Dec 09, 2024, at 12:33 pm
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 12:22 pm
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 12:13 pm
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 10:45 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 09, 2024, at 12:44 am
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 11:54 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 11:46 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 07:32 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.
Dec 08, 2024, at 06:34 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 06:34 pm
India on Saturday 2,200 metric tonnes of rice to Myanmar as a humanitarian assistance, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Police use tear gas near Shambhu border as protesting farmers resume march to Delhi today
Dec 08, 2024, at 02:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The police used tear gas once again on Sunday afternoon to disperse the protesting farmers at the Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab as they resumed their march to Delhi.
Dec 08, 2024, at 12:40 pm
Pune/IBNS: Responding to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remark that she is "willing to lead the INDIA alliance," NCP (Sharad Pawar) MP Supriya Sule said that they would be happy if the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief took on more responsibility within the opposition alliance.
Dec 07, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Doha/New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has clarified in Qatar that no decision has been made regarding the creation of a new currency to challenge the US dollar, media reports said.
Dec 07, 2024, at 10:05 pm
Mumbai: In a significant setback to the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra, the Samajwadi Party has decided to part ways following a controversial remark by Uddhav Thackeray's close aide on the Babri Masjid demolition, media reports said.
Mamata Banerjee questions Congress’s leadership as INDIA bloc allies outperform in key states
Dec 07, 2024, at 09:36 pm
Kolkata: After the Congress’s lacklustre performance in the recent Assembly polls across states, despite a modest improvement in the Lok Sabha polls, its allies in the INDIA bloc have begun to dismiss the party’s potential as a formidable opponent to BJP. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent comment about leading the opposition alliance further highlighted this sentiment.
India, Vietnam discuss global and regional security, implementation of Action Plan
Dec 07, 2024, at 06:14 pm
India and Vietnam officials met in Hanoi city recently when they discussed global and regional security and implementation of aspects of the Action Plan for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Canada: Indian-origin student stabbed to death by housemate in Ontario
Dec 07, 2024, at 04:17 pm
An Indian-origin man has been stabbed to death by his housemate in Canada's Ontario city, police said on Saturday.
Indian, Polish officials discuss ways to enhance exchange on cybersecurity and connectivity
Dec 07, 2024, at 03:42 pm
Indian and Polish officials recently held bilateral talks on issues ranging from trade, investment, technology, agriculture, connectivity, energy, cybersecurity to environment, Ministry of External Affairs said.
Dec 07, 2024, at 02:48 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8 to December 10 where he will co-chair the 21st meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) in Moscow.
Eknath Shinde wants home ministry in Mahayuti govt: Shiv Sena
Dec 07, 2024, at 02:25 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: In a twist to the allocation of ministries in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has claimed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde wants to keep home ministry with him going by the same arrangement which prevailed in the previous coalition government, media reports said.
Delhi businessman, returning from morning walk, shot dead by bike-borne men
Dec 07, 2024, at 11:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi businessman, who was out for a morning walk, was shot to death by two bike-borne men, media reports said.
India directs citizens to leave Syria amid escalating tension
Dec 07, 2024, at 09:46 am
The Indian government on Friday issued a late-night advisory where it asked people to avoid travelling to Syria amid the deteriorating situation in the country, while asking those residing there to leave at the earliest.
PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day
Dec 07, 2024, at 12:17 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day, recalling his unparalleled courage and sacrifice for the values of justice, equality and the protection of humanity.
Eight people killed in Kannauj bus accident, PM Modi announces compensation
Dec 07, 2024, at 05:13 am
Kannauj/IBNS: At least eight people were killed and at least 19 others were injured after a double-decker bus collided with a water tanker on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj on Friday, according to the police.
Class 12 student shoots principal in Madhya Pradesh school toilet
Dec 07, 2024, at 04:52 am
Bhopal/IBNS: The principal of a school in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur was shot dead by a Class 12 student, media reports said.
Ahead of Assembly polls, Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,230 cr for Delhi Metro Phase-4
Dec 07, 2024, at 04:47 am
New Delhi: Ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Rithala–Narela–Nathupur (Kundli) corridor under Phase-4 of the Delhi Metro project, aiming to enhance connectivity between Delhi and Haryana.
8 farmers injured in tear gas shelling during 'Dilli chalo' march near Shambhu border
Dec 07, 2024, at 03:29 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Protesting farmers, on a 'Dilli chalo' march Friday afternoon with a list of nearly five-year-old demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices (MSP), were forced to call a temporary halt after tear gas shells were fired by police blocking their path to the national capital.
Denmark's outgoing envoy to India Green strategic partnership shared by two nations
Dec 06, 2024, at 11:36 pm
Denmark’s outgoing Ambassador to India Freddy Svane has said the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark is the most crucial aspect of the bilateral ties shared between the two nations.
Dec 06, 2024, at 09:59 pm
Visiting Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions covering the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation and regional and global issues of mutual interest during their meeting on Thursday.
Why Chinese interference in Canada deserve more attention?
Dec 06, 2024, at 09:51 pm
Foreign interference in Canadian politics has been a topic of increasing concern, yet much of the public and political discourse seems narrowly focused on interference by India.