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At least 14 Maoists killed in encounter along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, Amit Shah says 'mighty blow to Naxalism' | Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris agreement in a repeat of his 2017 move | Donald Trump signs executive order to withdraw US from WHO, hours after reclaiming presidency | Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of United States | Kolkata court sentences convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in RG Kar rape-murder case | Supreme Court stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks against Amit Shah and BJP | Invasion of our borders will come to a halt: Donald Trump promises crackdown on immigration ahead of inauguration | Kolkata court convicts civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy in RG Kar rape-murder case | Saif was stabbed repeatedly, he tried to protect Taimur and Jeh: Kareena Kapoor Khan records statement with police | Escaped death by 20-25 minutes: Sheikh Hasina alleges opposition wanted to kill her

India to celebrate 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme tomorrow

Jan 21, 2025, at 05:29 pm

The Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development on Tuesday said it is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, marking a decade of 'relentless efforts' to protect, educate, and empower the girl child in India.

Maoist leader, who was carrying Rs. 1 crore bounty on head, among 14 killed during encounter with security forces

Jan 21, 2025, at 05:01 pm

Maoist leader Jayaram Reddy, who was carrying a bounty of Rs. 1 crore on his head, was killed during a joint operation by the Odisha and Chhattisgarh police over the last two days in Gariaband district.

Kolkata Metro successfully conducts first trial run on Sealdah-Esplanade route

Jan 21, 2025, at 03:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The first trial run of metro on Sealdah–Esplanade stretch (2.63 km) through the west-bound tunnel of Green Line in Kolkata was conducted successfully on Tuesday.

Saif Ali Khan discharged from hospital five days after attack

Jan 21, 2025, at 03:18 pm

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed at his residence in Mumbai last week, was released from Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday.

At least 14 Maoists killed in encounter along Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, Amit Shah says 'mighty blow to Naxalism'

Jan 21, 2025, at 02:07 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: At least 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter at Kularighat Reserve Forest near the border of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

Jaishankar given a front row seat at Trump's inauguration ceremony, EAM says 'great honour to represent India'

Jan 21, 2025, at 12:56 pm

Washington D.C./IBNS: In a validation for India at the global stage, the country's external affairs minister S Jaishankar was given a front row seat at the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump as the US president at Capital One Arena in Washington on Monday.

Look forward to working closely: PM Modi congratulates 'dear friend' Donald Trump on his inauguration

Jan 21, 2025, at 12:37 am

Look forward to working closely: PM Modi congratulates his 'dear friend' Donald Trump on his inauguration 

Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash's son to stay with mother Nikita, Supreme Court orders

Jan 21, 2025, at 12:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday said the custody of the four-year-old son of Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru techie who died by suicide in December, and Nikita Singhania, his estranged wife, who has been accused of harassment leading to his death, will remain with the mother.

Mamata Banerjee seeks death penalty for RG Kar convict, to challenge verdict in High Court

Jan 20, 2025, at 10:10 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday expressed disappointment that Sanjay Roy, the civic volunteer convicted of raping and murdering a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, did not get the death penalty and said her government will approach the High Court. 

Indian-origin man from Hyderabad, who was searching for jobs, shot dead in USA

Jan 20, 2025, at 06:43 pm

Unidentified gunmen shot dead a 26-year-old man from Hyderabad in the US capital of Washington DC on Monday, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Two Indian nationals arrested by BGB when they were attempting to illegally cross border

Jan 20, 2025, at 04:59 pm

Two Indian nationals and their Bangladeshi broker were arrested by Border Guard Bangladesh members when they were attempting to enter the country through Phulbari border in Kurigram, media reports said.

Indian, Italian officials discuss emerging domestic, regional and international terrorist threats

Jan 20, 2025, at 03:27 pm

The 5th meeting of the India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime was held on January 16-17 January 2025 in Rome when the two sides discussed emerging domestic, regional and international terrorist threats.

Kolkata court sentences convict Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in RG Kar rape-murder case

Jan 20, 2025, at 03:04 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A sessions court in Kolkata's Sealdah area on Monday sentenced convicted civil volunteer Sanjoy Roy to life imprisonment in the RG Kar rape-murder case.

Singapore needs to constantly engage with ASEAN neighbours, India, says President Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Jan 20, 2025, at 02:03 pm

Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said a constant engagement with ASEAN neighbours and India is needed for the country's future success.

