians missing, 2 injured’ in New Zealand mosque shootings

Ahmed Iqbal Jahangir of Hyderabad and Mehboob Khokhar of Ahmedabad are said to have been injured. The Indian high commission in New Zealand has set up 24x7 helpline numbers to offer assistance and information, official sources said. Families of those affected are being assisted in getting visas to New Zealand.
2019-03-15 21:21:25 Read More

Oppn VVPAT petition: SC seeks EC's response

The SC has sought the EC’s response to a joint petition by some opposition parties pleading for counting of VVPAT paper slips in at least 50% of EVMs in each assembly segment in the Lok Sabha elections. Some opposition parties claim that EVMs have not been reliable and can be manipulated. The EC has repeatedly asserted that EVMs do not have a wireless link and cannot be hacked .
2019-03-15 20:01:17 Read More

J&K admin, MHA pitch for state polls in June

In view of the volatile security situation in the Kashmir valley, it has been suggested that the state polls be conducted over seven phases. The task of providing security to assembly candidates along with Lok Sabha contenders was seen to be too demanding with current cross-LoC tensions further complicating matters.
2019-03-15 19:13:16 Read More

India-Myanmar border: Insurgent camps smashed

A joint statement issued by the French interior ministry, finance ministry and foreign ministry added that France would discuss putting Masood Azhar on a European Union list of people suspected of being involved in terrorism.
2019-03-15 15:03:43 Read More

New Zealand mosque shooter a white nationalist seeking revenge

The gunman behind at least one of the mosque shootings in New Zealand that left 49 people dead on Friday tried to make a few things clear in the manifesto he left behind: He is a 28-year-old Australian white nationalist who hates immigrants. He was set off by attacks in Europe that were perpetrated by Muslims. He wanted revenge, and he wanted to create fear.
2019-03-15 14:34:54 Read More

WB: Left to contest 25 seats, leave 17 for Cong

The CPI(M)-led Left Front announced its first list of candidates for 25 seats in West Bengal for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Friday, leaving 17 constituencies for the Congress. For the first time, the Left Front has opted for a seat-sharing deal with its once arch rival- the Congress- for the Lok Sabha polls in the state.
2019-03-15 13:49:56 Read More

'Pak govt usurped Kartarpur gurdwara land'

The Indian delegation, which attended the first India-Pakistan meeting on Thursday to finalise the modalities for the proposed corridor linking Gurdaspur in Punjab with shrine in Pakistan's Kartarpur, protested against the "rampant encroachment" on the lands belonging to the holy Sikh shrine in utter disregard to the sentiments of devotees of Guru Nanak Dev.
2019-03-15 10:43:34 Read More

France freezes assets of JeM chief Masood Azhar

2019-03-15 07:09:02 Read More

Bangladesh cricketers safe in Christchurch shooting

Bangladesh's "entire" cricket team was saved from a shooting in central Christchurch, one of their players said on Friday. Another senior player of the team also confirmed the team's safety in a tweet.
2019-03-15 02:36:51 Read More

Gunman opens fire at New Zealand mosque, many feared dead

A witness said on Friday many people have been killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Police have not described the scale of the Friday shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors.
2019-03-15 02:19:15 Read More

Mumbai bridge collapse: BMC, rly officials booked

In yet another bridge collapse near the city’s suburban railway stations, the nodal foot over-bridge at the northern end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) came crashing down on Thursday evening. Six commuters were killed and at least 34 injured. The number of casualties is expected to rise.
2019-03-15 00:21:10 Read More

Nirav Modi entered UK on investor’s ‘golden visa’

Sources told TOI that Nirav Modi flew in from New York towards the end of February — after the Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam had blown up and he was spotted at a luxury hotel in New York. Modi’s passport was revoked in February, but the golden visa was, apparently, issued a few years ago. Revocation of passport does not affect the validity of visa.
2019-03-14 20:16:13 Read More

Azhar ban: China draws ire of UNSC members

US indicated that members of the UN Security Council may need to consider “other actions” if Beijing continued to prevent the sanctions committee from designating Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist. The matter may be bumped up to the Security Council itself, where an isolated China could be called on to explain itself before the world.
2019-03-14 19:42:11 Read More

Mumbai bridge collapse: What we know so far

The bridge which connected the area near the Times of India building with the iconic CSMT station was commonly known as 'Kasab bridge' after the 26/11 Mumbai attack terrorist passed through it during the terror attacks.
2019-03-14 16:35:56 Read More

In pics: Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

The oil facility was part of the $6.2 billion that the United Arab Emirates announced to give to Pakistan in December to help the country overcome the serious economic woes. The development could again bring under stress Pakistan's foreign currency reserves that have so far been maintained with help of friendly countries, a media report said.
2019-03-14 15:53:41 Read More

