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Polling in Third Phase of Lok Sabha Elections Underway

Polling in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway Tuesday.

Polling Beings on Dull Note in Anantnag

Voting began Tuesday on a dull note in Anantnag district of Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency, where polling will be held in three legs, amidst tight security measures, officials said.

Mehbooba Mufti Says 'Pakistan Isn't Preserving Nukes For Eid Either' After PM Narendra Modi's 'Nuclear Bomb For Diwali' Remark at Election Rally

Addressing an election rally in Rajasthan on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that security and intelligence agencies earlier used to warn that 'Pakistan had the nuclear button' and went on to assert India's nuclear strength.

Gokhale Hold Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang; Discuss Post-Wuhan Summit Progress

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed the progress in bilateral ties since the Wuhan summit last year and said both sides were implementing the decisions in a manner in which "we are sensitive to each other's concerns".

US Seeks to Extend Detention of Some Asylum Seekers: Report

US President Donald Trump's administration has issued an order that could keep some asylum seekers in jail for months or years as they wait for their cases to be heard, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

150 Indian Peacekeepers in S Sudan Awarded Medal of Honour for Dedicated Service

A total of 150 Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have received medals of honour for their dedicated service and sacrifice.

Imran Khan's Statement on PM Modi Could Be Congress' Ploy: Sitharaman

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman believes that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement 'that there may be a better chance of India-Pak peace talks and settling of the Kashmir issue if the BJP is voted back to power', is a ploy by Congress to oust Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government from the Centre.

Shiv Sena to PM Narendra Modi: Ensure PDP, NC and NCP Won't Be Part of NDA

It said both these leaders are today speaking against abolishing of Article 370 and 35 (A) while Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hitting back in his rallies.

US Asks Its Citizens to Reconsider Travel Plans to Pakistan Due to Terrorism

The US has advised its citizens to reconsider their travel to Pakistan due to terrorism and asked them not to travel to restive Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), identified as the most dangerous areas due to terror attacks.

Encounter Between Security Forces and Terrorists Underway in Shopian

An encounter broke out Saturday between terrorists and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.

China Trying to Create Its Own Globally Decisive Naval Force Through BRI: Pentagon

China is trying to create its own globally decisive naval force through the ambitious multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative, the Pentagon has told the US Congress, warning that Beijing's "unfavourable deals" strangle a nation's sovereignty like an Anaconda enwrapping its next meal.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Comments on Peace Talks if PM Modi Wins 'Out of Context', Says FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Qureshi's remarks came amid tensions between India and Pakistan sparked following the February 14 Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Lok Sabha Elections: 72.19% Polling Recorded in Jammu

Peaceful and incident free polling was conducted in two of the total six constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir which went to polls in first phase of elections on Thursday.

NIA Files Application Seeking Voice Sample of Asiya Andrabi's Close Aide Naheeda

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed an application in Delhi's Patiala House Court for voice sample of Naheeda, a close aide of Asiya Andrabi.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan Wants Narendra Modi to Win Lok Sabha Elections, Says 'Better Chance of Peace Talks If BJP Comes to Power'

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan wants Narendra Modi to win the Lok Sabha Elections 2019.

Puppy Rescued From Head Stuck in Metal Railing, Video From Kashmir Goes Viral

It was trying to probably jump on the other side of the gate but got trapped.

Visakhapatnam to Witness Contest Between Political Heavyweight, Three Debutants

The port city of Visakhapatnam is set to witness a contest between a political heavyweight and three debutants in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 11.

Jammu and Kashmir: Lt Gen Dhillon Urges Youths to Leave Terrorist Groups, Promises Rehabilitation

Jammu and Kashmir will go to polls in five phases of seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, beginning April 11.