Top News of Feb 12 | Indian student from Telengana shot dead in USA

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#11:32 PM

AIMIM chief #AsaduddinOwaisi has been denied permission to hold public rally in one of the wards of Pune ahead of Feb 21 municipal poll. - PTI

#10:23 PM

RugbyU: France beat Scotland 22-16 in Six Nations - AFP

#9:57 PM

Vamshi Reddy, a student from Telangana’s Warangal shot dead in USA. More details awaited - ANI

#9:47 PM

This is an act of bravery, we’ve lost him but he has sacrificed his life for the nation:Family member of Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopal Singh - ANI

#9:32 PM

Two men intercepted yesterday at CSI Airport, Mumbai with 8 gold bars weighing 2098 grams worth 63,65,600 rupees. - ANI

#9:32 PM

BJP workers intrude into #RahulGandhi's Uttarakhand event; the Cong leader "welcomes" them saying, "They have come here today to greet me" - PTI

#9:23 PM

Uttarakhand: Karnaprayag BSP candidate Kuldeep Singh Kanwasi dies in a road accident. 2 others injured. EC defers polling at Karnaprayag - ANI

#9:23 PM

We threw out trash, PM Narendra Modi took it into BJP: Rahul Gandhi on tainted leaders - PTI

#9:21 PM

ED slaps money laundering case against controversial defence consultant Sanjay Bhandari - PTI

#9:17 PM

Test-firing of PDV interceptor #missile significant milestone in boosting India's defence capabilities: President Pranab Mukherjee - PTI

#9:12 PM

4 militants, 2 army personnel & a civilian killed in a fierce gunfight at hideout shared by #LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen in south Kashmir - PTI

#9:10 PM

Congress Legislature Party in #Manipur urges Centre to declare United Naga Council "unlawful" organisation - PTI

#9:08 PM

Taekwondo Federation of India joint secy arrested for allegedly sexually exploiting a minor in Jharkhand's #Dhanbad: Police - PTI

#9:08 PM

AIADMK MP Parthiban extends support to #OPanneerselvam - ANI

#9:06 PM

2 kg gold, pegged worth Rs 59 lakh, seized at Hyderabad airport from man who had concealed it in his rectum & LED lamp fixtures: Customs - PTI

#8:57 PM

ShivSena part of BJP-led govt at Centre & in Maharashtra to 'control' anti-people policies: Uddhav Thackeray - PTI

#8:57 PM

Deepa (Jayalalithaa's niece) was not allowed to even see Amma's body? Why?: #Panneerselvam - ANI

#8:56 PM

Shedding crocodile tears,passing new remarks every day is not going to help. Will prove everything in assembly: #Panneerselvam on #Sasikala

#8:54 PM

DRI finds more antique wooden sculptures, carvings from American businessman of Indian-origin held for alleged smuggling in Mumbai's Byculla - PTI

#8:53 PM

Only Amma stood by me all these years.Telling this for the 1st time,I was subjected to harassment & torture all these years: #Panneerselvam - ANI

#8:53 PM

26-year-old man from Telangana's #Warangal allegedly shot dead by a carjacker in California in the US, says his father - PTI

#8:49 PM

I have a question. Yesterday #VKSasikala went to Kuvathur (where MLAs are staying at Golden Bay resort). Why did she go?: #Panneerselvam - ANI

#8:49 PM

Man (36) gets new lease of life as heart harvested from brain-dead man in Surat reaches him in Maharashtra's #Mulund in 2 hours: Hospital - PTI

#8:48 PM

Many party cadres not even in Chennai, are voicing their opinion against Sasikala assuming charge as TN CM: Panneerselvam

#9:03 PM

We should create 'Union of World' & demilitarise it: Dalai Lama - PTI

#9:01 PM

India likely to grow by 6-6.5% in 2016-17, much lower than what CSO & RBI had predicted, due to impact of #noteban: Ex-Fin Min #PChidambaram - PTI

#8:45 PM

Even today many party MLAs are contacting me and telling, for each MLA there are four 'gundas' sitting: Panneerselvam  - ANI

#8:45 PM

BJP has no answer to BSP's questions on demonetisation & corruption associated with it: Mayawati. - ANI

#8:43 PM

Governor should order probe into #OPanneerselvam's claim that he was forced to resign, demands #BJP's #TamilNadu unit

