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Donald Trump again claims India stopped buying Russian oil despite Delhi's outright denial | Afghanistan pulls out of tri-nation series involving Pakistan after 3 cricketers killed in Islamabad's strike | Bhupendra Patel's Gujarat cabinet gets a makeover | Ravindra Jadeja's wife Rivaba Jadeja features in Bhupendra Patel's new Gujarat ministerial team | Assam: Three Army personnel sustain minor injuries in terrorist attack | Bengaluru: Engineering student allegedly raped by college mate inside men's washroom, accused arrested | Shots fired at Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada for third time in 4 months, Lawrence Bishnoi gang claims responsibility | 'No phone call between Modi and Trump': India rejects US Prez's 'Russian oil' claim | 'No more to defend themselves': Father of ill-fated AI 171 pilot approaches Supreme Court seeking court-monitored probe | Supreme Court rejects Telangana's plea challenging HC order staying 42 percent OBC reservation in local body polls

India, Nepal strengthen power sector cooperation

Oct 29, 2025, at 06:19 pm

The Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation of Nepal,  Kulman Ghising, met with the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, in New Delhi on Wednesday, when they focused on strengthening the ongoing cooperation between the two nations in the power sector.

Piyush Goyal discusses India-EU FTA with Maroš Šefčovič during Brussels visit

Oct 29, 2025, at 05:32 pm

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry  Piyush Goyal visited Brussels from October 26-28 and had productive and meaningful engagements with Maroš Šefčovič, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security and his team on outstanding issues related to the ongoing India-EU FTA negotiations.

India, US navies hold anti-submarine warfare exercise near Diego Garcia

Oct 29, 2025, at 05:16 pm

A multi-mission maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA) P-8A Poseidon from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 joined an Indian Navy MPRA P-8I for a bilateral combined detachment and training in vicinity of Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean, Oct. 22-28, 2025.

ISA DG says renewable energy surpasses coal for first time in 6 months

Oct 29, 2025, at 04:06 pm

International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna has stated that for the first time in the initial six months of the calendar year, the total energy generated from renewable sources exceeded that from coal.

Modi, Japan PM Takaichi discuss advancing India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Oct 29, 2025, at 03:09 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi discussed their shared vision for further advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during his conversation with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi.

Pakistan's lies revealed: Droupadi Murmu poses with Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh whom Islamabad falsely claimed was captured

Oct 29, 2025, at 02:43 pm

The Pakistani media reports had claimed during the border conflict in May that Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh was a prisoner of war and her fighter jet was shot down during Operation Sindoor.

No rain for Delhi yet! IIT Kanpur halts cloud seeding trials, says 'insufficient moisture' spoils plan to wash away pollution

Oct 29, 2025, at 02:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Cloud seeding trials over Delhi have been put on hold with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur flagging "insufficient moisture" as the reason behind it, media reports said.

Droupadi Murmu becomes first President to fly in Rafale from airbase linked to Op. Sindoor

Oct 29, 2025, at 01:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark moment for India’s defence and aviation history, President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday flew the Rafale fighter jet from Haryana's Ambala Air Force Base.

Trump praises Modi as 'nicest looking guy, a killer' with a major India-US trade deal update

Oct 29, 2025, at 12:32 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has heaped praises on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi providing an update on the presumably incoming bilateral trade deal amid the ongoing tariff war.

Mamata Banerjee claims man died by suicide over NRC fear amid SIR drive, BJP fires back

Oct 29, 2025, at 11:56 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed a resident of her state committed suicide out of fear of National Register of Citizens (NRC), targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly creating panic among people through Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

'Gyanesh Kumar pushing NRC through SIR': Abhishek Banerjee mounts fresh attack on Election Commission

Oct 29, 2025, at 11:20 am

Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has ramped up its attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accusing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of aiming to implement backdoor National Register of Citizens (NRC) through the voter revision drive.

BJP leader shot dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni; political row erupts after allegations of ‘love jihad’ link

Oct 29, 2025, at 12:16 am

A local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was shot dead in broad daylight in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district on Tuesday, sparking tension, street protests, and political allegations.

Tejashwi Yadav takes center stage again: Congress ‘sidelined’ in Grand Alliance manifesto cover?

Oct 28, 2025, at 10:14 pm

The Grand Alliance in Bihar may have gained an early edge over the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) by unveiling its manifesto first, but the spotlight it has thrown on Tejashwi Yadav, while relegating Rahul Gandhi to a corner, and the issue has already drawn political fire.

