Militants Friday shot dead two National Conference workers and injured an office bearer by firing at them from close range in Karfali Mohalla area of the city, three days ahead of polling for first phase of elections for urban local bodies in Kashmir, police said.

The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a plea by an accused in the sensational Kathua gang rape and murder case seeking fresh investigation in the matter on grounds that the probe was allegedly motivated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met here Friday for the 19th India-Russia annual bilateral summit during which they will deliberate on a host of bilateral, regional and global issues.

A microlight aircraft of the Indian Air Force Friday crashed in Ranchad village here, with both pilots ejecting safely, police said.

Congress President Rahul Gandhi Friday said BSP chief Mayawati's decision not to have an alliance with his party in Madhya Pradesh will not impact its poll prospects in the state even as he suggested that the BSP may come on board for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

The Delhi High Court Friday acquitted former TV anchor and producer Suhaib Ilyasi in his wife's murder case.

A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel allowed the appeal of Ilyasi challenging his conviction and life imprisonment for killing his wife, Anju, 18 years ago.

The BSE Sensex fell over 300 points Friday, extending its losing run for the third day, ahead of the RBI's bi-monthly policy meet outcome amid weak global cues.

A man was arrested on charges of arms smuggling and five hand grenades were seized from him, police said Friday.