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Jordan condemns Israeli strike near Syria's presidential palace
Amman, May 3 (IANS) Jordan has strongly condemned an earlier Israeli strike near the presidential palace in Syria's capital Damascus, as well as Israel's continued assaults on Syria's territory.
Bihar's first pedestrian subway nears completion in Patna: Minister
Patna, May 3 (IANS) Bihar's first underground pedestrian subway, currently under construction near Patna Junction, was inspected on Friday by the State Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin.
Govt land freed from encroachment in largest demolition drive near Chandola lake in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has cleared nearly 1.5 lakh square metres of government land around the Chandola Lake in Gujarat's Ahmedabad within just two days, officials said.
Rajasthan Police issue alert against cyber crime on pretext of Char Dham Yatra
Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) The Cyber Branch of the Rajasthan Police Headquarters have issued an advisory urging the public to make the Char Dham Yatra bookings only through authorised agents and official websites, officials said.
Pakistan UN envoy says 'kinetic action' by India imminent, laments lack of international impact on New Delhi
United Nations, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, has called for intensifying international intervention in the tense situation between his country and India, saying that there was "imminent threat of kinetic action" by New Delhi.
NDA, Grand Alliance spar over 'caste census credit' in Bihar; JD-U leader slams Oppn
Patna, May 3 (IANS) With the Central government's announcement of a nationwide caste-based census, political tensions have escalated in Bihar with leaders from both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Grand Alliance vying to claim credit.
Displaying 'Hindu terror', 'Gayab' posters made Cong leaders heroes in Pakistan: Union Minister
Hubballi (Karnataka), May 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, has hit out at the Congress and said that some Congress leaders have become heroes in Pakistan when it comes to terrorism.
Man arrested in Assam's Dhubri for 'defending' Pakistan
Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state police have arrested another individual over alleged charges of supporting Pakistan.
Pakistani nationals asked to apply afresh for Long Term Visas by July 10
Jaipur, May 3 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued a directive requiring all Pakistani citizens holding Long-Term Visas (LTVs) -- who have not acquired Indian citizenship -- to reapply through the Electronic Foreigners Regional Registration Office (e-FRRO) portal with verified documents, officials said.
Nityanand Rai slams Lalu, Rahul Gandhi over 'caste census credit'
Patna, May 3 (IANS) The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, has launched a scathing attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad and Bihar's Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of playing politics over the caste-based census and misleading the people of the country.