#8:39 PM

That day I took a pledge, that I will safeguard the organisation she has left behind, till my last breath: #VKSasikala breaks down - ANI

#8:37 PM

After becoming Gen secy,I went to Amma's memorial but couldn't get out of there,magnetic power didn't let me go away:#VKSasikala breaks down - ANI

#8:29 PM

We must pledge for our victory, after which we will visit Amma's memorial and dedicate it to her: #VKSasikala - ANI

#8:27 PM

I will achieve everything if you all stand firmly behind me, I wont move away, I will be firm as I have been with 'Amma': #VKSasikala - ANI

#8:23 PM

Portrait of Amma has to be installed in state assembly to show gratitude. Some people with us don't want it to happen: #VKSasikala - ANI

#8:21 PM

We will form the Govt, will then visit Amma's memorial & take a photograph, will show it to the world then. This is our pledge: #VKSasikala - ANI

#8:19 PM

#Panneerselvam who was a minister for so long, is today all out to destroy. It is same as hitting your eye with your own finger: #VKSasikala - ANI

#8:18 PM

Strike by drivers working with #cabaggregators called off partially as 5 unions agreed to run taxis in #DelhiNCR on Delhi govt's assurance

#8:16 PM

Nobody can even touch this party and Govt: #VKSasikala addresses party MLAs at Golden Bay resort - ANI

#8:14 PM

I think there is a person called #Panneerselvam who you've forgotten till now: #VKSasikala addresses party MLAs at Golden Bay resort - ANI

#8:11 PM

Women reservation in Parliament & state legislatures should be given respectfully without any bickering: Lok Sabha Speaker #SumitraMahajan - PTI

#8:07 PM

JatQuotaStir leader Yashpal Mallik says 'ball in govt's court' & sit-ins to continue till demands were met, as protests enter 15th day - PTI

#8:07 PM

You all are aware as to what extent our opponents have gone against us, we must stay together and foil their evil attempts: VK Sasikala - ANI

#8:04 PM

Police seizes 10 lakh rupees in new currency notes of 2000 from a man in Moradabad - ANI

#8:01 PM

Look into corruption charges in recruitment process of Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board & file a report: Delhi LG asks Chief Secy - ANI

#7:57 PM

Man arrested after being shot at for allegedly cutting anti-infiltration border fencing along #LoC in J&K's #Poonch: Defence official - PTI

#7:53 PM

BSF hands over 65-year-old Pakistani man, who had inadvertently crossed into Indian territory 2 days ago, back to his country: Official - PTI

#7:52 PM

EC asks Union @HRDMinistry to introduce 'electoral literacy' in the curriculum at secondary school level, to educate 'future voters' - PTI

#7:50 PM

Opposition parties are spreading rumours. Party MLAs are not locked up: #VKSasikala at Golden Bay resort - ANI

#7:47 PM

We are working on it: #VKSasikala on being asked if she would protest if not invited to form Government. - ANI

#7:41 PM

Party workers, and forces now opposing us will not succeed in their attempts, wont let it happen: #VKSasikala at Golden Bay resort - ANI

#7:39 PM

Please wait and see our next move: V K Sasikala - ANI

#7:38 PM

Let it come, I will see: VK Sasikala when asked about the pending verdict in DA Case - ANI

#7:38 PM

CBI files case against electrical equipment maker Best & Crompton Engineering Projects Ltd for alleged fraud of Rs 71 cr with #AndhraBank - PTI

#7:37 PM

You can see truth that non of our MLAs have been forcibly kept here, we are living here as a family: #VKSasikala - ANI

#7:29 PM

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Our mission will provide them all help and assistance: Sushma Swaraj - ANI

#7:29 PM

I have asked our mission to follow up investigation by the Police: Sushma Swaraj on death of 3 Indians in UAE - ANI

#7:27 PM

Alpine skiing: Switzerland's Beat Feuz wins men's world downhill - AFP

#7:24 PM

PM @narendramodi asks ministerial colleagues to give details of tours, if any, undertaken by them during last 3 months: sources - PTI

#7:21 PM

Case filed against self-styled #godman #Asaram on SC order for submitting fabricated documents in support of his interim bail application - PTI

#7:18 PM

Air traffic starts again at Hamburg airport (Germany) after evacuation of passengers following breathing problems caused by unknown toxin.= ANI

