First Indian Parliament session following Lok Sabha polls to begin today
Jun 24, 2024, at 03:16 pm
The first session of the Indian Parliament since the completion of the Lok Sabha polls is going to begin on Monday as the opposition is gearing up to corner the government over the NEET paper leak scam.
Sheikh Hasina, Narendra Modi announce launch of new train, bus service between India and Bangladesh
Jun 24, 2024, at 04:17 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and her Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina announced the launch of a new train service between Rajshahi and Kolkata.
CBI team probing UGC-NET paper leak attacked in Bihar village, 4 arrested
Jun 24, 2024, at 03:23 am
Nawada, Bihar/IBNS: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team probing the UGC-NET paper leak was attacked by people in a village in Bihar's Nawada district on Saturday late afternoon, the police said on Sunday.
Chhattisgarh Police crackdown reveals Maoists printing fake notes to destabilise local economy
Jun 24, 2024, at 12:56 am
Sukma (Chhattisgarh): For the first time, an anti-Naxal operation has led Chhattisgarh Police to uncover a counterfeit note racket aimed at destabilising the local economy in the Maoist-infested Sukma district, media reported.
Jun 24, 2024, at 12:41 am
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting the UAE on Sunday at the invitation of counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Woman who honey-trapped Burger King murder victim seen at Jammu Kashmir's Katra Railway Station
Jun 24, 2024, at 12:30 am
New Delhi: The woman accused of honey-trapping a 26-year-old man, who was fatally shot at a Burger King outlet in Delhi, was seen at Katra Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, media reported.
From no-fly list to parliamentary tribute: Nijjar Paradox in Canada
Jun 23, 2024, at 11:31 pm
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, recently found herself in the eye of a political storm when questioned about the government’s seemingly contradictory stance on Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Senior UP Police officer demoted to constable after found with female cop in hotel room
Jun 23, 2024, at 11:12 pm
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police demoted Deputy Superintendent Kripa Shankar Kannaujiya to the rank of constable, three years after he was found in a compromising situation with a female constable at a hotel, media reported.
Jun 23, 2024, at 10:47 pm
Amid ongoing diplomatic tension between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday observed the 39th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing and said the day is a reminder of why terrorism should never be tolerated.
Jun 23, 2024, at 08:32 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid rich tributes on the death anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who advocated and fought for the cause of "one nation, one leader, one law, and one emblem" and the integrity of India.
Pune MLA's nephew arrested after SUV hits bike on national highway, leaving 1 dead
Jun 23, 2024, at 06:55 pm
Pune/IBNS: A 19-year-old man has died after a car driven by the nephew of a Maharashtra MLA hit a bike on Pune-Nashik national highway last night.
Prajwal Revanna's brother Suraj arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a male party worker
Jun 23, 2024, at 04:42 pm
New Delhi/Bengaluru: Janata Dal-Secular leader Suraj Revanna, the elder brother of Prajwal Revanna who is facing sex crimes allegations by multiple women, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a male party worker.
Centre hands over NEET-UG exam paper leak case to CBI
Jun 23, 2024, at 06:42 am
New Delhi: The government on Saturday transferred the investigation into the alleged compromise, which includes paper leaks, of the NEET-UG 2024 examination, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who led consecration of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya temple, dies at 85
Jun 23, 2024, at 05:35 am
Varanasi: Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest who led the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple earlier this year, passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 85 in Varanasi.
Karnataka: Man files sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother Suraj Revanna
Jun 23, 2024, at 02:59 am
Bengaluru: A case has been registered against Janata Dal (Secular) MLC Suraj Revanna, brother of former MP Prajwal Revanna, who faces sex crime charges for an alleged sexual assault, media reported.
NEET-UG controversy: Mastermind Ravi Atri, part of 'solver gang', arrested
Jun 23, 2024, at 02:21 am
Noida (UP): The alleged architect of the NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak Ravi Atri has been, finally, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) amid widespread outrage by students demanding a probe into the exam, media reported.
Jun 23, 2024, at 12:15 am
India has lodged a strong protest with the Canadian High Commission in Delhi opposing the organization of the Citizen's Courts by Khalistani activists in Canada.
India, Cambodia looking forward to cooperation in traditional medicine,governance and UPI
Jun 22, 2024, at 10:25 pm
Indian and Cambodian officials recently co-chaired a meeting when they looked forward to cooperation into the fields of traditional medicine and e-governance, diversification of the trade basket by identifying new products, bilateral investment treaty, recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia and collaboration in the pharma sector.
Jun 22, 2024, at 10:06 pm
India is planning to open a consulate in Ranpur and initiate e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi citizens, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday after holding bilateral talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina.
Postpone June 23 exam amid controversies around NEET-UG: Shashi Tharoor
Jun 22, 2024, at 08:53 pm
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the Indian government to postpone the NEET-PG exams that is scheduled to take place on June 23 amid the ongoing controversy around the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) examination.
INS Sunayna enters Mauritius as part of long-range deployment
Jun 22, 2024, at 07:18 pm
INS Sunayna on long-range deployment to South West IOR, entered Port Louis, Mauritius on June 20.
Sheikh Hasina, Narendra Modi engage in bilateral talks
Jun 22, 2024, at 06:50 pm
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in a bilateral talk in New Delhi.
Jun 22, 2024, at 06:43 pm
Amaravati/IBNS: Municipal authorities have demolished an under-construction party office of former Andhra Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's outfit YSRCP in Guntur district on Saturday morning citing its illegality, even as the former CM cried "vendetta politics" by new Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu.
MEA confirms 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage this year due to natural causes
Jun 22, 2024, at 03:44 pm
The Indian External Affairs Ministry has said 98 Indians have died during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca in Saudi Arabia this year.
Jun 22, 2024, at 02:36 pm
A seven-member US Congressional delegation led by Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently when they congratulated the Indian leader for winning the third straight term.
Jun 22, 2024, at 06:41 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In an important step amid the controversies surrounding the NEET and UGC-NET exams, the Centre has notified a stringent law that was passed in February to prevent question paper leaks and cheating.
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole alleges cracks on Atal Setu, BJP hits back
Jun 22, 2024, at 05:51 am
Mumbai/IBNS: With cameramen in tow, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has pointed to the cracks on the road, alleging corruption in the construction of the Atul Setu sea bridge, also known as Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL).
'I feel ashamed,' Kiren Rijiju slams Congress for politicising Pro Tem Speaker issue
Jun 22, 2024, at 02:51 am
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have indulged in a war of words again and this time over the appointment of BJP leader and seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as Pro Tem Speaker, a post active only for the first days of a new Parliament.
S Jaishankar, Ranil Wickremesinghe formally commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:48 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday jointly commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.
Matthew Miller says US supports direct discussions between India, Pakistan
Jun 21, 2024, at 10:51 pm
A top US official said his nation supports direct dialogue between India and Pakistan.