Rahul, Priyanka, other opposition leaders demand Amit Shah's resignation over Ambedkar row
Dec 19, 2024, at 11:12 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 10:40 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 19, 2024, at 02:43 am
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 19, 2024, at 01:05 am
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 11:26 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 10:04 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 09:12 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 07:15 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 06:57 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 06:28 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 06:05 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 05:02 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.
Dec 18, 2024, at 02:57 pm
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 02:22 pm
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 02:01 pm
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.
'Daily drama': BJP hits back at Congress' attack on Amit Shah over Ambedkar remark
Dec 18, 2024, at 11:32 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress for "spreading lies" about union home minister Amit Shah's speech in parliament involving Father of the Constitution BR Ambedkar.
Dec 18, 2024, at 01:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Slamming Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said sending youths into the war-hit Israel for "employment" is not an achievement but a matter of shame.
54-year-old leader calls himself yuva: Amit Shah takes dig at Rahul Gandhi in Rajya Sabha
Dec 17, 2024, at 11:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In an indirect swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said a 54-year-old politician roams about as a young leader.
BJP to send notices to MPs absent during 'One Nation One Election' Bill tabling
Dec 17, 2024, at 09:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will send notices to its MPs who were absent in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the introduction of the government's flagship "One Nation One Election Bill", media reports said.
Dec 17, 2024, at 06:14 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered all possible assistance to France after Cyclone Chido hit its overseas territory of Mayotte and left a trail of destruction in the archipelago.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visits Mahabodhi Temple
Dec 17, 2024, at 05:53 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who met PM Narendra Modi and other top officials during his maiden Indian visit since winning the polls this year, visited the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya and prayed under the auspicious Banyan Tree on Tuesday.
Georgia: 11 Indians die due to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in restaurant
Dec 17, 2024, at 05:12 pm
At least 11 Indian nationals died in a restaurant in Georgia due to suspected carbon monoxide gas poisoning, media reports said.
'One Nation, One Election' bills introduced in Lok Sabha, opposition calls it 'unconstitutional'
Dec 17, 2024, at 02:46 pm
Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously in the Lower House of the Indian Parliament on Tuesday amid opposition from a large section of the opposition leaders.
Dec 17, 2024, at 01:44 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday took a tote with a message against the attack on minorities in Bangladesh, a day after she earned the wrath of the ruling party BJP for carrying a bag with 'Palestine' written on it.
India was just an ally: Bangladesh politicians express pique over PM Modi's 'Vijay Diwas' post
Dec 17, 2024, at 12:30 pm
Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS: Several Bangladeshi politicians including the members close to the interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus have expressed displeasure over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on the Vijay Diwas.
Archrivals TMC and BJP ally to win a co-operative election unopposed in Bengal's Nandigram
Dec 17, 2024, at 10:43 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) joined hands with its archrival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win a co-operative election unopposed in West Bengal's Nandigram which happens to be the assembly constituency of Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
India, Sri Lanka to participate in naval exercise today
Dec 17, 2024, at 09:45 am
India and Sri Lankan navies will participate in the bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 from Tuesday in Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command.
UK: Minor girl charged with killing of 80-year-old Indian-origin man in Leicester
Dec 17, 2024, at 09:28 am
A 12-year-old girl has been charged over the death of 80-year-old Indian-origin man Bhim Kohli in the UK in September.
One Nation, One Election: Centre likely to introduce bills in Lok Sabha today
Dec 17, 2024, at 09:03 am
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government will likely table two bills related to simultaneously holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together in the Parliament on Tuesday, media reports said.
39 ministers included in Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra cabinet
Dec 16, 2024, at 11:46 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Maharashtra new cabinet headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has inducted 39 ministers while dropping 11 key faces from the Mahayuti alliance sparking protests.