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Secular civil code is the need of the hour: PM Modi in Independence Day speech | State govts should take crimes against women seriously: PM Modi amid RG Kar rape-murder uproar | Women lead historic anti-rape night protest in Kolkata; vandalism marks RG Kar Hospital where victim was murdered | WPI inflation eases to a 3-month low of 2.04% in July amid falling food prices | Kashmir: Army captain killed in encounter with terrorists in Doda | RG Kar rape and murder case accused transferred to CBI custody | 'Why do you protect him? Calcutta HC slams Bengal govt over ex-RG Kar College principal's new post | Night is Ours: Women plan massive protest march against RG Kar rape and murder case in West Bengal tomorrow | Go on long leave: Calcutta HC to ex-RG Kar College head who was given new charge within hours of resignation | Bengal junior doctors continue ceasework in protest against RG Kar medical student's rape-murder

Rashtrapati Bhavan's 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' renamed

Jul 25, 2024, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi: The 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where various ceremonial events take place, have been renamed 'Ganatantra Mandap' and 'Ashok Mandap', respectively.

Himachal Pradesh HC serves notice to Kangana Ranaut after her Mandi election faces challenge

Jul 25, 2024, at 08:28 pm

Shimla/IBNS: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has served notice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut after her election to the Lok Sabha from the Mandi constituency was challenged, media reports said.

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till Aug 8

Jul 25, 2024, at 07:07 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody has been extended by the Rouse Avenue court till August 8 in connection with a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the now scrapped excise policy, media reports said.

Supreme Court upholds states' rights to levy mineral royalties

Jul 25, 2024, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a 8:1 verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state governments' right to levy royalties on mineral-bearing lands, media reports said.

Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Pune, normal life disrupted, 3 electrocuted

Jul 25, 2024, at 06:18 pm

Pune/IBNS: Heavy rain disrupted normal life, caused waterlogging and battered the city of Pune on Thursday, media reports said.

Include North Bengal in North East region: Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar proposes to PM Modi

Jul 25, 2024, at 05:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Triggering a row, Union Minister and West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar has proposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include North Bengal in the North East region, in a bid to facilitate the state with more funds and development.

India ranks 82nd in world's most powerful passport list, Singapore grabs top spot

Jul 25, 2024, at 07:50 am

The latest ranking released by the Henley Passport Index has ranked India's passport at the 82nd spot, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries.

Bangladesh lodges official protest against Mamata Banerjee's 'will provide shelter to refugees' remark: Reports

Jul 25, 2024, at 06:21 am

Bangladesh, hit by a civil unrest over allocation of government jobs, has officially registered an objection to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comments on its internal affairs with the High Commission of India, media reports quoting sources said.

'When Speaker speaks, he speaks right': Om Birla, Abhishek Banerjee engage in war of words on Budget discussion

Jul 25, 2024, at 04:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The discussion on Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha Wednesday witnessed a sharp exchange of words between Speaker Om Birla and Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, with the latter claiming that the House did not discuss the three farm laws which were later rolled back while the Chair insisted to correct his facts.

Delhi man cheats US woman of $400,000, ED reveals ploy after arrest

Jul 25, 2024, at 03:00 am

A woman from the US, Lisa Roth, was duped for Rs. 3.3 crore after she got a call on July 4 last year, from a person who claimed to be an "agent of Microsoft" and was asked to transfer 400,000 dollars to a cryptocurrency wallet.

Kolkata: Temporary gate at Dhanyo Dhanyo Auditorium collapses ahead of cultural event to be attended by CM Mamata Banerjee, 2 injured

Jul 25, 2024, at 12:14 am

At least two people were hurt after a temporary gate at Dhanyo Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata's Alipore area collapsed on Wednesday ahead of a cultural event which was scheduled to be attended by CM Mamata Banerjee.

Goa Shipyard Limited constructed two Advanced Frigates for Indian Navy launched

Jul 24, 2024, at 11:38 pm

The first of two Advanced Frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy, was launched on 23 Jul 24 at GSL, Goa.

India reopens its embassy in Libya after closing down five years ago amid worsening security situation

Jul 24, 2024, at 11:24 pm

India recently reopened its embassy in Libya just five years after it closed its operation due to the worsening security situation in the country.

