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Akal Takht punishes Sukbir Singh Badal with toilet cleaning duties over 2015 sacrilege case | What's going on?: Supreme Court questions Senthil Balaji's reinstatement as Tamil Nadu minister immediately after bail | Popular UPSC teacher Avadh Ojha joins AAP ahead of Delhi polls | UN force should be deployed, PM Modi must intervene: Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh unrest | Adani issue exposes cracks in INDIA bloc as TMC skips key Opposition meet in Delhi | 'People feel I should be CM': 'Common man' Eknath Shinde's strong pitch for top post in Maharashtra | Ex-BCCI Secretary Jay Shah takes charge as ICC chair today | 5 killed, several injured as bus plunges into Teesta River on Bengal-Sikkim border | Delhi: Man throws liquid on Arvind Kejriwal, detained | Days after jailing Chinmoy Krishna Das, another Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh

Petition claims Shiva temple exists under Ajmer Sharif, court issues notice

Nov 28, 2024, at 04:14 am

Ajmer/IBNS: A court in Rajasthan's Ajmer has issued notices to the Archaeological Survey of India and the Centre after it received a petition that claims there is the existence of a Shiva temple in the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer. 

Won't be a rubber stamp for Congress: TMC signals rifts in INDIA bloc

Nov 28, 2024, at 03:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress Wednesday refused to be a "rubber stamp" for its ally's decisions, signalling a rift in the INDIA bloc, media reports said.

Won't obstruct: Eknath Shinde leaves it to BJP top brass to take a call on Maharashtra CM decision

Nov 28, 2024, at 02:18 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Eknath Shinde, who is in the race for the top post in Maharashtra, has said he has left the decision to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

25-year-old Air India woman pilot dies by suicide in Mumbai

Nov 28, 2024, at 01:22 am

Mumbai/IBNS: A 25-year-old Air India pilot allegedly died by committing suicide in her apartment in Mumbai, media reports said.

Maharashtra will get a BJP chief minister, 2 deputies from allies: Reports

Nov 28, 2024, at 12:43 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The politically crucial state of Maharashtra will have a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) face as its next chief minister, NDTV reported citing sources.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says arrest of Hindu leader in Bangladesh is 'extremely worrying', urges Indian govt to intervene

Nov 27, 2024, at 11:29 pm

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed her concern over the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and the attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh.

India, Japanese officials exchange views on security policies, promoting collaboration in research during Dialogue on Economic Security

Nov 27, 2024, at 09:34 pm

Indian and Japanese officials exchanged views on respective security policies and promoted collaboration in research and application of key technologies during the 1st round of Dialogue on Economic Security in Tokyo on Wednesday.

India welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, hopes this will lead to peace

Nov 27, 2024, at 08:11 pm

The Indian government on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah which temporarily ended the ongoing conflict between the two sides.

Modi's 'One Nation, One Election' and 'Secular Civil Code' pitch: How facile will it be for the BJP govt to make it a reality?

Nov 27, 2024, at 06:38 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose politics is hugely marinated in symbolism, chose the Statue of Unity in his home state Gujarat on October 31 to announce that the central government's cherished 'One Nation, One Election' and 'Uniform Civil Code' are in the pipeline and asserted the two are steps away from becoming realities in the country.

Tamil Nadu drenched in heavy rain as cyclone Fengal approaches

Nov 27, 2024, at 06:03 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall as cyclone Fengal inched closer, media reports said.

No bribery charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew in US indictment, claims Adani Green

Nov 27, 2024, at 04:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: The Adani Green Energy Limited has claimed no bribery charges have been levelled against billionaire and tycoon Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and senior Adani Group executive Vneet Jain in the US indictment, countering several media reports.

Italy: Jaishankar attends Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Outreach Session, highlights areas that need collaboration in Indo-Pacific region

Nov 27, 2024, at 04:18 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday attended the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Outreach Session in Fiuggi, Italy, during which he highlighted six points that need collaborations, including maritime, semiconductors and supply chains, in the Indo-Pacific region.

India signs USD 2 million agreement with ISA for solar projects in four Indo-Pacific countries

Nov 27, 2024, at 03:52 pm

India's Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday signed a Project Implementation Agreement with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to implement solar projects worth USD 2 million in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles.

