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Jaishankar meets PM Modi amid concerns over attack on Hindus in Bangladesh | Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stand on arrest of Hindu monk in Bangladesh | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as Lok Sabha MP after Wayanad victory in poll debut | India welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, hopes this will lead to peace | No bribery charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew in US indictment, claims Adani Green | Wrestler Bajrang Punia banned for four years over violation of anti-doping rules | Bangladesh: Lawyer dies during clash over arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das outside Chittagong court | Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into effect, halts 13-month conflict | Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM amid suspense over top post | President Droupadi Murmu releases commemorative coin, stamp and books on Constitution Day

Droupadi Murmu witnesses operational demonstration by Indian Navy

Nov 08, 2024, at 08:34 pm

Indian President Droupadi Murmu witnessed the operational demonstration by the Indian Navy at sea on Thursday.

Article 370 restoration demand triggers ruckus in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly again

Nov 08, 2024, at 07:10 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed yet another day of ruckus over the demand of Article 370 restoration on Friday, media reports said.

Kashmir: Two village guards kidnapped and killed by terrorists in Kishtwar

Nov 08, 2024, at 06:27 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Two village guards were kidnapped and killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday evening, media reports said.

Aligarh Muslim University is entitled to minority status, rules Supreme Court overruling 1967 judgement

Nov 08, 2024, at 05:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday overruled its own 1967 judgement in ruling that the Aligarh Muslim University or AMU is entitled to the minority status as per Article 30 of the Constitution, media reports said.

Salman Khan gets fresh threat over a song naming Lawrence Bishnoi

Nov 08, 2024, at 04:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has received yet another threat from an anonymous person over a song that had referred to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, whose group claimed responsibility for gunning down Maharashtra politician Baba Siddique last month and also targeted the 58-year-old actor.

Supreme Court refuses to transfer RG Kar case trial outside Bengal

Nov 08, 2024, at 06:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Slamming a lawyer who claimed that people in Bengal are losing faith in the judiciary over the RG case, the Supreme Court Thursday refused to transfer the trial outside the state.

India cancels consular camps in Toronto citing security issues days after Hindu temple attack

Nov 08, 2024, at 05:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has decided to cancel consular camps in Toronto over security issues days after a Hindu temple in Canada's Brampton was attacked, the Minister of External Affairs said on Thursday.

S Jaishankar meets Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Canberra, discusses bilateral partnership

Nov 08, 2024, at 04:40 am

Canberra/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday and discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral partnership.

New Delhi hosting second edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival

Nov 08, 2024, at 04:34 am

The 2nd edition of the annual Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is all set to kick start in New Delhi on November 8, 2024.

India slams Canada for blocking Australian outlet that interviewed Jaishankar, says it highlights Ottawa's 'hypocrisy'

Nov 08, 2024, at 02:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly slammed Canada for blocking an Australian news outlet's social media handles and webpages after it carried out a press conference by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong as well as an interview of the Indian Foreign Ministers.

FIRs filed against BJP's Mithun Chakraborty over alleged 'inflammatory' speech in Kolkata

Nov 08, 2024, at 02:40 am

Kolkata: Two cases have been registered against actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty for making an inflammatory speech at the party's membership drive in Kolkata's Salt Lake, media reports said.

Punjab farmers' unions oppose doubled fines on stubble burning; demand curb on industrial and vehicular pollution

Nov 08, 2024, at 02:01 am

Chandigarh: The farmers’ unions in Punjab have opposed the Centre’s decision to double the fines for stubble burning, asserting that the government should address other sources of air pollution and provide farmers with viable alternatives, according to media reports.

BJP slams Congress for distributing 'blank copies' of Constitution at Rahul Gandhi's Nagpur rally

Nov 08, 2024, at 01:00 am

Nagpur: The Congress party faced criticism for allegedly distributing "blank copies of the Constitution" at Rahul Gandhi's event in Nagpur, Maharashtra, according to media reports.

