Aug 23, 2024, at 05:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid massive protests over the RG Kar rape and murder case, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that it's "horrifying to see 90 rapes occurring daily across the country".
India's long-delayed census likely to begin in Sept: Report
Aug 22, 2024, at 05:08 am
New Delhi: The Centre is likely to start a long-delayed population census in September, Reuters reported, citing two sources.
Aug 22, 2024, at 12:13 am
Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Poland, marking the visit of the first Indian PM in past 45 years.
Rajnath Singh to visit USA on August 23 to further deepen defence strategic partnership
Aug 21, 2024, at 09:04 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commence his four-day visit to America when he will aim to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Malaysia may consider extradition of Zakir Naik if evidence is submitted, hints Anwar Ibrahim
Aug 21, 2024, at 08:20 pm
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that his administration may consider the extradition of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India and said he is "open to any ideas and evidence submitted".
Aug 20, 2024, at 11:10 pm
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Minoru Kihara on Monday met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi when the leaders stressed upon the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people ties between the two countries.
PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi: India, Malaysia sign nine MoUs
Aug 20, 2024, at 10:51 pm
India and Malaysia signed nine MoUs during PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to New Delhi on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan killed in terror attack in Udhampur
Aug 19, 2024, at 11:42 pm
At least one CRPF officer was killed during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday, media reports said.
Aug 19, 2024, at 10:46 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will host Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa for the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on August 20, 2024.
Aug 19, 2024, at 03:59 am
Taking suo moto cognizance of the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Supreme Court on Sunday announced it would take up the matter on August 20.
S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties with Kuwaiti leaders
Aug 19, 2024, at 02:56 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday visited Kuwait when he met Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and thanked him for his guidance and insights on taking ties between the two nations to a higher level.
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim to pay first State Visit to India tomorrow
Aug 19, 2024, at 01:38 am
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim will pay a State Visit to India on 19-21 August 2024 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Kuwait tomorrow
Aug 17, 2024, at 11:54 pm
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Kuwait on Sunday when he is expected to meet the country's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, officials said.
India, Vietnam officials discuss ways to enhance maritime cooperation
Aug 17, 2024, at 11:32 pm
Indian and Vietnamese officials recently discussed ways to enhance maritime cooperation during the Maritime Security Dialogue held in Hanoi on Friday, officials said.
US court rules 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana 'extraditable to India'
Aug 17, 2024, at 11:02 pm
An American court has ruled that Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, whose name is involved in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is “extraditable to India” under the extradition treaty between the two countries.
Indian diaspora members celebrate Independence Day in USA
Aug 17, 2024, at 10:44 pm
The Indian diaspora members on Thursday celebrated Independence Day at the iconic Times Square in the US city of New York.
Ferry service resumes between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka
Aug 17, 2024, at 10:30 pm
The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, which was earlier launched in October 2023, resumed on Friday, Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.
Aug 17, 2024, at 05:28 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a phone call with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need for an early and peaceful resolution of the conflict in West Asia through "dialogue and diplomacy".
Aug 16, 2024, at 10:33 pm
Bangladesh Interim Government head Muhammad Yunus on Friday assured Indian PM Narendra Modi that the safety and security of Hindu community members and other minorities will be ensured.
India lobbied US to go easy on Sheikh Hasina before her ouster as Bangladesh Prime Minister: Report
Aug 16, 2024, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi/Washington/IBNS: A year before Sheikh Hasina was deposed (on Aug 5) in a student uprising, Indian officials started to lobby their United States counterparts to stop pressuring the then Bangladeshi Prime Minister, reports The Washington Post, citing US and Indian officials.
Our partnership is important pillar for future: Italy PM wishes India on 78th Independence Day
Aug 16, 2024, at 02:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Italy Prime Minister Georgia Meloni wished India on its 78th Independence Day.
Affirmative action must be strengthened as instrument of inclusion: President Droupadi Murmu
Aug 15, 2024, at 02:32 am
New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu Thursday made a push for a more inclusive society and called for affirmative action to be strengthened as an instrument towards this end in her address to the nation on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.
DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb from Su-30 MK-I
Aug 14, 2024, at 03:15 pm
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried out a successful maiden flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), GAURAV from Su-30 MK-I platform of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
India, Australian officials condemn terrorism in all forms during Joint Working Group meet
Aug 13, 2024, at 11:38 pm
The 14th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group on Counter- Terrorism was held on August 12 in New Delhi when the officials condemned terrorism in all forms.
US official says relationship with India is one of the most consequential in the world
Aug 13, 2024, at 10:35 pm
A top US official said on Monday that the relationship shared with India is one of the most consequential in the world.
Aug 13, 2024, at 03:45 pm
Vinay Mohan Kwatra has assumed charge as India's ambassador to the USA at a time when the country is gearing up for the crucial presidential poll.
Amid criticism, Centre to prepare fresh draft of Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill
Aug 13, 2024, at 06:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Monday said it will hold further consultations and release a fresh draft of the Broadcasting Services Regulation Bill after certain provisions of the previous one raised concerns among online content creators.
India, Maldives ink MoU to train 1,000 civil service officers
Aug 12, 2024, at 11:00 pm
India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, and the Maldives' Foreign Minister, Moosa Zameer, renewed the Memorandum of Understanding MoU for capacity building of 1000 Maldives civil services officers during the period 2024-2029 Malé as part of the development partnership discussions between both the nations on August 9 in Malé, Maldives.
BSF jawan prevents Bangladeshi nationals from entering India illegally with his passionate appeal
Aug 12, 2024, at 12:31 am
An Indian Border Security Force jawan maintained his calm and composure in dealing with a large number of Bangladeshi citizens who were trying to take refuge in the neighbouring nation amid ongoing turmoil in the country which even forced former PM Sheikh Hasina to escape from Dhaka.
Indian Air Force team returns after participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia
Aug 10, 2024, at 11:51 pm
After successful participation in Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 in Malaysia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent returned to India, on Saturday.