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H-1B visa renewal will get simpler in 2025, Indians to benefit most as home country travel won't be required | As India detects 3 HMPV cases, #lockdown trends; Centre says no need to panic | Justin Trudeau announces resignation as Canada's PM amid rising pressure by partymates | 8 jawans, driver killed as Maoists blow up security vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur | Atul Subhash suicide: Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against wife Nikita Singhania | Delhi elections: Congress launches Pyari Didi scheme promising Rs. 2,500 per month to women residents | Chhattisgarh journalist murder: Victim's heart was ripped out, had 15 fractures to head, a broken neck; accused arrested | India's health ministry confirms two HMPV cases in Karnataka | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau may step down as Liberal Party leader this week: Reports | Bharatiya Janata Party releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly polls, fields Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma against Kejriwal

AAP leader flogs himself in public for 'failing to ensure justice' to those wronged in Gujarat

Jan 07, 2025, at 02:06 am

Surat/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Italia flogged himself at a public meeting in Gujarat's Surat on Monday for failing to ensure justice for the "innocent daughter of Amreli" who was allegedly paraded by the police in public following her arrest in a defamation case.

H-1B visa renewal will get simpler in 2025, Indians to benefit most as home country travel won't be required

Jan 07, 2025, at 12:45 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Indians working on H1-B visas will soon be able to renew the same without the need for them to travel to their home country after the success of a pilot project by the US Department of State.

8 jawans, driver killed as Maoists blow up security vehicle in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Jan 06, 2025, at 10:12 pm

Bhopal/IBNS: At least eight jawans and a driver were killed in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district when Maoists blew up their vehicle with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on Monday, media reports said.

Atul Subhash suicide: Karnataka High Court refuses to quash FIR against wife Nikita Singhania

Jan 06, 2025, at 09:38 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court Monday refused to quash an FIR against Nikita Singh, the estranged wife of Atul Subhash, who committed suicide after accusing her and his in-laws of harassment and extortion in a video message.

Old practice of Pakistan to blame its neighbours: New Delhi slams Islamabad on airstrikes in Afghanistan

Jan 06, 2025, at 05:03 pm

India on Monday condemned the recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan on civilians in Afghanistan which led to the death of 51 people including women and children.

US: Five Indian-origin men charged with murder of an Indian national in New Jersey

Jan 06, 2025, at 04:41 pm

At least five Indian-origin men have been arrested and charged with the murder of 35-year-old Kuldeep Kumar whose body was recovered from Manchester Township in the US state of New Jersey, officials said on Monday.

Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens to disrupt upcoming Mahakumbh

Jan 06, 2025, at 04:01 pm

Banned group Sikhs for Justice leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has threatened to disrupt the Mahakumbh, one of the highest congregations of Hindu devotees, that will be held in the north Indian city of Prayagraj from January 13.

Delhi elections: Congress launches Pyari Didi scheme promising Rs. 2,500 per month to women residents

Jan 06, 2025, at 03:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Monday launched its 'Pyari Didi' scheme, which promises Rs. 2,500 per month to women residents of Delhi, as a counter to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana ahead of the assembly elections in the city.

S Jaishankar discusses issues aiming to deepen bilateral, regional and global cooperation between India, US during his meeting with Jake Sullivan

Jan 06, 2025, at 03:18 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met USA National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan when they discussed issues aiming to deepen bilateral, regional and global cooperation.

Chhattisgarh journalist murder: Victim's heart was ripped out, had 15 fractures to head, a broken neck; accused arrested

Jan 06, 2025, at 01:18 pm

Raipur/IBNS: The autopsy of independent journalist from Chhattisgarh, Mukesh Chandrakar, whose body was found in a septic tank on Friday after going missing since January 1, revealed the victim's heart was ripped out, had 15 fractures to his head and a broken neck, media reports said.

Bihar: Police detain Prashant Kishor who is sitting on indefinite hunger strike supporting students

Jan 06, 2025, at 08:57 am

Bihar Police on Monday arrested Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor who was sitting on an indefinite hunger strike in Patna's Gandhi Maidan.

French Carrier Strike Group visits India to strengthen naval ties

Jan 05, 2025, at 10:34 pm

The French Carrier Strike Group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FNS Charles de Gaulle and comprising other French naval ships, is visiting India from January 3 - 9 with port calls in Goa and Kochi.

Bangladesh: Interim government cancels training programme for 50 judges in India amid strain in ties

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:38 pm

The Interim government in Bangladesh has cancelled the training of 50 judges from the country in India amid deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours since the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in August last year.

