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Parliament Winter Session from Dec 4 to Dec 22; delayed due to ongoing assy polls | Ethics panel approves expulsion of Mahua Moitra from Parliament in cash-for-query case | Congress mocks the poor and turns Nelson’s eye to our heritage: Modi in Madhya Pradesh | Amid Mamata's silence, Abhishek Banerjee backs Mahua Moitra on 'cash for query' allegations | Bengal jobs scam: 'Submitted documents, ready to cooperate in probe,' says Abhishek Banerjee appearing before ED | Australia women's cricket captain Meg Lanning announces retirement | Kashmir: Pakistan fires unprovoked, BSF retaliates in Ramgarh sector of Samba | Kashmir: Militant killed in Shopian gunfight | U.S. strikes weapon storage facility in eastern Syria | PM Modi slams Nitish Kumar for his controversial remark on population control

India stands by Sikh community amidst row with Canada over Khalistan extremism

Oct 02, 2023, at 05:02 am

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized the Modi government’s dedication to addressing the concerns of the Sikh community, highlighting that extremist elements represent only a small minority within the community.

Colin Bloom sounds alarm on growing Khalistan extremism in Western countries

Oct 02, 2023, at 04:55 am

Colin Bloom, a former adviser to the UK government and renowned author, has raised a red flag regarding the growing menace of Khalistan extremism in Western countries.

Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan mysteriously dies of bullet injury in Kot Bhalwal jail

Oct 02, 2023, at 04:50 am

A head constable of Central Reserve Police Force on Sunday allegedly died of bullet injury in mysterious circumstances inside Kot Bhalwal Jail in Gharota area here in the city outskirts.

Prime Minister takes part in cleanliness drive 'Swachhta Hi Sewa’ with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuria

Oct 02, 2023, at 03:42 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the nationwide cleanliness drive ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’.

Jammu and Kashmir: LG Sinha leads cleanliness, de-weeding drive at Dal Lake in Srinagar

Oct 02, 2023, at 12:50 am

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday led the cleanliness and de-weeding drive at Dal Lake in Srinagar.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates new Maldives PM Mohamed Muizzu

Oct 01, 2023, at 10:58 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated his newly-elected Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.

Fake GPS signals over air route through Iran-Iraq area leading aircraft astray

Oct 01, 2023, at 08:53 pm

Mumbai: Fake GPS signals from an unknown source on the ground in the Iran-Iraq area misdirected at least 20 airline and corporate jets in the last fortnight, media reports said, citing flight data intelligence crowdsourcing website Ops Group.

Glasgow Gurdwara condemns Khalistani extremists after Indian High Commissioner in UK denied entry

Oct 01, 2023, at 06:45 pm

Glasgow: The management of Glasgow Gurdwara, where a top Indian diplomat in the UK was accosted and prevented from entering by Khalistani extremists, on Sunday condemned the "disorderly behaviour" in a statement, adding that all communities were welcome to the Sikh place of worship.

Afghanistan suspends embassy ops in India, lists Delhi's lack of support as one of reasons behind decision

Oct 01, 2023, at 05:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Afghanistan embassy in India has announced that it will suspend its operations from Sunday, citing a "lack of support" from the Indian government and the latter's inability to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests.

INDIA bloc to hold 'Main Bhi Gandhi' march on Oct 2

Oct 01, 2023, at 03:37 pm

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) announced that a foot march will be held here on October 2 to protest the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) divide-and-rule policy across the nation.

NIA arrests terrorist plotting to use Manipur ethnic unrest against India

Oct 01, 2023, at 07:59 am

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday apprehended a man from Manipur’s Churachandpur district on charges of playing a part in a conspiracy to use the ongoing ethnic unrest in the state against the Indian government, media reports said.

Odisha: Man sentenced to 3 years in jail for molesting a minor girl

Oct 01, 2023, at 07:54 am

Balasore/UNI: A special POCSO judge on Saturday convicted a 50 year-old-man in the case of sexual assault of a minor girl and sentenced him to 3 years rigorous imprisonment amd a fine of Rs 1,000.

