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11 killed in Jaipur gas tanker crash, several injured critically | Bengaluru techie suicide: Atul Subhash's mother approaches Supreme Court seeking custody of grandson | Narendra Modi, King Charles III discuss climate action and sustainability during telephonic conversation | Modi govt's 'One Nation, One Election' bills sent to JPC | BJP is desperate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on FIR against Rahul Gandhi over parliament scuffle | US govt backs India's request to extradite 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, asks Supreme Court to dismiss his plea | Daal mein kuch kaala hain ya sab kuchh kaala hain? SC questions authenticity of scanned OMRs in Bengal recruitment scam case | BJP is creating chaos to distract attention from Ambedkar row: Rahul Gandhi on Parliament tussle | Assault on me and Rahul Gandhi: Congress chief Kharge's charge over parliament chaos | PM Modi dials BJP MPs hospitalised with injuries over parliament showdown

Narendra Modi, King Charles III discuss climate action and sustainability during telephonic conversation

Dec 20, 2024, at 09:33 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Charles III of the UK held a telephonic conversation when they reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala dies at 89

Dec 20, 2024, at 09:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Haryana chief minister and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) chief Om Prakash Chautala died at the age of 89 on Friday, media reports said.

Modi govt's 'One Nation, One Election' bills sent to JPC

Dec 20, 2024, at 08:35 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government's bills proposing simultaneous elections in 28 states and eight union territories were on Friday sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), media reports said

BJP is desperate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on FIR against Rahul Gandhi over parliament scuffle

Dec 20, 2024, at 07:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has ramped up her attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against her brother, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in connection with the injury of two ruling camp MPs over a scuffle in parliament on Thursday.

Five killed as truck carrying chemicals catches fire colliding with other vehicles in Jaipur

Dec 20, 2024, at 06:22 am

Jaipur/IBNS: At least five people were killed after a truck carrying chemicals went up in flames colliding with several other vehicles outside a petrol pump in Rajasthan's Jaipur in the wee hours on Friday, media reports said.

Massive fire on Jaipur-Ajmer highway after trucks collide at petrol pump in Rajasthan, one dies

Dec 20, 2024, at 03:55 am

At least one person died and several others were injured after a truck collided with other trucks outside a petrol pump in Rajasthan's Jaipur city on Friday.

FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly injuring two BJP MPs during Parliament tussle

Dec 19, 2024, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been booked for allegedly causing injuries to two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during a tussle in the Parliament complex on Thursday.

US govt backs India's request to extradite 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, asks Supreme Court to dismiss his plea

Dec 19, 2024, at 08:16 pm

The US government has backed India's request to extradite Tahawwur Rana, who is a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, media reports said.

Daal mein kuch kaala hain ya sab kuchh kaala hain? SC questions authenticity of scanned OMRs in Bengal recruitment scam case

Dec 19, 2024, at 06:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Wednesday pointed out the need to examine the authenticity of the electronic data stored in the database of the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC) to understand whether there can be a distinction made between 'tainted' and 'untainted' candidates.

BJP is creating chaos to distract attention from Ambedkar row: Rahul Gandhi on Parliament tussle

Dec 19, 2024, at 04:25 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) created a chaos at the Parliament complex to distract attention from Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'fashion' remarks on Indian Constitution architect BR Ambedkar that ignited a massive row between the Opposition and the ruling party.

‘Yet, I remain an economic offender’: Vijay Mallya cries foul over banks recovering Rs 14,131.60 cr from him

Dec 19, 2024, at 01:52 pm

New Delhi: Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya on Wednesday said that banks have recovered Rs 14,131.60 crore from him "against the judgement debt of Rs 6203 crore," yet he remains "an economic offender."

Assault on me and Rahul Gandhi: Congress chief Kharge's charge over parliament chaos

Dec 19, 2024, at 10:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Countering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s charge, Congress' Rajya Sabha floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge said he along with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi were assaulted in parliament over the chaos centred on the controversial remark by union home minister Amit Shah on Father of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar.

PM Modi dials BJP MPs hospitalised with injuries over parliament showdown

Dec 19, 2024, at 09:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dialed the two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs who were hospitalised with injuries over a showdown in parliament during Congress' protests against union home minister Amit Shah's controversial remark involving Father of the Constitution, BR Ambedkar.