Live: Foot overbridge collapses in Mumbai; 5 dead, many hurt

At least five people are dead and several have been injured after a foot overbridge outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station in Mumbai collapsed on Thursday evening. Stay with TOI for latest updates.
2019-03-14 14:17:36 Read More

Pak fails to secure $3.2bn UAE oil facility: Report

India on Thursday sought visa-free access from Pakistan for 5,000 pilgrims per day to the historic Sikh shrine in Kartarpur. India emphasised that the corridor should be absolutely visa-free. “There should not be any additional encumbrances in the form of any documentation or procedure,” officials added.
2019-03-14 13:29:12 Read More

India seeks visa-free access for Kartarpur pilgrims

2019-03-14 11:39:55 Read More

Azhar ban: BJP slams Rahul for 'weak Modi' jibe

Taking a dig at the Prime Minister, Rahul said that Narendra Modi has failed to take a firm stand against China. On Wednesday, China kept chief Masood Azhar under its protective wings, vetoing a fourth attempt to declare him a global terrorist. "Weak Modi is scared of Xi. Not a word comes out of his mouth when China acts against India," he tweeted.
2019-03-14 05:24:33 Read More

UN members may be forced to take other actions

"If China continues to block this designation, responsible member-states may be forced to pursue other actions at the Security Council. It shouldn't have to come to that," a Security Council diplomat told PTI in an unusual tough warning to China.
2019-03-14 05:03:53 Read More

How Didi is planning to checkmate BJP in Bengal

Three numbers throw light on Mamata's strategy. First, about 1 of every 3 party MPs in the outgoing LS has not made it to the list. Secondly, more than 2/5th of its nominees have either never entered Parliament or are contesting from a new seat. And, third, over 40% of its poll tickets have gone to women, indicating the constituency the party is keen to woo.
2019-03-14 01:38:47 Read More

Wipro chairman Premji commits another Rs 53,000cr to philanthropy

Wipro chairman Azim Premji announced an increase in his philanthropic commitment by $7.5 billion, taking his overall commitment to his endowment to $21 billion. This makes it one of the biggest foundations in the world. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has investment assets of about $40 billion, and the Ford Foundation about $12 billion.
2019-03-13 20:04:52 Read More

5th ODI live: India lose Kedar, Bhuvi in two balls

India won the first two ODIs in Hyderabad and Nagpur, and just when it looked that Virat Kohli & Co are on their way to another impressive series victory, the Aussies roared back to win in Ranchi and Mohali to square it at 2-2.
2019-03-13 15:36:49 Read More

'Don't exploit situation': Govt warns airlines amid grounding of B737 MAX

As many as 12 Boeing 737 MAX belonging to SpiceJet were grounded on Wednesday and the aircraft's overflying banned in India amid global backlash following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight last week. The low cost carrier is expected to cancel at least 35 of its daily 520 flights from Thursday till it can make an alternate arrangement.
2019-03-13 15:08:09 Read More

Pandya, Rahul needed rap on knuckles: Shastri

India's head coach Ravi Shastri says Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul needed "the rap on their knuckles", referring to the duo's sexist comments on a popular TV show.
2019-03-13 12:09:19 Read More

Leakage of Rafale docs amounts to theft: Centre

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that leakage of sensitive documents by photocopying in the Rafale case amounts to theft and this has put national security in jeopardy. Petitioners Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie, Prashant Bhushan are guilty of leaking sensitive information, the Centre said.
2019-03-13 11:18:58 Read More

Modi Meter: TOI poll game on govt performance

2019-03-13 06:28:56 Read More

In debut speech, Priyanka takes on Modi govt

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday targeted the Modi government, adding she was saddened by what was happening in the country. Priyanka said the Modi government did not fulfil its promises of providing jobs to crores of people. She was addressing her first political rally in Gujarat after assuming charge as Congress general secretary.
2019-03-12 11:09:40 Read More

'Soft on terror': Jaitley attacks Congress

Asserting that the country is safe under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday in his blog accused the Congress of weakening the fight against Jehadi terrorists, and wondered if the party could be trusted by voters in the upcoming general elections.
2019-03-12 10:42:47 Read More

Unfair to compare Pant with Dhoni: Bharat Arun

India bowling coach Bharat Arun on Tuesday defended under-fire Rishabh Pant, saying it is unfair to compare the young wicket-keeper batsman with MS Dhoni. "Unfair to compare them. Dhoni is legend, his work behind the stumps is exemplary. When Virat needs someone to talk to, he is a huge influence on the team," said Arun on Wednesday.
2019-03-12 10:36:08 Read More

Rakesh Asthana threatened to make my life hell, Michel tells court

Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in AgustaWestland chopper scam case, claimed in court on Tuesday that former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana met him in Dubai and threatened to make his life hell inside jail if he did not toe the line of the agency in its investigation. The court said the agency will quiz him tomorrow and the day after.
2019-03-12 10:08:08 Read More

