AAP slams BJP after ED raids Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora's house
Oct 07, 2024, at 05:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Punjab's Ludhiana on Monday in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.
Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi, Tej Pratap in land-for-jobs scam
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court has granted bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his sons, top Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in a land-for-jobs scam, media reports said.
UN is like an old company, not keeping up with the market: Jaishankar
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the United Nations "an old company" which has failed to update as per the "market" criticising the diplomatic and political international organisation's way of functioning, media reports said.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:06 pm
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is currently visiting India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Khalistani extremism in Canada: When dialogue is silenced by division
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:28 am
Recent events in Calgary have revealed the dangerous reality of Khalistan extremists in Canada. When Liberal MP Chandra Arya was set to speak at an event organized by CoHNA Canada, a hostile crowd of protesters chanting, “Arya is Indian, not Canadian” appeared outside the venue. Both Arya and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who was also scheduled to speak, skipped the event.
The complexities of Sikh identity and misguided agendas abroad
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:23 am
A recent episode of Gurdwara MiriPiri on MATV which aired on September 23 addressed important and contentious issues surrounding the Sikh diaspora, particularly with regard to the behavior and rhetoric of certain Sikh separatist groups outside India, such as those affiliated with the Khalistan movement and the pro-Khalistan elements within organizations like Sikhs for Justice (SFJ).
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:15 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane, Maharashtra today with a key focus on boosting urban mobility in the region.
BJP demonstrates against alleged rape and murder of minor girl in West Bengal's Kultali
Oct 07, 2024, at 04:07 am
The Bharatiya Janata Party leaders and party workers demonstrated against the state authorities over the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal's Kultali under South 24 Parganas district on Sunday.
Oct 07, 2024, at 02:27 am
Visiting Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Sunday met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi, just a day before he is scheduled to meet PM Narendra Modi.
Jaishankar's witty response to ‘Dinner with Kim Jong-Un or Soros?’ goes viral
Oct 07, 2024, at 01:56 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's sharp and humorous reply during a rapid-fire session at a recent event has drawn widespread attention online.
India's metro rail network may surpass US in next 3-4 years, claims Minister Tokhan Sahu
Oct 07, 2024, at 01:46 am
An Indian minister has claimed that the country's metro rail network will surpass the US in next three to four years.
Kolkata cop accused of molesting female civic volunteer inside Park Street police station
Oct 07, 2024, at 01:32 am
Kolkata: A female civic volunteer has accused Sub-Inspector Abhishek Roy of Park Street police station of molestation, media reports said.
India to host four-nation Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024 for 11 days
Oct 07, 2024, at 12:45 am
Maritime Exercise Malabar 2024, a naval drill which involves the US, Australia and Japan this year besides host India, is scheduled to take place from October 8, beginning with the Harbour Phase in Visakhapatnam, and followed by the Sea Phase.
Oct 06, 2024, at 11:40 pm
Indian Naval Ships Tir, Shardul and Indian Coast Guard Ship Veera of First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy on long range training deployment arrived at Muscat, Oman on Oct 5, officials said on Sunday.
RG Kar protest: Junior doctors continue hunger strike as Bengal’s TMC govt fails to meet demands
Oct 06, 2024, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata: Junior doctors in Kolkata are continuing their hunger strike until death, demanding justice for the rape and murder of a fellow woman medic from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and calling for improved workplace safety, media reports said.
Oct 06, 2024, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A man was arrested for thrashing a street dweller in Delhi after the latter allegedly asked him not to urinate in public.
Punjab AAP leader shot at during argument with Akali leader, receives grave injury
Oct 06, 2024, at 05:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Punjab was grievously injured after getting hit by a bullet allegedly fired by a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal during a heated altercation.
Bengaluru ranked India's most congested city, Mumbai second
Oct 06, 2024, at 07:30 am
New Delhi: Bengaluru has claimed the title of India’s most congested city with the country’s financial capital Mumbai occupying the second position, according to the newly released Traffic Quality Index (TQI).
'The change Haryana was looking for': Vinesh Phogat on exit polls predicting Congress win
Oct 06, 2024, at 05:48 am
New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat has said the exit polls, which indicate a win for the Congress in Haryana assembly elections, reflect the very change the people of the state had been waiting for, media reports said.
Exit polls show Congress set to unseat BJP in Haryana
Oct 06, 2024, at 04:59 am
Gurugram: The Congress is projected to gain a huge victory in Haryana, dealing a massive blow to the ruling BJP, which has been in power for the past decade in the state, according to a collection of exit polls.
Oct 06, 2024, at 04:17 am
New Delhi: The alliance between Congress and the National Conference (NC) is projected to win the most seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, according to a compilation of various exit polls, media reports said.
Himachal Pradesh court orders demolition of three storeys of a disputed mosque
Oct 06, 2024, at 04:07 am
Shimla: A court in Himachal Pradesh has ordered the Shimla Municipal Commissioner Court granted the Masjid committee and the Waqf Board to demolish three floors of a contested mosque in Shimla, media reports said.
'No bilateral talks planned': Jaishankar says upcoming Pakistan visit is solely for SCO summit
Oct 06, 2024, at 02:12 am
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified on Saturday that his upcoming visit to Islamabad is not intended to discuss "India-Pakistan relations" but to attend the 2024 SCO Summit being held in Pakistan, media reports said.
French envoy says his nation plans to host 30,000 Indian students in coming year
Oct 06, 2024, at 12:03 am
French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou has said his nation would like to host 30,000 Indian students in France in the coming year.
Oct 05, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as the country believes in fostering partnerships that prioritise sustainable development, economic growth and mutual security.
Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan is disappointing but not surprising, says top Indian official
Oct 05, 2024, at 11:26 pm
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said it was not surprising to see fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik receiving a high-level welcome in Pakistan.
Oct 05, 2024, at 11:04 pm
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will tour India on October 6 for his first bilateral visit to the country, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
Oct 05, 2024, at 10:19 pm
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4.
Oct 05, 2024, at 08:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress leaders faced massive backlash from locals at Mahishamari in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas after a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered triggering fresh public fury against the Mamata Banerjee government.
IndiGo passengers stranded nationwide as airline faces major 'system slowdown'
Oct 05, 2024, at 08:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines on Saturday (Oct. 5) experienced a major system slowdown around 12:30 pm, causing widespread disruption to flight operations and ground services across airports nationwide.