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Bharatiya Janata Party releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly polls, fields Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma against Kejriwal | Firecracker unit explosion in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar kills 6 | Body of independent journalist, who went missing on Jan 1, found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh | Delhi: 14-year-old student stabbed to death outside school after brawl with classmate | Rohit Sharma confirms he is not retiring amid speculations after skipping Sydney Test | India objects to China's 'new counties' announcement, says parts of these come under Ladakh | No cause for alarm over HMPV virus spread in China: Indian Health Agency | PM Modi gives a call for change in Delhi launching fierce attack on Arvind Kejriwal's AAP | Quran open to passage glorifying violence, bomb-making materials tracked in New Orleans attacker Shamshud-Din Jabbar's home | Jasprit Bumrah leads India in series decider after Rohit Sharma opts to rest in Sydney Test amid poor show with willow

French Carrier Strike Group visits India to strengthen naval ties

Jan 05, 2025, at 10:34 pm

The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and comprising other French naval ships, is visiting India from January 3 - 9 with port calls in Goa and Kochi.

Bangladesh: Interim government cancels training programme for 50 judges in India amid strain in ties

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:38 pm

The Interim government in Bangladesh has cancelled the training of 50 judges from the country in India amid deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours since the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in August last year.

Audit reveals lavish spending on Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, sparks ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi: An audit of the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at 6, Flag Staff Road revealed extravagant expenditures, including Rs 96 lakh on main and sheer curtains, Rs 39 lakh on kitchen equipment, a minibar worth Rs 4.80 lakh, and silk carpets costing Rs 16.27 lakh.

Youtuber Ankush Bahuguna claims he was put under digital arrest for 40 hours

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:03 pm

Youtuber Ankush Bahuguna has shared a video on Instagram where he said he was held hostage for nearly 40 hours in a digital arrest scam.

Indian Navy's INS Tushil visits Senegal as part of operational deployment

Jan 05, 2025, at 06:46 pm

INS Tushil, Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate, as part of the ongoing operational deployment visited Port of Dakar, Senegal on Jan 3.

PM Modi inaugurates 13-km stretch of Namo Bharat corridor connecting Sahibabad in UP with Delhi's New Ashok Nagar

Jan 05, 2025, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on Sunday, connecting Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh with New Ashok Nagar in Delhi.

3 killed as Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar

Jan 05, 2025, at 03:07 pm

Porbandar (Gujarat): A Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter crashed on Saturday at the air enclave of Porbandar Airport, killing three crew members onboard the chopper, media reports said.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Court grants bail to Atul Subhash's wife, in-laws

Jan 05, 2025, at 01:56 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: A Bengaluru court has granted bail to the wife and in-laws of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash in connection with the abetment of a suicide case against them. 

Two ex-Armymen arrested for murdering 17-day-old twins, their mother 19 years ago in Kerala

Jan 05, 2025, at 10:58 am

In a chilling murder case that remained unsolved for nearly two decades, an ex-Armyman was arrested on Friday for allegedly killing a 24-year-old woman and her 17-day-old twin babies in Kerala with the help of a fellow soldier, NDTV reported.

Indian Pani Puri vendor receives GST notice after Rs 40 lakh transaction; netizens mull 'career change'

Jan 05, 2025, at 12:21 am

Chennai: A GST notice sent to a Pani Puri vendor in Tamil Nadu has gone viral on social media, amusing many and prompting some to consider changing careers, media reports said.

DRDO chief says several defence systems in 'final stages' of user evaluation or development trials; highlights achievements

Jan 04, 2025, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi: Several systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have been completed or are in the "final stages" of user evaluation or development trials, according to the defence ministry's statement on Friday.

Dr R Chidambaram, architect of India’s nuclear programme, passes away at 88

Jan 04, 2025, at 10:47 pm

Mumbai: Dr R Chidambaram, a former head of the Atomic Energy Commission and one of the key architects of India's nuclear programme, passed away on Saturday morning at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai.

PM Modi to inaugurate 13-km stretch of Namo Bharat corridor connecting Delhi's Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar

Jan 04, 2025, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a 13-kilometre stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials.

