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Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row | Indian-origin Kash Patel takes oath on Bhagavad Gita as new FBI chief | PM Modi praises Vicky Kaushal's period drama, says 'Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai' | FIR against Farah Khan for 'derogatory' remark on Holi festival | 6 Rajasthan MLAs get suspended over row regarding remark on Indira Gandhi, to spend night in Assembly | 'In 2022 I changed the government,' Eknath Shinde says amid rift in Maharashtra ruling alliance | Congress claims USAID funding was for Bangladesh and not India, BJP schools grand old party | Donald Trump calls US funding to improve voter turnout in India 'kickback scheme' | Two women and a teenage girl found dead in Kolkata's Tangra were murdered, says post-mortem report | India is emerging as global powerhouse, says Narendra Modi at inauguration of SOUL

Piyush Goyal says India, Qatar's future partnership rests on pillars of sustainibility, technology, entrepreneurship

Feb 18, 2025, at 02:01 pm

Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India-Qatar future partnership will rest on the pillars of sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship and energy.

Dirty and perverted mind: Supreme Court raps Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps over 'sex with parents' remark

Feb 18, 2025, at 12:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday called popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia "dirty" and "perverted" by mind rapping him over his controversial "sex with parents" remark on Samay Raina's comedy show, India's Got Latent.

Not party's view: Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's 'China is not India's enemy' remark

Feb 18, 2025, at 11:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has distanced itself from its leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remark where he claimed China was not India's enemy inviting criticisms from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Delhi CM's oath ceremony to be held on Feb 20; film stars, industrialists, diplomats among those invited

Feb 18, 2025, at 02:26 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The new Chief Minister of Delhi will take the oath of office at the iconic Ramlila Maidan on Thursday in a grand ceremony that will be attended by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and ministers and all the allies.

Gyanesh Kumar is the new Chief Election Commissioner of India

Feb 18, 2025, at 12:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India, replacing the outgoing Rajiv Kumar, the government said on Monday.

PM Modi greets 'brother' Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at airport with a warm hug

Feb 17, 2025, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Breaking protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday to receive the Amir (Head) of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival in India.

'Enough is enough': Supreme Court refuses to allow new petitions in matters involving Places of Worship Act

Feb 17, 2025, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain any new petitions in matters involving the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which stops a lawsuit from being filed to reclaim a place of worship or change its character.

Congress objects to new chief election commissioner's selection before Supreme Court hearing

Feb 17, 2025, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party has objected to the selection of a Chief Election Commissioner stating that the law for appointment to the post was challenged in the Supreme Court.

Indian Army to participate in sixth edition of joint military exercise with Japan

Feb 17, 2025, at 06:29 pm

The Indian Army will participate in the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9.

Goa man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape-murder of foreign tourist in 2017

Feb 17, 2025, at 02:58 pm

Panaji/IBNS: A 31-year-old man in Goa has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court for raping and murdering Irish-British national Danielle McLaughin in 2017, media reports said.

USAID is the biggest scam in human history: PM Modi's adviser after DOGE's 'fund to improve voter turnout in India' claim

Feb 17, 2025, at 02:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's adviser Sanjeev Sanyal has reacted to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s claim that the US funds were used by the Biden administration to improve the voter turnout in the Indian elections, media reports said.

'Stop assuming China is enemy': Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remark stirs row

Feb 17, 2025, at 01:21 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda has stirred a fresh row by suggesting that China should not be assumed as India's enemy even after a number of cross-border conflicts between the two countries.

Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark row: Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija to appear before NCW today

Feb 17, 2025, at 11:47 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Youtuber Samay Raina and influencer Apoorva Mukhija will on Monday appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the case over the "sex with parents" remark passed by popular podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on India's Got Latent show.

US flight with 3rd batch of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar

Feb 16, 2025, at 11:30 pm

The US aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian immigrants landed in the north Indian city of Amritsar on Sunday.

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, BIMSTEC with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:56 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain and discussed the bilateral relationship between the two nations, amid deteriorating ties since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5 last year.

International Fleet Review: INS Shardul, P81 aircraft reach Indonesia

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:15 pm

Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15 to February 22.

Droupadi Murmu says ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ will promote tribal heritage

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:04 pm

Indian President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi on Sunday and said the event will highlight and promote tribal heritage.

Delhi’s next CM likely to be announced tomorrow in key BJP meet

Feb 16, 2025, at 08:41 pm

Delhi: The suspense over Delhi's next chief minister is expected to end on Monday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled to hold its legislative party meeting at 3 pm, ANI reported, citing sources.

Looking forward to continuing to strengthen US-India friendship, says Tulsi Gabbard after meeting Narendra Modi

Feb 16, 2025, at 08:20 pm

US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard recently met Indian PM Narendra Modi and said she felt honoured meeting him and looks forward to strengthen the US-India friendship.

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India tomorrow 

Feb 16, 2025, at 06:59 pm

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.

India is the second-largest fish-producing country with 8 percent share in global production: Ministry

Feb 16, 2025, at 06:37 pm

India is the second largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production, said the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Lalu Prasad calls Maha Kumbh ‘faaltu,’ sparks controversy amid stampede fallout

Feb 16, 2025, at 05:17 pm

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad ignited controversy on Sunday after dismissing the Maha Kumbh as "faaltu" (meaningless) while commenting on the tragic New Delhi Railway Station stampede, media reports said.

Inquiry finds special train announcement, ticket surge led to deadly New Delhi stampede

Feb 16, 2025, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi: An inquiry report into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives on Saturday night due to overcrowding, has identified key factors behind the tragedy.

Elon Musk-led US department cancels $21 million grant meant for influencing 'voter turnout in India', BJP responds

Feb 16, 2025, at 01:02 pm

New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new US government has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant, initiated by former President Joe Biden's administration to influence "voter turnout in India."

Congress targets Centre over Delhi station stampede, demands 'exact figures' of dead

Feb 16, 2025, at 12:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after the stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station leaving 18 people dead and several others injured last night, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the Centre and the Railways, accusing them of negligence and failure to manage the crisis.

US plane carrying second batch of 'illegal' Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar

Feb 16, 2025, at 11:20 am

Amritsar/IBNS: A second plane carrying 119 Indian deportees from the United States landed in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday night, which is in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants, media reports said.

Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station kills 18 including 11 women, 4 children

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: At least 18 people, including 11 women and four children, died after a sudden rush of passengers caused by the delay of two trains for the Maha Kumbh led to an overcrowding situation at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, media reports said.

15 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid spiralling Maha Kumbh rush

Feb 16, 2025, at 02:13 am

New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night after two trains headed for the Maha Kumbh were delayed leading to overcrowding, media reports said.

Tamil Nadu govt takes possession of Jaylalithaa's seized assets including gold sword, crown, luxury watches

Feb 16, 2025, at 12:53 am

Bengaluru: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s disproportionate assets case has culminated in a huge transfer of wealth, both in financial and symbolic terms, media reports said.

Congress slams Punjab’s AAP govt over illegal immigration as second US deportee flight heads to Amritsar

Feb 15, 2025, at 11:51 pm

Chandigarh: As a second US flight carrying 120 deported Indians is set to land in Amritsar today, the political debate over the deportation of illegal immigrants has reignited, media reports said.