Sri Lankan President assures India of security support, inks first-ever defence pact with PM Modi
Apr 05, 2025, at 09:42 pm
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his country would not allow its soil to be used in ways that could compromise India's security interests, a commitment aimed at easing New Delhi’s concerns over growing Chinese influence in the region.
India, UAE to build energy hub in Sri Lanka's Trincomalee amid China rivalry
Apr 05, 2025, at 08:34 pm
Colombo/New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to jointly develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday, underscoring New Delhi’s efforts to strengthen its regional foothold as it faces growing competition from China in the island nation, according to a Reuters report.
Narendra Modi likely to visit Saudi Arabia this month: Reports
Apr 05, 2025, at 07:10 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit Saudi Arabia on April 22, media reports said.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar
Apr 05, 2025, at 06:06 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on Apr 5, 2025.
India, Sri Lanka ink MoU in defence cooperation
Apr 05, 2025, at 03:36 pm
India and Sri Lanka signed the first ever MoU on defence cooperation following the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka in Colombo on Saturday.
Mithra Vibhushana: Indian PM Narendra Modi conferred with Sri Lanka's highest Civilian Honour
Apr 05, 2025, at 02:48 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Sri Lanka's highest civilian honour, Mithra Vibhushana, on Saturday.
Apr 05, 2025, at 02:43 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered suspension of Rapido and other bike taxi services within six weeks in a huge setback to the quick travel service providers in the state, media reports said.
Immigration and Foreigners Bill becomes law with President Droupadi Murmu's assent
Apr 05, 2025, at 12:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Friday became a law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it, media reports said.
Bihar man rapes 12-year-old girl in express train toilet, films the act
Apr 05, 2025, at 11:55 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: A twelve-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a co-passenger at toilet in an AC compartment of an express train in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka, several major deals expected
Apr 05, 2025, at 11:25 am
Colombo/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Sri Lanka last evening, on Saturday morning received a ceremonial welcome at the Independence Square in Colombo.
Narendra Modi meets Thailand royals, discusses ways to enhance Indo-Thai multifaceted ties
Apr 05, 2025, at 10:49 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at Dusit Palace in Bangkok on Friday when they discussed ways to further strengthen Indo-Thai multifaceted ties.
Congress, AIMIM leaders move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Bill
Apr 05, 2025, at 02:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the Parliament on Friday, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the validity of the Bill.
Huge protests erupt in Kolkata, Chennai after parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill
Apr 05, 2025, at 12:40 am
Thousands of people took to the streets of Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad on Friday, after weekly prayers by the Muslim community, to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament.
PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge on Ram Navami
Apr 04, 2025, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami, and will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge.
K Annamalai says he is not in a race to become Tamil Nadu BJP's next president
Apr 04, 2025, at 08:58 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Adding fuel to speculation that he may be replaced as the Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai has said that he is not in the running to be the next state chief of the party.
Apr 04, 2025, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on April 4 approved four multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, with an estimated cost of ₹18,658 crore.
Apr 04, 2025, at 06:55 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi met Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli and said New Delhi attaches immense priority to relations with the Himalayan nation.
Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment: Modi urges Yunus during Bangkok meeting
Apr 04, 2025, at 05:41 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Muhammad Yunus when he urged the Bangladesh interim government chief to avoid any rhetoric that vitiates environment, referring to the recent comment on Northeast India made by the Nobel Laureate that triggered a controversy.
Narendra Modi visits Wat Pho Temple of Reclining Buddha
Apr 04, 2025, at 05:28 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday visited Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, popularly known as Wat Pho.
Modi proposes 21-point Action Plan in BIMSTEC Summit
Apr 04, 2025, at 04:15 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday proposed a 21-point Action Plan covering different aspects of cooperation among the BIMSTEC nations at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok city.
BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi discusses earthquake, bilateral ties with Myanmar Junta leader
Apr 04, 2025, at 03:33 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Myanmar's Junta Leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing when he condoled the loss of lives in the deadly earthquake that hit the nation last week.
PM Modi meets Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok amid bilateral tension in first since Hasina's fall
Apr 04, 2025, at 02:11 pm
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh's interim government's chief advisor Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
Jadavpur University denies permission to Ram Navami celebrations, organisers furious
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:38 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Jadavpur University has sparked a row by denying permission to the celebrations of Hindu festival Ram Navami inside the campus, media reports said.
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:01 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the ongoing BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, days after the Nobel Laureate's comment on Northeast India triggered a row.
Apr 04, 2025, at 12:47 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday said the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI) can't infringe upon the right to profession of a director even if the individual fails to produce the unique card, media reports said.
BJP demands Mamata Banerjee's resignation over Supreme Court verdict quashing Bengal govt jobs
Apr 04, 2025, at 11:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the Supreme Court order that favoured the annulment of almost 26,000 government jobs in the state.
Rajya Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after marathon debate, 128 voted in favour
Apr 04, 2025, at 08:55 am
The Rajya Sabha, or the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, passed the highly debated Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after a marathon discussion on Friday.
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:29 am
Bhopal/IBNS: At least eight people died after inhaling a toxic gas in Madhya Pradesh's Kondawat village following a well-cleaning activity, media reports said.
London-Mumbai Virgin Atlantic flight diverted to Turkey, passengers stranded for over 30 hours
Apr 04, 2025, at 01:09 am
A Virgin Atlantic flight en route to Mumbai from London was diverted to Turkey's Diyarbakir due to an urgent medical case and a subsequent need for a technical inspection, the UK-based airline said in a statement on Thursday.
Thailand govt releases iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings to mark PM Modi's Bangkok visit
Apr 04, 2025, at 12:23 am
Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok during his official visit to the country.