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Syria: Christmas tree set on fire by suspected 'Islamists', Christians protest | Pakistan strikes TTP camps in Afghanistan, Taliban government claims civilians killed | Former home secy Ajay Kumar Bhalla appointed Manipur Guv amid ethnic violence resurgence | Five soldiers killed, several injured as Army truck falls into Poonch gorge | Allu Arjun quizzed by police in Pushpa 2 stampede case | Wanted Indian drug smuggler killed in the US | Congress leader files complaint against Allu Arjun for 'insulting police' in Pushpa 2: The Rule | Ahead of Jaishankar's US visit, foreign secretary Vikram Misri meets top US diplomats | India refrains from commenting on extradition request for ousted Bengladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina | I don't blame Allu Arjun, ready to withdraw case: Pushpa 2 stampede victim's husband

Mubarak Al-Kabeer: Kuwait bestows country's highest civilian honour on PM Modi

Dec 22, 2024, at 05:02 pm

Kuwait Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday bestowed Mubarak Al-Kabeer honour on Indian PM Narendra Modi to appreciate his role in boosting the good ties between Kuwait and India.

Seven Indians injured in Magdeburg Christmas market car attack

Dec 22, 2024, at 02:48 pm

At least seven Indian nationals were injured after a man ploughed his car through a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg which left at least five people dead on Friday.

Mohali building collapse: Death toll rises to 2, many feared trapped for 17 hours

Dec 22, 2024, at 01:33 pm

Mohali/IBNS: At least two people including a 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh were killed after a four-storey building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday, media reports said. Several people are still feared trapped even after 17 hours.

4-year-old killed after speeding car driven by a teen hits him in Mumbai

Dec 22, 2024, at 01:17 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: A four-year-old boy has been killed in Mumbai after a speeding car, driven by a 19-year-old teenager, hit him, media reports said Sunday.

PM Modi attends opening ceremony of Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait

Dec 22, 2024, at 12:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait as a ‘Guest of Honour’.

Maharashtra cabinet: Devendra Fadnavis keeps Home Ministry, Eknath Shinde gets 3 portfolios

Dec 22, 2024, at 10:25 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Nearly two weeks after the Maharashtra oath ceremony, the cabinet portfolios were announced on Saturday, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis keeping the Home Ministry.

20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh dies in Mohali building collapse

Dec 22, 2024, at 09:46 am

Mohali/IBNS: A 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh was killed after a four-storey building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday, media reports said. At least five people are still feared trapped.

Robin Uthappa clarifies PF fraud allegations, denies involvement in company's operations

Dec 22, 2024, at 12:00 am

Bengaluru: Former cricketer Robin Uthappa has responded to accusations of Provident Fund (PF) fraud, following calls for his arrest. A regional PF commissioner in Bengaluru had claimed that Uthappa, who owns the apparel brand Centaurus Lifestyle Brands Pvt Ltd, had not paid the PF dues for his employees, according to media reports.

‘Feel humiliated by this character assassination’: Allu Arjun after AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, Telangana CM's remarks on Pushpa 2 stampede

Dec 21, 2024, at 11:37 pm

Hyderabad: Telugu superstar Allu Arjun on Saturday responded to accusations linking him to the stampede at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of “Pushpa 2: The Rule” earlier this month. He said that a great deal of "misinformation" about him was circulating, leading to what he alleged "character assassination."

AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi accuses Allu Arjun of indifference to stampede victims at Hyderabad's 'Pushpa 2' screening

Dec 21, 2024, at 10:44 pm

New Delhi: AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi, in an apparent reference to Allu Arjun, accused the Telugu film star of reacting callously to the news of a stampede and subsequent deaths, media reports said.

How CISF commandos reassured panic-stricken parents ready to throw kids into sea; rescued dozens as Mumbai ferry sank

Dec 21, 2024, at 10:06 pm

New Delhi: Faced with a sinking tourist ferry, panicked parents were ready to throw their children into the sea, desperate to save them. However, a team of CISF marine commandos, led by constable Amol Savant, reassured them and took charge, ensuring everyone's safety, according to a media report.

Govt amends election rule, limits public access to polling station footage

Dec 21, 2024, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi: The government has revised an election rule to prevent public access to certain electronic records, including CCTV camera footage, webcasting footage, and video recordings of candidates, to avert misuse, media reports said.