#7:11 PM

Swiss approve new citizenship rules in defeat for rightwing camp: media - AFP

#6:59 PM

Police arrests Nabha jailbreak mastermind Gurpreet Singh Sekhon in Moga (Punjab). - ANI

#6:49 PM

Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected German president: assembly vote - ANI

#6:46 PM

Chhattisgarh: Police arrested 22 persons yesterday night with 3,23,540 rupees for inter-state gambling in Surajpur. - ANI

#6:43 PM

AkhileshYadav has conceded defeat by sacrificing 105 (of the 403) seats to #Congress: @AmitShah - PTI

#6:40 PM

Heavy Police deployment outside Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur, meeting underway between Sasikala and MLAs- ANI

#6:30 PM

Meeting between VK Sasikala and MLAs begin at Golden Bay resort. - ANI

#6:13 PM

BJP will lead in the first phase with more than 50 seats & get more than 90 seats in first two phases: Amit Shah in Lucknow. -ANI

#6:13 PM

BJP will win the maximum seats in first phase of UP Polls: Amit Shah in Lucknow

#5:50 PM

Alapur SP candidate Chandrashekhar Kanaujia passes away after a heart attack, during election campaigning in Ambedkar Nagar. - ANI

#5:43  PM

Govt has decided that all future foreign #AtomicReactors in India will have a capacity to generate 1200 MW power & above: Official - PTI

#5:23  PM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh): Building of a govt senior secondary school gutted in fire today in early morning hours. No loss of life reported - ANI

#5:10 PM

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh): Four naxals arrested in a police search operation from forests of Kodliyer - ANI

#5:02 PM

Leader of Spain's Podemos re-elected in resounding victory: party sources - AFP

#4:53 PM

Delighted that India won the Blind T20 World Cup. Congratulations to the team. India is proud of their accomplishment: PM Modi - ANI

#4:49 PM

BJP Central Election Committee releases 5th list of candidates for UP Elections - ANI

#4:44 PM

Erdogan says Turkish troops inside Syrian town of Al-Bab, capture imminent - AFP

#4:37 PM

Bhopal espionage case: Bhopal court sends 5 accused to judicial custody till February 27 - ANI

#4:32 PM

Sasikala still holds majority of MLAs, we're sure that she only will carry forward legacy of periamma : Piramila (Jayalalithaa's nurse in 2001) - ANI

#4:30 PM

Many leaders are constantly changing sides and statements.For political gains, they are damaging credibility of the party:R Piramila Visagan - ANI

#4:30 PM

2 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter belonged to Hizbul Mujahideen, other 2 to LeT- Brigadier R Chakraborty,1-Sector Commander, Rashtriya Rifles - ANI

#4:28 PM

Chinamma always used to see to it that political pressure and tensions do not even touch Jayalalithaa, took everything on her: R Piramila - ANI

#4:25 PM

Reports floating that Chinamma has done something to Periamma?Totally unacceptable, nothing of this sort can happen between them: R Piramila - ANI

#4:24 PM

Chinamma was a close companion of Periamma(Jayalalithaa ),both shared a healthy relationship :R Piramila Visagan (Jayalalithaa's nurse in 2001) - ANI

#4:03 PM

We believe in democracy, all MLAs are with me, will interact with them. You all know why all MPs are going to the other side: VK Sasikala - ANI

#4:01 PM

Very difficult for a woman to be in politics, have not experienced it just now but earlier too with Amma: VK Sasikala - ANI

#3:53 PM

Surprised that a few speak about Harda tax. But why are development projects stalled? This has badly hit progress of state: PM in Pithoragarh

#3:52 PM

We have increased funds being allotted to the armed personnel. This has benefited them & their families immensely: PM in Pithoragarh - ANI

#3:48 PM 

Congress insulted the armed forces by earmarking a mere Rs 500 cr for OROP, says PM Modi at poll rally in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh - PTI

#3:44 PM 

VK Sasikala en route to Golden Bay resort in Kuvathur to meet MLAs. Similar such meeting was held yesterday as well. - ANI

#3:41 PM 

PM Modi attacks Cong for seeking proof of surgical strikes, says shame on politicians who question valour of jawans & insult the forces - PTI

#3:39 PM 

ITBP troops get expensive & sleek snow scooters for patrolling along the Sino-Indian frontier - PTI