Bangladesh defends arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, dismisses India’s concerns as 'unfounded'

Nov 27, 2024, at 05:13 am

Dhaka: Amid a global outrage over the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and a strong reaction by New Delhi, Bangladesh has called India’s statement over the arrest of the Hindu monk "unfounded" and "contrary to the spirit of friendship".

'EVMs are not tampered when you win elections?': SC to petitioner seeking ballot paper voting

Nov 27, 2024, at 04:11 am

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking a return to ballot paper voting in India, questioning the rationale behind the plea.

Woman from Assam stabbed to death in Bengaluru hotel by boyfriend

Nov 27, 2024, at 03:56 am

Bengaluru: A 22-year-old woman, who worked as a vlogger and a private company employee, was found murdered inside a hotel room in Bengaluru’s Indiranagar on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

Home Ministry responds to Allahabad HC on petition claiming Rahul Gandhi's UK citizenship

Nov 27, 2024, at 03:32 am

Prayagraj: The government is looking into the issue of Rahul Gandhi’s dual citizenship in response to Allahabad High Court’s query in connection with a petition filed by S Vignesh Shishir, a resident of Karnataka, media reports said.

India, Tanzanian officials discuss further ways to expand bilateral cooperation

Nov 26, 2024, at 10:03 pm

The third edition of Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania took place in Goa on November 26 when the officials discussed wide range of areas where the two countries could cooperate.

India expresses deep concern over arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, urges Yunus-led government to ensure safety of minorities

Nov 26, 2024, at 08:12 pm

India on Tuesday reacted to the arrest of ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari and urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities in the South Asian country.

Eknath Shinde resigns as Maharashtra CM amid suspense over top post

Nov 26, 2024, at 07:09 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday resigned as per norms before the formation of a new government amid the suspense brewing over whether the Shiv Sena leader will continue or will be replaced, media reports said.

President Droupadi Murmu releases commemorative coin, stamp and books on Constitution Day

Nov 26, 2024, at 05:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday released a commemorative coin, a stamp and two books on the Constitution on the occasion of the 75th Constitution Day of India.

President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay homage to 26/11 victims

Nov 26, 2024, at 04:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and others on Tuesday paid their homage to the victims of the terror attack, which was carried out by Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba in Mumbai on this day in 2008.

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das hospitalised in Chennai with minor health issues

Nov 26, 2024, at 04:19 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been hospitalised with minor health issues, media reports said.

Union cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription

Nov 26, 2024, at 03:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication.

Udaipur Palace witnesses clashes over new Maharana's standoff with cousin

Nov 26, 2024, at 07:15 am

Clashes were reported at the erstwhile royal family's Udaipur Palace on Monday after the coronation of BJP MLA Vishvaraj Singh Mewar as the 77th Maharana of Mewar. 

Indian Coast Guard apprehends Myanmarese fishing boat with 5,500 kgs of prohibited drugs in Andaman seas

Nov 26, 2024, at 05:46 am

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Monday apprehended a Myanmarese fishing boat ‘Soe Wai Yan Htoo’, carrying 5,500 kgs of prohibited drug Methamphetamine along with one portable Inmarsat Satellite phone, in the Andaman seas.

'Left country due to death threats from Dawoon Ibrahim': Lalit Modi

Nov 26, 2024, at 05:33 am

Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, in a recent interview, revealed that he did not leave India in 2010 due to his legal cases but owing to life-threatening pressure from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.

SC wants Delhi schools to reopen despite high pollution, says students staying home won't solve issues

Nov 26, 2024, at 02:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday observed that schools in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) should open now despite the high pollution levels as the problem won't be solved if students stay at home.

S Jaishankar meets Foreign Secretary David Lammy, appreciates steady momentum in India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Nov 25, 2024, at 10:30 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Italy when he appreciated the momentum in the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Sambhal mosque survey violence: Case registered against Samajwadi Party MP

Nov 25, 2024, at 10:13 pm

A case has been registered against Samajwadi Party (SP) MP and son of a local MLA in connection with the violence that occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal region during the survey of a mosque, media reports said.