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Israel-Hamas ceasefire will not start 'before Friday': Reports | Two Army officers, 2 soldiers killed in gunfight with terrorists in Kashmir's Rajouri | Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers drill halfway through debris to reach trapped workers | Fifty hostages to be released after Israeli Cabinet okays temporary ceasefire deal with Hamas | Gautam Gambhir returns to KKR as mentor ahead of IPL 2024 | India lose to Qatar 0-3 in FIFA World Cup qualifier | Karan Johar announces film with Kartik Aaryan, Ekta Kapoor to co-produce | Mamata Banerjee announces Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador of Bengal | India advises citizens to 'avoid non-essential travels' to violence-hit Myanmar | 'Disgraceful': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi 'Panauti' over World Cup loss

Uttar Pradesh: 4 die, 2 injured in explosion in cracker factory

Oct 17, 2023, at 07:24 pm

Meerut/UNI: Four people died and two injured in an explosion in an illegal firecracker factory in Lohia Nagar area of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, a senior officer said.

Freight train derails near Bihar's Buxar

Oct 17, 2023, at 09:00 am

Buxar (Bihar): A freight train coach derailed near Dumraon station in the city of Buxar, Bihar on Monday, media reported, citing to railway officials.

Betrayal of public trust: Allahabad High Court slams 'failure' of probe in Nithari case

Oct 17, 2023, at 08:28 am

Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court expressed its dissatisfaction with the investigation of the 2006 Nithari killings on Monday, stating it was a "betrayal of public trust by responsible agencies," media reports said.

'Corroborates our statement...': Adani Group reacts to 'cash-for-question' row involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra

Oct 17, 2023, at 07:23 am

New Delhi: The Adani Group released a statement on Monday, responding to recent allegations of 'bribe-for-questions' involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, media reports said.

Section of Mumbai-Goa four-lane highway collapses in Maharashtra

Oct 17, 2023, at 06:17 am

Mumbai: A segment of a flyover on the Mumbai-Goa four-lane highway collapsed in Maharashtra’s Chiplun city on Monday morning around 7 a.m.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra gave Lok Sabha login ID to businessman for personal gains, alleges BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

Oct 17, 2023, at 04:41 am

New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has communicated to Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and his junior minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar to investigate allegations of 'bribe for question’ involving Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi appointed as India's permanent representative to UN

Oct 17, 2023, at 03:12 am

New Delhi: External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has been appointed as India’s new permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations in Geneva, a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said on Monday.

While Canadian PM Trudeau wishes Hindus on Navratri, Khalistan supporters take out anti-India procession

Oct 17, 2023, at 02:22 am

Toronto: A convoy of vehicles led by pro-Khalistan groups, displaying posters of separatist leaders and chanting divisive slogans, passed by the largest temple in Surrey, British Columbia on the same day Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau extended Navratri wishes to the Hindu community in Canada, Hindustan Times reported.

MT Hua Wei 8: Indian Coast Guard evacuates Chinese crew member due to medical condition

Oct 16, 2023, at 09:32 pm

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently carried out a successful medical evacuation of a Chinese crew onboard Panama-flagged vessel MT Hua Wei 8 off the Mumbai coast.

BJP chief JP Nadda receives warm welcome in Udaipur

Oct 16, 2023, at 08:34 pm

Udaipur/UNI: JP Nadda, the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was welcomed by party officials upon his arrival in Udaipur on Monday as part of his one-day trip to Rajasthan.

Parts of Kashmir, Ladakh receive fresh snowfall, plains lashed by rains

Oct 16, 2023, at 08:28 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Parts of Kashmir Valley and Ladakh Union Territory received fresh snowfall while rains lashed plains plummeting temperature on Monday.

Udhayanidhi Stalin condemns chanting of 'Jai Shree Ram' in India-Pak Cricket World Cup match

Oct 16, 2023, at 06:53 pm

Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin has condemned the chanting of "Jai Shree Ram", a slogan used by the country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politically, during the India-Pakistan match in the Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad last Saturday.

Amit Shah to unveil Ram Mandir-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata today

Oct 16, 2023, at 05:58 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to unveil a Ram Mandir-themed community Puja Pandal in the city on late Monday, BJP sources said.

Arrival of Mallikarjun Kharge will offer new impetus to completion of ERCP: Rajasthan CM Gehlot

Oct 16, 2023, at 05:54 pm

Jaipur/UNI: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the arrival of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will give new strength to the state's resolve to complete the important East Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).