#3:34 PM 

People may soon have to shell out more to avail treatment at AIIMS where user charges have not been revised in last 20 years - PTI

#3:33 PM 

A letter has been circulated as if I have written it. It shows there are ppl who cannot tolerate a lady getting into politics: V K Sasikala - ANI

#3:32 PM 

Things which are happening now are not new to us. There were attempts in past also to divide the party: V K Sasikala - ANI

#3:07 PM 

India beat Pakistan by 9 wickets to win T20 Blind World Cup Cricket - ANI

#2:56 PM

US refuses visa to Pakistan senate’s deputy chairman- ANI 

#2:50 PM

Haridwar (Uttarakhand): Rs 5 lakh 66 thousand (in Rs 2000 notes) recovered from stepney of a car in Kankhal during checking. Driver arrested- ANI 

#2:40 PM

Staying by choice,no compulsion.Heard that OPS will come here&seek support but he has no right-T.Tamilselvan MLA lodged at Koovathur resort- ANI 

#2:24 PM

Protest is still going on,we are not able to enter administrative block since Thursday night: JNU VC Jagadesh Kumar on students agitation- ANI 

#2:12 PM

TN Edu Min K.Pandiarajan (has offered support to O Panneerselvam)reaches to meet VK Sasikala's husband M.Natarajan at their residence- ANI 

#1:58 PM

Party general secy #VKSasikala waiting for Guv's response, will announce upcoming step if nothing comes by today: AIADMK MP R Vaithiligam- ANI 

#1:50 PM

Bihar: A suspected Pakistani spy detained by Police in Bhojpur District's Brahampur-ANI 

#1:48 PM

ElectionCommission pitches for inclusion of electoral #literacy in #schools at secondary level and if required even at higher levels- PTI 

#1:39 PM

Two more AIADMK MPs -- Rajendran and Lakshmanan -- extend support to Pannerselvam.- PTI 

#1:30 PM

Uttarakhand-Rahul Gandhi holds a road show in Haridwar says I asked CM Harish Rawat to put pressure on corrupt ppl&take actions against them- ANI 

#1:17 PM

AIADMK MP R Lakshmanan expelled from Vizhupuram North district secy post after reports that he is joining OPS. CV Shanmugham to replace him- ANI 

#1:13 PM

Delhi: 3 of a family found dead in Rohini's Rajiv Nagar area; probe on - ANI 

#1:08 PM

Campaign for phaseII of UP Assembly polls to end tomorrow in 67 constituencies. UP Elections - PTI 

#1:04 PM

#Train coaches will be fitted with automatic door locking mechanism soon, to enhance passengers safety, curb criminal activities onboard.- PTI

#12:54 PM

3.89 lakh kg drugs seized in 2016, 63 per cent more than 2015. -PTI 

#12:53 PM

BSF in talks with RBI to impart training to its troopers for identifying fake notes smuggled through Indo-Bangla border- PTI 

#12:52 PM

Nearly 2.83 lakh central government jobs are estimated to be generated by next year.-PTI 

#12:49 PM

Viscera specimens of 5 mentally challenged inmates who died at Asha Kiran Home sent for further analysis to ascertain cause of their death - PTI

#12:48 PM

SC-appointed body dusts off Sheila government's anti-pollution plan.- PTI 

#12:46 PM

TN Guv must decide CM issue by tomorrow otherwise a WP under Art 32 of Constitution can be filed charging abetment of horse trading: S Swamy- ANI 

#12:45 PM

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) does not have record of demarcated area around marble wonder Taj Mahal. -PTI 

#12:38 PM

Officials are working on MHA's website, it has been temporarily blocked for now: MHA- ANI 

#12:26 PM

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi arrives in Haridwar for a road show- ANI 

#12:22 PM

DMK working President MK Stalin to chair a high level action council meeting of the party tomorrow- ANI 

#12:19 PM

PM Modi arrives in Uttarakhand's Srinagar; will address an election rally shortly -ANI 

#12:14 PM

Delhi: Police arrest a servant in Mori Gate double murder case- ANI 

#12:09 PM

Entire world is coming round to the view point of Modi govt that Pak must contain export of terrorism from its soil: MoS PMOJitendra Singh- ANI 

#11:59 AM

I thank Delhi police;had trust on authorities, more so because I'm a son of a Police constable: #KailashSatyarthi on theft case being solved- ANI 

