PM Modi meets Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok amid bilateral tension in first since Hasina's fall
Apr 04, 2025, at 02:11 pm
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh's interim government's chief advisor Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jadavpur University denies permission to Ram Navami celebrations, organisers furious
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Jadavpur University has sparked a row by denying permission to the celebrations of Hindu festival Ram Navami inside the campus, media reports said.
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:01 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the ongoing BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, days after the Nobel Laureate's comment on Northeast India triggered a row.
Apr 04, 2025, at 12:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday said the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI) can't infringe upon the right to profession of a director even if the individual fails to produce the unique card, media reports said.
BJP demands Mamata Banerjee's resignation over Supreme Court verdict quashing Bengal govt jobs
Apr 04, 2025, at 11:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the Supreme Court order that favoured the annulment of almost 26,000 government jobs in the state.
Rajya Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after marathon debate, 128 voted in favour
Apr 04, 2025, at 08:55 am
The Rajya Sabha, or the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, passed the highly debated Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after a marathon discussion on Friday.
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:29 am
Bhopal/IBNS: At least eight people died after inhaling a toxic gas in Madhya Pradesh's Kondawat village following a well-cleaning activity, media reports said.
London-Mumbai Virgin Atlantic flight diverted to Turkey, passengers stranded for over 30 hours
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:09 am
A Virgin Atlantic flight en route to Mumbai from London was diverted to Turkey's Diyarbakir due to an urgent medical case and a subsequent need for a technical inspection, the UK-based airline said in a statement on Thursday.
Thailand govt releases iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings to mark PM Modi's Bangkok visit
Apr 04, 2025, at 12:23 am
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok during his official visit to the country.
Apr 03, 2025, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Two key Janata Dal (United) leaders resigned from Nitish Kumra's party over its support for the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.
Apr 03, 2025, at 09:56 pm
Bhubaneshwar/IBNS: Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal has apparently changed its stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill.
Jawhar Sircar on quitting TMC: ‘Corruption, authoritarianism were getting too bad’
Apr 03, 2025, at 06:08 pm
Kolkata: As the Mamata Banerjee government faced a major blow in the Supreme Court over the teachers' recruitment case, former Trinamool Congress MP Jawhar Sircar cited corruption and authoritarianism as the reasons for his exit from the party.
India examines impact of Trump’s 27% tariffs, explores trade opportunities
Apr 03, 2025, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi: In its first official response to US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on India, country's Department of Commerce said on Thursday that it is carefully examining the implications of the measures and announcements made by Trump.
India's Defence exports touch record high of USD 2.76 billion, Modi calls it 'proud milestone'
Apr 03, 2025, at 05:49 pm
Indian Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, said Indin Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Narendra Modi, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra discuss 'Strategic Partnership'
Apr 03, 2025, at 05:32 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday met Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok city when they discussed ways to deepen 'Strategic Partnership' between the two nations.
Apr 03, 2025, at 04:03 pm
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday hit out at opposition BJP and CPI(M) over the outcome of Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the recruitment of nearly 26,000 teaching and non-teaching staff by the School Service Commission (SSC). The top court had termed the selection process "vitiated and tainted by fraud."
Supreme Court stays deforestation in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli amid protests
Apr 03, 2025, at 03:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a stay on the cutting down of trees in 400 acres of land in the Kancha Gachibowli of Telangana's Hyderabad amid massive protests against the regional government's action, media reports said.
Modi in Thailand: PM receives 'warm welcome' in Bangkok
Apr 03, 2025, at 02:15 pm
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received a warm welcome by the Indian community in Bangkok, Thailand where he is on a two-day tour to attend the sixth BIMSTEC Summit.
Cherry-picking: EAM S Jaishnkar sends strong message to Yunus over his remark on Northeast India
Apr 03, 2025, at 02:07 pm
Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday targeted Bangladesh Interim Government chief Muhammad Yunus over his comment on 'North-East' and said cooperation is not subject to "cherry-picking".
Crushing defeat for Mamata Banerjee: BJP reacts to Supreme Court's SSC recruitment order
Apr 03, 2025, at 12:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has labelled the Supreme Court's upholding of the Calcutta High Court order that had quashed recruitments by the School Service Commission (SSC) in West Bengal as a "crushing defeat" for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
DMK to challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court, announces Stalin
Apr 03, 2025, at 12:17 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said his party DMK will challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which has been cleared by the Lok Sabha, in the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court upholds Calcutta HC order quashing 26,000 appointments by SSC in Bengal
Apr 03, 2025, at 11:06 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a blow to the Mamata Banerjee government, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court order that had quashed the entire recruitment of nearly 26,000 teaching and non-teaching staff by the School Service Commission (SSC) in West Bengal.
Waqf (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha after lengthy debate
Apr 03, 2025, at 10:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which was tabled by the Modi government in the Lok Sabha, was cleared by the lower house of Parliament after hours long debate on Thursday, media reports said.
IAF's Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Gujarat's Jamnagar; 1 pilot ejects, search on for another
Apr 03, 2025, at 12:05 am
Jamnagar/IBNS: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Wednesday evening.
You cannot donate someone else's property: Amit Shah justifies Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
Apr 02, 2025, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Participating in a debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha this evening, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented a long list of properties that he said were given for Waqf and said the proposed changes would stop irregular land grabbing.
Taxi driver clicks selfie, then 'rapes' German tourist in Hyderabad
Apr 02, 2025, at 05:40 pm
Police have arrested a taxi driver after he allegedly raped a German tourist in Hyderabad city, media reports said.
Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP over Waqf Bill, party president election
Apr 02, 2025, at 04:44 pm
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government in the Lok Sabha over the Waqf Amendment Bill and said the ruling saffron outfit does not have the right policies and intentions on the issue.
Apr 02, 2025, at 03:29 pm
The Indian Army shot down four to five infiltrators after Pakistani Army personnel intruded into Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Tuesday, media reports said.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu backs protests against Kancha Gachibowli deforestation in Telangana
Apr 02, 2025, at 03:10 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu films, has backed the protests against the deforestation in the Kancha Gachibowli land of Telangana's capital city Hyderabad.
Modi govt saved Parliament building from Waqf takeover: Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha
Apr 02, 2025, at 01:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said several important public properties including the Parliament building would have been taken over by the Waqf board had the previous Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government continued its rule.