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Delhi air pollution curbs eased after AQI improves in National Capital Region | Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar are his deputies | French government led by Michel Barnier collapses in no-confidence vote deepening political crisis | Devendra Fadnavis to swear in as Maharashtra CM today, PM Modi to attend | Stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere show leaves one woman dead, her son critical | Devendra Fadnavis picked as BJP legislative party head, set to be Maharashtra CM | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to violence-hit Sambhal thwarted | Man tries to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at entrance of Golden Temple, arrested | Joe Biden announces $1 billion humanitarian assistance for 31 African countries during his visit to Angola | South Korean president lifts martial law order hours after imposing it

Can Vinesh Phogat's disqualification be overturned? PM Modi dials IOA President PT Usha

Aug 08, 2024, at 04:04 am

Vinesh Phogat, a renowned wrestler who was almost certain of winning an Olympic medal but got disqualified from competing in the women's 50 kg final match, has sparked widespread disappointment nationwide.

With Sheikh Hasina stationed at Ghaziabad, PM Modi chairs key cabinet meeting on Bangladesh unrest

Aug 06, 2024, at 06:30 am

The Cabinet Committee on Security met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence Monday evening amid the turmoil in neighbouring Bangladesh and its leader Sheikh Hasina arriving in Ghaziabad after fleeing the country following massive protests over job quotas.  

S Jaishankar briefs PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi after Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh following army takeover

Aug 06, 2024, at 02:23 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar about the violence in neighbouring Bangladesh, in which over 300 have died so far, and the resignation of former PM Sheikh Hasina, her fleeing the country following the fall of her government.

Sheikh Hasina meets NSA Ajit Doval after landing at Ghaziabad, may seek asylum in London

Aug 06, 2024, at 01:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval Monday evening after landing at the Hindon Air Force base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, media reports said.

Narendra Modi meets former PM HD Deve Gowda in Delhi

Jul 26, 2024, at 04:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda at official his residence in New Delhi.

Centre rules out granting special status to Bihar, Lalu Yadav's party takes swipe at BJP ally JDU

Jul 23, 2024, at 05:18 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has ruled out any plan to give a special category status to Bihar, a core demand by its key ally, the Janata Dal (United), triggering a swipe for its leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar by the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

PM Modi condoles Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong's death

Jul 20, 2024, at 07:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

UP BJP rejig on cards? State chief offers resignation over poll debacle: Reports

Jul 18, 2024, at 03:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning an organisational rejig in Uttar Pradesh after its poor show in the politically-significant state in the Lok Sabha election, media reports said.

Jammu Kashmir: Youth commits suicide by jumping into Chenab River, body recovered in Pakistan

Jul 15, 2024, at 12:22 am

New Delhi: The body of a youth who allegedly ended his life by jumping into the Chenab River last month was recovered in Pakistan, media reported.

'Violence has no place in politics,democracies': Modi condemns assassination attempt on Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2024, at 02:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expressed concern over the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump at a poll rally in Pennsylvania.

PM Modi attends 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony of newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai

Jul 14, 2024, at 07:20 am

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 'Shubh Aashirwad' ceremony of newlyweds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant today.

At dinner with Vladimir Putin, PM Modi makes a direct appeal to end war with Ukraine

Jul 10, 2024, at 01:42 am

Moscow/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday made the most direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war which has been going on for over two years during a dinner at the latter's residence as a part of his -two-day official visit to Moscow.

'Huge disappointment': Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacts to PM Modi's hug with Vladimir Putin

Jul 10, 2024, at 01:08 am

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief visit to Russia and his interaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly mentioning the "hug" shared between the two leaders amid Moscow's war with Ukraine.

Shankaracharya backs Rahul Gandhi after row over 'Hindus are violent' remark in Lok Sabha

Jul 09, 2024, at 07:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha, Swami Avimukteshwarananda, the 46th Shankaracharya of Jyotir Math, has come out in support of the Congress leader. 

PM Modi greets nation on Rath Yatra

Jul 07, 2024, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday wished the people on the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath.

PM Modi congratulates Keir Starmer on winning UK polls, thanks Rishi Sunak for his 'admirable leadership'

Jul 06, 2024, at 06:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on winning the UK elections and said he was looking forward to a positive collaboration with the Labour leader. 

PM Modi invokes 'Sholay' dialogues to mock Congress, says 'Teesri baar toh haare hain par mausi ji...'

Jul 03, 2024, at 05:39 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made reference to Bollywood superhit film 'Sholay' as he attacked Congress and Rahul Gandhi.

Hathras religious event stampede kills at least 116 including children, women

Jul 03, 2024, at 04:30 am

Hathras/IBNS: At least 116 people, including women and three children, were killed after a stampede broke out at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras on Tuesday, officials have said.

Amid his fiery speech, PM Modi mourns Hathras stampede tragedy; shouting MPs silenced

Jul 03, 2024, at 02:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, amid a fierce attack on the Congress and the opposition in Parliament this evening, broke off to inform the House of a tragedy in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

As 3 new criminal laws come into effect today, know about their key features

Jul 02, 2024, at 07:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system with the introduction of three new criminal laws that came into effect on Monday. 

PM Modi resumes 'Mann Ki Baat', speaks of a new campaign to honour mothers

Jun 30, 2024, at 06:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday resumed his monthly radio programme, 'Mann ki Baat', days after taking the oath of office for a third consecutive term.

PM Modi calls Team India, thanks Rahul Dravid, hails Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Jun 30, 2024, at 05:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday spoke to the Indian Cricket Team over the phone to congratulate the players for their T20 World Cup win against South Africa.

Congress lodges formal protest against Om Birla's 'Emergency' remark, calls it 'unnecessary'

Jun 28, 2024, at 02:49 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and senior members of the INDIA bloc met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday to formally lodge their protest against his remark in Parliament, where he referred to the "dark days of the Emergency".

Samajwadi Party MP demands Sengol to be replaced by Constitution in Lok Sabha

Jun 27, 2024, at 10:50 pm

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary triggered controversy by calling for the Sengol, a historic sceptre, to be replaced with the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, media reported.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi for 'unilateral' talks with Bangladesh on Teesta water sharing

Jun 25, 2024, at 12:59 am

Kolkata/New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the Centre for excluding her from the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who prevented West Bengal's inclusion in Pakistan, honoured on his death anniversary

Jun 23, 2024, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid rich tributes on the death anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who advocated and fought for the cause of "one nation, one leader, one law, and one emblem" and the integrity of India.

Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who led consecration of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya temple, dies at 85

Jun 23, 2024, at 05:35 am

Varanasi: Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest who led the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple earlier this year, passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 85 in Varanasi.

'It will be you versus me in Maharashtra polls': Uddhav Thackeray challenges PM Modi

Jun 20, 2024, at 05:16 am

Mumbai: The Sena vs Sena battle picked up on the occasion of the Shiv Sena foundation day as Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde held parallel programmes in two parts of Mumbai.

With Modi's re-election, Justin Trudeau wants to engage on some 'very serious issues'

Jun 19, 2024, at 07:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope that with Prime Minister Narendra Modi back for a third term, talks with India can resume on "some very serious issues" around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law".

PM Modi performs Ganga aarti in Varanasi on his first visit since LS polls victory

Jun 19, 2024, at 02:26 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting his constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh after his victory in the Lok Sabha polls, performed Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat this evening.