Park Street gangrape convict's name back in spotlight after Kolkata woman alleges molestation in 5-star hotel

Oct 28, 2025, at 04:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A Kolkata woman has accused a group of men of molesting and assaulting her at a nightclub of a five-star hotel in the city, media reports said.

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in both Bihar and Bengal! BJP jibes Mamata's ex-strategist

Oct 28, 2025, at 02:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor is enrolled as a voter in two states- Bihar and West Bengal, a report by The Indian Express said.

Blow to Siddaramaiah as Karnataka HC freezes new govt order on public gatherings

Oct 28, 2025, at 01:58 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: In a setback for the Siddaramaiah government, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday paused the State's order that made it mandatory to seek permission for gatherings of more than 10 people, media reports said.

'Given enough time': Supreme Court raps Delhi Police for no response to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas

Oct 28, 2025, at 01:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Delhi Police for filing no response on the bail pleas filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others who are accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, media reports said.

Delhi shocker: Father stages acid attack using daughter to settle scores!

Oct 28, 2025, at 12:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A police probe into the allegations of an acid attack on a 19-year-old Delhi University student has found startling revelations, media reports said.

'BJP doesn't operate in Maharashtra on the basis of crutches': Amit Shah eyes 'triple engine' govt

Oct 28, 2025, at 11:18 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday boasted of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s success story in Maharashtra participating in the bhoomipujan programme of the party's new regional headquarters set to be built in Churchgate station, media reports said.

Blow to Centre, relief for Bengal: Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order on MGNREGA

Oct 28, 2025, at 10:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Centre's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order directing the resumption of MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal, where it was put on hold over the allegations of financial irregularities, media reports said.

UAE Land Forces commander arrives in India, briefed on Operation Sindoor

Oct 28, 2025, at 12:12 am

Maj Gen Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander, United Arab Emirates Land Forces, is undertaking an official visit to India from October 27 to October 28 to enhance bilateral military cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration, particularly in the areas of training and capability enhancement.

Madhya Pradesh school teacher suspended over ‘namaz during yoga’ row, denies allegations

Oct 28, 2025, at 12:00 am

A government school teacher in Burhanpur district has been suspended after being accused of teaching Hindu students Islamic prayers (namaz) under the guise of yoga and Surya Namaskar, media reports said.

Voter roll revisions in 12 states, including Bengal and Tamil Nadu, after Bihar poll: EC

Oct 27, 2025, at 09:36 pm

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced that the second phase of the national special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls will begin next month in 12 states and union territories, including politically key states West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, both of which head to elections next year.

West Bengal, among 12 states and UTs where voter list revision will be held in second phase, announces EC

Oct 27, 2025, at 05:04 pm

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls will be held across 12 states and UTs, including West Bengal, from Tuesday.

Forensic student teams up with ex-boyfriend to kill live-in partner in Delhi; accused's plan to masquerade murder as blast fails

Oct 27, 2025, at 04:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The live-in partner of a 32-year-old UPSC aspirant, whose charred body was recovered from a flat in Delhi's Gandhi Vihar, has been arrested on murder charges after her seemingly meticulous plan to paint the crime as an accident fell flat, media report said.

Delhi shocker! Safdarjung Hospital doctor raped by delivery agent who posed as Army officer

Oct 27, 2025, at 03:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a second case of sexual assault against a doctor in recent times, a Delhi medic was allegedly raped by a delivery agent who posed as an Army officer, NDTV reported.

Donkey route: US deports 54 youths from Haryana

Oct 27, 2025, at 02:39 pm

The United States has deported 54 youths from Haryana, India, after they allegedly entered the country through Donkey Route.

CJI BR Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor

Oct 27, 2025, at 02:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant's name to the Union Law Ministry for the appointment of the next CJI, Live Law reported.

'Players are popular, so they should be careful': Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's shocking reaction to Aussie cricketers' molestation in Indore

Oct 27, 2025, at 01:06 pm

Indore/IBNS: In a shocking remark, Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has said players are popular so they should be careful while going out, in reaction to the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore.

Chief Secretaries summoned! Supreme Court orders top officials to explain why stray dogs order was ignored

Oct 27, 2025, at 11:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the States and Union Territories for failing to file the compliance affidavits in its order that had directed the release of stray dogs after sterilisation and immunisation, media reports said.