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I don't blame Allu Arjun, ready to withdraw case: Pushpa 2 stampede victim's husband | Indian New Wave Cinema Architect Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 | Cylinder blast at a temple in Karnataka's Hubbali injures nine people | Kuwait PM personally sees off Modi at airport as Indian premier concludes two-day trip | Three pro-Khalistani terrorists, who attacked a police outpost in Gurdaspur, killed in an encounter | Who is Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American picked by Donald Trump as US AI policy advisor? | Mohali building collapse: Death toll rises to 2, many feared trapped for 17 hours | 4-year-old killed after speeding car driven by a teen hits him in Mumbai | PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait | Jaipur gas tanker crash: Toll touches 14, 30 critical

India receives extradition request for outed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh: Reports

Dec 23, 2024, at 11:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India has received a verbal note from Bangladesh in connection with an extradition request for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, NDTV quoting sources reported.

Hyderabad Police summons Allu Arjun for questioning in Dec 4 stampede case

Dec 23, 2024, at 10:40 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: The Hyderabad Police Monday summoned Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for the December 4 tragedy during the stampede incident at the premiere of his movie 'Pushpa 2: The Rise' at a city theatre here in which a woman died and her son is still in coma and undergoing treatment at a hospital.

I don't blame Allu Arjun, ready to withdraw case: Pushpa 2 stampede victim's husband

Dec 23, 2024, at 10:19 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: The husband of the woman who died in the stampede at the premiere of the movie 'Pushpa 2: The Rise', has said he does not blame Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for the December 4 tragedy and is ready to withdraw the police case filed in the matter.

Indian New Wave Cinema Architect Shyam Benegal dies at age 90

Dec 23, 2024, at 08:59 pm

Shyam Benegal, architect of India's arthouse cinema who won multiple National Awards for his films besides the highest film honour Dadasaheb Phalke, passed away in Mumbai at age 90.  

S Jaishankar to visit USA from December 24 to 29, set to discuss bilateral, other issues during meetings with counterparts

Dec 23, 2024, at 06:41 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit the USA for six days on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Cylinder blast at a temple in Karnataka's Hubbali injures nine people

Dec 23, 2024, at 03:11 pm

Hubbali/IBNS: Nine people were injured in a LPG cylinder blast which took place at a Shiva temple in Karnataka's Hubbali on Sunday night, media reports said.

Kuwait PM personally sees off Modi at airport as Indian premier concludes two-day trip

Dec 23, 2024, at 01:46 pm

New Delhi/Kuwait City/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday concluded his visit to Kuwait where he, along with the premier of the host country discussed the bilateral relations.

Three pro-Khalistani terrorists, who attacked a police outpost in Gurdaspur, killed in an encounter

Dec 23, 2024, at 01:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Three pro-Khalistani terrorists were on Monday killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit, media reports said.

Uttar Pradesh: Three Khalistani terrorists killed during encounter in Pilibhit

Dec 23, 2024, at 09:05 am

At least three suspected Khalistani terrorists, who were accused of carrying an attack on a police post in Punjab’s Gurdaspur region, were killed during an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, media reports said on Monday.

Bengaluru Volvo car accident that killed CEO, family raises questions over road safety

Dec 23, 2024, at 02:01 am

Bengaluru: The tragic collision of a Volvo SUV on the Nelmangala-Tumkuru highway near Bengaluru, which claimed six lives, has ignited discussions about the limitations of vehicle safety in the face of dangerous road conditions. The Volvo XC90, widely regarded as a benchmark in car safety, was crushed by a container truck that jumped the divider, media reports said.

Narendra Modi, Kuwait's Crown Prince acknowledge progress of India-Kuwait bilateral relations

Dec 22, 2024, at 09:03 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi interacted with Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah when the two leaders acknowledged that bilateral relations between the two countries were progressing well.

Protesters vandalise Allu Arjun's Hyderabad residence, demand money for Pushpa 2 stampede victim's family

Dec 22, 2024, at 07:54 pm

Tensions mounted on Sunday evening after a group of people, who claimed themselves to be students of Osmania University, barged into the house of southern star Allu Arjun in Hyderabad and damaged it, media reports said.

Indian PM Narendra Modi, Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah decide to elevate bond between two nations to 'Strategic Partnership'

Dec 22, 2024, at 05:21 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi met Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday when they decided to elevate the bilateral bond between the two nations to a ‘Strategic Partnership’.