Rahul Gandhi meets farmer leaders from six states in Parliament

Jul 24, 2024, at 08:27 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met farmer leaders from six states in the Parliament House Complex on Wednesday.

'And you have the audacity...?': Nirmala Sitharaman slams TMC over 'discriminatory budget' charge

Jul 24, 2024, at 08:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in a fierce faceoff with the Trinamool Congress MPs in Parliament after the party led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the budget as "discriminatory" and "biased".

Rahul Gandhi claims farmer leaders were not allowed to meet him in Parliament

Jul 24, 2024, at 07:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has claimed farmer leaders were not allowed to meet him in Parliament by the government.

Budget 2024 row: 'Can't name every state,' says Nirmala Sitharaman countering Opposition's 'discrimination' charge

Jul 24, 2024, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Countering the Opposition's charge that the Modi government's budget is "discriminatory", Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said it is impossible for her or anyone else to name all states during the address.

INDIA bloc protests against Modi government's budget, calls it 'discriminatory'

Jul 24, 2024, at 05:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leaders of opposition parties, who are in the INDIA bloc, on Wednesday protested outside Parliament against the Modi government's budget, calling it "discriminatory".

UK Foreign Secretary travels to India to cement stronger partnership on tech, climate and growth

Jul 24, 2024, at 04:43 pm

Economic, domestic and global security will be at the heart of the Foreign Secretary’s first visit to India as he travels to New Delhi on Wednesday (July 24) to unlock the full potential of the UK-India partnership. 

India’s role in the United Nations: A beacon of hope in a troubled world

Jul 24, 2024, at 03:57 pm

The ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza has once again thrown into sharp relief the limitations of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in preventing conflict and protecting civilians.

Singapore tops list of world's most power passport, check out where India stands

Jul 24, 2024, at 03:07 pm

India jumped two spots to stand in the 82nd position in the Henley Passport Index, a list that showcases the world's most powerful passports.

Budget allocates Rs 3,183.24 cr for minority affairs, up Rs 574.31 cr from previous year

Jul 24, 2024, at 05:59 am

New Delhi: The budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Minority Affairs has increased by Rs 574.31 crore to Rs 3,183.24 crore for 2024-25, compared to the revised estimate of Rs 2,608.93 crore in 2023-24.

Supreme Court refuses to cancel National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test-Under Graduate 2024

Jul 24, 2024, at 12:29 am

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to cancel the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test-Under Graduate 2024 or order a retest by mentioning that the two localized leaks could not determine that there was a systemic breach.

Australia: Indian-origin techie father, daughter die in Sydney train tragedy

Jul 23, 2024, at 11:44 pm

A 40-year-old Indian-origin man died when he tried to save his twin daughters after their pram rolled down onto the railway track in Sydney city of Australia.

People of Andhra Pradesh have won: Chandrababu Naidu after his state bags big amount from Budget 2024

Jul 23, 2024, at 09:46 pm

Vijayawada/IBNS: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lauded people after his state received a hefty amount from the Union Budget 2024, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.

Akhilesh Yadav slams Budget 2024, says 'people won't benefit until...'

Jul 23, 2024, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who gave a blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the last Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, has slammed the Modi government's first budget in the third term stating people won't benefit until key issues are resolved.

Budget 2024 is directionless, has only political mission: Mamata Banerjee

Jul 23, 2024, at 09:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Modi government's first budget in the third term calling it "directionless" and "visionless".

Budget 2024 will empower all sections of society, focuses on farmers in a big way: PM Modi

Jul 23, 2024, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanin in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Kursi bachao budget: Rahul Gandhi's taunt after Modi govt reserves big amount for Andhra, Bihar

Jul 23, 2024, at 08:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has taken a potshot at the incumbent, whose first budget in the third term reserved a hefty amount for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, the states ruled by two most powerful allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre.

Pioneering a prosperous future: Nitin Gadkari hails Modi govt's first budget of third term

Jul 23, 2024, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari called the Budget 2024, the first in Modi government's third term, as "pioneering a prosperous future" with advancement.