News flash: J&K is an integral part of India, says MEA

Aug 18: India's Sakshi Malik defeats Kyrgyzstan's Aisuluu Tynybekova in Women's freestyle 58Kg wrestling to win Bronze medal.

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10.26 pm: Gopi is really proud, we are all hoping for gold, will be a tough match, says P.V.V Lakshmi,Gopichand's wife.

7:40 pm: AAP announces 13 more candidates for next year Punjab Assembly election.

7:30 pm: Indian Coast Guard rescues Bangladeshi fishing boats with 31 crew which became non-operational due to engine failure in mid seas.

7:10 pm: Bareilly seminary issues 'fatwa' against #HafizSaeed, declares him anti-Islamic.

6.50 pm: Legendary Ranthambore Tigress 'Macchli' passes away.

6.30 pm: Fresh spell of rain lashes Shimla.

6.15 pm: Madhya Pradesh: Dindori mishap toll rises to 10.

6.00 pm: Army's passing out parade held in Srinagar today.

5.45 pm: The charge of sedition applied in the FIR, is totally wrong, says Amnesty India Executive Dir Aakar Patel.

5.35 pm: Union Minister Uma Bharti celebrates Raksha Bandhan at a CRPF camp in Nagpur

5.25 pm: NK Amin discharged in Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.

5.20 pm: Local set bus on fire after two people were mowed down by it at Baddowal in Ludhianan.

5.15 pm: Delhi police seize weapons worth Rs70 lakh, 2 arrested.

4.57 pm: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan celebrates Raksha Bandhan.

4.19 pm: I want to appeal to the youth to introspect, like the CM said 'give peace a chance', says Lt.Gen Satish Dua on Kashmir.

4.06 pm: Seven dead after head on collision between a bus and a car in Madhya Pradesh's Dindori district.

4.05 pm: One dead after a plastic box exploded near Chikalthana airport in Maharashtra's Aurangabad this morning.Police investigating nature of blast.

4.00 pm: My orders are very clear, we exercise restraint to the last, says Lt.Gen Satish Dua,GOC 15 Corps in Srinagar.

3.57 pm: Ball is in Pakistan's court now, they made an offer,we responded to it. Now upto them to reply: MEA.

3.45 pm: At the end both sides agreed that we must continue discussions so that we can narrow down areas of diversions: MEA.

3.43 pm: As of now no decision has been taken yet on level of our participation, says MEA on if FM Jaitley will attend SAARC FM's meeting in Islamabad.

3.38 pm: FS had underlined to Pakistan that it has no locus standi on J&K which is an integral part of India, says Vikas Swarup,MEA.

3.04 pm: Magnetic IED reportedly detonated in PD4 in Kabul city minutes ago.One child reportedly injured: TOLO news.

2.54 pm: All party meeting held at WB Assembly for coming session.Regulation of name change of West Bengal will be placed.

2.25 pm: Officials say Injury toll in 2 separate car bombings in Turkey reaches 219. (Source AP)

2.23 pm: President Pranab Mukherjee celebrates Raksha Bandhan with school children in Delhi.

1.56 pm: Individual comments & observations shouldnt be misrepresented as Congress lacking clarity & firmness in its position: Anand Sharma

1.52 pm: Why is the Govt trying to divide the country on such a sensitive issue?: Anand Sharma

1.51 pm: We want to make it clear, Kashmir is an integral part of India. Real issue is of PoK: Anand Sharma

1.50 pm: We got in return (because of PM's ill-advised, incoherent engagements with Pak) Gurdaspur, Udhampur, Pathankot & unrest in Kashmir: ASharma

1.43 pm: What were assurances given convincing PM that entire regime of Pak supported peace process that PM Modi & Pak PM embarked on?: Anand Sharma

1.40 pm: Thats why we asked PM to tell the nation & opposition leaders about the understanding reached between him and Nawaz Sharif: Anand Sharma

1.39 pm: Cong, in Govt or outside, has been clear on the need to fight terrorism & also the terror syndicate that operates from Pak: Anand Sharma