#11:52 AM

Chennai: Supporters of VK Sasikala shout anti-O Panneerselvam slogans, out side Poes Garden- ANI 

#11:41 AM

UP: Helium cylinder being used to fill up balloons at a voting awareness rally in Kanpur, exploded, resulting in death of 1 woman- ANI 

#11:40 AM

Bangladesh bowled out at 388, giving India a lead of 299 runs on day 4 of India vs Bangladesh test in Hyderabad- ANI 

#11:34 AM

R Ashwin becomes fastest bowler to get to 250 Test wickets in his 45th match. -PTI 

#11:30 AM

AIU seized 2 kg gold from a passenger at RGI Airport in Hyderabad's Shamshabad. Gold bars were concealed in LED lamp fixtures- ANI 

#11:32 AM

Perambalur MP, R P Marutharaja joins Panneerselvam camp -PTI 

#11:26 AM

Tamil Nadu: Former AIADMK MP Ramarajan meets #OPanneerselvam, extends his support.-ANI 

#11:17 AM

4 terrorists killed, 4 weapons recovered; 3 security personnel killed & 2 injured. Operation in Kulgam's Yaripora (J&K) still on.- ANI 

#11:02 AM

Chilly morning in Delhi, minimum temperature settles at 8.4 deg C, 18 Delhi-bound trains running late due to bad weather. -PTI

#11:56 AM

A Missing Persons complaint for TN Minister S. Valarmathi has been filed with the Police in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu- ANI 

#10:45 AM

AIADMK MPs B.Senguttuvan and J.Jeyasingh extend support to O Panneerselvam; reach his residence to meet him- ANI 

#10:34 AM

Trump: Washington '100%' behind Tokyo after N. Korea missile launch- AFP 

#10:19 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls North Korea missile launch "absolutely intolerable."- AP 

#10:11 AM

At about 0935 hrs, an earthquake of magnitude- 4.5 occurred in East Garo Hills of Meghalaya- ANI 

#9:54 AM

Pakistani spy detained by CID & Border Intelligence Police, near Indo-Pak border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Joint interrogation underway- ANI 

#9:46 AM

UP: Helium cylinder being used to fill up balloons at a voting awareness rally in Kanpur, exploded, resulting in death of 1 woman.- ANI 

#9:35 AM

Trump says U.S. stands behind Japan '100 percent' after Abe condemns North Korea missile launch- AFP

#9:29 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls North Korea missile launch "absolutely intolerable. - (AFP) 

#9:17 AM

Journalist, who was allegedly threatened by UP Min Radhey Shyam Singh of being burnt alive, has lodged a case against the minister.- ANI 

#9:06 AM

Man eater tiger captured by forest department officials in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit, last night- ANI 

#8:59 AM

Along with recovery of stolen valuables incl. replica of Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel Peace Prize, 3 ppl have been arrested by Police-ANI 

#8:51 AM

Maharashtra: Ink was thrown at ex-CM Ashok Chavan during rally in Nagpur, last night; man who threw ink was allegedly a miffed Congress worker-ANI 

#8:33 AM

Replica of Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel Peace Prize & its citation along with jewellery, stolen from his residence, have been recovered-ANI 

#8:13 AM

BJP has been making big promises but nothing is visible on the ground. Kahin note-bandhi ki vote-bandhi naa hojaye: Kapil Sibal, Congress - ANI 

#8:08 AM

According to Police sources,case of theft at Kailash Satyarthi's Delhi residence has been solved & 1 person has been arrested in this regard-ANI 

#8:05 AM

#Shimla continues to witness influx of tourists owing to the thick blanket of #snow the city is covered in (ANI) pic.twitter.com/PP0VR2kykv

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#7:58 AM

Encounter underway between security forces and terrorists in Yaripora of Kulgam district. More details awaited- ANI 

#7:30 AM

Lok Adalat organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, on Saturday; more than 1000 cases settled- ANI

#7:29 AM

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav to address election rallies in Sambhal and Amroha-ANI

#7:27 AM

Congress VP Rahul Gandhi to hold a road show and Nukkad Sabha in Haridwar, Uttarakhand-ANI 

#7:25 AM

PM Modi to address election rallies in Uttarakhand's Srinagar and Pithoragarh-ANI