Guterres concerned over continued detention of Niger’s President
Aug 08, 2023, at 08:56 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has underlined his support for ongoing mediation efforts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the wake of the 26 July attempted coup in Niger, his Office said on Monday.
Chhattisgarh: Naxal carrying reward surrenders in Kanker
Aug 08, 2023, at 07:33 pm
Kanker: A Naxal leader, who was carrying a reward on his head, has surrendered in Kanker district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Tuesday.
Parliament: TMC's Derek O'Brien suspended from Rajya Sabha for remainder of monsoon session
Aug 08, 2023, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Senior TMC leader and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien was suspended from the House on Tuesday for the remainder of Parliament's monsoon session following a spat with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over a discussion under Rule 267 on Manipur violence.
Aug 08, 2023, at 06:32 pm
Jaipur/UNI: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said strict action will be taken against bars and nightclubs that open beyond the prescribed time.
Subhas Chandra Bose's nephew Ardhendu Bose dies
Aug 08, 2023, at 06:28 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's nephew, Ardhendu Bose, who was also a model for Bombay Dyeing, passed away in Mumbai on Monday.
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee on a three-day trip to Jhargram
Aug 08, 2023, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is on a three-day trip from Tuesday to West Bengal's Jhargram where she will launch various projects in Adivasi areas, media reports said.
Sikh store owner shows courage and compassion in robbery incident
Aug 08, 2023, at 04:18 pm
In a display of courage and self-defense, the Sikh owner of a 7-Eleven store in California, along with an employee, successfully thwarted a robbery attempt.
FOC Meeting: India, Thailand officials discuss growth in bilateral trade
Aug 08, 2023, at 02:53 pm
Indian and Thailand officials participated in the 7th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) when they noted the growth in bilateral trade in recent years and even agreed to look to exploit its full potential through regular Government-to-Government (G2G) and B2B (Business to Business) interactions and business collaborations.
Aug 08, 2023, at 06:47 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Monday slammed Trinamool Congress member Derek O'Brien and accused him of doing "theatrics" in the House to gain publicity during a heated debate on the Delhi services bill.
Manipur Governor appeals to other states to ensure safeguard of Manipuri students
Aug 08, 2023, at 05:39 am
Imphal/UNI: Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, made an appeal on Monday to her fellow governors and administrations throughout India to safeguard the welfare of students hailing from the North Eastern state pursuing their studies across the nation.
After court orders, ED takes TN Minister Senthilbalaji into ED custody for questioning
Aug 08, 2023, at 05:33 am
Chennai/IBNS/UNI: A couple of hours after the court gave the nod, Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case and is now in judicial remand, was taken into custody for questioning.
Aug 08, 2023, at 04:38 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The controversial Delhi Services Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Monday despite strong resistance by the Opposition, following an exhaustive and bitter debate that lasted for about 8 hours.
'I saw my first child smashed on a rock to death by convicts:' Bilikis Bano tells SC
Aug 08, 2023, at 03:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Gang-rape survivor Bilkis Bano Monday told the Supreme Court that she saw her first child being smashed on a rock to death, and she kept pleading to the perpetrators of the brutal crimes for forgiveness, but they didn't listen to it.
Delhi court adjourns proceedings in CBI, ED cases against Satyendar Jain till Aug 26
Aug 08, 2023, at 02:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A Delhi Court, after hearing a request on behalf of Delhi's Former Health Minister Satyendar Jain, adjourned the proceedings in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) cases till August 26.
Aug 08, 2023, at 01:54 am
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Monday resumed the survey of the Gyanvapi on the fourth consecutive day with a delay of three hours owing to the rush of devotees at the Kashi Vishwanath temple, which is adjacent to the mosque complex.
Aug 08, 2023, at 12:13 am
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday inaugurated a weekend tourist hub in the state which he expects will draw tourists from the state and outside.
Act East Policy: India plans to connect Myanmar border in Mizoram by rail
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Indian Railways is planning to connect Myanmar border in Mizoram by rail as a part of its Act East Policy.
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:25 pm
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta has praised the role of IT Department in addressing the challenge and bringing efficiency to the functioning of the government through 675 online services.
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:09 pm
Srinagar: Potter Mohammad Umar Kumar is working enthusiastically and tirelessly at his Nishat unit to meet the huge order of 5,000 earthen lamps that would be lit under the initiative “Mere Mitti Mera Desh” in government offices to celebrate the 75th independence day in Kashmir.
Ponzi Scam: India head of STA Crypto Token held by Odisha EOW
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:05 pm
Bhubaneswar: India head of STA Crypto token Gurtej Sigh Sidhu was arrested by the Economic Offence wing of Odisha Crime Branch from Rajsthan in a Ponzi scam involving more than Rs.1000 crore.
Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:02 pm
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Monday constituted a high-powered committee of retired high court judges to monitor the investigations into the ethnic clashes in Manipur.
Article 370: London event praises progresses in Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:00 pm
The Indo-European Kashmir Forum (IEKF) UK along with the Hindu Council, UK, recently hosted an event to mark the fourth anniversary of the revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir in London on Saturday.
Agra: Girl dies, 7 injured as temple roof collapses
Aug 07, 2023, at 10:57 pm
Agra: A girl was killed and seven others were injured when the roof of the varanda of a temple collapsed in Shahganj area of Agra district in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
Kashmir will be connected via train to the rest of the country, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Aug 07, 2023, at 10:54 pm
Udhampur: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Personnel, Public Grievances Jitendra Singh has said Kashmir will soon be connected with the remaining part of the country by railway link.
Meghalaya: Man arrested for raping, murdering minor
Aug 07, 2023, at 09:52 pm
Shillong: The Meghalaya police have arrested a man for allegedly raping and killing a minor girl in West Garo Hills district, police said on Monday.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at AIIMS
Aug 07, 2023, at 09:46 pm
New Delhi: A fire broke out on the second floor of AIIMS main building in Delhi on Monday, Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said.
Rajasthan: Married woman hangs herself in Kota
Aug 07, 2023, at 09:44 pm
Kota: A married woman committed suicide by hanging herself in the Railway Colony Police Station area of Kota, Rajasthan.
Indian govt to provide US$ 700,000 to support clean water project in Tuvalu
Aug 07, 2023, at 08:57 pm
India will provide funding support of US$ 700,000 from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund for the project named “Motufoua concrete water cistern” as requested by the Government of Tuvalu, India's Permanent Mission to the UN said.
Bangladesh govt approves four transit routes for India
Aug 07, 2023, at 08:44 pm
The Bangladesh government has approved four transport routes for goods transfer to traders in Tripura and other northeastern states of India.
Aug 07, 2023, at 07:45 pm
Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika on Sunday met Ahmed Al-Sadoun, the Speaker of the National Assembly of the State of Kuwait, and appraised him of the state and prospects of bilateral relations between the two countries.