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MeToo case: SC grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique noting 'complainant posted on Facebook but not reached Hema Committee' | Tirumala trust asks non-Hindu staffers to retire or opt for transfer | Manipur unrest: Civil society sets 24-hr deadline for BJP MLAs to take 'decisive action' | Delhi chokes as air quality remains in 'severe plus' category amid curb on several daily activities | 'India is focused on inclusive development, youth power': PM Modi addresses G-20 session in Brazil | All schools in Delhi, NCR shift to online classes after Supreme Court's rap on air pollution | Maharashtra ex-minister Anil Deshmukh receives injuries after stones hurled at his car | Centre sends additional 50 companies of CRPF in violence-hit Manipur amid Jiribam unrest, deaths | Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother Anmol arrested in US: Reports | Supreme Court asks authorities to not drop restrictions imposed to combat Delhi air pollution

Veteran Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra passes away

Nov 12, 2024, at 04:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Veteran Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra passed away on Tuesday. He was 85.

Manipur: 11 suspected Kuki militants killed in retaliation against attack on CRPF post in Jiribam

Nov 12, 2024, at 04:22 pm

Imphal/IBNS: Eleven suspected Kuki militants have been killed in an encounter with the security forces after a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post was attacked in the Jiribam district on Monday, media reports said.

Man who issued death threat to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan arrested from Chhattisgarh

Nov 12, 2024, at 03:31 pm

Police have arrested a man from Chhattisgarh for allegedly threatening Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, media reports said.

Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership

Nov 12, 2024, at 05:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday as a part of his visit to India.

Karnataka Minister sparks row with racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy

Nov 12, 2024, at 04:38 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has unleashed a political row after making an alleged racist remark against Union Minister and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy with the latter demanding his ouster from the cabinet.

BJP urges EC to 'reprimand, censure' Rahul Gandhi for spreading 'lies' in Maharashtra poll campaign

Nov 12, 2024, at 03:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged the Election Commission to "reprimand, censure, and restrain" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from "handing out lies during campaigning" ahead of next week's Maharashtra election.

10 suspected Kuki insurgents killed in encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam, curfew imposed

Nov 12, 2024, at 02:19 am

Imphal/IBNS: At least 10 suspected Kuki insurgents were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday, the Manipur Police said.

Amit Shah-led committee approves three projects of Rs.725.62 for fire services projects in Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal

Nov 11, 2024, at 11:07 pm

A High-Level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah approves three projects of Rs. 725.62 crore under “Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the states” for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to attack Ayodhya Ram Temple in latest SFJ video

Nov 11, 2024, at 09:19 pm

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued a fresh threat of attacking temples, including the Ram Mandir in the north Indian city of Ayodhya, which was inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi in January.

A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar

Nov 11, 2024, at 07:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal rapport with US President-elect Donald Trump, asserting India is not among the countries that are "nervous" about the political change in Washington, media reports said.

Supreme Court denies bail to Prajwal Revanna in rape and sexual assault cases

Nov 11, 2024, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to former Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna in the rape and sexual assault cases against him, media reports said.

Kashmir: Security forces ramp up search operation against militants in Kishtwar after para commando dies in encounter

Nov 11, 2024, at 06:21 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have ramped up the search operation after a para commando was killed and three soldiers were injured in an encounter with militants in Kishtwar, media reports said.

Kolkata professor found dead with his hand and throat slit in Uttarakhand hotel

Nov 11, 2024, at 05:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A professor from Kolkata's Jadavpur University was discovered dead at a hotel in Uttarakhand, where he went for a short trip with his friends, media reports said.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Nov 11, 2024, at 03:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Monday took oath as the new Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud.