DATE 4

No alliance with Congress in any state: Mayawati

The BSP made it clear on Tuesday that it would not have any electoral tie-up with the Congress in any state for the polls beginning April 11. Referring to her party's pre-poll alliance with the SP in UP, she said it was based on "mutual respect" & "honest intentions", adding that the alliance is perfect enough to defeat the BJP, especially in UP".
2019-03-12 09:34:16 Read More>>

‘Ajit Doval didn’t fly with Masood Azhar’

Jaswant Singh, the foreign minister at the time of Kandahar hijack, flew with Masood Azhar and two others terrorists — Omar Sheikh, who later killed American journalist Daniel Pearl, and Mushtaq Zargar. The terrorists had demanded the release of 36 terrorists from Indian prisons. "Doval was not on the plane on which Azhar had to be flown to Kandahar,"said sources.
2019-03-11 21:56:03 Read More

New Italy papers link Michel to ‘3 bosses’

Investigators expressed surprise at the confidence shown by Christian Michel in pushing Eurofighter's case despite the consortium being out of the race because of high prices and also as it was a single-engine aircraft compared to the twin-engined Rafale.
2019-03-11 20:51:48 Read More

Nirav diverted Rs 934 crore to personal accounts

Of the Rs 934 crore, Nirav Modi diverted Rs 560 crore ($80 million) has been credited into his account, Rs 200 crore ($30 million) into wife Ami’s account and Rs 174 crore ($25 million) into his father Deepak Modi’s personal bank account maintained abroad, officials said. Modi is the key accused in the Rs 6,500 crore Punjab National Bank scam.
2019-03-11 20:34:28 Read More

Won’t contest polls says NCP's Sharad Pawar

NCP sources told TOI on Monday that Sharad Pawar chose to opt out as his party in Madha was plagued by factionalism between MP Vijaysinh Mohite Patil and his arch-rival Sanjay Shinde. A few days ago, the rift came to blows and disrupted Pawar's speech during a meeting at Phaltan. Sources said Pawar's willingness to contest from Madha was an attempt to end the rift.
2019-03-11 20:16:03 Read More

Pulwama terror attack plotter killed in pre-dawn operation

Acting on Intelligence Bureau leads that JeM handler Ashiq Negru from Pulwama’s Rajpora was conceiving another terror attack in Pinglish, security forces conducted a search operation which turned into an encounter. While Mudassir and another terrorist have been eliminated, Negru is absconding.
2019-03-11 17:46:52 Read More

Ethiopia crash: Nations ground B737 MAX 8s

2019-03-11 14:57:14 Read More

Rahul's 'Masood ji' remark sparks war of words

2019-03-11 14:12:56 Read More

Gave nod to India to wear Army caps: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday said India was granted permission to wear camouflage military caps in the third ODI against Australia as a tribute to the country's armed forces, a gesture which Pakistan has objected to.
2019-03-11 13:28:33 Read More

DRDO's 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

With 90% of gravely wounded security personnel succumbing to injuries within a few hours, DRDO's medical laboratory has come up with a range of 'combat casualty drugs' that can extend the golden hour till the trooper is shifted to hospital. The drugs can save lives in the event of warfare in jungle and high altitude areas as well as in terror attacks.
2019-03-11 07:04:58 Read More

Workers from Africa replacing Indians in Gulf

The BJP on Monday latched on to Rahul Gandhi's reference to "Masood Azhar ji" to throw "Rahul loves terrorists" barb at the Congress chief, as the opposition party hit back accusing its rival of deliberately twisting his comments made with sarcasm. Gandhi noted it was Azhar who was responsible for the killing of 40 CRPF soldiers in the Pulwama attack.
2019-03-11 03:06:58 Read More

Since 2014 BJP sent most MLAs to assemblies

2019-03-10 21:48:28 Read More

Ethiopian plane crash: 4 Indians among 157 killed

The analysis took into account all assembly polls starting with the ones held simultaneously with the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and up to the fi ve state polls in December last year. A total of 4,230 MLA seats across all states as well as Delhi and Puducherry were up for grabs in these polls.
2019-03-10 21:28:22 Read More

DeMo won’t curb black money, RBI told govt

The plane was identified by its manufacturer, Boeing, as one of its newest models, a 737 Max 8. The cause of the crash was unclear, but a Lion Air flight using the same model of plane went down in Indonesia in October and killed 189 people.
2019-03-10 21:05:32 Read More

Joint polls in four states, but not in J&K

Despite some reservations the board approved demonetisation, which was proposed by an RBI deputy governor and supported by a note from the finance ministry, which provided a draft scheme for withdrawal of existing Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 bank notes.
2019-03-10 20:46:27 Read More

