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Centre sends additional 50 companies of CRPF in violence-hit Manipur amid Jiribam unrest, deaths | Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol arrested in US: Reports | Supreme Court asks authorities to not drop restrictions imposed to combat Delhi air pollution | Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot joins BJP a day after quitting AAP | Manipur's unabated violence kills 1 more in Jiribam, Amit Shah schedules meeting today | Bengal: 17 arrested in clashes between two groups in Murshidabad's Beldanga over Kartik Puja pandal row | Delhi records season's worst AQI, train and flight services hit, schools shifted to online mode | Narendra Modi govt attends to people's voices: Nirmala Sitharaman replies to X user's request | Manipur violence: Civil society gives 24-hour ultimatum to govt after mob attacks N Biren Singh's home | Narendra Modi leaves for three-nation tour, focus remains on G20 Summit in Brazil

Vladimir Putin invites PM Modi to Russia, wishes success to 'friends in India' for Lok Sabha polls

Dec 28, 2023, at 05:15 pm

Moscow/New Delhi/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow and wished Indians "success" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the South Asian country, media reports said.

EAM S Jaishankar meets Indian community members in Russia, praises their contribution to building steady relationship between two nations

Dec 27, 2023, at 02:45 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has interacted with the Indian community members in Russia and appreciated their contributions to building a 'strong' relationship between the two nations.

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, discusses strategic partnership and West Asia situation

Dec 27, 2023, at 06:20 am

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday, underscoring the imperative for a strengthened strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.

India must initiate dialogue with Pakistan to resolve matters, says Jammu and Kashmir's former CM Farooq Abdullah drawing reference to Israel-Palestine conflict

Dec 26, 2023, at 11:00 pm

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday warned that India could meet the same fate as Gaza if a solution is not found through dialogue with Pakistan.

S Jaishankar in Russia: EAM discusses connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition with Russian strategic community members

Dec 26, 2023, at 07:07 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed connectivity, multilateralism, big power competition and regional conflicts while meeting leading representatives of the Russian strategic community on Monday (December 25, 2023).

Plane with 303 Indians, grounded near Paris on suspicion of human trafficking, departs for Mumbai

Dec 26, 2023, at 02:28 am

New Delhi: An Airbus A340 bound for Nicaragua, carrying 303 passengers, mainly Indians, and earlier grounded at a Paris airport due to suspected human trafficking links, has reportedly departed for Mumbai, French newspaper Le Monde reported late on Monday.

Plane grounded in France over human trafficking suspicion to depart for India soon

Dec 25, 2023, at 10:17 pm

The passenger aeroplane that was grounded at a French airport during a stopover last week over human trafficking suspicions will depart for India on Monday morning, French media reported.

Drone strike on merchant ship off Gujarat coast was 'fired from Iran', US claims

Dec 24, 2023, at 01:56 pm

The drone strike that caused an explosion and fire on the Japanese-owned chemical tanker off the Gujarat coast was "fired from Iran," the United States said.

India-Nepal digital payment gateway may start from February: Envoy

Dec 24, 2023, at 12:28 am

Indian Ambassador to Kathmandu  Naveen Srivastava has said the digital payment gateway between India and Nepal is expected to start in the first phase from the end of February 2024.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian security forces foil infiltration bid, neutralise terrorist in Akhnoor belt

Dec 23, 2023, at 10:15 pm

Indian security forces have foiled a major infiltration bid and neutralised one terrorist along the International Border in Akhnoor belt here.

French Prez Emmanuel Macron to attend India's Republic Day celebration as chief guest

Dec 23, 2023, at 05:42 am

New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron accepted India's invitation to be the chief guest at Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

INDIA bloc holds protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar over MPs' suspension

Dec 23, 2023, at 02:58 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, comprising a clutch of parties opposed to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Friday held a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the suspension of MPs from both Houses of Parliament during the winter session.

Our concern about Pakistan’s support for terrorism and cross-border attacks is well known: MEA spokesperson

Dec 22, 2023, at 11:08 pm

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan and said the country faces cross-border terrorism from the neighbouring nation.

