'Indian protocol was outstanding': German envoy clarifies on protocol controversy
Mar 08, 2023, at 02:45 am
New Delhi: Germany has clarified that German Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock's plane landed early in Delhi and that she left the plane without receiving a line was ‘entirely a German problem’ and it had nothing to do with Indian protocol, media reported.
PM Modi to attend cabinet meeting in Assam
Mar 08, 2023, at 01:40 am
Guwahati/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the North East from Tuesday, will attend a cabinet meeting of the Assam government in Guwahati.
Mar 08, 2023, at 01:34 am
New Delhi: The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked the Congress to make its stand clear on Rahul Gandhi’s comments seeking Europe and US intervention to save democracy in India.
CBI questions ex-Railway Minister Lalu Prasad in alleged land for job scam
Mar 07, 2023, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday questioned former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with an alleged land for job scam, sources said.
Mar 07, 2023, at 11:37 pm
The Delhi Police used social media platform Twitter in the most fruitful and amazing way this Holi to spread awareness about road safety.
Jammu and Kashmir: Blossomed almond trees at Badamwari attracts tourists in Srinagar
Mar 07, 2023, at 10:26 pm
Srinagar: With the spring season set in the Kashmir valley, the sprawling “Badamwari” or Almond garden in Srinagar's old city has become a source of attraction for the tourists these days.
Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM
Mar 07, 2023, at 10:19 pm
Shillong: Conrad Kongkal Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive term at a grand ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers.
Nearly 350 modern health infra projects coming up in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Mar 07, 2023, at 09:14 pm
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised on making collective efforts to popularise generic medicines among the masses and extend the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana to every nook and corner of the Union Territory.
Uttar Pradesh: FIR lodged against 5 after Sant Ravidas temple set on fire
Mar 07, 2023, at 09:03 pm
Ballia: A case has been lodged against five persons after a temple of Sant Ravidas was set on fire by some anti-social elements in Chitbaragaon area of Ballia district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Tuesday.
EAM S Jaishankar discusses sea change in India's ties with US, Israel with Jewish group
Mar 07, 2023, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met with a delegation of the American Jewish Committee here and discussed the sea change in India-US ties and India-Israel relations since PM Narendra Modi-led government took over.
Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in Australia: Envoy O'Farrell
Mar 07, 2023, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi: Australian envoy to India Barry O'Farrell on Monday said the "so-called" Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in his country.
#HinduPhobicSwiggy trends on Twitter: Swiggy faces flak online over its Holi advertisement
Mar 07, 2023, at 07:37 pm
Online food order and delivery platform Swiggy faced massive flak on social media over its advertisement for festival Holi with a section of netizens terming the brand as "Hindu phobic".
'Teach lesson to land mafia': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Mar 07, 2023, at 06:47 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed the administration and police officials to ensure that no land mafia encroaches on anyone's land and give such elements a befitting lesson through legal means.
Tripura: Five sentenced to life for gangrape
Mar 07, 2023, at 06:32 pm
Agartala/UNI: A Tripura district court has sentenced five persons to life unto death for the gang rape of a housewife in November 2021.
Govt strengthened fundamentals of economy in last nine years: PM Modi
Mar 07, 2023, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the entire world is witnessing the impact of India's fiscal and monetary policy during the Coronavirus pandemic and credited the efforts of the government in strengthening the fundamentals of India's economy in the last 9 years.
Maldives-India relations have never been better: Abdulla Shahid
Mar 07, 2023, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi: Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who recently visited New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue, said the relationship between India and Maldives was never as good as it is at the present moment.
Manish Sisodia to be questioned by ED in Delhi liquor policy case in jail today
Mar 07, 2023, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will on Tuesday question former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in jail in connection with a money laundering scam related to the city's liquor policy, media reports said.
Russia working to ease visa regime for India
Mar 07, 2023, at 03:59 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Russia is trying to prepare agreements on a simplified visa regime with six nations that include India, media reports said.
Jawan suffer injuries in mine blast along LoC in Kashmir
Mar 07, 2023, at 05:55 am
Jammu/UNI: A soldier suffered injuries on Sunday when he inadvertently stepped over a mine and it exploded along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
'Chop off my head': Mamata Banerjee slams opposition over DA protests
Mar 07, 2023, at 05:44 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday slammed the opposition-backed protests over Dearness Allowance (DA) issue, stating that the state does not have funds to pay any more to its employees.
Rajnath Singh reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy
Mar 07, 2023, at 04:47 am
Kochi/IBNS: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders’ Conference held aboard India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant here on Monday.
Manish Sisodia, sent to judicial custody, wants 'meditation cell'; court allows Gita
Mar 07, 2023, at 03:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, arrested in the liquor policy case and moved to Tihar Jail after a special court order Monday, demanded a 'meditation cell'.
UP: Doctor's minor daughter raped by Instagram friend at hookah bar
Mar 07, 2023, at 02:37 am
Kanpur/IBNS: A man in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl after spiking her cold drink at a hookah bar.
PM Modi holds meeting on upcoming hot weather, directs fire audits of hospitals
Mar 07, 2023, at 02:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for hot weather ahead of the summer season and called for preparing awareness material for common citizens, medical professionals, and disaster response teams.
BJP's Manik Saha re-elected as Tripura chief minister
Mar 07, 2023, at 01:26 am
Agartala,/IBNS/UNI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s legislative party re-elected Manik Saha as the Chief Minister in a meeting here amid pressure from a group within the party for Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik.
PoJK is integral part of India: Jammu and Kashmir Guv Manoj Sinha
Mar 07, 2023, at 12:42 am
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that Pakistan-occupied-Jammu-Kashmir is an integral part of India and the commitment made in the Parliament regarding PoJK will soon be fulfilled.
CBI interrogates former Bihar CM Rabri Devi in 'land-for-job' scam
Mar 07, 2023, at 12:03 am
Patna: The CBI sleuths interrogated former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, wife of RJD chief and former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav at her official residence on Monday in connection with 'land-for-job' scam in Railways during the tenure of Lalu Yadav.
Uttar Pradesh: Youth commits suicide after failing to get govt job
Mar 06, 2023, at 11:56 pm
Firozabad: A youth shot himself and committed suicide allegedly after failing to get a government job despite repeated efforts in Sirsaganj area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police sources said here.
India-France joint military exercise Frinjex-23 to start tomorrow
Mar 06, 2023, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi: The maiden Joint Military Exercise FRINJEX-23 between Indian Army and French Army will be conducted at Pangode Military Station, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Mar 7 and Mar 8.
Odisha: Four killed in firecracker explosion in Khordha
Mar 06, 2023, at 11:08 pm
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident four people were killed and as many injured, two of them critically, when firecrackers stored in a house in Bhusandpur village under tangi block in Odisha's Khordha district exploded on Monday.