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.
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.