Mar 27, 2021, at 06:01 am
Purulia/West Bengal/IBNS: A vehicle requisitioned for poll duty was allegedly torched by unidentified miscreants in Bandwan in Purulia district of West Bengal on Friday night, hours before the first phase of the assembly election, reports said.
Suez Canal blockage: 25-member all Indian crew onboard giant ship Ever Given safe
Mar 27, 2021, at 05:36 am
Cairo/IBNS: The entire crew of 25 Indians of giant container ship Ever Given, blocking Suez Canal since the past three days, are safe, news agency ANI reported.
Maharashtra imposes night curfew from Sunday, malls to shut at 8 PM
Mar 27, 2021, at 04:05 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra will impose a night curfew from Sunday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's office said, as the state is witnessing a massive spike in coronavirus cases.
'Suvendu Adhikari harbouring armed criminals': TMC writes to Bengal EC
Mar 27, 2021, at 01:20 am
Kolkata/UNI: The ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday wrote to the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, saying that BJP's Nandigram candidate Suvendu Adhikari is harbouring armed criminals at least in nine locations.
India, Pakistan hold brigade commander flag meeting along LoC: Pak Army
Mar 27, 2021, at 12:58 am
New Delhi/UNI: Indian and Pakistani military officers held a meeting on Friday along the Line of Control in Kashmir weeks after both countries announced ceasefire along the LoC, the Pakistani army said.
Mar 27, 2021, at 12:21 am
Dhaka: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday joined the 50th Independence Day celebration of Bangladesh and conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Next 25 years are crucial for both India and Bangladesh: Narendra Modi
Mar 26, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Dhaka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated people of Bangladesh on their 50th Independence Day and said both the nations have similar opportunities in trade and industry sectors.
India may not part in SCO anti-terror exercise in Pakistan
Mar 26, 2021, at 10:50 pm
India may not join the anti-terror exercise that Pakistan is holding for the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), reports suggested.
Narendra Modi meets political, community leaders in Bangladesh
Mar 26, 2021, at 09:39 pm
Dhaka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a two-day tour to Bangladesh, met several leaders, including members of the 14 party alliance, of the country on Friday.
Assam: 81.09 lakh voters to decide fate of 264 candidates in first phase of polls tomorrow
Mar 26, 2021, at 08:49 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The first phase of poll for 47 constituencies including 42 seats in 11 districts of Upper Assam, Northern Assam region and five seats in central Assam’s Nagaon district will be held on Saturday.
Win for Tata Sons as Supreme Court backs removal of Cyrus Mistry as chairman
Mar 26, 2021, at 08:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a big win for Tata Sons, the Supreme Court on Friday backed the removal of Cyrus Mistry as the chairman of Tata Group in 2016.
Mar 26, 2021, at 06:38 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi after laying wreath to the martyrs of Bangladesh liberation war at the National Martyr’s Memorial in Savar, in his message in the visitor's book wrote that their valour will continue to inspire future generations to fight injustice and defend the cause of righteousness.
Death toll in Mumbai hospital fire touches 6
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:40 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The death toll in the fire incident at a Mumbai hospital has touched six, the municipal corporation stated.
Bharat Bandh: Farmers block key roads, national highways; traffic disrupted
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The farmers protesting against the three newly enacted agriculture reform laws on Friday began their 12-hour nationwide protest by blocking key roads and national highways in north India.
PM Modi reaches Bangladesh for 2-day visit, welcomed by Sheikh Hasina
Mar 26, 2021, at 04:53 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Dhaka, was welcomed by his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina at the airport upon reaching the neighbouring country on Friday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wishes Bangladesh on National Day
Mar 26, 2021, at 03:52 pm
New Delhi: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday wished people of Bangladesh on National Day.
Aurangabad Petrol Pump Association initiates ‘no mask no petrol policy’
Mar 26, 2021, at 03:34 pm
Aurangabad/UNI: Following the increase of number of corona patients in the city and day to day which is raising concerns, the Petrol Pump Association has decided to initiate 'no mask no petrol' policy to control the further spread of covid cases.
India records 59,118 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Mar 26, 2021, at 03:20 pm
New Delhi: India continued to witness a hike in COVID-19 cases as the nation recorded 59,118 cases in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Friday.
Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Bangladesh today
Mar 26, 2021, at 02:43 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Bangladesh for his two-day trip to the neighbouring country on Friday.
Fire at Mumbai hospital: Patients evacuated
Mar 26, 2021, at 02:29 pm
Mumbai: Patients of a Mumbai hospital were shifted to safety after a fire broke out in the medical facility on Thursday.
India-US get ready to re-establish Homeland Security Dialogue
Mar 26, 2021, at 06:34 am
Washington: US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas spoke on Monday with India’s Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu when the two leaders discussed the issue of further strengthening the partnership between the Government of India and the Department of Homeland Security.
Covid negative report compulsory for entering Bengaluru from Apr 1
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:22 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: People travelling from outside Karnataka will have to carry a Covid negative report in order to enter the state's capital city Bengaluru from April 1.
Kolkata-Dhaka Dialogue focusses on bilateral cooperation between India and Bangladesh
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:14 am
Kolkata: H.P. Ghosh Research Centre, a unit of Bandhan-Konnagar, hosted the Kolkata-Dhaka Dialogue, with the guidance and support of the Ministry of External Affairs.
Nepal Cabinet approves rail line project linking Kathmandu with India
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:02 am
Nepal's Cabinet approved a proposal linking capital Kathmandu to Raxaul district in Bihar by a rail line, reported the Kathmandu Post. The Kathmandu-Raxual rail line project would cost around $3.15 billion.
Common people happy about Modi’s visit: Bangladesh foreign minister
Mar 26, 2021, at 04:52 am
The common people of Bangladesh are happy about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country, said Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momin, adding most people would welcome him.
Ambani bomb scare case: CCTV footage shows SUV owner met arrested cop Sachin Vaze
Mar 26, 2021, at 04:46 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Owner of the SUV laden with explosives found near Mukesh Ambani's house-Mansukh Hiran-met police officer Sachin Vaze on Feb 17 to hand over the keys of the vehicle, CCTV footage of the evening has revealed.
Bomb attack on Bengal Minister Jakir Hossain: NIA raids three locations in WB, Jharkhand
Mar 26, 2021, at 03:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted search operations at three locations in West Bengal and its neighbouring state Jharkhand in connection with its ongoing probe into the bomb attack on state minister Jakir Hossain, officials said on Thursday.
Happy that my first foreign visit after Covid hit will be to Bangladesh: PM Modi
Mar 26, 2021, at 03:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be embarking on a two-day visit to Bangladesh, said he is happy that his first foreign visit after the onset of the pandemic is to the neighbouring country with which India shares "deep cultural ties".
If 30 pc Muslims unite in India, four Pakistans can be formed: Bengal TMC leader Sheikh Alam
Mar 26, 2021, at 01:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Days ahead of the West Bengal assembly election, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader from Birbhum's Nanur, Sheikh Alam, has landed in a controversy after he said- "If 30 per cent of India's minority population unite, four Pakistans can be formed"- during a public rally in Nanur's Basapara area on Wednesday.
116th meeting of the India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission held
Mar 25, 2021, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi: The Annual Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) comprising of Indus Commissioners of India and Pakistan was held on March 23-24, 2021 in New Delhi. Under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, the two Commissioners are required to meet at least once every year, alternately in India and Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs said.