India, Oman agree to cooperate in field of Archives
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:47 am
A delegation of the National Archives of India (NAI), New Delhi led by Arun Singal, Director General of Archives and comprising Sanjay Garg, Deputy Director, and Sadaf Fatima, Archivist visited the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) of Oman on 21-22 February 2024.
Indian Navy rescues Palau vessel, medical assistance provided to injured crew members
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:40 am
The Indian Navy displayed courage and rescued Palau flagged merchant vessel 'MV Islander' that caught fire after a possible drone or missile strike.
Assam Police bust godown used to stock narcotics, contraband
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:37 am
Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), busted a godown used for stocking narcotics along with other incriminating items at Homeguard Veng, Moreh (Manipur).
Sri Lankan Minister calls India a 'big brother'
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:33 am
Sri Lankan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya has described India as a 'big brother' and a partner and even praised PM Narendra Modi for helping the country during the period of crisis.
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin receives holy relics of Lord Buddha from Bihar Governor
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:26 am
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and His Two Disciples were Enshrined today for public veneration at the specially built Mandapam at Sanam Luang Pavilion in Bangkok with great reverence and amidst Holy Chanting.
Minor boy molested in Mumbai-based club
Feb 24, 2024, at 10:40 pm
A minor boy was molested by a staffer of Posh Club in the Bandra area of the city suburb.
Three new criminal laws, to replace colonial-era codes, to come into effect in India from July 1
Feb 24, 2024, at 10:14 pm
Three criminal laws will become effective in India from July 1, as per a notification issued by the Indian government on Saturday (February 24, 2024).
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath orders probe following cancellation of police recruitment exam
Feb 24, 2024, at 09:23 pm
Following reports of paper leak Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday ordered cancellation of the Police Constable Recruitment Examination-2023 held on February 17 and 18.
Tractor-trolley falls in pond in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj, 15 die
Feb 24, 2024, at 09:18 pm
At least 15 people died and several others were injured as a tractor-trolley fell into a pond in Patiali area of Kasganj district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here.
Feb 24, 2024, at 08:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Ministers Sujit Bose and Partha Bhowmick were allowed to enter violence-hit Sandeshkhali while Left leader Minakshi Mukherjee was stopped by police on Saturday, amid the escalation of the protests by villagers against the ruling Trinamool Congress.
Manipur: One killed, another injured in bomb blast near Imphal College
Feb 24, 2024, at 06:42 pm
Imphal/UNI: A student identified as Oinam Kenegy and another student identified as Salam Michael were injured in a bomb blast on Friday night at the DM University campus here.
Alliance talks on: Congress hopeful to strike a deal with Mamata in Bengal despite TMC's reluctance
Feb 24, 2024, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday exuded optimism in joining hands with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to fight Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) despite Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s renewed declaration that it will go solo in the state in Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Assam cabinet repeals Muslim marriages and divorce registration Act
Feb 24, 2024, at 04:52 pm
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam cabinet on Friday decided to repeal an 89-year-old legislation involving the registration of marriages and divorces by Muslims residing in the state.
India, US officials hold 11th Consular Dialogue, discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Feb 24, 2024, at 03:33 pm
India and US officials on Friday discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on a wide range of issues such as extradition, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, protection of vulnerable women and children and enabling smooth travel of their respective nationals during the 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue held in New Delhi.
Two injured in blast at Manipur's Imphal university campus
Feb 24, 2024, at 05:57 am
Imphal/IBNS/UNI: Two people were injured in a bomb blast inside the DM University campus in Manipur's Imphal around 9.20 pm on Friday.
As Lok Sabha polls approaches, PM Modi to visit Bengal for three days in March
Feb 24, 2024, at 05:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be spending three days in West Bengal in the first week of March.
Cop injured in clash with farmers in Haryana, tear gas shells fired
Feb 24, 2024, at 04:13 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: A police officer was injured Friday in a clash between protesting farmers and cops in Khedi Chwpata in Haryana's Hisar.
Congress, AAP finalise seat-sharing deals in Delhi, Gujarat, Goa: Reports
Feb 24, 2024, at 02:32 am
New Delhi: The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, who earlier this week delivered the INDIA alliance's first electoral win in the Chandigarh mayoral poll, have finalised seat-share deals for Lok Sabha polls in Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, and Haryana, media reports said on Friday.
Dynastic parties don't want Dalits, backward to progress: PM Modi
Feb 24, 2024, at 02:04 am
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the INDIA alliance and said those, who believe in provoking and creating difference among the people in the name of caste, oppose every scheme for the Dalits and the deprived and do politics in the name of caste for the interest of their family.
Austria sees India as a very attractive investment destination, says Minister Martin Kocher
Feb 23, 2024, at 11:56 pm
Austria's Labour Minister Martin Kocher has said his nation sees India as an attractive destination for investment.
First Hindu temple built in UAE due to Indian PM Narendra Modi's efforts, says Yogi Adityanath
Feb 23, 2024, at 11:05 pm
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said alongside the consecration of Shri Ram Lalla at Ayodhya Dham, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary efforts led to the construction of the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Mauritius minister says launch of India's UPI, RuPay will bring two nations closer
Feb 23, 2024, at 10:51 pm
Mauritius Foreign Minister Maneesh Gobin has said his government will deepen cooperation with the government of India on various issues.
India, US key stakeholders in Indo-Pacific region, says Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane
Feb 23, 2024, at 10:09 pm
Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane while stressing navigating the complex dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, said on Wednesday that India and the United States are the key stakeholders in the region as they are bound by shared values and common interests.
India,Netherlands to work together to enhance maritime security in Indian Ocean Region
Feb 23, 2024, at 09:49 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Netherlands Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren in New Delhi Friday when both Ministers discussed the possibilities for expanding their bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in maritime and industrial domains.
Talks on seat-sharing with Mamata Banerjee still on: Jairam Ramesh
Feb 23, 2024, at 08:20 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Averring that a decision on seat sharing with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be finalised in a day or two for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday said talks with Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress are still on.
BJP extorting money by intimidating private firms: Congress
Feb 23, 2024, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Terming the BJP Government as a "Hafta Wasooli" government, the Congress on Friday accused the central government of "intimidating and arm twisting" private companies to force them to donate funds to the party.
Feb 23, 2024, at 07:59 pm
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has elaborated several sectors, including drones,defence, ICT, tourism and hospitality and film industry, as avenues for potential collaboration with India.
BJP delegation on way to Sandeshkhali stopped, Locket Chatterjee detained
Feb 23, 2024, at 07:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee was detained while she along with six other party leaders were heading to West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, where several women have accused absconding Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his aides of grabbing lands and sexually abusing them for years.
Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins feels India has a role to play in Indo-Pacific region
Feb 23, 2024, at 07:26 pm
Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins, who attended the Raisina Dialogue 2024, recently said the diplomatic relationship between India and his nation is moving towards a positive direction.
Mamata Banerjee's TMC resumes seat-sharing talks with Congress for Lok Sabha polls: Reports
Feb 23, 2024, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In a U-turn from its previous stance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) has resumed seat-sharing talks with Congress for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.