India's Mann Ki Baat on May 23: EC announces 7-phase LS elections

The EC's announcement of a seven-phase poll schedule from April 11 to May 19, culminating in the results on May 23, will spur already intense campaigning that has seen the PM criss-cross the country in a spree of inaugurations and foundation stone laying functions that doubled up as election rallies.
2019-03-10 20:12:30 Read More

Simultaneous assembly polls in four states

According to the election commission, the candidates will have to furnish the details of their social media accounts at the time of filing their nominations. Arora said all political advertisements on social media will need pre-certification. The election commission has asked Google, Facebook, Twitter Whatsapp, and Youtube to verify all the political advertisements coming from various political parties.
2019-03-10 13:01:40 Read More

EC issues social media guidelines for candidates

2019-03-10 13:01:14 Read More

Lok Sabha elections to be held in 7 phases

Lok Sabha elections will begin on April 11 and will be held over seven phases followed by counting of votes on May 23, the Election Commission announced on Sunday. The first phase will be held on April 11, second on April 18, third on April 23 and fourth on April 29, fifth on May 6, sixth on May 12 and seventh phase on May 19.
2019-03-10 12:37:27 Read More

Lok Sabha Polls 2019: Highlights

2019-03-10 11:59:47 Read More

Live: LS polls to be held from April 11 to May 19, counting on May 23

Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. The results will be declared on May 23. Stay with The Times of India for all the live updates
2019-03-10 05:39:42 Read More

72% of JEE-1 aspirants to appear for JEE-2 too

Close to 72% of the aspirants of Joint Entrance Examination (Main 1) have registered for the Main 2 exam. For the Main 2 exam to be conducted between second and third week of April 2019, over 9.34 lakh candidates have registered for it.
2019-03-09 19:46:42 Read More

Pakistan braced for land strikes, we surprised it with air raid: PM

Stating that terrorists “got an answer in their own language”, PM Modi said Pakistan had become “so scared that around 5 am, they told the world that Indian forces had hit them”. “They started saying Modi has hit (us). The world was informed by them, not us,” the PM said.
2019-03-09 19:17:39 Read More

Nirav Modi tracked down to London

Under the India-UK Extradition Treaty arrangements, the paperwork is now with the district judge at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London to issue an extradition warrant against Nirav Modi to be executed by Scotland Yard. The Indian authorities were informed on Thursday, with officials saying that an arrest warrant against Nirav Modi may now be a matter of weeks.
2019-03-09 17:13:36 Read More

Pak’s 'use and loss of F-16' puts US in a spot

India had requested UK government for his extradition in August 2018, and UK home secretary Sajid Javid was reported to have forwarded the case to Westminster Magistrate’s Court for further consideration from the district judge on Thursday.
2019-03-09 16:53:56 Read More

UK certifies extradition request for Nirav Modi

2019-03-09 14:39:20 Read More

Tell nation who released JeM chief: Rahul to PM

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tell the nation that it was the BJP government which released terror outfit JeM chief Masood Azhar from an Indian jail. Addressing a public rally in north Karnataka, Rahul said, "Let Modi make me understand who sent Masood Azhar from Indian jail to Pakistan."
2019-03-09 10:04:39 Read More

'They started crying at 5am': PM on Pakistan's reaction to Balakot strikes

Addressing a public meeting in Greater Noida, the Prime Minister said the country should have responded to the Mumbai terror attack during the term of the previous Congress-led government.”There are reports that our forces were ready to avenge the terror attack even then, but Delhi was cold. The forces were not allowed to take any action,” he said.
2019-03-09 09:50:30 Read More

Pakistan demands ICC action against India

"The world saw that the Indian cricket team wore military caps instead of their own, did ICC not see this? We think that it is the ICC's responsibility to take notice of this without the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) bringing it up," said Pak foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Indian cricketers wore camouflage military caps during the third ODI against Australia.
2019-03-09 09:35:15 Read More

Nirav's extradition request sent to court: ED

The United Kingdom's home secretary has recently referred India's request for extraditing bank-fraud accused Nirav Modi to a court for initiating legal proceedings against the diamantaire. A British daily reported that Modi is living in a swanky 8-million pound apartment in London's West End and is now involved in a new diamond business.
2019-03-09 08:18:41 Read More

Our strike on JeM camp achieved objective: MEA

MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, at a media briefing, said, "Our non-military counter-terrorism strike achieved the desired objective. It has demonstrated our firm resolve to take decisive action against cross border terrorism". Only one aircraft was lost by India during Pakistan's unsuccessful attempt at targeting Indian military installations, he said.
2019-03-09 06:33:42 Read More

Ayodhya case: 8 Prime Ministers pushed dialogue but failed

Supreme Court’s verdict on setting up a three-member panel for mediation to resolve the contentious Ayodhya dispute, takes the clock 30 years back, when a similar exercise was initiated for the first time, but made no headway. Eight prime ministers in the past tried this route, but failed.
2019-03-09 04:01:30 Read More