Baba Siddique murder: Key accused Shiv Kumar arrested from Uttar Pradesh while he was trying to escape to Nepal

Nov 11, 2024, at 02:09 am

The key accused who shot NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was arrested on Sunday while he was attempting to escape to Nepal from Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Army jawan martyred, 3 commandos injured in terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

Nov 11, 2024, at 01:32 am

Srinagar: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Army was martyred, and three other commandos were injured during an encounter with terrorists in a remote forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

Indian Naval vessel INS Tarini arrives in Australia

Nov 11, 2024, at 12:16 am

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini, which is undertaking a global circumnavigation expedition christened Navika Sagar Parikrama II, arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Australia, on Saturday, officials said.

Nijjar's close aide Khalistani terrorist Arsh Dalla arrested in Canada

Nov 10, 2024, at 11:23 pm

Canadian Police have arrested Khalistan terrorist Arshdeep Singh, also known as Arsh Dalla, media reports said.

BJP’s Maharashtra poll manifesto promises financial aid boost for women, AI hub plan, and essential goods price control

Nov 10, 2024, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai: The BJP’s manifesto for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections includes an increase in monthly financial aid for women under the Ladki Bahin Yojana, plans to establish Maharashtra as an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub, and measures to regulate prices of essential goods.

Sikh spiritual leader Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s teachings for modern times

Nov 10, 2024, at 09:38 pm

In a world increasingly marked by chaos, conflict, and materialism, the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji offer a beacon of hope, a timeless guide to spiritual wisdom and inner peace. His profound insights, delivered centuries ago, remain remarkably relevant in today’s complex society.

India hands over two water-jet-propelled Fast Interceptor Craft to Mozambique

Nov 10, 2024, at 09:29 pm

As part of its capacity-building engagements with friendly foreign nations of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India gifted two water-jet-propelled Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) to Mozambique on November 8.

50-year-old UP man kidnapped for ransom during blind date, 3 arrested

Nov 10, 2024, at 08:05 pm

Jhansi (UP): A 50-year-old man was rescued, and three people, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly setting up a honeytrap and kidnapping him for ransom, media reports said.

Meat, alcohol allegedly served during British PM's Diwali party, Hindus express 'displeasure'

Nov 10, 2024, at 06:55 pm

A large number of British Hindus expressed their displeasure after meat and alcohol were allegedly served at the Diwali party hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10, Downing Street.

Terrorist killed in J&K's Sopore encounter, search operation continues

Nov 10, 2024, at 05:19 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The Indian Army on Saturday evening eliminated a terrorist during an operation in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov to visit India on Monday

Nov 10, 2024, at 04:57 pm

Moscow/IBNS: First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov will make a working visit to India on Monday.

BJP worker's body found inside party office in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas dist; woman arrested

Nov 10, 2024, at 07:36 am

Kolkata: A BJP worker was found dead inside the party office at Usthi in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, media reports said.

Kerala CM accuses Priyanka Gandhi of taking support of Muslim fundamentalist group Jamaat-e-Islami in Wayanad by-election

Nov 10, 2024, at 06:15 am

Wayanad: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday accused Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of contesting the Wayanad by-election with the backing of the Jamaat-e-Islami, media reports said.

Jharkhand assembly polls: JP Nadda vows to protect indigenous rights, no tribal status for children of 'infiltrators'

Nov 10, 2024, at 05:04 am

Palamu (Jharkhand): The rights of the local communities will be preserved and the children of an "infiltrator" father and a local Adivasi mother wouldn't be granted the ‘tribal’ status if the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand, stated Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Saturday, media reports said.

'Patriarchy' a Left-invented term, didn't stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Sitharaman to female students in Bengaluru

Nov 10, 2024, at 04:49 am

Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday questioned how Indira Gandhi made it as prime minister if patriarchy held back women in India from achieving their goals, media reports said.

UP: Minor NEET aspirant held hostage, raped for 6 months by coaching centre teachers in Kanpur

Nov 10, 2024, at 02:59 am

Kanpur: A student was allegedly confined for more than six months and raped by two teachers at a prominent coaching institute where she had enrolled to prepare for medical entrance exam NEET.