After Salman, now Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat, case filed

Nov 07, 2024, at 08:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: After Salman Khan, now Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat, media reports said.

Indian Army’s Eastern Command hosts Defence Exhibition 'East Tech 2024' in Kolkata

Nov 07, 2024, at 08:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Eastern Command of the Indian Army recently hosted "East Tech 2024", a defence weapons and equipment exhibition, at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.

Sexual harassment case can't be cancelled over compromise between accused and complainant: Supreme Court

Nov 07, 2024, at 06:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled a sexual harassment case can't be cancelled due to a "compromise" reached by the accused and the complainant, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly sees brawl over Article 370, House adjourned

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:17 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Chaotic scenes erupted and MLAs clashed with each other in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday after a lawmaker displayed a banner on Article 370, which was abrogated by the Centre in 2019, media reports said.

PM Modi calls Donald Trump to congratulate on his 'spectacular victory'

Nov 07, 2024, at 06:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called his 'friend' and US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate the latter on his "spectacular victory".

Meet Usha Vance, the first Indian-origin second lady of America

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:22 am

Phoenix/IBNS: After a historic election that saw 78-year-old Republican leader Donald Trump returning to the White House after four years, Ohio Senator JD Vance will now occupy the office of the US Vice President.

Cabinet approves PM Vidyalaxmi scheme for collateral-free student loans and interest subvention; check who is eligible

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:05 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced the approval of PM Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector program aimed at providing financial assistance to deserving students, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hinder access to higher education.

Union cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity infusion in Food Corporation of India for FY25

Nov 07, 2024, at 02:21 am

New Delhi: The government has approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for FY25, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday.

Canadian Police knew one of its cops participated in Khalistani protests, says former Toronto Sergeant

Nov 06, 2024, at 10:59 pm

A former Toronto Police Sergeant claimed the Canadian Police knew one of its cops, who has been suspended for his involvement in violent protests at a Hindu Temple in Brampton, took part in a Khalistani protest in October.

Canadian Hindus demonstrate against the recent attack on temple by 'pro-Khalistani' supporters, demand strict action

Nov 06, 2024, at 10:49 pm

A large number of Canadian Hindus assembled in Brampton city on Monday evening to demonstrate against the recent attack on devotees outside a temple by alleged Khalistani elements.

Indian Navy conducts third edition of Mahasagar

Nov 06, 2024, at 09:16 pm

The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction Mahasagar was conducted by the Indian Navy on November 5, during which Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/ Maritime Agencies and Senior Leadership from Indian Ocean Region littorals.

S Jaishankar meets Australian PM Anthony Albanese, discusses ways to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership

Nov 06, 2024, at 09:08 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Australian PM Anthony Albanese when he discussed ways to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Supreme Court rules LMV license holders eligible to drive transport vehicles up to 7,500 kg

Nov 06, 2024, at 08:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that drivers with a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can legally operate transport vehicles with a gross weight of up to 7,500 kg.

Narendra Modi wishes his 'friend' Donald Trump after Republicans sweep US polls

Nov 06, 2024, at 07:58 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after trends showed a clear victory in the US polls for Repulicans and its candidate Donald Trump.

Jammu and Kashmir assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of Article 370

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:03 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking restoration of special status, which was withdrawn through the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre in 2019, amid uproar, media reports said.

Ahead of high-stakes Maharashtra elections, NCP chief Sharad Pawar hints at his retirement

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:11 am

Baramati (Maharashtra): NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who has been a key figure in Indian politics for over sixty years, hinted at his retirement on Tuesday, stating that he would not participate in any election in the future and would focus on mentoring younger leaders.

20-year-old drunk man mows down woman in Bengaluru with speeding Mercedes-Benz

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:03 am

Bengaluru: A 30-year-old woman was killed after a speeding Mercedez-Benz, allegedly driven by a 20-year-old drunk man, hit her in Bengaluru’s Kengeri on Saturday evening, media reports said.