US deports desi pilot for watching child porn

Over charges of downloading child pornography, an Indian pilot was handcuffed in front of passengers and deplaned by US law enforcement authorities soon after his flight from New Delhi landed in San Francisco airport on Monday.
2019-03-09 00:37:15 Read More

Nirav Modi tracked down to ?8m flat in London

The Daily Telegraph tracked Modi down to three-bedroom £8 million apartment occupying half a floor within the luxury skyscraper called Centre Point off Tottenham Court Road, where rent is understood to be £17,000 a month.
2019-03-08 22:15:22 Read More

All 3 mediators of Ayodhya dispute hail from TN

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Ibrahim Kalifulla hails from Karaikudi in Sivaganga district while medication expert and senior lawyer Sriram Panchu is based in Chennai. Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar hails from Papanasam in Thanjavur district. â€œIt is a very serious responsibility given to me by the Supreme Court. I will do my best," Panchu said through a statement.
2019-03-08 17:37:44 Read More

3rd ODI live: Australia set 314-run target for India

Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bowl against Australia at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. India have retained their Playing XI, while Australia have made one change.
2019-03-08 11:40:48 Read More

Violence against Kashmiris: PM asks states to act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring to an incident in UP where two Kashmiris were thrashed by a group of saffron-clad men, said the attack was carried out by some mindless men and the Uttar Pradesh government took immediate action. "It is very important to create an atmosphere of unity in the country," PM Modi said. The UP police arrested four people involved.
2019-03-08 10:49:18 Read More

3rd time in 9 days: Pak stops media visit to madrassa bombed by IAF

A Reuters team was stopped from reaching the site of a madrasa and a group of surrounding buildings that were targeted by Indian warplanes last week. It is the third time in the past nine days that Reuters reporters have visited the area – and each time the path up to what villagers say was a religious school run at one time by terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammed, was blocked.
2019-03-08 10:17:24 Read More

MiG 21 fighter crashes in Bikaner, Rajasthan

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on Friday with the pilot ejecting safely, a defence ministry spokesperson said. The aircraft was on a routine mission and crashed after getting airborne from the Nal airbase near Bikaner. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely. Initial inputs suggest a bird hit to be the cause.
2019-03-08 09:52:52 Read More

'Save H-1B spouse work permits' petition on WH site

As the proposal to rescind the H-4 spousal work authorisation regulation inches closer to reality, the immigrant community, especially of Indian origin, is leaving no stone unturned to help ensure continuity of the Obama-era programme. One of the many efforts is a petition launched on the White House website requesting the US government not to revoke the H-4 EAD programme.
2019-03-08 00:12:25 Read More

LS polls: Rahul, Sonia in Cong's first list

Setting to rest speculation whether she will contest, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi will seek re-election from her traditional family bastion of Rae Bareli while son and party president Rahul Gandhi will run from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
2019-03-07 20:26:17 Read More

Government nod for Army reforms

The defence ministry has approved the first batch of reforms in the Army to, which includes relocation of 229 officers to operational posts, creation of a new post of deputy chief for military operations and strategic planning, and setting up new wings for vigilance and human rights issues under major-generals.
2019-03-07 20:12:32 Read More

Modi cabinet takes 30 decisions just ahead of EC calling elections

In what could be its last cabinet meeting ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Modi government on Thursday approved a raft of decisions such as setting up 50 Kendriya Vidyalayas, a push to infrastructure and power projects and expanding health insurance benefits to ex-servicemen.
2019-03-07 19:58:05 Read More

One killed, 32 hurt in grenade attack in Jammu

One person was killed and 32 others injured in a powerful grenade explosion on Thursday morning at the General Bus Stand in Jammu, exactly three weeks after 40 CRPF jawans were killed in a terror attack in Pulwama.
2019-03-07 17:43:24 Read More

India inks $3bn deal with Russia for N-sub

India has inked defence deal worth over $3 billion for the lease of a nuclear-powered attack submarine from Russia. “INS Chakra’s existing lease will be extended till at least 2025 through another contract till the new submarine, which will be bigger and more advanced than it, becomes operational,” said a source.
2019-03-07 16:58:24 Read More

Hizbul Mujahideen behind Jammu grenade attack, suspect arrested

A teenager was killed and 32 others were injured Thursday in a grenade attack in the crowded general bus stand area in the heart of the city with the attacker suspected to have links with Hizbul Mujahideen arrested in this connection, police said. IGP Jammu M K Sinha said suspect Yasin Javid Bhat was nabbed by a police party at toll plaza in Nagrota.
2019-03-07 14:12:56 Read More