BJP releases first candidate list Delhi Assembly elections; Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma to lock horns with Arvind Kejriwal

Jan 04, 2025, at 08:34 pm

Delhi: The BJP has unveiled its initial list of candidates for the forthcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes candidates for 29 of the 70 seats in the national capital, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army vehicle falls into gorge in Bandipora, three soldiers die

Jan 04, 2025, at 07:00 pm

At least three Indian Army soldiers died after the vehicle in which they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.

New Zealand: INSV Tarini departs from Lyttelton Port

Jan 04, 2025, at 06:46 pm

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini left Lyttelton Port, New Zealand, on Saturday at about 0930 h local time (0200 h IST) for its onward passage (third leg) to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands).

Kiren Rijiju presents sacred 'Chadar' at shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on behalf of PM Modi

Jan 04, 2025, at 06:35 pm

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju presented a sacred Chadar on behalf of  Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the revered shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer city on Saturday.

Firecracker unit explosion in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar kills 6

Jan 04, 2025, at 02:56 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Six people were killed in an explosion which took place at a firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Saturday, media reports said.

Bharatiya Janata Party releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly polls, fields Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma against Kejriwal

Jan 04, 2025, at 02:00 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released the first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi polls which showed the saffron brigade pitching Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma to contest against former CM Arvind Kejriwal in the politically crucial New Delhi seat.

Delhi: 14-year-old student stabbed to death outside school after brawl with classmate

Jan 04, 2025, at 12:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old student was on Friday allegedly stabbed outside school in Delhi after a fight with a classmate, media reports said.

Body of independent journalist, who went missing on Jan 1, found in a septic tank in Chhattisgarh

Jan 04, 2025, at 12:08 pm

Raipur/IBNS: The body of independent journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, who went missing since January 1, was found in a septic tank from Bijapur's Chattanpara Basti in Chhattisgarh on Friday evening, media reports said.

Manipur: Kuki protesters indulge in fresh clashes with security forces, several injured

Jan 04, 2025, at 02:23 am

Imphal/IBNS: Fresh clashes erupted in Manipur as protesters from the Kuki tribes engaged with central security forces in Kangpokpi district on Friday evening.

Children will need adult consent to open social media accounts: Govt proposes new draft rules for data protection

Jan 04, 2025, at 12:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Adults' consent will be required for children to open social media accounts, as per the draft rules proposed for the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.

India objects to China's 'new counties' announcement, says parts of these come under Ladakh

Jan 03, 2025, at 11:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has raised an objection and conveyed its protest via diplomatic channels to China after Beijing announced two counties, parts of which come under the Union Territory of Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

'Have established water rights, will take necessary measures': India's strong response to China's plans on Brahmaputra River dam

Jan 03, 2025, at 10:55 pm

New Delhi: India has raised serious objections to China’s announcement about the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which becomes the Brahmaputra River as it enters India.

Vande Bharat sleeper trains achieve peak speed of 180 km/hr during 3-day trial

Jan 03, 2025, at 08:38 pm

Kota (Rajasthan): The Vande Bharat sleeper train has achieved a peak speed of 180 km per hour in its multiple trials in the last three days, the Ministry of Railways said on Friday.

Shubman Gill, 3 Gujarat Titans players linked to Rs 450 crore Ponzi scheme investigation: Report

Jan 03, 2025, at 08:17 pm

Ahmedabad: One of India’s top cricketers, Shubman Gill, is among four Gujarat Titans players who the Gujarat CID Crime Branch might summon in connection with a Rs 450 crore Ponzi scheme, reported Ahmedabad Mirror.

Will do whatever we can, says Iran on Indian-origin nurse Nimisha Priya facing death sentence in Yemen

Jan 03, 2025, at 04:46 pm

Iran said it will do whatever it can for the Indian-origin nurse Nimisha Priya who is facing a death sentence in Yemen.

PM Modi inaugurates Swabhiman Apartments in Delhi for slum dwellers

Jan 03, 2025, at 04:29 pm

New Delhi: Swabhiman Apartments, situated in Ashok Vihar, Delhi, represents a transformative step toward improving the housing conditions of residents from Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju offers ceremonial chadar at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah on Modi's behalf ahead of Ajmer visit

Jan 03, 2025, at 03:49 pm

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday visited Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and offered a 'ceremonial' chadar on behalf of PM Narendra Modi.