​Ambedkar row: BJP slaps assault charge against Rahul Gandhi in parliament, Cong rebuts with counter-allegation

Dec 19, 2024, at 09:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In an escalation of the faceoff between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress over union home minister Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark row, two ruling party MPs were hospitalised with injuries after they were allegedly pushed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in parliament on Thursday, media reports said.

Some people are allergic to Ambedkar's name: Tamil actor-politician Vijay's attack on Amit Shah

Dec 19, 2024, at 07:42 am

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil actor-politician Vijay has joined the opposition leaders in slamming union home minister Amit Shah over his Ambedkar remark that has caused a massive row.

Rahul, Priyanka, other opposition leaders demand Amit Shah's resignation over Ambedkar row

Dec 19, 2024, at 06:12 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders protested against union home minister Amit Shah's Ambedkar remark that caused a stir in the political landscape of India.

Kashmir: 5 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Kulgam, 2 soldiers injured

Dec 19, 2024, at 05:40 am

Jammu/IBNS: Five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Thursday morning, media reports said.

New Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' to have Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi

Dec 18, 2024, at 09:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The new Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which will be formed to look into the 'One Nation One Election' matter, will have BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Anil Baluni, and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among others, media reports said.

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Mumbai boat mishap

Dec 18, 2024, at 08:05 pm

New De/Mumbai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in the boat accident off the Mumbai coast.

13 killed as Navy speedboat collides with ferry near Mumbai

Dec 18, 2024, at 06:26 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: At least 13 people including a naval officer died as a Indian Navy speedboat, which was undergoing engine trials, lost control and collided with a passenger ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Indian Navy said in a statement.

My quitting won't help Congress: Amit Shah on resignation demands amid Ambedkar row

Dec 18, 2024, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday said his resignation won't help the Congress amid a row over his comments on BR Ambedkar during the introduction of the "One Nation One Election" Bill in Parliament.

Elon Musk denies Starlink use in Manipur, says beams turned off in India

Dec 18, 2024, at 04:12 pm

SpaceX founder Elon Musk dismissed claims on Tuesday that his Starlink satellite communication service is being used by rebels in Manipur, asserting that Starlink satellite beams have been turned off over India.

Mumbai: One dies after ferry from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsizes

Dec 18, 2024, at 02:15 pm

At least one person died and three people went missing after a ferry boat carrying passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves capsized off Elephanta Islands in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Congress distorted my statement is Rajya Sabha: Amit Shah on Ambedkar row

Dec 18, 2024, at 01:57 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday refused to resign and targeted the Congress and said the grand old party of the country distorted his remarks on architect of Indian Constitution BR Ambedkar.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Kuwait this weekend

Dec 18, 2024, at 01:28 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21 when he will hold discussions with the leadership of the Gulf nation.

Modi should remove Amit Shah by midnight if he has little bit of respect for Ambedkar: Kharge

Dec 18, 2024, at 01:05 pm

The Congress on Wednesday demanded PM Narendra Modi to remove Union Home Minister Amit Shah by midnight if he has faith in the architect of the Indian constitution BR Ambedkar.

BR Ambedkar remarks row: TMC moves privilege notice against Amit Shah

Dec 18, 2024, at 12:02 pm

The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday filed a notice of question of privilege against Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the remarks he made on the architect of the Indian Constitution BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, triggering a massive row in the floor of the house.

Sanjeevani scheme: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal announces free healthcare for senior citizens ahead of Assembly polls

Dec 18, 2024, at 09:57 am

With just months left for voters to elect a new Assembly in Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced the 'Sanjeevani' scheme which will provide free healthcare to all senior citizens in the national capital.

Joe Biden-led outgoing US government relaxes H-1B visa rules, check how can Indians benefit from it

Dec 18, 2024, at 09:22 am

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will significantly enhance U.S. companies’ ability to fill job vacancies in critical fields, a measure that is believed to be helpful for thousands of Indians.

Congress' lies can't hide their misdeeds: Modi on row over Amit Shah's Ambedkar comment

Dec 18, 2024, at 09:01 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress for allegedly spreading lies rallying behind union home minister Amit Shah whose comment on Father of the Constitution BR Ambedkar at parliament irked the country's primary opposition party.