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BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years, defeats AAP | More voters in Maharashtra than its adult population: Rahul Gandhi alleges irregularities in voting | Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, no casualty reported | Calcutta HC rejects Bengal govt's plea seeking death penalty for RG Kar convict Sanjoy Roy | RBI cuts repo rate by 25 basis points, first in five years | Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of 'offering' Rs. 15 crores, ministerial posts to AAP candidates to shift sides | Donald Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court for targeting Israel | Bangladeshi actor Meher Afroz Shaon arrested on charges of conspiracy against state | Video emerges showing how Indians hide in Panama jungle to enter US illegally amid deportation by Trump administration | Engaging US to ensure no Indian deportee is mistreated: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha amid 'handcuffed' extradition row

Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark row: Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija to appear before NCW today

Feb 17, 2025, at 11:47 am

Mumbai/IBNS: Youtuber Samay Raina and influencer Apoorva Mukhija will on Monday appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the case over the "sex with parents" remark passed by popular podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on India's Got Latent show.

US flight with 3rd batch of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar

Feb 16, 2025, at 11:30 pm

The US aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian immigrants landed in the north Indian city of Amritsar on Sunday.

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, BIMSTEC with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:56 pm

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain and discussed the bilateral relationship between the two nations, amid deteriorating ties since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5 last year.

International Fleet Review: INS Shardul, P81 aircraft reach Indonesia

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:15 pm

Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15 to February 22.

Droupadi Murmu says ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ will promote tribal heritage

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:04 pm

Indian President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi on Sunday and said the event will highlight and promote tribal heritage.

Delhi’s next CM likely to be announced tomorrow in key BJP meet

Feb 16, 2025, at 08:41 pm

Delhi: The suspense over Delhi's next chief minister is expected to end on Monday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled to hold its legislative party meeting at 3 pm, ANI reported, citing sources.

Looking forward to continuing to strengthen US-India friendship, says Tulsi Gabbard after meeting Narendra Modi

Feb 16, 2025, at 08:20 pm

US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard recently met Indian PM Narendra Modi and said she felt honoured meeting him and looks forward to strengthen the US-India friendship.

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India tomorrow 

Feb 16, 2025, at 06:59 pm

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.

India is the second-largest fish-producing country with 8 percent share in global production: Ministry

Feb 16, 2025, at 06:37 pm

India is the second largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production, said the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Lalu Prasad calls Maha Kumbh ‘faaltu,’ sparks controversy amid stampede fallout

Feb 16, 2025, at 05:17 pm

Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad ignited controversy on Sunday after dismissing the Maha Kumbh as "faaltu" (meaningless) while commenting on the tragic New Delhi Railway Station stampede, media reports said.

Inquiry finds special train announcement, ticket surge led to deadly New Delhi stampede

Feb 16, 2025, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi: An inquiry report into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives on Saturday night due to overcrowding, has identified key factors behind the tragedy.

Elon Musk-led US department cancels $21 million grant meant for influencing 'voter turnout in India', BJP responds

Feb 16, 2025, at 01:02 pm

New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new US government has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant, initiated by former President Joe Biden's administration to influence "voter turnout in India."

Congress targets Centre over Delhi station stampede, demands 'exact figures' of dead

Feb 16, 2025, at 12:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after the stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station leaving 18 people dead and several others injured last night, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the Centre and the Railways, accusing them of negligence and failure to manage the crisis.

US plane carrying second batch of 'illegal' Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar

Feb 16, 2025, at 11:20 am

Amritsar/IBNS: A second plane carrying 119 Indian deportees from the United States landed in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday night, which is in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants, media reports said.

Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station kills 18 including 11 women, 4 children

Feb 16, 2025, at 10:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: At least 18 people, including 11 women and four children, died after a sudden rush of passengers caused by the delay of two trains for the Maha Kumbh led to an overcrowding situation at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, media reports said.

15 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid spiralling Maha Kumbh rush

Feb 16, 2025, at 02:13 am

New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night after two trains headed for the Maha Kumbh were delayed leading to overcrowding, media reports said.

Tamil Nadu govt takes possession of Jaylalithaa's seized assets including gold sword, crown, luxury watches

Feb 16, 2025, at 12:53 am

Bengaluru: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s disproportionate assets case has culminated in a huge transfer of wealth, both in financial and symbolic terms, media reports said.

Congress slams Punjab’s AAP govt over illegal immigration as second US deportee flight heads to Amritsar

Feb 15, 2025, at 11:51 pm

Chandigarh: As a second US flight carrying 120 deported Indians is set to land in Amritsar today, the political debate over the deportation of illegal immigrants has reignited, media reports said.

'Scared but not running away': YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia says he faces death threats amid row over remarks on reality show

Feb 15, 2025, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, embroiled in a major controversy, has revealed that he is receiving death threats following backlash over his comments on a reality show. "I am feeling scared... But, I am not running away," he stated in an Instagram post.

BJP slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over comment on PM Modi’s caste amid state’s caste survey row

Feb 15, 2025, at 09:42 pm

Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing debate over Telangana's caste survey, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to a backward class by birth but is part of a "legally converted backward class", media reports said.

'India a democracy that delivers': Jaishankar counters US Senator Elissa Slotkin ‘democracy doesn’t put food on table’ remark

Feb 15, 2025, at 08:55 pm

Munich (Germany): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday criticised the West for perceiving democracy as an exclusively Western trait.

Maharashtra forms panel to study law against forced conversions and ‘love jihad’

Feb 15, 2025, at 08:25 pm

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has constituted a seven-member committee to assess the legal framework for a potential law addressing forced religious conversions and cases of "love jihad", media reports said.

India, Sri Lanka strengthen bond in critical minerals, mining

Feb 15, 2025, at 05:32 pm

Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey held a productive meeting today with Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.

India, Chad discuss deepening further bilateral ties in key areas

Feb 15, 2025, at 05:11 pm

Indian and Chad officials attended the Foreign Office Consultations in N’Djamena city on Thursday when they agreed to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas to enhance cooperation in the multilateral fora.

Akhilesh Yadav demands extension of Maha Kumbh as millions still head to join mega Hindu festival 

Feb 15, 2025, at 04:44 pm

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday demanded an extension of the Maha Kumbh duration with an overwhelming number of devotees still waiting on roads to attend the mega Hindu religious congregation.

Big concerns addressed, I am encouraged: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauds Modi's US visit

Feb 15, 2025, at 01:45 pm

Washington/IBNS: In contrast to his party's reactions to Narendra Modi's US visit, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded the Prime Minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump saying he was "encouraged" by the outcome of the bilateral engagement.

Second US plane with 119 Indian deportees to land in Punjab's Amritsar today

Feb 15, 2025, at 11:41 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Second plane from the United States carrying 119 Indian deportees will on Saturday land in Punjab's Amritsar in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.

Prayagraj: 10 Maha Kumbh pilgrims die after car-bus collision on highway

Feb 15, 2025, at 09:03 am

At least 10 pilgrims, who were on their way to Maha Kumbh, died after the car that was carrying them collided with a bus in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

'How can we involve Chief Justice with any executive appointment?' Jagdeep Dhankar's big remark on separation of powers

Feb 15, 2025, at 12:16 am

Bhopal/IBNS: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Friday said the country's Chief Justice should not be involved in making any executive appointment in a democracy like India.

BJP says AAP renames CMO Delhi X handle to 'KejriwalAtWork', then deletes profile

Feb 14, 2025, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party, who have come to power in Delhi after a massive victory in assembly polls, engaged in a tussle with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Chief Minister's X account, @CMODelhi, was suddenly renamed @KejriwalAtWork.