Mar 10, 2025, at 12:05 am
A delegation of the Government of India led by Annpurna Devi, Union Minister, Women and Child Development (WCD), will participate in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which is starting from March 10 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Indian space sector is projected to surge to $44 billion in the near future, says Jitendra Singh
Mar 09, 2025, at 11:50 pm
Union Minister Jitendra Singh believes the Indian space sector is projected to surge to $44 billion in the near future, marking a nearly fivefold growth.
First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A manufactured by Indian private industry handed over to HAL
Mar 09, 2025, at 09:38 pm
The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday.
Mar 09, 2025, at 08:03 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the consulate in Mancherster on Saturday and hoped it will strengthen people-to-people, cultural, trade and, of course, cricket ties between the India and the UK.
S Jaishankar hopes newly opened Indian consulate in Belfast will serve the needs of diaspora
Mar 09, 2025, at 06:18 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated a new consulate in the Northern Irish city of Belfast during his visit to the country.
India-Kyrgyzstan joint military Exercise Khanjar-XII to begin tomorrow
Mar 09, 2025, at 05:56 pm
The Indian Army contingent has departed for Kyrgyzstan, where it will participate in Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.
Indian-origin man gets 40 years jail term for raping 5 Korean women in Australia
Mar 09, 2025, at 12:51 pm
Sydney/IBNS: An India-origin man was sentenced to a 40-year jail term by an Australian court after being found guilty of "premeditated and elaborately executed" rapes of five Korean women, media reports said.
'Despicable': India condemns Hindu Temple vandalism in US' California
Mar 09, 2025, at 12:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has condemned the vandalism carried out at a popular Hindu temple in US's California days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against the perpetrators.
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get notice over pan masala ad
Mar 09, 2025, at 11:25 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff got a notice from a consumer disputes redressal commission in Jaipur over an allegedly misleading advertisement for pan masala.
Two arrested in gang-rape of Israeli tourist, homestay operator near Karnataka’s Hampi
Mar 09, 2025, at 12:34 am
KOPPAL: Police in Karnataka’s Koppal arrested two men on Saturday in connection with the gang-rape of a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay operator near Sanapur Lake, close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, reported The Times of India.
India's first hydrogen-powered train to run on Jind-Sonipat route by March 31
Mar 09, 2025, at 12:04 am
New Delhi: India is poised to achieve a significant milestone in its railway sector with the introduction of its first hydrogen-powered train, which is expected to commence operations by March 31, 2025, on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, media reports said.
Delhi govt approves Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocates Rs 5,100 cr for monthly aid to poor women
Mar 08, 2025, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi: The Delhi government on Saturday approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocating Rs 5,100 crore to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections in the city, media reports said.
ED seizes business jet at Hyderabad airport in Rs 850 cr Ponzi scam probe
Mar 08, 2025, at 09:33 pm
Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized an eight-seater business jet parked at the Hyderabad airport in connection with a money laundering investigation against Falcon Group and its promoters, who are accused of defrauding investors of Rs 850 crore in a large-scale Ponzi scheme, media reports said.
Mar 08, 2025, at 08:52 pm
Mumbai: Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in strong defence of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, who recently faced unnecessary criticism for drinking water during a match while fasting for Ramadan.
Manipur: 1 dead, 27 security personnel injured in clash with Kuki-Zo protesters
Mar 08, 2025, at 08:43 pm
Imphal: At least one person has been confirmed dead, and 27 security personnel have sustained injuries after members of the Kuki-Zo community clashed with security forces on the Imphal-Dimapur highway, media reports said.
Vikram Misri discusses regional, global issues with Russian Deputy FM
Mar 08, 2025, at 06:43 pm
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recently visited Moscow to participate in bilateral Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko when they shared perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Indian CDS Anil Chauhan concludes Australia visit,marks growing engagement between two nations
Mar 08, 2025, at 06:02 pm
Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan concluded his visit to Australia from March 4-March which underscored the growing engagement between the two nations under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Narendra Modi to attend Mauritius National Day celebration as chief guest next week
Mar 08, 2025, at 03:27 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Mauritius next week as the chief guest for the National Day celebrations of the country on March 12, Ministry of External Affairs said.
Two women including Israeli tourist gang-raped in Karnataka town, one co-traveller found dead
Mar 08, 2025, at 01:32 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Two women including an Israeli tourist were gang-raped by three men in the Koppal town of Karnataka on Thursday night, media reports said.
Karnataka govt caps movie ticket prices at Rs. 200 across all cinema halls and multiplexes
Mar 08, 2025, at 12:29 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government on Friday announced the capping of movie ticket prices at Rs. 200 across all cinema halls and multiplexes in the south Indian state, media reports said.
India signs USD 248 million deal with Russia's Rosoboronexport for advanced tank engines
Mar 08, 2025, at 10:25 am
The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth $ 248 million for procurement of 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions, officials said on Saturday.
Mar 08, 2025, at 12:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid increasing tensions between China and the United States, particularly after the Donald Trump administration doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi Friday called on New Delhi and Beijing to work together and "take the lead in opposing hegemonism and power politics".
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds talks with his Russian counterpart in Moscow
Mar 07, 2025, at 11:05 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Friday held talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Rudenko, discussing various aspects of bilateral cooperation.
Mar 07, 2025, at 09:57 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday reached out to seven of his counterparts, including Bengal's Mamata Banerjee, Punjab's Bhagwant Mann, and BJP-ruled Odisha's Mohan Chandra Majhi, to join a 'joint action committee' of political parties to voice against the delimitation exercise proposed by the Centre.
Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise ends after three months
Mar 07, 2025, at 04:31 pm
The 2025 Edition of the Indian Navy’s capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted over a period of three months from Jan to Mar 25, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.
Mar 07, 2025, at 02:17 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's "LKG" remark escalating the faceoff over the National Education Policy (NEP) and the language debate in the south Indian state.
Mar 07, 2025, at 01:31 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appealed to the Government of India to retrieve not just the Pakistan-occupied part of the valley but also the one which is under China's control in response to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent remarks on border dispute between the two South Asian countries.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao, arrested for gold smuggling, travelled to Europe, America, Middle East
Mar 07, 2025, at 11:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested on Monday night at the Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly smuggling gold, said she had travelled to Europe, America, Middle East.
US Supreme Court rejects 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's anti-extradition plea
Mar 07, 2025, at 11:07 am
Washington DC/IBNS: The United States Supreme Court has rejected 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's plea to stay his extradition to India, media reports said.
Israel rescues 10 Indian construction workers from West Bank
Mar 07, 2025, at 09:32 am
Israeli authorities on Friday said 10 Indian construction workers were rescued from a West Bank village where they were held for over a month, media reports said.