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QUAD leaders commit to strengthening free and open Indo-Pacific, send veiled message to China in first meeting after Trump's inauguration | At least two Maoists are eliminated by security forces every day: Centre | New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to hold first bilateral talk with S Jaishankar | Saif Ali Khan is back home, waves at fans after hospital discharge | 66 killed as fire engulfs hotel at a ski resort in Turkey | 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

Six die, over 50 injured after bamboo platform for devotees collapses at religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:28 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Six people have died and over 50 others injured after a bamboo platform collapsed during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, media reports said.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 30-day parole

Jan 28, 2025, at 11:57 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Dera Sacha Sauda chief and self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is convicted and jailed in rape cases, has been granted a 30-day parole by the Haryana government, media reports said.

India will do the right thing: Trump on repatriation of illegal immigrants after phone call with Modi

Jan 28, 2025, at 11:10 am

Washington/IBNS: US president Donald Trump on Monday said New Delhi would take necessary steps in repatriating its nationals illegally staying in Washington following a phone call with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.

Parliament panel approves changes to Waqf Bill including rule on 2 non-Muslim members

Jan 28, 2025, at 01:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has voted in favour of 14 changes proposed to the Waqf Amendment Bill's draft version, which had been tabled in the Lok Sabha in August last year.

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai Police question Bengal woman for providing SIM card to accused

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:53 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police has questioned a woman in West Bengal for allegedly providing a mobile phone SIM card to the accused Bangladeshi national who had entered the country illegally, and has been arrested for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan during a burglary attempt.

Will taking a dip in Ganga during Mahakumbh end poverty? Mallikarjun Kharge questions BJP leaders

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As a host of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are taking holy dips  at the Triveni Sangam during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took a dig at them asking if this would end poverty in India.

India, China decide to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in summer

Jan 27, 2025, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India and China have decided to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra in the summer during a two-day foreign secretary-level talks.

PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump a week after his inauguration, says will work together for global peace

Jan 27, 2025, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday congratulated his "dear friend Donald Trump on his historic second term" during a telephone conversation.

India sends humanitarian assistance to Iraq's Kurdistan region 

Jan 27, 2025, at 06:54 pm

India on Monday sent humanitarian assistance to Iraq to support people in the Kurdistan region.

Indonesian Navy chief Muhammad Ali visits India, holds bilateral interactions to deepen maritime cooperation

Jan 27, 2025, at 04:51 pm

Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade 2025.

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement UCC, CM Dhami calls it 'new era of equality'

Jan 27, 2025, at 03:12 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: Uttarakhand on Monday became the first Indian state to roll out Uniform Civil Code or UCC.

India-Russia relationship is based on special and privileged strategic partnership, says Putin in Republic Day wish

Jan 27, 2025, at 03:10 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished India on Republic Day and said the relationship between the two countries is based on special and privileged strategic partnership.

Amit Shah takes holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela

Jan 27, 2025, at 02:22 pm

Prayagraj/IBNS: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday took a holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praises Narendra Modi's leadership 

Jan 27, 2025, at 02:05 pm

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who visited India as the country's chief guest for the Republic Day event, has appreciated PM Narendra Modi for his leadership and commitment towards alleviating poverty and helping the marginalised section in society.

Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: NASA astronaut shares stunning images of mega event from space

Jan 27, 2025, at 01:30 pm

The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the largest religious congregation in the world, is not only grabbing headlines across the globe but even drawing the attention of astronauts in space.

Amit Shah to take holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela today

Jan 27, 2025, at 12:48 pm

Prayagraj/IBNS: Union home minister Amit Shah will on Monday take a holy dip at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

Uttarakhand to become first state to implement UCC today

Jan 27, 2025, at 11:47 am

Dehradun/IBNS: Uttarakhand will become the first Indian state to implement Uniform Civil Code on Monday, media reports said.

India sends medical consignments to Equatorial Guinea

Jan 26, 2025, at 08:48 pm

India sent a medical consignment, comprising 10 tonnes of anti-retroviral drugs, diagnostic kits for HIV/AIDS management, and medicines for symptomatic treatment, to Equatorial Guinea, MEA confirmed on Sunday.

Indonesian military contingent participates in Republic Day parade

Jan 26, 2025, at 08:32 pm

Indonesia made its strong presence felt in India's Republic Day parade in New Delhi when a 152-strong contingent from the Indonesian National Armed Forces participated in the event on Sunday.

Maldivian President, neighbourhood leaders wish India on Republic Day

Jan 26, 2025, at 07:54 pm

Several neighbourhood leaders, including  Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli, greeted India on Republic Day on Sunday.

Disapproval of marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide, rules Supreme Court

Jan 26, 2025, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi: Disapproving a marriage does not amount to abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Supreme Court has ruled.

AAP accuses BJP of influencing 'vote-from-home' exercise for elderly; poll body clarifies

Jan 26, 2025, at 07:33 pm

New Delhi: Hours after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused BJP workers of accompanying poll officials during the 'vote-from-home' exercise for elderly voters, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi issued a statement clarifying that representatives of all political parties are allowed to join these visits.

India-USA partnership will be a defining relationship of 21st century, says Marco Rubio in his Republic Day message

Jan 26, 2025, at 06:46 pm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday greeted India on Republic Day and said the partnership between the two countries will reach new heights and will be a defining relationship of the 21st century.

Kolkata: MULE Robotic Dog 'Sanjay' stuns Republic Day parade

Jan 26, 2025, at 06:09 pm

The Republic Day celebration in Kolkata had a unique participant in the form of Indian Army's robotic dogs 'MULE' (Multi Utility Legged Equipment) which stole the show on Sunday.

Maharashtra govt to refund Shah Rukh Khan Rs 9 cr for excess payment on Mannat conversion

Jan 26, 2025, at 04:58 pm

New Delhi: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will receive a Rs 9 crore refund from the Maharashtra government due to an error in calculating the premium for converting his Mannat bungalow to full ownership, media reports said.

PM Modi dons vibrant red and yellow turban, continuing his desi look tradition on Republic Day 2025

Jan 26, 2025, at 04:36 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 76th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi by sporting a striking red and yellow striped turban with a long tail, complemented by a brown bandh gala jacket, a multi-coloured pocket square, and white pajama-churidar pants.

Kejriwal questions Gujarat Police in his security cover as EC cites poll duty norms

Jan 26, 2025, at 02:38 pm

New Delhi: Days after Punjab Police personnel were removed from Arvind Kejriwal's security detail, the AAP chief claimed that Gujarat Police personnel were now included in his cover, raising questions about the motive behind the move, media reports said.

People of Delhi are waiting for your world-famous dip: Amit Shah attacks Arvind Kejriwal over Yamuna cleaning promise

Jan 26, 2025, at 01:24 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boss Arvind Kejriwal over the "unfulfilled promise" of cleaning up the Delhi stretch of River Yamuna to make it look like London's famous River Thames.

Fingerprints collected from Saif Ali Khan's home after knife attack do not match with that of accused: Probe reveals

Jan 26, 2025, at 12:03 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: In a shocking revelation, the 19 sets of fingerprints collected from actor Saif Ali Khan's residence after the attempted burglary and the stabbing attack on him do not match with that of the accused Shariful Islam.

India showcases military might, cultural diversity at 76th Republic Day parade

Jan 26, 2025, at 11:26 am

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Sunday.