INDIA bloc to knock on Supreme Court's doors over alleged EVM manipulation during Maharashtra polls
Dec 11, 2024, at 12:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Opposition INDIA alliance is planning to approach the Supreme Court over what it alleges to be Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) manipulation during the recently concluded assembly election in Maharashtra which the NDA won with a thumping majority.
'Babri Masjid should be rebuilt in Bengal's Murshidabad': TMC MLA Humayun Kabir sparks row
Dec 11, 2024, at 12:09 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Triggering a new controversy, Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir has indicated that he hopes to rebuild Babri Masjid in Beldanga in Bengal's Murshidabad district.
Dec 10, 2024, at 10:07 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on the margins of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC).
Police to investigate conspiracy angle in Mumbai bus accident that killed 7
Dec 10, 2024, at 09:31 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The driver involved in the horrific Mumbai bus accident rammed into 50-60 vehicles and kept going for 300 metres before it finally crashed into the gates of a residential complex, the police Tuesday told the court seeking his custody for interrogation.
ED transfers over Rs 125 cr in properties to Gitanjali Gems liquidator in PNB scam case
Dec 10, 2024, at 07:25 pm
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai has handed over properties worth over Rs 125 crore to the liquidator of Gitanjali Gems Ltd. as part of efforts to recover losses from the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam involving fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, media reports said.
Dec 10, 2024, at 07:03 pm
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday countered the Congress and its allies over moving a no-confidence motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar and said opponents have 'disrespected' the dignity of the Chair.
Jaishankar visits Qatar, Bahrain to strengthen bilateral ties
Dec 10, 2024, at 06:40 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 03:02 pm
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 01:29 pm
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.
Dec 10, 2024, at 01:08 pm
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 12:12 pm
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 09:03 am
Former Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who is credited with having transformed Bangalore into a tech hub, died after a prolonged illness.
Dec 10, 2024, at 12:55 am
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 10, 2024, at 12:26 am
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.
Dec 10, 2024, at 12:14 am
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 10, 2024, at 12:12 am
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.
Dec 09, 2024, at 11:53 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.
Dec 09, 2024, at 11:51 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 09:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre plans to introduce the 'One Nation One Election' Bill in this Parliament session, NDTV quoting sources reported.
Dec 09, 2024, at 05:13 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 04:12 pm
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 03:18 pm
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".
Dec 09, 2024, at 02:09 pm
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.
Dec 09, 2024, at 01:47 pm
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.
Dec 09, 2024, at 01:37 pm
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 01:13 pm
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.
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.