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Political activities have gained momentum in the National Capital, with the leaders of various parties holding consultations on setting up of a new political order. Top leaders of National Democratic Alliance will meet over dinner tomorrow ahead of declaration of Lok Sabha poll results on Thursday. The meeting will take …

The CBI has withdrawn its application from a Delhi court seeking permission to further probe the 64-crore-rupee Bofors payoff case. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate allowed the CBI to withdraw the application filed in February, last year, after the agency told the court that it wants the same. CBI had moved …

Congress President Rahul Gandhi met the Alwar gang-rape victim at Thanagazi in Rajasthan this morning. Talking to reporters, Mr Gandhi said, justice will be done and the accused will be punished at the earliest. He said the state government is taking all possible steps to curb such incidents and ensure …

Campaigning has reached its peak for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections as only two days are left for the electioneering to end. Fifty-nine constituencies, spread over seven states and one union territory, will go to polls in this phase on Sunday. Top political leaders are holding …

In Jammu and Kashmir, three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dalipora village of Pulwama district today. An army jawan was also martyred and a civilian killed. Three others, including two Army personnel, were injured. Talking to AIR News, State Director General of Police, Dilbagh …

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has described the Election Commission’s decision to cut short the poll campaign duration in the state as unethical and unconstitutional. In a tweet, she alleged that the Commission’s actions under the directions of the BJP are a direct attack on democracy. The BJP today …

The website of the Lokpal has been launched. The website, www.lokpal.gov.in, was inaugurated by Chairperson Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose in presence of all the Members of Lokpal in New Delhi today. It provides basic information about the working and functioning of the anti-corruption ombudsman.Our correspondent reports that the process of notifying …

In Jammu & Kashmir, one terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district this morning. The encounter broke out after a contingent of security forces patrolling in Amshipora – Ramnagari belt witnessed a suspicious movement near an orchard and challenged the terrorists. Talking to AIR, State …

The Supreme Court today granted time till August 15 to the three-member mediation committee to explore an amicable solution to Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case. The committee, headed by ex-apex court judge F M I Kalifulla, had sought the extension to complete mediation proceedings. The matter was being …

By SJA Jafri CHRISTCHURCH/MELBOURNE: Anti-terror police have swooped on a house in Christchurch, New Zealand, where 50 people were killed in attacks by a lone white terrorist on two mosques in March, amid reports of suspicious items at the property. Nearby homes were evacuated and police cordons were been set up …