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BJP demonstrates against alleged rape and murder of minor girl in West Bengal's Kultali

Oct 07, 2024, at 04:07 am

The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and party workers demonstrated against the state authorities over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in  West Bengal's Kultali under South 24 Parganas district on Sunday.

Muizzu arrives in New Delhi for first bilateral trip, S Jaishankar appreciates his commitment to enhancing India-Maldives bond after meeting

Oct 07, 2024, at 02:27 am

Visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, just a day before he is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi.

Jaishankar's witty response to ‘Dinner with Kim Jong-Un or Soros?’ goes viral

Oct 07, 2024, at 01:56 am

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's sharp and humorous reply during a rapid-fire session at a recent event has drawn widespread attention online.

India's metro rail network may surpass US in next 3-4 years, claims Minister Tokhan Sahu

Oct 07, 2024, at 01:46 am

An Indian minister has claimed that the country's metro rail network will surpass the US in next three to four years.

Kolkata cop accused of molesting female civic volunteer inside Park Street police station

Oct 07, 2024, at 01:32 am

Kolkata: A female civic volunteer has accused Sub-Inspector Abhishek Roy of Park Street police station of molestation, media reports said.

India to host four-nation Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 for 11 days

Oct 07, 2024, at 12:45 am

Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, a naval drill which involves the US, Australia and Japan this year besides host India, is scheduled to take place from October 8, beginning with the Harbour Phase in Visakhapatnam, and followed by the Sea Phase.

Indian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera arrive in Oman for long-range training deployment

Oct 06, 2024, at 11:40 pm

Indian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy on long range training deployment arrived at Muscat, Oman on Oct 5, officials said on Sunday.

RG Kar protest: Junior doctors continue hunger strike as Bengal’s TMC govt fails to meet demands

Oct 06, 2024, at 10:34 pm

Kolkata: Junior doctors in Kolkata are continuing their hunger strike until death, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a fellow woman medic from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and calling for improved workplace safety, media reports said.

Delhi man thrashes pavement dweller after being asked not to urinate in public, incident caught on camera

Oct 06, 2024, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A man was arrested for thrashing a street dweller in Delhi after the latter allegedly asked him not to urinate in public.

Punjab AAP leader shot at during argument with Akali leader, receives grave injury

Oct 06, 2024, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Punjab was grievously injured after getting hit by a bullet allegedly fired by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal during a heated altercation.

Bengaluru ranked India's most congested city, Mumbai second

Oct 06, 2024, at 07:30 am

New Delhi: Bengaluru has claimed the title of India’s most congested city with the country’s financial capital Mumbai occupying the second position, according to the newly released Traffic Quality Index (TQI).

'The change Haryana was looking for': Vinesh Phogat on exit polls predicting Congress win

Oct 06, 2024, at 05:48 am

New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat has said the exit polls, which indicate a win for the Congress in Haryana assembly elections, reflect the very change the people of the state had been waiting for, media reports said.

Exit polls show Congress set to unseat BJP in Haryana

Oct 06, 2024, at 04:59 am

Gurugram: The Congress is projected to gain a huge victory in Haryana, dealing a massive blow to the ruling BJP, which has been in power for the past decade in the state, according to a collection of exit polls.

Exit polls predict hung assembly in Jammu Kashmir: Congress ahead, but Mehbooba Mufti's PDP could be 'kingmaker'

Oct 06, 2024, at 04:17 am

New Delhi: The alliance between Congress and the National Conference (NC) is projected to win the most seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, according to a compilation of various exit polls, media reports said.

Himachal Pradesh court orders demolition of three storeys of a disputed mosque

Oct 06, 2024, at 04:07 am

Shimla: A court in Himachal Pradesh has ordered the Shimla Municipal Commissioner Court granted the Masjid committee and the Waqf Board to demolish three floors of a contested mosque in Shimla, media reports said.

'No bilateral talks planned': Jaishankar says upcoming Pakistan visit is solely for SCO summit

Oct 06, 2024, at 02:12 am

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified on Saturday that his upcoming visit to Islamabad is not intended to discuss "India-Pakistan relations" but to attend the 2024 SCO Summit being held in Pakistan, media reports said.

French envoy says his nation plans to host 30,000 Indian students in coming year

Oct 06, 2024, at 12:03 am

French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou has said his nation would like to host  30,000 Indian students in France in the coming year.

India’s vision for Indo-Pacific is based on fostering partnerships through sustainable development, economic growth, mutual security: Rajnath Singh

Oct 05, 2024, at 11:51 pm

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as the country believes in fostering partnerships that prioritise sustainable development, economic growth and mutual security.

Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan is disappointing but not surprising, says top Indian official

Oct 05, 2024, at 11:26 pm

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said it was not surprising to see fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik receiving a high-level welcome in Pakistan.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to arrive in India for first bilateral visit between Oct 6 to Oct 10

Oct 05, 2024, at 11:04 pm

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will tour India on October 6 for his first bilateral visit to the country, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

India's DRDO flight-tests fourth-generation very short-range air defence system in Rajasthan's Pokhran

Oct 05, 2024, at 10:19 pm

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4.

TMC MLA chased away, 'Go Back' slogans against MP as Mamata faces fresh public ire over Bengal minor girl's murder

Oct 05, 2024, at 08:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress leaders faced massive backlash from locals at Mahishamari in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas after a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered triggering fresh public fury against the Mamata Banerjee government.

IndiGo passengers stranded nationwide as airline faces major 'system slowdown'

Oct 05, 2024, at 08:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines on Saturday (Oct. 5) experienced a major system slowdown around 12:30 pm, causing widespread disruption to flight operations and ground services across airports nationwide.

Haryana assembly elections: 36.7% voter turnout till 1 pm

Oct 05, 2024, at 07:43 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: About 36.7% of the total voters have cast their mandate till 1 pm as the assembly elections in Haryana are underway on Saturday.

Minor girl kidnapped and murdered in Bengal; locals set police camp on fire, BJP slams Mamata govt

Oct 05, 2024, at 07:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A minor girl has been allegedly kidnapped and murdered in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, sparking anger among locals amid the public fury over the RG Kar case, media reports said.

Haryana assembly elections: 22.7% voter turnout till 11 am

Oct 05, 2024, at 05:55 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: About 22.7% of the total voters have cast their mandates till 11 am in the Haryana assembly elections, which are underway on Saturday.

Massive fire burns down warehouse near Mumbai

Oct 05, 2024, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A massive fire burnt down an entire warehouse at a village near Mumbai, media reports said.

Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Kupwara as Army foils infiltration bid

Oct 05, 2024, at 04:11 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Two terrorists have been killed after the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, media reports said.

Haryana voting to elect new assembly today

Oct 05, 2024, at 02:28 pm

Over 2 crore eligible voters are expected to exercise their franchise with Haryana voting to elect a new Assembly on Saturday.

Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy: PM Modi at Kautilya Economic Conclave

Oct 05, 2024, at 06:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world today as he addressed the Kautilya Economic Conclave in the national capital on Friday.