Supreme Court stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case over remarks against Amit Shah and BJP

Jan 20, 2025, at 01:54 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a relief for the Leader of Opposition, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed the criminal proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him over his remarks against union home minister Amit Shah and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

Internet sensation 'IIT Baba' from Kumbh Mela expelled from Juna Akhara

Jan 20, 2025, at 11:35 am

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay graduate Abhay Singh, who turned an internet sensation as 'IIT Baba' in the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, has been expelled from the Juna Akhara for breaching its code of discipline, media reports said.

Kolkata court to pronounce quantum of punishment to convict Sanjoy Roy in RG Kar rape-murder case

Jan 20, 2025, at 10:34 am

Kolkata/IBNS: A sessions court in Kolkata will on Monday pronounce quantum of punishment to civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy who has been convicted in the RG Kar rape-murder case.

Indian envoy reviews Kaladan Project operation in Myanmar

Jan 19, 2025, at 11:24 pm

Indian envoy to Myanmar Abhay Thakur recently reviewed the progress of the Kaladan Project at the Sittwe Port in Myanmar's Rakhine province, officials said.

India sends humanitarian assistance of medical supplies to Sao Tome and Principe

Jan 19, 2025, at 11:04 pm

India recently sent humanitarian assistance with medical supplies to central African nation of Sao Tome & Principe, a step that reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to the Global South.

India, USA sign MoU to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations 

Jan 19, 2025, at 09:51 pm

India and the US signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations in Washington DC on Saturday amid a rise in cyber attacks in recent times.

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Mumbai court grants police 5-day custody of accused Bangladeshi national

Jan 19, 2025, at 07:14 pm

New Delhi: A Mumbai court today granted the police five-day custody of Shariful Islam Shehzad, accused of breaking into actor Saif Ali Khan's residence and injuring him and his staff during a burglary attempt in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.

Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj after gas cylinder explosion

Jan 19, 2025, at 07:06 pm

Prayagraj: A fire erupted at the Maha Kumbh venue in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj after two gas cylinders exploded inside a tent, media reports said.

Narendra Modi praises Indian space startup Digantara for the success of Mission SCOT

Jan 19, 2025, at 06:56 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lauded the Indian space startup Digantara for the success of Mission SCOT.

Trump likely to visit India within 100 days of starting second term: Report

Jan 19, 2025, at 06:08 pm

Washington DC: US President-elect Donald Trump is planning visits to India and China early in his second term, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

Get well soon: B-town veteran and Parliamentarian Shatrughan Sinha shares AI-generated hospital image of Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan

Jan 19, 2025, at 03:01 pm

Bollywood actor and Parliamentarian Shatrughan Sinha has mourned the stabbing incident involving Saif Ali Khan but what drew the attention of netizens is the image shared by him on X.

Delhi man on his way to distribute wedding cards dies after car catches fire

Jan 19, 2025, at 12:47 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A man, who was on his way to distribute his wedding invitation cards, was killed on Saturday night after the car he was travelling in caught fire in Delhi. 

Won't challenge court verdict: RG Kar case convict Sanjoy Roy's sister tells media

Jan 19, 2025, at 12:25 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hours after a sessions court in Kolkata's Sealdah area on Saturday held civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy guilty of raping and murdering a 31-year-old trainee doctor at the city's state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the convict's elder sister said they will not challenge the verdict in any higher court.

Man arrested for stabbing Saif Ali Khan is Bangladeshi national, entered India illegally: Mumbai Police

Jan 19, 2025, at 11:57 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The man arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra home is a Bangladeshi national who entered India illegally and had been living in Mumbai for the past few months, Mumbai Police said Sunday.

Saif Ali Khan stabbing: After days of manhunt, Mumbai Police arrest attacker from Thane

Jan 19, 2025, at 09:59 am

Mumbai/IBNS: After 70 hours of intense manhunt, the Mumbai Police have finally arrested the intruder who had attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Bandra, media reports said.

Israel: 1 injured in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv ahead of Gaza ceasefire deal

Jan 19, 2025, at 12:52 am

Tel Aviv: An assailant stabbed and seriously injured a man in central Tel Aviv on Saturday afternoon, news agency AFP reported citing Israeli police. 

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