Audit reveals lavish spending on Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence, sparks ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:08 pm

New Delhi: An audit of the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at 6, Flag Staff Road revealed extravagant expenditures, including Rs 96 lakh on main and sheer curtains, Rs 39 lakh on kitchen equipment, a minibar worth Rs 4.80 lakh, and silk carpets costing Rs 16.27 lakh.

Youtuber Ankush Bahuguna claims he was put under digital arrest for 40 hours

Jan 05, 2025, at 08:03 pm

Youtuber Ankush Bahuguna has shared a video on Instagram where he said he was held hostage for nearly 40 hours in a digital arrest scam.

Indian Navy's INS Tushil visits Senegal as part of operational deployment

Jan 05, 2025, at 06:46 pm

INS Tushil, Indian Navy’s latest stealth frigate, as part of the ongoing operational deployment visited Port of Dakar, Senegal on Jan 3.

PM Modi inaugurates 13-km stretch of Namo Bharat corridor connecting Sahibabad in UP with Delhi's New Ashok Nagar

Jan 05, 2025, at 03:32 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor on Sunday, connecting Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh with New Ashok Nagar in Delhi.

3 killed as Coast Guard chopper crashes in Gujarat's Porbandar

Jan 05, 2025, at 03:07 pm

Porbandar (Gujarat): A Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter crashed on Saturday at the air enclave of Porbandar Airport, killing three crew members onboard the chopper, media reports said.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Court grants bail to Atul Subhash's wife, in-laws

Jan 05, 2025, at 01:56 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: A Bengaluru court has granted bail to the wife and in-laws of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash in connection with the abetment of a suicide case against them. 

Two ex-Armymen arrested for murdering 17-day-old twins, their mother 19 years ago in Kerala

Jan 05, 2025, at 10:58 am

In a chilling murder case that remained unsolved for nearly two decades, an ex-Armyman was arrested on Friday for allegedly killing a 24-year-old woman and her 17-day-old twin babies in Kerala with the help of a fellow soldier, NDTV reported.

Indian Pani Puri vendor receives GST notice after Rs 40 lakh transaction; netizens mull 'career change'

Jan 05, 2025, at 12:21 am

Chennai: A GST notice sent to a Pani Puri vendor in Tamil Nadu has gone viral on social media, amusing many and prompting some to consider changing careers, media reports said.

DRDO chief says several defence systems in 'final stages' of user evaluation or development trials; highlights achievements

Jan 04, 2025, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi: Several systems developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have been completed or are in the "final stages" of user evaluation or development trials, according to the defence ministry's statement on Friday.

Dr R Chidambaram, architect of India’s nuclear programme, passes away at 88

Jan 04, 2025, at 10:47 pm

Mumbai: Dr R Chidambaram, a former head of the Atomic Energy Commission and one of the key architects of India's nuclear programme, passed away on Saturday morning at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai.

PM Modi to inaugurate 13-km stretch of Namo Bharat corridor connecting Delhi's Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar

Jan 04, 2025, at 09:36 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a 13-kilometre stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor, connecting Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar, on Sunday, PTI reported, citing officials.

BJP releases first candidate list Delhi Assembly elections; Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma to lock horns with Arvind Kejriwal

Jan 04, 2025, at 08:34 pm

Delhi: The BJP has unveiled its initial list of candidates for the forthcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes candidates for 29 of the 70 seats in the national capital, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army vehicle falls into gorge in Bandipora, three soldiers die

Jan 04, 2025, at 07:00 pm

At least three Indian Army soldiers died after the vehicle in which they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday.

New Zealand: INSV Tarini departs from Lyttelton Port

Jan 04, 2025, at 06:46 pm

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini left Lyttelton Port, New Zealand, on Saturday at about 0930 h local time (0200 h IST) for its onward passage (third leg) to Port Stanley (Falkland Islands).

Kiren Rijiju presents sacred 'Chadar' at shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on behalf of PM Modi

Jan 04, 2025, at 06:35 pm

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju presented a sacred Chadar on behalf of  Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the revered shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer city on Saturday.

Firecracker unit explosion in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar kills 6

Jan 04, 2025, at 02:56 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Six people were killed in an explosion which took place at a firecracker unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Saturday, media reports said.

Bharatiya Janata Party releases first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly polls, fields Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma against Kejriwal

Jan 04, 2025, at 02:00 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released the first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi polls which showed the saffron brigade pitching Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma to contest against former CM Arvind Kejriwal in the politically crucial New Delhi seat.