Ready to deal with threat from Pakistan: IAF

The Indian Air Force on Thursday said it was in a high state of preparedness to pro-actively engage any perceived threat from Pakistan, in clear indication that underlying tension between the two countries have not yet eased. It said a strict vigil in the skies to detect and thwart any act of aggression from Pakistan Air Force is being maintained.
2019-03-07 13:03:33 Read More

Pak blocks UN team from quizzing Hafiz Saeed

Visa requests of a United Nations team to interview Hafiz Saeed, residing in Pakistan, were rejected by the country's consulate in New York. According to sources, Pakistan was fearful that Saeed would voluntarily reveal more incriminating evidence against it and their support to various terror organisations operating from its soil.
2019-03-07 12:41:36 Read More

Seeking ban on Pak despite ICC snub: CoA chief

Committee of Administrators (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai on Thursday said the BCCI is still seeking an ICC ban on countries that harbour terrorism despite a recent rejection but was non-committal on whether India will boycott Pakistan at the World Cup.
2019-03-07 12:28:15 Read More

UN to keep Saeed on list of banned terrorists

Saeed's request was opposed by India as well as other countries - US, UK and France - that had originally listed him, sources said. Significantly, Pakistan did not oppose the appeal despite claims by the new Imran Khan-led government that it was taking action against the banned terrorists and their organisations.
2019-03-07 11:10:02 Read More

DATE 5

Will $27bn women-centric schemes help Modi

The 35-year-old bought the vehicle with a Rs 6,00,000 ($8,400) loan from a government program, allowing her to earn Rs 14,000 a month ferrying children to a nearby school. She gives the credit—and plans to give her vote—to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
2019-03-07 09:16:42 Read More>>

Watch: Dhoni plays perfect host to India players

As India are scheduled to play Australia in the 3rd ODI in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's hometown on Friday, it was the perfect opportunity for the former Indian skipper to turn host.
2019-03-07 08:24:51 Read More

Genuine mistake: Prashant Bhushan admits in SC

Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench comprising justices Arun Mishra and Navin Sinha that in view of Bhushan's statement, he would like to withdraw his contempt plea filed against the noted lawyer. However, Bhushan filed an application in the court seeking recusal of Justice Arun Mishra from hearing the contempt petition filed by Venugopal.
2019-03-07 08:06:34 Read More

Powerful grenade blast rocks Jammu bus stand, 28 people injured

Around 28 people were injured when a grenade blast took place at a bus stand in Jammu on Thursday. It was a grenade explosion, it has caused injuries to approximately 18 people, all shifted to hospital," IGP Jammu, MK Sinha said. The injured have been taken to the Government Medical College for treatment. Police have reached at the site of the blast and cordoned off the area.
2019-03-07 07:17:58 Read More

Govt announces new Rs 20 coin: Things to know

The outside diameter of the new Rs 20 coin will be 27mm (millimetres) and it will weigh 8.54 grams, a notification from the finance ministry stated. The composition of the new coin will be 65 per cent copper, 15 per cent zinc and 20 per cent nickel for the outer ring, while the inner ring (centrepiece) will be 75 per cent copper, 20 per cent zinc and five per cent nickel.
2019-03-07 05:31:17 Read More

'Don’t take note of stolen Rafale papers'

The wait is finally over! The first official trailer of Junglee Pictures' family actioner 'Junglee', starring Vidyut Jammwal is out and it is every bit worth the wait. Packed with emotion, action and a touch of romance, this Chuck Russell directorial promises to be a treat for the entire family.
2019-03-07 02:13:41 Read More

IAF rebuts ‘satellite image’ report, says intended targets were hit

Amid conflicting claims of “satellite evidence” on whether India did strike the JeM camp at Balakot in Pakistan, the IAF maintained that it had hit the intended targets and that precision ‘Spice’ bombs had pierced the roofs of identified buildings and exploded inside. Indian government sources have previously said the attack did not target the entire Jaish campus.
2019-03-07 02:11:20 Read More

JeM does not exist in our country: Pak Army

The government on Wednesday claimed that the “dissent note” by three of a seven-member negotiating team for the Rafale deal was stolen from the defence ministry and pleaded with the Supreme Court not to take cognisance of it to order a CBI probe as this would delay procurement of fifth generation fighter jets — a necessity after recent developments.
2019-03-06 20:40:44 Read More

Masood Azhar’s brother plotted IC-814 hijack at just 24

Mufti Abdul Rauf Asghar has planned every major Jaish attack in India – including the 2001 fidayeen attacks on J&K assembly and Parliament, 2016 Pathankot IAF base attack, attacks on Nagrota and Kathua camps and the recent Pulwama attack.
2019-03-06 05:15:47 Read More

