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Amid Atul Subhash row, SC says mere harassment is not enough to prove abetment to suicide | India's D Gukesh becomes youngest ever world champion in chess | Devendra Fadnavis meets PM Modi amid suspense over Maharashtra portfolio allocation | Congress wants to deviate the issue of Sonia Gandhi-George Soros link: JP Nadda | Bengaluru techie suicide: Atul Subhash's family demanded Rs. 10 lakh as dowry leading to my father's death, claims estranged wife | Syria rebels torch tomb of ousted president Bashar al-Assad's father | Donald Trump vows to eliminate birthright citizenship after taking charge | No alliance with Congress in Delhi polls: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal | Bengaluru techie's suicide: Atul Subhash's wife and her family booked | Bengaluru techie's suicide: Atul Subhash's wife and her family booked

Jaishankar visits Qatar, Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties 

Dec 10, 2024, at 01:40 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Qatar and Bahrain in a bid to bolster bilateral ties with the two Middle East nation.

Mamata Banerjee should lead INDIA bloc: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Dec 10, 2024, at 10:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In more support for the West Bengal chief minister, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has backed Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition alliance INDIA.

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Jagdeep Dhankar in RS

Dec 10, 2024, at 08:29 am

The opposition alliance, led by the Congress, on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging partisan function of the house.

SM Krishna was an extraordinary leader, prolific reader and thinker: PM Modi condoles former Karnataka CM's demise

Dec 10, 2024, at 08:08 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of former external affairs minister and an ex-Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92.

Mumbai bus accident: Toll rises to seven, 42 injured

Dec 10, 2024, at 07:12 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The toll in the bus accident in Mumbai's Kurla West increased to seven while 42 others were injured, media reports said.

Former Karnataka CM SM Krishna, who transformed Bangalore into India's 'Silicon Valley', dies at 92

Dec 10, 2024, at 04:03 am

Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who is credited with having transformed Bangalore into a tech hub, died after a prolonged illness.

Mumbai: 3 killed, 17 injured as BEST bus rams into some vehicles before crashing on residential complex gates

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:55 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: At least three people were killed and 17 others were injured after a state-run  Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) bus rammed into some vehicles on a busy road in Mumbai's Kurla (West) on Monday, media reports said.

Multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate INS Tushil commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:26 pm

INS Tushil (F 70), the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia on Monday.

We don't want riots: Mamata Banerjee asks politicians not to make provocative remarks on Bangladesh situation

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:14 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid escalating tension between India and Bangladesh over the atrocities on minorities in the neighbouring country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday asked political leaders to refrain from making any provocative statements.

Indian, Philippine Coast Guards discuss ways to strengthen ties during second bilateral meeting

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:12 pm

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the second bilateral meeting with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday in New Delhi as part of the ongoing cooperation framework established under the MoU signed between the two Coast Guards.

Foreign comments on internal issues are inappropriate, says Bangladeshi official after India highlights safety of minorities during bilateral talks

Dec 09, 2024, at 06:53 pm

Bangladesh on Monday said it is inappropriate for India to comment on the internal affairs of the country, hours after visiting Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue of the safety of minorities in the Muslim-majority nation while meeting his counterpart Md Touhid Hossain.

Hoax bomb scare resulting in emergency flight landing in Raipur leads to arrest of an 'intelligent officer'

Dec 09, 2024, at 06:51 pm

Raipur/IBNS: A recent bomb scare aboard a Nagpur-Kolkata flight that forced it to make an emergency landing in Chhattisgarh's capital city Raipur has triggered a row over the actions of both the informant and the authorities.

Centre plans to introduce 'One nation One Election' Bill in this Parliament session: Reports

Dec 09, 2024, at 04:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre plans to introduce the 'One Nation One Election' Bill in this Parliament session, NDTV quoting sources reported.

