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A day after Indo-China's patrolling arrangement, PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping tomorrow at BRICS | Punjab govt gives nod to prosecute of Ram Rahim in 2015 sacrilege cases | Newly formed terror group with suspected backing of Lashkar-e-Taiba dismantled in Kashmir | Exiled author Taslima Nasreen urges Home Minister Amit Shah to let her stay in India | Man behind latest threat to Salman Khan apologises, says he 'made a mistake' | We have gone back to 2020 patrolling: S Jaishankar on India, China agreement | Supreme Court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal's plea against defamation case over Modi's degree issue | Is there a Khalistani link to the Delhi school blast? Probe underway | Delhi explosion: Atishi says situation in national capital is like Mumbai's underworld era of 1990s | BJP releases 1st list of 66 candidates for Jharkhand Assembly polls; ex-Hemant Soren aide Champai Soren included

Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin is India's first woman officer to take over as Armed Forces Medical Services DG

Oct 01, 2024, at 11:03 pm

Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin became the first woman officer to take over as the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on October 1.

Jammu and Kashmir polling: 56.01 pct voters cast vote till 3 pm

Oct 01, 2024, at 10:56 pm

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 56.01 percent of voters exercising their franchise till 3 pm in the third phase of the assembly polls on Tuesday.

Khalistan: A movement that has turned against own roots

Oct 01, 2024, at 10:28 pm

The recent discourse surrounding the Khalistan movement, as aired on the UK-based MATV program Gurdwara MiriPiri, exposes deepening fractures within the proponents of Khalistan in the diaspora.

Why is Sadhguru encouraging others' daughters to turn a hermit when his scion is married?: Madras HC

Oct 01, 2024, at 07:01 pm

Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court has questioned spiritual leader Sadhguru's intent behind encouraging others' daughters to live lives of hermitness when he got his own daughter married, media reports said.

No temple or dargah or gurudwara can obstruct public: Supreme Court

Oct 01, 2024, at 06:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said no religious structure- be it temple or dargah or gurudwara- can obstruct public flagging the "secular" nature of the country, media reports said.

RG Kar rape-murder: West Bengal junior doctors return to complete ceasework

Oct 01, 2024, at 04:37 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal junior doctors have returned to complete ceasework over their demands related to the RG Kar rape-murder incident, more than a week after resuming their services at only emergency units.

Zakir Naik arrives in Pakistan for month-long visit, likely to meet government officials

Oct 01, 2024, at 03:38 pm

Indian religious preacher Zakir Naik, who faces charges of money laundering and hate speech in India, arrived in Pakistan on Monday for a month-long visit.

After ED's FIR against Siddaramaiah, his wife offers to return controversial plots in MUDA case

Oct 01, 2024, at 06:56 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Hours after the Enforcement Directorate named Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiha in a money laundering case related to the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) land scam, his wife BN Parvathi, has written to the authority offering to return the plots of land that are at the heart of the corruption cases against her family.

US Embassy opens additional 2,50,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers, students

Oct 01, 2024, at 05:28 am

The U.S. Mission to India opened an additional 250,000 visa appointments for Indian travellers, including tourists, skilled workers, and students.

Terrorism has no place in our world: PM Modi calls Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalation in Middle East

Oct 01, 2024, at 04:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid tension in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Israel counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and stated 'terrorism has no place in our world'.

ED names Siddaramaiah over charges of money laundering in MUDA land scam case

Oct 01, 2024, at 02:56 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate has accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a money laundering case filed in connection with the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.

India, Nepal sign MoU for 12 high impact community development projects

Sep 30, 2024, at 11:49 pm

India and Nepal signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for undertaking 12 High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) recently.

Exercise KAZIND-2024: India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise begins in Uttarakhand today

Sep 30, 2024, at 11:01 pm

The 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 commenced on Monday, at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand.

Swedish envoy praises the success of India's space missions

Sep 30, 2024, at 10:44 pm

Swedish envoy to India Jan Thesleff has appreciated India's space missions and its achievements in the field.

Keep Gods away from politics: Supreme Court slams Andhra govt over Tirupati laddoo row

Sep 30, 2024, at 07:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday lashed out at the Andhra Pradesh government for issuing public statements over the alleged finding of animal fat in ghee meant for preparing laddoos at Tirupati temple, media reports said.