2nd ODI: India beat Australia by 8 runs

Indian bowlers delivered in a heart-stopping climax to fashion a narrow eight-run victory against Australia in the second ODI after skipper Virat Kohli conjured up a resolute hundred in testing conditions on Tuesday.
2019-03-06 01:41:08 Read More

WATCH: Vidyut Jammwal's ‘Junglee’ Trailer

Pak puts JeM chief's son in ‘preventive custody’

The move to hold Mufti Abdul Rauf, the brother of JeM chief, in “preventive detention” evoked scepticism in India. Official sources said it was Pakistani a ploy to distract international opinion just before the UNSC is to decide on putting the Jaish chief on the 1267 banned list.
2019-03-05 19:39:09 Read More

Govt’s offensive bid to get Azhar sanctioned at UN

India’s effort to establish Jaish’s complicity in the Pulwama attack have been helped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sharing information crucial for identification of the perpetrators of the Pulwama attack.
2019-03-05 14:18:11 Read More

Pakistan arrests Masood Azhar's brother

Pakistan on Tuesday arrested 44 members of banned outfits, including a brother of Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar, amid mounting pressure from the global community to rein in the terror groups operating on its soil and curb their financing.
2019-03-05 12:01:59 Read More

2nd ODI live: India all out for 250 vs Australia

Australia have gone in with two changes for today's game while the Indian team has gone in with the same playing XI.
2019-03-05 11:23:26 Read More

Ready to fight Cong-BJP 'unholy alliance': Kejriwal

2019-03-05 10:58:15 Read More

Ready to fight Cong-BJP 'unholy alliance': Kejriwal

2019-03-05 10:58:15 Read More

'They want to strike Modi, I want strike on terror'

2019-03-05 10:45:14 Read More

'India will have all options available in case of another terror strike'

India has shared with the US the evidence of the use of F-16 fighter jet + by Pakistan during retaliatory aerial combat and was confident that the US is investigating the matter, said sources. Since Balakot strike, India is trying to build maximum pressure on Pakistan on the issue of terrorism. India will have "all options" available if there is another terror strike.
2019-03-05 10:38:14 Read More

'Surveillance confirmed 300 targets at Balakot camp before IAF strikes'

Underlining that medical fitness is a topmost priority for the IAF, the Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa explained, "Ejection is something that takes a toll on your body and if you are not perfectly fit and God forbid you have to eject again, you will be spending the rest of your life in a wheelchair. We do not take a chance with the fitness of a fighter pilot."
2019-03-04 13:39:09 Read More

Govt, oppn in war of words over Balakot strikes

When Kuldeep Yadav was asked if Yuzvendra Chahal and his performances have literally shut the ODI door on veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Yadav responded,"We haven't ousted anyone but made use of opportunities that we got". The wrist spinner duo of Chahal and Kuldeep have been regular feature in India's ODI format confining finger spinner Ashwin to the sidelines.
2019-03-04 13:01:56 Read More

Abhi will fly when medically fit: IAF chief

The government and the opposition continued to spar over the number of Jaish terrorists killed in the Balakot terror strike even as the IAF chief B S Dhanoa on Monday categorically refused to count the casualties.
2019-03-04 11:41:03 Read More

We haven't ousted Ashwin, Jadeja: Kuldeep Yadav

The bomb damage assessment that is done post a mission only calculates the target that has been hit or not hit, the air chief noted. "We can't count how many people have died. That depends on how many people were there," Dhanoa said, adding that a statement on the number of terrorists killed will be made by the government.
2019-03-04 10:27:11 Read More

We hit target, don't count casualties: IAF chief

2019-03-04 09:01:56 Read More

ICC wants say in IPL policy matters, BCCI rejects

2019-03-04 00:41:39 Read More

How AK-203 will end forces’ hunt for reliable rifle

2019-03-04 00:24:07 Read More

NCR pips Maha to take top spot in FDI inflows

2019-03-03 20:37:34 Read More

Did Michel make UPA-2 put Rafale deal on ice? Agencies set to probe

2019-03-03 20:17:01 Read More

Govt blasts oppn for seeking proof of IAF strike

2019-03-03 19:51:24 Read More

Pakistan may not oppose proposal to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Pakistan may take "decisive action" against all proscribed organisations, including JeM, and even withdraw its opposition to the move to list terror outfit's chief Masood Azhar in the UN Security Council terror list, according to a media report on Sunday. The official, however, insisted that the decision was taken before the Pulwama attack.
2019-03-03 15:09:58 Read More

Putin hopes AK-203 rifles will help Indian forces

"The new joint venture will manufacture world famous Kalashnikov assault rifles of the newest 200 series and eventually will reach full localisation of production. "Thus, the Indian defence-industrial sector will have the opportunity to fulfil the needs of national security agencies in this category of small arms, resting upon advanced Russian technologies," Putin said in his message.
2019-03-03 14:37:55 Read More