Mubarak Al-Kabeer: Kuwait bestows country's highest civilian honour on PM Modi

Dec 22, 2024, at 05:02 pm

Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday bestowed Mubarak Al-Kabeer honour on Indian PM Narendra Modi to appreciate his role in boosting the good ties between Kuwait and India.

Seven Indians injured in Magdeburg Christmas market car attack

Dec 22, 2024, at 02:48 pm

At least seven Indian nationals were injured after a man ploughed his car through a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg which left at least five people dead on Friday.

Mohali building collapse: Death toll rises to 2, many feared trapped for 17 hours

Dec 22, 2024, at 01:33 pm

Mohali/IBNS: At least two people including a 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh were killed after a four-storey building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday, media reports said. Several people are still feared trapped even after 17 hours.

4-year-old killed after speeding car driven by a teen hits him in Mumbai

Dec 22, 2024, at 01:17 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A four-year-old boy has been killed in Mumbai after a speeding car, driven by a 19-year-old teenager, hit him, media reports said Sunday.

PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait

Dec 22, 2024, at 12:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as a ‘Guest of Honour’.

Maharashtra cabinet: Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home Ministry, Eknath Shinde gets 3 portfolios

Dec 22, 2024, at 10:25 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Nearly two weeks after the Maharashtra oath ceremony, the cabinet portfolios were announced on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeping the Home Ministry.

20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh dies in Mohali building collapse

Dec 22, 2024, at 09:46 am

Mohali/IBNS: A 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh was killed after a four-storey building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday, media reports said. At least five people are still feared trapped.

Robin Uthappa clarifies PF fraud allegations, denies involvement in company's operations

Dec 22, 2024, at 12:00 am

Bengaluru: Former cricketer Robin Uthappa has responded to accusations of Provident Fund (PF) fraud, following calls for his arrest. A regional PF commissioner in Bengaluru had claimed that Uthappa, who owns the apparel brand Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, had not paid the PF dues for his employees, according to media reports.

‘Feel humiliated by this character assassination’: Allu Arjun after AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, Telangana CM's remarks on Pushpa 2 stampede

Dec 21, 2024, at 11:37 pm

Hyderabad: Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Saturday responded to accusations linking him to the stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of “Pushpa 2: The Rule” earlier this month. He said that a great deal of "misinformation" about him was circulating, leading to what he alleged "character assassination."

AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi accuses Allu Arjun of indifference to stampede victims at Hyderabad's 'Pushpa 2' screening

Dec 21, 2024, at 10:44 pm

New Delhi: AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, in an apparent reference to Allu Arjun, accused the Telugu film star of reacting callously to the news of a stampede and subsequent deaths, media reports said.

How CISF commandos reassured panic-stricken parents ready to throw kids into sea; rescued dozens as Mumbai ferry sank

Dec 21, 2024, at 10:06 pm

New Delhi: Faced with a sinking tourist ferry, panicked parents were ready to throw their children into the sea, desperate to save them. However, a team of CISF marine commandos, led by constable Amol Savant, reassured them and took charge, ensuring everyone's safety, according to a media report.

Govt amends election rule, limits public access to polling station footage

Dec 21, 2024, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi: The government has revised an election rule to prevent public access to certain electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting footage, and video recordings of candidates, to avert misuse, media reports said.

ED gets LG’s nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy case

Dec 21, 2024, at 08:44 pm

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained approval from Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case, media reports said.

Narendra Modi feels 'delighted' after meeting Kuwait-based 101-year-old retired IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:28 pm

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met 101-year-old retired Kuwait-based Indian Foreign Service officer Mangal Sain Handa during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation.

India lodges strong protest with Bangladesh over interim govt adviser's now-deleted social media post

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:21 pm

The Indian government has lodged a severe protest with Bangladesh over a now-deleted social media post by a leader and asked 'all concerned' to remain mindful while making such remarks.

Narendra Modi, Netherlands PM Dick Schoof discuss ways to deepen existing cooperation in multiple sectors including health

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:05 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof have discussed ways to further deepen the existing cooperation in the sectors of water, agriculture and health during their recent telephonic conversation.

India sends 1000 metric tonnes of rice to Lesotho

Dec 21, 2024, at 05:41 pm

The Indian government has sent a humanitarian assistance consignment to Lesotho which comprises 1000 metric tonnes of rice to address food security and nutritional recruitment of the people in the country.