Indo -Thai Maritime Cooperation: INS Kadmatt arrives in Bangkok

Dec 21, 2023, at 12:00 am

As part of her Long Range Operational Deployment to the North Pacific Ocean and South China Sea, INS Kadmatt arrived at Bangkok, Thailand, on 19 Dec 23.

Clouds on the Horizon: Why western media’s anti-India narrative threatens democracy

Dec 20, 2023, at 08:48 pm

As India’s vibrant democracy gears up for its next general elections in 2024, a worrying trend is emerging: the rise of Western media narratives that paint a deeply negative picture of the nation.

Several nations, including Brazil, showing interest in buying India's Akash Missile system

Dec 20, 2023, at 08:25 pm

Several nations, including those from South America, the Middle East and Africa, are showing interest in the acquisition of the indigenous Akash Missile system.

Modi on US claim of India's role in Sikh separatist murder plan: We are committed to the rule of law

Dec 20, 2023, at 07:05 pm

New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: "Our commitment is to the rule of law," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promising to "look into" any evidence substantiating Washington's claims that an Indian official had attempted to kill a Sikh separatist on the US soil.

PM Modi speaks to Benjamin Netanyahu, highlights India's stand in favour of peace restoration in Gaza

Dec 20, 2023, at 04:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Less than a week after India voted in favour of a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, and highlighted his government's stand in favour of an early restoration of peace in the region.

INDIA alliance's fourth meeting today weeks after Congress decimation in Hindi heartland

Dec 19, 2023, at 06:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: INDIA, an anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) front, will hold its fourth meeting on Tuesday, weeks after Congress was decimated in the Hindi heartland and a day after over 70 MPs were suspended from Parliament.

Indian PM Narendra Modi condoles death of Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

Dec 18, 2023, at 03:33 pm

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Kuwait's ruling emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Mamata Banerjee leaves for New Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi

Dec 17, 2023, at 11:49 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left for New Delhi on Sunday for a series of official and political programmes, including a December 20 meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek his intervention in getting the state's dues including MGNREGA funds.

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik holds bilateral talks with Narendra Modi

Dec 16, 2023, at 10:59 pm

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, who is currently visiting India, on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reviewed a bilateral relationship covering issues related to trade and defence.

Indian Cabinet approves MoU signed by New Delhi and Washington to enhance innovation ecosystems

Dec 16, 2023, at 10:36 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Republic of India to enhance innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake.

Vijay Diwas: PM Modi pays tribute to 'brave heroes' of India's win over Pakistan in 1971 war

Dec 16, 2023, at 06:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid his tribute to the "brave heroes" of India's win over Pakistan in the 1971 war.

My aim was always to support people-to-people diplomacy, says outgoing Italian Consul General to Kolkata

Dec 16, 2023, at 07:21 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Italian consul general Gianluca Rubagotti, who will soon be leaving Kolkata at the end of his tenure, on Friday said his aim was always to support people-to-people diplomacy.

INS Kadmatt arrives in Manila, move aims to bolster maritime cooperation between India and the Philippines

Dec 15, 2023, at 07:32 pm

As part of the ongoing Long Range Op Deployment, INS Kadmatt arrived in Manila on Tuesday in a bid to bolster maritime cooperation between India and the Philippines.

India-Australia two-way trade grew by more than 50 percent in last five years: Envoy Philip Green OAM

Dec 15, 2023, at 05:20 am

Australian envoy to India Philip Green OAM has appreciated the bilateral relationship shared between Canberra and New Delhi and said the two-way trade relationship between the two nations grew by more than 50 per cent in the last five years.

Modi's guarantee is to make India a developed nation by 2047: Yogi Adityanath

Dec 15, 2023, at 12:22 am

Azamgarh/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all about making India a developed nation by 2047, ensuring the security, well-being and prosperity of all the states within the country.

Vajra Prahar 2023: India-USA's Joint Special Force exercise concludes in Meghalaya

Dec 13, 2023, at 11:03 pm

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" concluded recently at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya.

Rajya Sabha pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

Dec 13, 2023, at 10:40 pm

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the brave security personnel who made supreme sacrifice to defend the temple of democracy 22 years ago in 2001, after terrorists attacked the Parliament complex.