Indian Foreign Secretary highlights spike in attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during his meeting with counterpart in Dhaka

Dec 09, 2024, at 12:13 pm

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who visited Dhaka for the first time ever since the interim government took charge, raised the issue of the safety of minorities in the Muslim-majority nation while meeting his Bangladeshi counterpart Md Touhid Hossain.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar demonstrates over atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh 

Dec 09, 2024, at 11:12 am

Minority community members in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city demonstrated on Sunday over the alleged targeting of minorities in the neighbouring Bangladesh ever since the former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government toppled on August 5.

After Kiren Rijiju says Sonia Gandhi-George Soros allegations 'serious', Congress refutes

Dec 09, 2024, at 10:18 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has strongly reacted after union minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the allegations against Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi for having ties with Hungarian-American businessman George Soros are "serious".

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat meets Mekong Ganga Dhamma Yatra delegation visiting India from Thailand 

Dec 09, 2024, at 09:09 am

Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, on Saturday met Thai delegation that is visiting India as a part of the Fourth Mekong Ganga Dhamma Yatra at his residence in New Delhi.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaches Dhaka, holds bilateral talks with Bangladeshi counterpart amid strained ties

Dec 09, 2024, at 08:47 am

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday visited Dhaka amid the strained relationship between the neighbouring nations and met his Bangladesh counterpart Md Jashim Uddin, media reports said.

AAP fields popular UPSC teacher Avadh Ojha from Delhi's Patparganj, Manish Sisodia shifted to Jangpura

Dec 09, 2024, at 08:37 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded popular civil services coaching teacher Avadh Ojha from Delhi's Patparganj while the outgoing MLA Manish Sisodia has been shifted to Jangpura for the upcoming assembly elections in the city.

Syria's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity must be preserved: India

Dec 09, 2024, at 08:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India's external affairs ministry on Monday underlined the importance of preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria which has been taken over by the rebels, media reports said.

Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad's elevation as cardinal: Narendra Modi describes event as matter of great pride

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:33 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the elevation of Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to be the Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis as a matter of joy and pride.

Serious allegations: Kiren Rijiju on 'Sonia Gandhi-George Soros link'

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:22 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the allegations against Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi for having ties with Hungarian-American businessman George Soros are "serious".

Human trafficker Kamran Haider arrested after 2,500-km chase across states

Dec 09, 2024, at 07:13 am

Hyderabad: Kamran Haider, alias Zaidi, wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in trafficking Indians and exploiting them in fraudulent call centers, was apprehended in Hyderabad following a relentless 2,500-km chase by the Delhi Police Special Cell.

Delhi: Over 40 schools receive bomb threats, students sent back home; Kejriwal slams Amit Shah

Dec 09, 2024, at 05:45 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Over 40 schools on Monday received bomb threats forcing the administrations of the educational institutions to send back students home as a safety measure, media reports said.

PM Modi urges BAPS volunteers to work towards making India developed nation by 2047

Dec 08, 2024, at 07:44 pm

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the dedicated service rendered by volunteers of BAPS, a spiritual, volunteer-driven fellowship, and asked them to work to make India a developed nation by 2047, media reports said.

BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of ties to Soros-backed group advocating Kashmir independence

Dec 08, 2024, at 06:54 pm

New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday accused former Congress president Sonia Gandhi of having ties to an organization funded by the George Soros Foundation, which has supported the idea of Kashmir as an independent nation, media reports said.

India to create comprehensive anti-drone unit for border security: Amit Shah

Dec 08, 2024, at 06:46 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said within a few years, a comprehensive anti-drone unit will be established to protect the country from threats posed by drones.

India, Thailand strengthen bond with 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra

Dec 08, 2024, at 02:32 pm

A delegation of over 20 Buddhist scholars, former civil servants, and eminent citizens from Thailand recently visited New Delhi to attend the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra.

Thirty-two nations to participate in Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, Modi to inaugurate tomorrow

Dec 08, 2024, at 01:34 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on Monday to inaugurate the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) which will see the participation of 32 countries.

India sends 2200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as part of humanitarian assistance

Dec 08, 2024, at 01:34 pm

India on Saturday 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as a humanitarian assistance, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.