During the routine checking of vehicles, the Excise officials stumbled upon explosive materials in a vehicle owned by one Mohammed Mustafa. They then took him to his house and recovered the remaining cache.
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All decisions by govt guided by desire to improve people's lives: PM Modi
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that all decisions taken by the Centre in the past nine years have been guided by the desire to improve people's lives. He said this in a tweet to commemorate nine years of the NDA government, which came into power first in May 2014.
10 dead, 55 injured after bus plunges into Jammu gorge
At least 10 people were killed and 55 others injured on Tuesday after a bus plunged into a deep gorge in Jammu district, police said. "The bus was carrying more passengers than the prescribed limit which will be probed during the investigation," he added.
Rahul to deliver lecture at Stanford University, meet US lawmakers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who will embark on his US trip on Tuesday, is slated to deliver a lecture at the Stanford University and conduct meetings with American lawmakers, think tanks and others.
Rahul Gandhi shares video of his truck ride from Murthal to Ambala, drivers shares their problems
Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Monday released a video of his ride on a truck from Haryana's Murthal to Ambala, in which he was seen discussing the problems and issues of truck drivers.
'Will fight jointly': Congress presents united face after Gehlot, Pilot meet Kharge, Rahul
After the meeting at the residence of Kharge, lasting for over four hours, ended, both Gehlot and Pilot, sporting smiles on their faces, came out along with party General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal to brief the press.
Modi flags off first Vande Bharat Express for Assam, slams previous govts for neglecting northeast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday flagged off Assam's first Vande Bharat Express that will connect Guwahati with New Jalpaiguri, via video conferencing, and took a jibe at previous governments for being involved in corruption and neglecting connectivity and development of the northeastern states.
Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik, NIA compares him to Osama Bin Laden
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to Yasin Malik, chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) over the NIA's plea seeking his death penalty in a terror funding case, which also compared him with slain Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden.
Antilia case: SC to examine bail plea by ex-cop Pradeep Sharma
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea by retired high-profile police officer and encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma, arrested in connection with the sensational Mansukh Hiran murder case, challenging the Bombay High Court order, which rejected his bail application.
Arrest of Kurmi leaders: Massive protests in Bengal tribal pockets
Meanwhile, BJP's national vice-president and the party Lok Sabha member Dilip Ghosh said that he doubts that that attack on Abhishek Banerjee on Friday was a drama staged by Trinamool Congress to gain public sympathy.
Will repeat Karnataka in MP, win 150 seats: Rahul Gandhi
His remarks came after a meeting on Madhya Pradesh which was chaired by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and attended by Rahul Gandhi, party general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, Kamal Nath, Digvijay Singh, Arun Yadav, J.P. Agarwal among several others.
Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik over NIA's plea seeking death penalty
The Delhi High Court on Monday issued a notice to Yasin Malik, chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) over the NIA's plea seeking his death penalty in a terror funding case.
Sitharaman posts impressive report card of BJP's 9-year rule
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a glowing report card of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 9-years in office, terming them as full of progress and development, here on Monday.
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni arrives in India on maiden state visit
"The state visit marks the culmination of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Cambodia, which were established in 1952," a statement issued by the ministry said.
Praveen Srivatsava sworn in as CVC by President Murmu
In a tweet, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, which is the official Twitter handle of the President said: "President Droupadi Murmu administered the Oath of Office to the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava at Rashtrapati Bhavan."
Cong, CPI(M) question invite to Trinamool for June 12 Oppn meet in Patna
State Congress president in West Bengal, veteran party Lok Sabha member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had gone a step ahead in claiming that whatever might be the outcome of the meeting on June 12, Congress will continue to oppose Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.
India successfully puts into orbit its first 2nd Gen navigation satellite
The 2,232 kg NVS-01 satellite -- part of Indian satellite navigation system NavIC or originally called Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)-- was carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
Delhi Excise Policy scam: Sisodia used 43 SIM cards, says ED
Enforcement Directorate (ED) sources have revealed that former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia had used 43 SIM cards in 14 different mobile phones in connection to the Excise Police scam.
India plans to have more 2nd Gen NavIC satellites
The Indian space agency is planning to have five more of the second generation navigation satellites at an outlay of about Rs 1,000 crore as part of its NavIC system, said a senior official.
Sisodia generated Rs 622.67 cr POC in Excise Policy scam: ED
The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) ongoing probe into the Delhi's Excise Policy scam has revealed that former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had allegedly generated Rs 622.67 crore Proceeds of Crime (POC) through different modus operandi, sources said.
PM Modi meets CMs of BJP-ruled states; 2024 LS polls discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a meeting with the chief ministers and deputy CMs of the BJP-ruled states in the national capital during which several issues, including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were discussed.
New Parliament is a reflection of aspirations of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the new Parliament building is a reflection of the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians and this temple of democracy gives the message of India's determination to the world.
AI to help monitor & prevent water wastage: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Artificial intelligence (AI) will help monitor water distribution and prevent wastage, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation through his monthly radio talk show 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Arrogance of BJP govt has increased, trampling voices of women players under boots: Priyanka
The Congress and other other opposition parties on Sunday condemned the police action against the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar here after they tried to march towards the new Parliament House building.
Mamata Banerjee condemns 'manhandling' of wrestlers
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has condemned the alleged manhandling of the wrestlers by Delhi Police personnel in the national capital on Sunday.