Operation Ajay: 274 stranded Indians return home as fourth flight arrives in New Delhi 

Oct 16, 2023, at 04:16 pm

The fourth flight, carrying 274 Indian passengers stranded in Israel under the Centre's recently launched 'Operation Ajay', arrived in New Delhi on Sunday.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes Hindu community on 'Navratri' amid diplomatic tension with India over Nijjar killing

Oct 16, 2023, at 04:04 pm

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wished the Hindu community in his country on 'Navratri' amid the ongoing diplomatic row with India over the killing of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Special Task Force arrests criminal involved in couple's murder from Mumbai

Oct 16, 2023, at 02:54 am

A hardcore criminal involved in the murder of a couple during a robbery in Nizamabad area of Azamgarh district was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police from Panvel in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, an official spokesman said here.

Canadian Indian community calls for action against Khalistan hardliner Pannun

Oct 16, 2023, at 02:02 am

In a strong appeal to the Canadian government, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC), representing the Indian community in the country, has demanded swift action against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a pro-Khalistan hardliner and designated terrorist in India.

Telangana Assembly polls: Congress declares first list of 55 candidates

Oct 15, 2023, at 10:45 pm

Hyderabad: The Congress on Sunday released its much-awaited first list of 55 candidates for the 119-seat Telangana Assembly polls, featuring a number of big guns, including state party chief A Revanth Reddy.

'Deeply moved': Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon thanks Indians for support during India-Pak World Cup match

Oct 15, 2023, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi: India extended its clean record against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup history with a seven-wicket victory in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Several Indian cricket fans used the widely-watched event to air their support for Israel which has launched an intense counteroffensive against Palestinian terrorist group Hamas.

Amid Israel-Hamas War, ex-JNU student leader Shehla Rashid thanks Modi govt for ensuring peace, security in J&K

Oct 15, 2023, at 08:38 pm

New Delhi: As the horrors of Israel-Hamas war unfold every day, former JNU student leader Shehla Rashid, once a bitter critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has said Indians are lucky and thanked the Modi government and security forces for ensuring "long-term peace and security" in Kashmir.

MakeMyTrip draws flak from netizens for 'insensitive' ad on Pakistani fans

Oct 15, 2023, at 06:53 pm

New Delhi: Online travel company MakeMyTrip has been severely criticised for its advertisement ahead of Pakistan vs India ODI World Cup match on Saturday in Ahmedabad. The company offered discounts to Pakistani fans on travel to India based on the margin of Pakistan’s defeat in the highly anticipated face-off.

PM Modi congratulates Team India on 'historic' World Cup victory on Pakistan

Oct 15, 2023, at 05:07 am

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in applauding Team India's historic triumph over Pakistan in the World Cup.

Ferry service between Tamil Nadu, northern Sri Lanka launched, PM Modi attends virtually

Oct 14, 2023, at 11:37 pm

In line with the announcement made by the leaders of the two countries in July 2023 during the visit of the President of Sri Lanka to India, the ferry service between Nagappatinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka commenced on Saturday (October 14, 2023).

Rajasthan: BSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Srikaranpur, drug smuggling attempt foiled

Oct 14, 2023, at 10:22 pm

The  Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday shot down a Pakistani drone at Srikaranpur area in Rajasthan, foiling an international drug smuggling attempt.

Telangana Guv calls for report within 48 hrs on tragic suicide of Pravallik

Oct 14, 2023, at 08:13 pm

Hyderabad/UNI/IBNS:  Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan extended her heartfelt condolences to the grieving parents and family members of Pravallika, a 23-year-old aspiring candidate for competitive examinations, who tragically took her own life.

Women capable of achieving anything with support from govt, says Yogi launching Mission Shakti

Oct 14, 2023, at 08:07 pm

Lucknow/UNI/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched the fourth phase of Mission Shakti, focused on promoting women's safety, respect, and self-reliance, by flagging off a Women Empowerment Rally that traversed several locations in the capital before concluding at the 1090 Intersection.

Congress charges BJP-led Tripura govt for cheating people

Oct 14, 2023, at 05:37 pm

Agartala/UNI: While accusing the BJP-led government in Tripura of being corrupt and anti-people, the State Congress charged the state government on Saturday for cheating the commoners with misleading campaigns rather than institutionalizing the fraud of some dishonest businessmen.

Punjab Police busts LeT module and recover arms and ammunition

Oct 14, 2023, at 05:09 pm

Amritsar/UNI: In a major breakthrough on Saturday, SSOC Amritsar, in a joint operation with the Central Agency, busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module and arrested two persons who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Two evacuated Indian students praise PM Narendra Modi-led govt for launching Operation Ajay

Oct 14, 2023, at 02:37 am

Two Indian students, who were evacuated from war-hit Israel, have appreciated the Indian government for launching 'Operation Ajay'.