Sumit Sharma

Kupwara Encounter: Insight Into The Fatal 'Hand-to-Hand' Combat; Names of 5 Indian Army Troopers Martyred in Keran Sector of Jammu And Kashmir During Operation Rangdouri Behak

The Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Five terrorists were gunned down by the Indian Army. Five Indian Army soldiers were also martyred during the “Operation Rangdouri Behak” which was launched on April 1 by the security forces.

Coronavirus Cases Surge to 2,547 in India as Country Sees Largest Spike in a Day With 478 New Cases in Past 24 Hours; Death Toll Rises to 62

India on Friday witnessed the biggest single-day spike in coronavirus cases, as 478 people were tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The number of coronavirus cases rose to 2,547. Out of the total cases, 162 people have been discharges so far. Sixty-two deaths were also reported in the country. Currently, there are 2,322 active cases in India.

Corporate Spending For Battle Against Coronavirus Will be Considered CSR, Announces Modi Government

The Narendra Modi government on Monday announced that corporates spending on checking coronavirus would be considered as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). In a circular issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the government said that corporate spending for various activities related to COVID-19.

'Goli Maaro' Slogan Heard During Amit Shah's Pro-CAA Rally in Kolkata; Watch Video

The controversial “Goli Maaro” slogan was heard during Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s rally in Kolkata's Shaheed Minar Ground, reported NDTV. A video footage of men waving Bharatriya Janata Party (BJP) flags and shouting the controversial slogan surfaced on social media.

Maharashtra Govt's 'Five-Day Working Week' Circular Challenged in Bombay High Court

Maharashtra government’s circular of five-day working week for the state government employee was challenged in the Bombay High Court on Friday. A writ petition was filed against the circular by Mahesh Gadekar, resident of Solapur. In the plea, Gadekar demanded that the circular should be revoked.

Mahashivratri 2020: Shankracharya Temple in Srinagar Illuminated With Colourful Lights (Watch Video)

On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, Shankaracharya Temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar was illuminated with colourful lights on Friday. The Shankaracharya Temple is also known as the Jyeshteshwara Temple. It is situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range.

AIMIM to Seek Explanation From Waris Pathan For '15 Crore Muslims-100 Crore Hindus' Remark

The All India Majlis-e- Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) will seek explanation from its leader Waris Pathan over his alleged ‘15 crore Muslims can be heavy on 100 crore’ remark he recently made in Karnataka, a party leader said here on Friday.

Sushma Swaraj 68th Birth Anniversary: Tweets by Former External Affairs Minister That Won Hearts on Social Media

Sushma Swaraj was the most loved minister of the Narendra Modi government. During her tenure as the external affairs minister, Indians on foreign land received swift response whenever they needed help. She can easily be called the most "millennial" political leaders in terms of ideology, problem-solving capabilities and fearlessness.

Sharmistha Mukherjee Hits Out at P Chidambaram For Congratulating AAP on Its Victory in Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 After Congress Again Drew Blank, Asks 'Should PCC Shut Shop?'

Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee on Wednesday hit out at former union finance minister P Chidambaram for expressing joy over the defeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Delhi assembly elections 2020. Mukherjee questioned her fellow Congress leader over his tweet congratulating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for its victory.

Kia Motors Rejects Reports of Shifting Its $1.1 Billion Plant to Tamil Nadu, Says 'Company Getting Full Support From Andhra Pradesh Government'

Kia Motors on Friday rejected media reports which claimed that the motor company is planning to shift its USD 1.1 billion-plant from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. The South Korea’s motor company requested its customers to refrain from the reports.

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray Phone Tapping Row: Maharashtra Govt Sets Up 2-Member Panel to Probe Allegations

Maharashtra government on Sunday constituted a two-member committee to probe into allegations of phone tapping of leading politicians, including the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders during the Lok Saha Elections 2019.

Dilip Ghosh Says 'Will Identify and Shoot' Protesters Damaging Public Property When BJP Comes to Power in West Bengal (Watch Video)

Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) West Bengal Chief Dilip Ghosh on Sunday stirred another controversy. During a rally in North 24 Parganas, Ghosh said that when the BJP comes to power, people damaging public property would be identified and shot at.

Kerala Government Becomes First State to Move Supreme Court Against Citizenship Amendment Act

The Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The state government filed the case under Article 131 of the Constitution. Kerala has become the first state to challenge the CAA in the top court.

Violence in JNU: Masked Mob Attacks Students Inside Campus, JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh Severely Injured; Student Union Blames ABVP

Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union president Aishe Ghosh was allegedly beaten by Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) activists inside the university campus. Ghosh was severely injured in the attack.

Maharashtra Cabinet Portfolio Allocation Finalised; Ajit Pawar to Take Charge as Finance Minister & NCP Leader Anil Deshmukh Gets Home Ministry: Reports

P Chidambaram Hits Out at BJP Government Over NPR-NRC and CAA, Says 'These Are Two Sides of Same Coin'

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over National Population Register (NPR) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Chidambaram also clarified that the Congress is not provoking anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests.

Lt General Manoj Mukund Naravane to Take Charge as Next Indian Army Chief; Know About Illustrious Career of 28th COAS

Lieutenant General Manoj Mukund Naravane will take over as the next Indian Army Chief on Tuesday. Lt Gen Naravane will be the 28th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). He is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff. Before his appointment as the VCOAS, Lt Gen Naravane was heading the Eastern Command of the Army.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee 95th Birth Anniversary: Here Are Interesting Facts About Indian Former PM, Statesman And Noted Poet

The year 2019 marks the 95th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and BJP's founding member Atal Bihari Vajpayee. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Good Governance Day. An excellent orator, a statesman, a poet and most importantly, a leader of the masses, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, breathed his last on August 16, 2018, at the age of 93.

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi Joins Indian Navy as First Woman Pilot, Know All About Her Inspiring Journey

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi on Monday became the first woman pilot of the Indian Navy as she joined operational duties in Kochi naval base. Sub Lt Shivangi will be flying the Dornier surveillance aircraft of the Indian Navy. She was inducted into Indian Navy as SSC (Pilot) as part of 27 NOC course in Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala

Mahendra Nath Pandey Sleeps During Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech in Rajya Sabha Over Economic Slowdown, Netizens Troll BJP MP

At the time when Finance Minister Nirmala was speaking in Parliament over an economic slowdown in the country, her colleagues sitting behind her were seen dozing off. The viral video showed Skill Development Minister, Mahendra Nath Pandey sleeping during Sitharaman’s speech.