ED gets LG’s nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy case

Dec 21, 2024, at 08:44 pm

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained approval from Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to prosecute former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case, media reports said.

Narendra Modi feels 'delighted' after meeting Kuwait-based 101-year-old retired IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:28 pm

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met 101-year-old retired Kuwait-based Indian Foreign Service officer Mangal Sain Handa during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation.

India lodges strong protest with Bangladesh over interim govt adviser's now-deleted social media post

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:21 pm

The Indian government has lodged a severe protest with Bangladesh over a now-deleted social media post by a leader and asked 'all concerned' to remain mindful while making such remarks.

Narendra Modi, Netherlands PM Dick Schoof discuss ways to deepen existing cooperation in multiple sectors including health

Dec 21, 2024, at 06:05 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Dick Schoof have discussed ways to further deepen the existing cooperation in the sectors of water, agriculture and health during their recent telephonic conversation.

India sends 1000 metric tonnes of rice to Lesotho

Dec 21, 2024, at 05:41 pm

The Indian government has sent a humanitarian assistance consignment to Lesotho which comprises 1000 metric tonnes of rice to address food security and nutritional recruitment of the people in the country.

Narendra Modi arrives in Kuwait, hopes to see his visit strengthening friendship between two nations

Dec 21, 2024, at 05:09 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Kuwait for his two-day trip to the Gulf nation.

PM Narendra Modi to meet 101-year-old former Indian Foreign Service Officer Mangal Sain Handa during two-day Kuwait visit

Dec 21, 2024, at 02:56 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet 101-year-old former Indian Foreign Service officer Mangal Sain Handa during his two-day visit to Kuwait.

Jaipur gas tanker crash: Toll touches 14, 30 critical

Dec 21, 2024, at 01:44 pm

Jaipur/IBNS: At least 14 people have died while 30 others are in critical condition after an LPG tanker collided with a truck near a petrol pump on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway in Rajasthan on Friday, media reports said.

Arrest warrant against former cricketer Robin Uthappa over 'PF fraud'

Dec 21, 2024, at 01:22 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has landed himself in trouble after an arrest warrant was issued against him over an alleged fraud in the Provident Fund, media reports said.

PM Modi emplanes for a visit to Kuwait

Dec 21, 2024, at 11:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left India for a visit to Kuwait where he is scheduled to meet the Indian diaspora.

US attorney leading Adani bribery case indictment resigns ahead of 2025 transition

Dec 21, 2024, at 01:06 am

New York: Breon Peace, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, has announced his resignation, effective January 10, 2025, just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration as President, media reports said.

India, France come together to build world's largest museum in Delhi's Raisina Hill

Dec 21, 2024, at 12:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and France have signed a project to build the world's largest museum, which will be located on Raisina Hill, just in front of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Canada, US presented no evidence of Indians' involvement in purported criminal acts: Centre informs Parliament amid 'serious allegations'

Dec 20, 2024, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Narendra Modi-led government Friday informed the Parliament that Canada has so far presented "no evidence whatsoever in support of the serious allegations" claiming that Indian citizens were involved in crimes committed in the country.

Delhi Police Crime Branch to investigate FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Parliament tussle

Dec 20, 2024, at 11:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Police's crime branch is all set to probe the First Information Report (FIR) against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who has been accused of injuring two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs at the Parliament complex, media reports said on Friday.

11 killed in Jaipur gas tanker crash, several injured critically

Dec 20, 2024, at 10:10 pm

Jaipur/IBNS: The death toll in the LPG tanker-truck accident on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in the wee hours of Friday reached 11, media reports said.

Bengaluru techie suicide: Atul Subhash's mother approaches Supreme Court seeking custody of grandson

Dec 20, 2024, at 08:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The mother of Atul Subhash, the Bengaluru techie who committed suicide accusing his estranged wife of harassment and extortion on Dec 9, has approached the Supreme Court seeking the custody of her grandson, media reports said.

India, China reach consensus over resuming Mansarovar pilgrimage following Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meeting

Dec 20, 2024, at 05:14 pm

The Indian and Chinese governments have reached a consensus over resuming the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage.

Narendra Modi, King Charles III discuss climate action and sustainability during telephonic conversation

Dec 20, 2024, at 02:33 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Charles III of the UK held a telephonic conversation when they reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.