1.36 pm: Unwarranted, irresponsibe and most unfortunated statements: Anand Sharma, Congress on Venkaiah Naidu

1.30 pm: If found that people died due to spurious alcohol then we will provide Rs 4 lakh to victims family: Nitish kumar

1.29 pm: We are concerned about Gopalganj tragedy, strict actions will be taken against the people behind this: Nitish Kumar

1.04 pm: At least 3 killed, more than 50 wounded in a car bomb attack on a police station in Elazig, Turkey, says sources: Reuters

1.00 pm: #FLASH Bail granted to all 5 doctors of Hiranandani Hospital (Mumbai), who were arrested for allegedly carrying out illegal kidney racket

12.55 pm: Why is Congress trying to exonerate Pakistan? I appeal them to be sensitive, realistic, and act & speak accordingly: Venkaiah Naidu

12.54 pm: It appears that Congress leaders are not guided by national interest but political opportunism: Venkaiah Naidu

12.53 pm: What's consistent about Congress party's policy on Pakistan & J&K is inconsistency: Venkaiah Naidu

12.52 pm: These statements & contradictions by Congress smells of political opportunism: Venkaiah Naidu #KashmirUnrest

12.50 pm: Cong has once again displayed its insensitivity on J&K issue, its own leaders are not in consonance: Venkaiah Naidu

12.49 pm: Srinagar: Wreath-laying ceremony of two Army personnel, who lost their lives in Baramulla attack

12.39 pm: IED bomb discovered near a tea garden in Tinsukia district, Assam. Bomb Squad working to defuse the bomb. Security in the area increased.

12.36 pm: Attack on police HQ in eastern Turkey, several wounded: AFP

12.20 pm: Team of Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) conducts a raid at DCW office based on complaint related to recruitment.

12.20 pm: J&K is part of India, will always be. Digvijaya Singh corrected what he said, shouldnt be made an issue-RS Surjewala

12.15 pm: PM should take cognizance of what Dalbir Singh has said, inquiry should be carried out against VK Singh: RS Surjewala, Congress

12.08 pm: Gopalganj (Bihar) UPDATE: Death toll has risen to 15 says DM of Gopalgan

12.06 pm: Karjat, Mumbai: Case registered against NCP MLA Suresh Lad for threatening violence & disturbing work process at a Govt office.

11.55 am: #Flash Team of Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) is conducting a raid at DCW office based on complaint related to recruitment.

11.45 am: Lalu Prasad Yadav celebrates Raksha Bandhan, ties rakhi to a peepal tree at his residence in Patna.

11.30 am: Hebri, Karnataka: Hindu Jagran Vedeke activists beat up two people for allegedly transporting two cows in a tempo, last night. One succumbed to his injuries, other is under treatment. Police registered complaint, arrested 17 people so far. Further investigation on.

11.22 am: I extend my heartiest wishes & congratulations to India's daughter Sakshi Malik: PM Modi

11.15 am: BJP will do what it has to in elections but we can showcase to the world what a truly democratic workers party driven it is:Narendra Modi.

10.54 am: A BJP worker is allegedly beaten up to death by VHP and Bajrang Dal activists after they found him transporting two cows in his vehicle.

10.45 am: Naxals blocked Kirandul-Bacheli road, set a truck on fire in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.

10.20 am: Ranthambore national park's legendary tigress Machhli dies. She was 19.

10.00 am: PM Narendra Modi attends 'Bhoomi Poojan' for new building of BJP headquarters in Delhi.

9.20 am: BJP President Amit Shah at 'Bhoomi poojan' for new building of party headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi to also attend.

8.45 am: Sakshi Malik with her coach Kuldeep Singh after winning India's first medal at Rio Olympics

8.10 am: Blast in an oven in a factory near Khureji area of east Delhi, more details awaited.

8.00 am: I was confident I'll get a chance.I kept on telling myself that you have to fight,you must win a medal, says Sakshi Malik after bagging bronze medal.

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