Tamil Nadu: 8 killed, over 30 injured as tourist bus falls into deep gorge

Oct 01, 2023, at 07:16 am

Chennai/UNI: At least eight people were killed and more than 30 injured in a tourist bus accident in the hilly Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday evening.

'I have served you, vote for me if you want to': Nitin Gadkari's message for voters ahead of 2024 elections

Oct 01, 2023, at 06:42 am

Mumbai: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday exuded confidence in his work and asked the voters to vote for him if they really wanted to, media reports said.

Rajasthan: Villagers ransack school accusing management of protecting rape-accused teacher

Oct 01, 2023, at 02:53 am

Pali: An irate group of people stormed a private school in Rajasthan’s Pali district and vandalised its premises to confront the school’s management on allegations of hiding a rape accused, media reported.

Tamil Nadu: Eminent Agri scientist MS Swaminathan cremated with police honours in Chennai

Oct 01, 2023, at 01:55 am

Chennai: The mortal remains of eminent agricultural scientist Professor M.S. Swaminathan were cremated with state honours on Saturday.

Dr Dinesh Dasa takes Oath of Office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC

Oct 01, 2023, at 12:49 am

New Delhi: Dr Dinesh Dasa took oath of office and Secrecy as Member, UPSC on Friday.

Uttar Pradesh: Youth wanted for molesting minor arrested in Ballia

Sep 30, 2023, at 11:41 pm

A 27-year-old youth wanted in connection with a case related to molestation of a minor girl was arrested by the police from Rasra area of Ballia district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a police officer said here.

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 infiltrators killed at LoC

Sep 30, 2023, at 10:02 pm

Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, Police said.

Bihar: One shot dead in Bhagalpur

Sep 30, 2023, at 08:23 pm

In the Kahalgaon police station area of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, a person was shot dead by criminals.

Maharashtra: Seven drown in Nashik

Sep 30, 2023, at 08:21 pm

Seven persons drowned in separate incidents in Nashik and surrounding area on Thursday during immersion of Lord Ganesh idols.

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of 'implementing RSS agenda of hate'

Sep 30, 2023, at 08:11 pm

Shajapur/UNI: In a no-holds-barred assault against Narendra Modi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged on Saturday that the Prime Minister's work is to disseminate hatred and violence at the orchestration of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee jibes at BJP govt after special train to Delhi refused

Sep 30, 2023, at 07:10 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP, Abhishek Banerjee, has come down heavily on the BJP for refusing to provide a special train during his protest march to Delhi.

Amid Delhi-Ottawa row, Indian diplomat stopped from entering UK Gurdwara by Khalistani extremists

Sep 30, 2023, at 06:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiwami, was stopped from entering a Gurdwara in the United Kingdom by some Khalistani extremists amid the ongoing tension between New Delhi and Ottawa over the killing of separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada, media reports said.

Sale of electoral bonds at authorised State Bank of India branches from Oct 4

Sep 30, 2023, at 06:10 am

New Delhi: The government introduced the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018, amended in November 2022, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

DRDO conference on ‘Millets for Military Ration & Specific Nutritional Requirements’ starts in Mysuru

Sep 30, 2023, at 06:01 am

Mysuru (Karnataka): A two-day National Conference on ‘Millets for Military Ration and Specific Nutritional Requirements’ was inaugurated by Defence Minister of State Ajay Bhatt in Mysuru, Karnataka on Friday.

Arvind Kejriwal announces 15-Point Winter Action Plan to curb air pollution in Delhi

Sep 30, 2023, at 05:18 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to curb the air pollution menace in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a 15-Point Winter Action Plan for the purpose.

Delhi: Massive fire breaks out at Azadpur Mandi, Asia's largest fruit and vegetable market

Sep 30, 2023, at 04:45 am

New Delhi/UNI: A massive fire broke out at a tomato market in Delhi's Azadpur Mandi on Friday, fire service officials said.

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

Sep 30, 2023, at 02:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.

UP: Youth shoots himself in front of girlfriend in Ballia after argument with estranged wife

Sep 29, 2023, at 10:50 pm

A 30-year-old youth shot himself and committed suicide in front of his girlfriend in an SUV in Kotwali area of Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, a police official said here on Friday.