Decoding Nitish Kumar's political manoeuvres: What lies ahead in Bihar's political landscape?
Jan 30, 2024, at 10:53 pm
Patna: As Nitish Kumar turned another political somersault, many are questioning his political future, with experts indicating that this move might have a detrimental effect on his voter support.
Bihar woman killed in Saran for not getting motorcycle as dowry
Jan 30, 2024, at 10:26 pm
A 20-year-old woman was killed in Bihar's Saran district for not getting a motorcycle as dowry, police said on Tuesday.
Indian-origin student Neel Acharya, who went missing recently, found dead in Indiana
Jan 30, 2024, at 08:12 pm
An Indian-origin student, who went missing on Saturday (January 27, 2024), has been found dead in the US state of Indiana, media reports said.
BJP defeats AAP-Congress in Chandigarh Mayoral Elections in setback for INDIA bloc
Jan 30, 2024, at 07:36 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: In its first contest against the opposition alliance INDIA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday won the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, media reports said.
After Lalu, ED interrogates Tejashwi Yadav in 'land for job' scam
Jan 30, 2024, at 06:34 pm
Patna/UNI: A day after RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for over nine hours in 'land for job' scam in railways, the central investigating agency started interrogating his son and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday in the same case.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren 'missing', state cabinet meets in Ranchi
Jan 30, 2024, at 06:10 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s claim that Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is "missing", the state cabinet met on Tuesday morning to decide the future course of action, media reports said.
Martyrs' Day: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary
Jan 30, 2024, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Tuesday.
Kashmir: Suspected IED found near bridge in Kathua
Jan 30, 2024, at 05:03 pm
Jammu/UNI: Panic gripped the border village after a suspected improvised explosive device was found near a bridge on Tuesday in Hiranagar-Ghagwal belt of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Navy again thwart piracy bid, rescues Iranian vessel with 19 crew onboard
Jan 30, 2024, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After successfully thwarting a piracy attempt on Iranian Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, INS Sumitra carried out yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia by rescuing a fishing vessel Al Naeemi with 19 crew members (Pakistani nationals), an Indian Navy statement said here on Tuesday.
Jan 30, 2024, at 03:56 pm
Consulate General of China to Kolkata, Zha Liyou, on Monday said the stability of China and India's relationship is significant for the peace and prosperity of Asia and the development of the world.
Terror finance tactics evolve: Khalistan terror group exploits tourism channels
Jan 30, 2024, at 03:17 pm
In a startling revelation, Indian intelligence agencies have unearthed a novel method employed by the notorious terror outfit, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), to fund its operations. Designated as a terrorist organization by India and several other countries, BKI has reportedly abandoned traditional hawala channels and, instead, delved into exploiting loopholes within India’s Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) intended for foreign tourists.
Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistani sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates
Jan 30, 2024, at 03:08 pm
Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has successfully rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from a fishing vessel which was hijacked by Somali Pirates.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra to visit Bhutan tomorrow
Jan 30, 2024, at 06:14 am
Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary, is on an official visit to Bhutan from January 29 to 31.
ED seizes Hemant Soren's BMW from his Delhi home
Jan 30, 2024, at 06:07 am
Ranchi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a raid at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's Delhi residence and seized some documents and his BMW car.
US issued 1.4 million visas to Indians in 2023: American Embassy
Jan 30, 2024, at 03:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS Amid the 'unprecedented' increase in visa applicants, the American Embassy and consulates in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023.
Govt extends ban on Islamic students' outfit SIMI for another five years
Jan 30, 2024, at 02:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Monday extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a Home Ministry statement said.
Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel
Jan 29, 2024, at 10:12 pm
In a swift action, Indian Navy's Warship INS Sumitra, successfully rescued all 17 crew members of an Iranian flagged Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, that was hijacked by pirates along the East Coast of Somalia and Gulf of Aden.
Elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states to be held on next month
Jan 29, 2024, at 09:58 pm
The Election Commission of India on Monday released the date for the elections on 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states.
Defence Secretary to visit Oman visit tomorrow
Jan 29, 2024, at 09:49 pm
Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will pay a visit to Oman on January 30 and 31, 2024, officials said on Monday.
Jan 29, 2024, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a pep-talk to students and parents in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024, an annual interactive session hosted by the country's premier leader.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath temple
Jan 29, 2024, at 06:53 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: Chief Minister and Goraksha Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on Monday and prayed for the well-being of the people and the world.
Hanuman Flag removal in Karnataka's Mandya triggers Congress-BJP slugfest
Jan 29, 2024, at 06:45 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: A controversy over the erection of a Hanuman flag instead of the tricolour in the Keragodu village of Karnataka's Mandya has triggered a slugfest between the ruling Congress and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra enters Bihar after Nitish Kumar's fresh U-turn
Jan 29, 2024, at 05:29 pm
Patna/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, a nationwide rally, entered Bihar on Monday, a day after state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in a fresh political U-turn, media reports said.
Supreme Court completes 75 yrs; PM Modi inaugurates diamond jubilee celebrations
Jan 29, 2024, at 04:39 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court on Sunday at the Supreme Court auditorium in New Delhi.
Jan 29, 2024, at 04:11 am
Over 18.75 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers to Ram Lalla since the consecration ceremony in the grand temple in Ayodhya within a span of just six days as the spiritual fervour continues to surge drawing a colossal congregation of devotees seeking darshan.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Guv Arif Mohammed Khan for staging roadside protest
Jan 29, 2024, at 02:37 am
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday for staging a roadside sit-in protest in Kollam district.
Son beats his mother to death for opposing drinking habit in Uttar Pradesh
Jan 29, 2024, at 12:31 am
A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death by her son when she opposed his drinking habit in Tundla area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Sunday.
Ram temple consecration saw the power of togetherness in India: PM
Jan 29, 2024, at 12:19 am
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya brought out the collective strength and the power of unity in the country, which forms the basis for the pledge of a developed India.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister for 9th time
Jan 28, 2024, at 11:29 pm
Patna: Nitish Kumar took oath on Sunday evening as the Bihar Chief Minister, this time with the support of the BJP-led NDA, for the record ninth time after deserting the Opposition bloc INDIA just months ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections.
Circling Back: The BJP’s calculated embrace of Nitish Kumar amidst his political twists
Jan 28, 2024, at 09:49 pm
Patna: Janata Dal (United) national president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is once again back in the Bhartiya Janata Party-led NDA, just a year after he had joined hands with the Opposition’s Grand Alliance to form his government in Bihar.