Intel looking into reports of JeM chief's death

Intelligence agencies were trying to ascertain reports on the social media about the death of Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group chief Masood Azhar in Pakistan, officials said on Sunday. The officials said they had no information other than that Azhar was undergoing treatment at an army hospital after suffering renal failure.
2019-03-03 14:10:35 Read More

Want to return to cockpit at earliest: Abhinandan

Varthaman told senior IAF commanders and doctors treating him that he wants to start flying at the earliest, the officials told. On Wednesday, he became the first IAF pilot to shoot down an F-16 fighter jet during an aerial combat with the Pakistani Air Force. Varthaman was captured by the Pakistani Army after his MiG-21 Bison jet was hit in a fierce dogfight.
2019-03-03 13:36:12 Read More

PM: 'Made in Amethi' AK-203s to help forces

PM Modi said that the AK-203 rifles to be manufactured in the newly-launched Kalashnikov rifles unit in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi will give an edge to our troops in their fight against terrorists and Maoists. Addressing a large gathering in Amethi on Sunday, Modi said that AK-203, one of world's most modern guns, will be made in a joint venture between India and Russia.
2019-03-03 12:07:54 Read More

Live updates: PM Modi to address rally in Patna

2019-03-03 05:13:48 Read More

Day 3 of Handwara encounter: 2 terrorists killed

2019-03-03 03:08:20 Read More

Was subjected to mental harassment by ISI: Abhi

2019-03-02 21:01:54 Read More

Indian jets hit school of jihad: Azhar’s brother

2019-03-02 20:50:56 Read More

Rafale jets could have delivered better results: PM

2019-03-02 20:40:37 Read More

Sat pics, coordinates: How Balakot targets were hit with precision

The “before and after” images captured by the high-resolution synthetic aperture radars (SARs) mounted on “classified platforms” as well as Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, which were part of the “strike package”, show the designated targets were hit with precision.
2019-03-02 20:12:02 Read More

'Locked on to Pak F-16': IAF pilot's last message

2019-03-02 19:44:34 Read More

Ind v Aus Live: Kuldeep strikes to hurt Australia

After being blanked 0-2 in the T20I series by the visiting Australian team, India's focus now shifts to the ODIs where it will test the candidates for the few spots on offer in the World Cup squad.
2019-03-02 09:59:55 Read More

US seeks information on potential misuse of F-16 by Pakistan

The IAF on Thursday displayed parts of an AMRAAM air-to-air missile as evidence to prove that Pakistan deployed F-16s for aerial raid targeting Indian military installations. According to end-user agreement between US & Pakistan, F-16 jets were meant to be used to "enhance Pakistan's ability to conduct counter-insurgency and counterterrorism operations."
2019-03-02 07:02:51 Read More

Meaning of Abhinandan will change now: PM

"Abhinandan" used to mean welcome, but its meaning would change now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday in an apparent reference to the IAF pilot released by Pakistan. The world takes note of what India does and the nation has the power to "change dictionary meanings", PM Modi said at a housing ministry event in Delhi.
2019-03-02 06:47:29 Read More

Military has proof of hit on Balakot Jaish camp

The Mirage-2000s have electro-optical sensors but they could not have captured the imagery because it was cloudy during the pre-dawn strikes. The Sukhoi-30MKIs, which accompanied the Mirage-2000s for ‘air defence’, do have SARs for high-resolution ground mapping with the capability to penetrate clouds.
2019-03-01 23:51:16 Read More

Pak forced IAF pilot to record 'confession' video

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to a hero's welcome late on Friday, almost 60 hours after he was taken captive in PoK after being shot down while chasing an intruding Pakistani F-16. Abhinandan arrived in India after an agonising day-long wait via Wagah-Attari border.
2019-03-01 19:30:12 Read More

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is in Pakistan, admits Qureshi

Pakistan tried very hard to deny it used F-16s for the air intrusion, or that one of them was shot down because it obtained the fighters from the US from the mid-1980s onwards under the guise of the global fight against terrorism.
2019-03-01 06:05:52 Read More

US laws bar F-16 use in ‘offensive role’

Indian pilot Abhinandan, captured by Pakistan after his plane crashed on the other side of LoC while on a mission to chase back intruding planes, will be handed over to India at the Wagah border. Catch all live updates here
2019-03-01 03:56:00 Read More

Live: IAF pilot Abhinandan coming home

IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman swallowed his secret documents and dumped other papers in a pond before being captured by Pakistani civilians and handed over to the Pakistan army in a survival-behind-enemy-lines drama that also saw him discharge his pistol in the air to scare off a mob while one of the civilians shot at the downed pilot’s leg.
2019-03-01 02:26:23 Read More

'Pak jawans tried to kill me as I had fired on them'

2019-03-01 00:56:01 Read More

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Pilot swallowed papers, fired in air before capture

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