Nirmala Sitharaman should resign on moral grounds: Congress on extortion allegations against FM

Sep 30, 2024, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has demanded Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's resignation "on moral grounds" after the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has been named in a First Information Report following allegations of extortion involving the now-defunct electoral bonds.

BookMyShow CEO summoned again over 'black marketing' of Coldplay concert tickets

Sep 30, 2024, at 06:52 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Fresh summons have been issued to BookMyShow co-founder and chief executive officer Ashish Hemrajani and the company's technical head after they failed to appear before the concerned authority for a probe into the alleged fake tickets being sold online for the concert of British rock band Coldplay in India.

'This is not a coffee shop': CJI Chandrachud slams lawyer for using word 'yeah' inside courtroom

Sep 30, 2024, at 06:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has slammed a lawyer who used the informal word "yeah" in front of the CJI during a court hearing on Monday, media reports said.

Supreme Court to resume hearing on RG Kar rape-murder case today

Sep 30, 2024, at 05:55 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court will on Monday resume hearing the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on the intervening night of August 8 and 9.

Delighted: PM Modi congratulates Mithun Chakraborty over Dadasaheb Phalke Award conferment

Sep 30, 2024, at 05:27 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was "delighted" that veteran Indian actor Mithun Chakraborty was conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2022.

Distasteful and disgraceful: Amit Shah on Mallikarjun Kharge's 'won't die till Modi is removed from power' remark

Sep 30, 2024, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lashed out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for "dragging" Prime Minister Narendra Modi into his "personal health matters" during a poll campaign in Jammu and Kashmir.

Gurugram police registers case against WhatsApp directors for not providing info to aid in investigation

Sep 30, 2024, at 04:37 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Gurugram police lodged an FIR against WhatsApp's directors and nodal officers following the messaging app's refusal to provide information about three accounts linked to an investigation.

MK Stalin announces cabinet reshuffle; son Udhayanidhi promoted to deputy CM post, Senthil Balaji gets re-entry

Sep 30, 2024, at 04:32 pm

Chennai/IBNS: Proving two speculations true, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has promoted Sports Minister and Chief Minister MK Stalin's son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, to the post of deputy chief minister and re-inducted former transport minister Senthil Balaji, two days after he got bail in a money laundering case.

‘Would have given more money than IMF if…’: Rajnath Singh jabs Pakistan over terrorism during Jammu Kashmir poll rally

Sep 30, 2024, at 07:51 am

Gurez (Jammu and Kashmir): The assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not just routine, but a powerful demonstration of India's democratic strength, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, media reports said.

Gurugram police registers case against WhatsApp directors for not providing info to aid in investigation

Sep 30, 2024, at 06:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Gurugram police lodged an FIR against WhatsApp's directors and nodal officers following the messaging app's refusal to provide information about three accounts linked to an investigation.

CPI(M) appoints party veteran Prakash Karat as interim coordinator after Sitaram Yechury's death

Sep 30, 2024, at 06:29 am

New Delhi: Veteran CPI(M) leader Prakash Karat has been appointed as the interim coordinator of the party’s Polit Bureau and Central Committee until the 24th Party Congress, which is scheduled for April next year, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) announced on Sunday.

Delhi cop asks driver to slow down, dies after being dragged by car for 10 metres

Sep 30, 2024, at 06:23 am

In a case of road rage in Delhi's Nangloi area, a 30-year-old police constable, Sandeep, lost his life after being dragged by a car late last night, media reports said.

Delhi cop dies on duty after speeding car drags his bike on road for 10 metres

Sep 29, 2024, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a road rage case, a 30-year-old police constable died of head injuries after a car dragged him through the road in Delhi's Nangloi area late last night.

Jaishankar warns Pakistan of consequences for cross-border terrorism at UN General Assembly

Sep 29, 2024, at 07:02 am

United Nations: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a stern message to Pakistan during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York. He warned Islamabad that its longstanding policy of promoting terrorism would have inevitable repercussions, stating, "Actions will most certainly have consequences."

Delhi: 4 kg gold looted, 3 shootings linked to gang extortion in 24 hrs

Sep 29, 2024, at 05:17 am

New Delhi: A gold robbery and three shooting incidents have rocked Delhi in the last 24 hours, highlighting a recent surge in criminal activity, media reports said.