Narendra Modi meets Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, discusses full range of India-Japan relations
May 20, 2023, at 02:16 pm
Hiroshima: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Hiroshima when the two leaders reviewed the full range of India-Japan relations.
Remote Indian village of Kibithu achieves milestone with introduction of 4G connectivity
May 20, 2023, at 07:04 am
Kibithu/Arunachal Pradesh: Kibithu, the village at the boundary between India and Tibet in Arunachal Pradesh, has accomplished a remarkable achievement with the introduction of 4G mobile connectivity.
May 20, 2023, at 06:09 am
Kolkata/IBNS: A division Bench of the Calcutta High Court Friday put an interim stay on the order of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay for termination of the services of 32,000 primary teachers in different state-run schools in West Bengal on charges of irregularities in recruitment.
Days after SC ruling, Centre introduces new ordinance on Delhi bureaucrats' postings
May 20, 2023, at 05:53 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi government must have control over transfers and appointments of bureaucrats, the Centre Friday brought in a special law, making Lieutenant Governor the final arbiter in the matter.
Controversial road project in Arunachal Pradesh's Pakke Kessang district progressing smoothly
May 20, 2023, at 05:52 am
Itanagar/IBNS: The long-awaited 62-kilometer stretch road project connecting Itakhola in Assam to Pakke Kessang through Seijosa in Arunachal Pradesh is finally bringing joy to the residents after facing several hurdles and delays.
Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Rahul, Priyanka; invite them for swearing-in ceremony
May 20, 2023, at 05:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra here on Friday.
May 20, 2023, at 05:00 am
Srinagar: A survey has shown that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a decline in unemployment rate since August 5, 2019, a significant year when the Indian government scrapped Article 370 and 35A.
May 20, 2023, at 04:35 am
New Delhi: The Centre has asked domestic airline companies to ensure balance and moderation in their ticket prices amid a rise in fares on certain routes, especially after the troubled airline Go First suspended operations, media reports said.
'Please have mercy': SRK in alleged chat with Sameer Wankhede on son Aryan Khan's arrest
May 20, 2023, at 04:18 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Former anti-drugs officer Sameer Wankhede, who is accused of trying to extort Shah Rukh Khan after arresting his son Aryan Khan in 2021, produced what he claimed were his chats with the Bollywood superstar as a part of his defence.
Congress slams PM Modi over RBI's decision to withdraw Rs 2000 notes
May 20, 2023, at 02:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Reserve Bank of India's decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Japan to attend G7 Summit
May 19, 2023, at 11:54 pm
New Delhi/Hiroshima: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Japan's Hiroshima city where he will attend the G-7 Summit.
Turban Day: Celebrating Sikh identity, promoting unity
May 19, 2023, at 11:54 pm
Every year, in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, an extraordinary event takes place that brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate and learn about the Sikh Turban (dastar).
Operation Karuna: Indian govt sends humanitarian assistance to Cyclone Mocha-hit Myanmar
May 19, 2023, at 11:40 pm
New Delhi: The Indian government has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian assistance to Cyclone Mocha-hit Myanmar.
May 19, 2023, at 11:11 pm
Mumbai: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai and paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack on Wednesday.
Gyanvapi issue: Supreme Court defers carbon-dating, scientific examination of 'Shivling'
May 19, 2023, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday put on hold the Allahabad HC order for carbon-dating and scientific examination of 'Shivling', which was found during a court-ordered survey inside the wuzu khana (a place where ablutions are performed before namaz) of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, last year.
Adani vs Hindenburg: Supreme Court panel finds no SEBI failure on price manipulation at this stage
May 19, 2023, at 09:28 pm
New Delhi: The Supreme Court-appointed expert committee into the Adani -Hindenburg case submitted its report to the Apex court on Friday and said at this stage it is not possible to conclude that there was a regulatory failure on the price manipulation allegation.
Tripura: Five arrested in sandalwood smuggling
May 19, 2023, at 06:33 pm
Agartala/UNI: Acting on a tip-off Khowai district police of West Tripura on Thursday arrested five persons hailing from Assam for their alleged involvement in a sandalwood smuggling racket and seized sandalwood worth Rs 90,000 from their passion while they were proceeding towards Assam through alternative National Highway.
G7 Summit to take place in Japan from May 19 to 21
May 19, 2023, at 05:16 pm
Hiroshima/UNI: The G7 summit will be hosted by Japan in the city of Hiroshima from May 19-21.
India sends 25 tonnes medical aid to Sudan
May 19, 2023, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India has donated 25 tonnes of medical aid to the people of violence-hit Sudan.
PM Modi leaves for Japan to attend G7 Summit on first leg of three-nation tour
May 19, 2023, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Japan, to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, on the first leg of his three-nation tour.
India, Australia working together to secure Indo-Pacific region: Aussie minister Tim Watts
May 19, 2023, at 06:41 am
Kolkata: Australia’s Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts on Thursday said India and his nation are working more closely than ever before to ensure that the Indo-Pacific region remains not only prosperous but also peaceful and secure.
May 19, 2023, at 06:05 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot Thursday invited CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar to take oath along with team members.
Terror suspect's father says Zakir Naik's agent converted his son to Islam: Report
May 19, 2023, at 04:36 am
Bhopal: Saurabh alias Mohammed Saleem was among the 16 people police arrested in Bhopal and Hyderabad last week on the suspicion of having connections with Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), a radical organisation, media reports said.
Congress plans to turn Siddaramaiah's swearing-in ceremony into show of opposition unity
May 19, 2023, at 03:50 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Congress is all set to turn the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy-designate DK Shivakumar into a show of opposition unity just as the previous Congress-JDS government did ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Karnataka's next CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar attend legislature meeting in Bengaluru
May 19, 2023, at 02:43 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka's next Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar were given a grand welcome as they reached Bengaluru to attend the legislature meeting of the party where the formal election will take place.
Supreme Court seeks response from Delhi Police on student activist Umar Khalid's bail plea
May 19, 2023, at 01:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Thursday issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its reply on the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
May 18, 2023, at 11:09 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government on ‘The Kerala Story’ film and stated that the state administration is duty-bound to maintain law and order in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir: Hindu temple-Mosque share common yard in Kupwara, promotes harmony
May 18, 2023, at 09:48 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Trehgam village is setting an example for the Hindu-Muslim unity as it is a region where people could see a grand mosque and a Hindu temple sharing a common yard.
Supreme Court's Constitution Bench affirms Tamil Nadu law allowing Jallikattu
May 18, 2023, at 07:15 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A five judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu law that protects Jallikattu by claiming that the bull-taming sport is a cultural heritage of the state.
Congress announces Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy
May 18, 2023, at 06:31 pm
New Delhi/Bengaluru/IBNS: The Congress on Thursday declared Siddaramaiah as the next Karnataka Chief Minister and state president DK Shivakumar as the former's deputy, resolving the deadlock five days after the election results were announced.