After Salman, now Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat, case filed

Nov 07, 2024, at 08:45 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: After Salman Khan, now Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat, media reports said.

Indian Army’s Eastern Command hosts Defence Exhibition 'East Tech 2024' in Kolkata

Nov 07, 2024, at 08:02 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Eastern Command of the Indian Army recently hosted "East Tech 2024", a defence weapons and equipment exhibition, at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.

Sexual harassment case can't be cancelled over compromise between accused and complainant: Supreme Court

Nov 07, 2024, at 06:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled a sexual harassment case can't be cancelled due to a "compromise" reached by the accused and the complainant, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly sees brawl over Article 370, House adjourned

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:17 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Chaotic scenes erupted and MLAs clashed with each other in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday after a lawmaker displayed a banner on Article 370, which was abrogated by the Centre in 2019, media reports said.

PM Modi calls Donald Trump to congratulate on his 'spectacular victory'

Nov 07, 2024, at 06:32 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called his 'friend' and US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate the latter on his "spectacular victory".

Meet Usha Vance, the first Indian-origin second lady of America

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:22 am

Phoenix/IBNS: After a historic election that saw 78-year-old Republican leader Donald Trump returning to the White House after four years, Ohio Senator JD Vance will now occupy the office of the US Vice President.

Cabinet approves PM Vidyalaxmi scheme for collateral-free student loans and interest subvention; check who is eligible

Nov 07, 2024, at 05:05 am

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced the approval of PM Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector program aimed at providing financial assistance to deserving students, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hinder access to higher education.

Union cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity infusion in Food Corporation of India for FY25

Nov 07, 2024, at 02:21 am

New Delhi: The government has approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for FY25, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday.

Canadian Police knew one of its cops participated in Khalistani protests, says former Toronto Sergeant

Nov 06, 2024, at 10:59 pm

A former Toronto Police Sergeant claimed the Canadian Police knew one of its cops, who has been suspended for his involvement in violent protests at a Hindu Temple in Brampton, took part in a Khalistani protest in October.

Canadian Hindus demonstrate against the recent attack on temple by 'pro-Khalistani' supporters, demand strict action

Nov 06, 2024, at 10:49 pm

A large number of Canadian Hindus assembled in Brampton city on Monday evening to demonstrate against the recent attack on devotees outside a temple by alleged Khalistani elements.

Indian Navy conducts third edition of Mahasagar

Nov 06, 2024, at 09:16 pm

The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction Mahasagar was conducted by the Indian Navy on November 5, during which Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/ Maritime Agencies and Senior Leadership from Indian Ocean Region littorals.

S Jaishankar meets Australian PM Anthony Albanese, discusses ways to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership

Nov 06, 2024, at 09:08 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Australian PM Anthony Albanese when he discussed ways to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Supreme Court rules LMV license holders eligible to drive transport vehicles up to 7,500 kg

Nov 06, 2024, at 08:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that drivers with a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can legally operate transport vehicles with a gross weight of up to 7,500 kg.

Narendra Modi wishes his 'friend' Donald Trump after Republicans sweep US polls

Nov 06, 2024, at 07:58 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after trends showed a clear victory in the US polls for Repulicans and its candidate Donald Trump.

Jammu and Kashmir assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of Article 370

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:03 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking restoration of special status, which was withdrawn through the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre in 2019, amid uproar, media reports said.

Ahead of high-stakes Maharashtra elections, NCP chief Sharad Pawar hints at his retirement

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:11 am

Baramati (Maharashtra): NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who has been a key figure in Indian politics for over sixty years, hinted at his retirement on Tuesday, stating that he would not participate in any election in the future and would focus on mentoring younger leaders.

20-year-old drunk man mows down woman in Bengaluru with speeding Mercedes-Benz

Nov 06, 2024, at 06:03 am

Bengaluru: A 30-year-old woman was killed after a speeding Mercedez-Benz, allegedly driven by a 20-year-old drunk man, hit her in Bengaluru’s Kengeri on Saturday evening, media reports said.

Jammu and Kashmir wouldn’t have become a Union Territory if Vajpayee's roadmap had been followed: Omar Abdullah

Nov 06, 2024, at 05:43 am

Srinagar: At the close of a heated two-day political debate in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that if former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s roadmap had been followed, the state would not have been reduced to a Union Territory, media reports said.

Under the Guise of Freedom: How Khalistan extremists threaten harmony in Canada

Nov 05, 2024, at 10:37 pm

The recent attack by Khalistani extremists on Indo-Canadian devotees within the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton is a disturbing indicator of the growing influence and audacity of Khalistani extremists in Canada.

Canada’s Selective Policing: A disturbing reality amid growing tensions

Nov 05, 2024, at 10:32 pm

In recent weeks, the deeply unsettling images of violence at a Hindu temple in Brampton have shaken the global Indian diaspora and underscored a simmering tension in Canada.

Siddaramaiah to appear before Lokayukta in MUDA case probe tomorrow

Nov 05, 2024, at 08:40 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said he will appear before the Lokayukta after he was summoned in connection with the money laundering case linked to the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA), media reports said.

Former British Columbia premier Ujjal Dev Dosanjh slams attack on Hindu temple in Canada

Nov 05, 2024, at 08:12 pm

Former British Columbia premier and federal MP, Ujjal Dev Dosanjh, has criticised the recent attacks on a Hindu temple in Canada by alleged pro-Khalistani members.

Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir, posts Canadian opposition leader on X

Nov 05, 2024, at 07:21 pm

Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly condemned the recent attacks on a Hindu temple in Brampton and called it 'completely unacceptable'.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy booked for threatening cop probing into mining case

Nov 05, 2024, at 07:04 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Union Minister and Janata Dal Secular leader HD Kumaraswamy has been booked for allegedly threatening a police officer who is probing into a mining case involving the politician, media reports said.

Supreme Court upholds validity of Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act

Nov 05, 2024, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of 2004 Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, setting aside the Allahabad High Court's judgement, media reports said.

Not all private properties are community resources that govt can take over: Supreme Court

Nov 05, 2024, at 05:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled not all private properties can be considered community resources that the government can take over, media reports said.

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia is growing steadily, says S Jaishankar after meeting Penny Wong

Nov 05, 2024, at 04:05 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia is growing steadily.

Hindu Canadians protest against attack by pro-Khalistani supporters on Brampton temple

Nov 05, 2024, at 03:34 pm

Thousands of Canadian Hindus on Monday participated in a major rally in Canada's Brampton city to protest against the recent attack on a Hindu temple by pro-Khalistani supporters.

Peel Regional Police suspend officer who was seen participating in protest outside Hindu temple in Canada

Nov 05, 2024, at 02:23 pm

Peel Regional Police in Canada have suspended an officer seen in a viral video participating in a pro-Khalistani protest rally that turned violent outside a Hindu temple in Brampton.

RG Kar case: Prime accused Sanjay Roy claims innocence, court frames charges against him

Nov 05, 2024, at 07:19 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Sanjay Roy, who is the prime suspect in the rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata's RG Medical College and Hospital, has claimed innocence and alleged that the government is framing him.