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India dismisses Canadian report on election interference

Jan 29, 2025, at 10:37 am

The Indian government on Tuesday rejected a Canadian commission's report which alleged that New Delhi was interfering in the federal elections of the country.

Stampede in Maha Kumbh leaves 15 dead, several injured: Reports

Jan 29, 2025, at 09:04 am

At least 15 people are feared to have died and several others were injured in a stampede at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Festival that occurred at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj city when thousands of people assembled for the holy dip in the Ganges on Wednesday on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, considered an auspicious event by Hindu devotees.

Parliament panel on Waqf bill circulates draft report, opposition says 'none of its amendments incorporated'

Jan 29, 2025, at 01:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Parliament panel on Waqf bill circulates draft report, opposition says 'none of its amendments incorporated'

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Amid reports of fingerprint mismatch, Mumbai Police issues clarification

Jan 29, 2025, at 01:13 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police have clarified that they have the right accused in their custody in connection with the Said Ali Khan attack case amid reports of fingerprints mismatch.

Give proof on Yamuna poisoning claim by 8 pm tomorrow: EC tells Arvind Kejriwal

Jan 28, 2025, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission Tuesday asked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal to provide proof supporting his allegation that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana has poisoned the Yamuna water. 

Man seeks to prove biological father alleging birth out of extramarital affair, SC blocks DNA test in landmark ruling

Jan 28, 2025, at 09:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court Tuesday struck a balance between the right to know the biological father and the right to privacy in a landmark ruling in a two-decades-old case.

India to switch to 'one nation, one time' with NavIC-linked atomic clocks

Jan 28, 2025, at 09:31 pm

New Delhi: India is preparing to upgrade its timekeeping system, moving from GPS-based synchronization to using the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) linked with atomic clocks, according to a Times of India report.

Donald Trump calls India, China, Brazil as 'tremendous tariff makers'

Jan 28, 2025, at 05:46 pm

US President Donald Trump called several countries, including India, Brazil and China, as "tremendous tariff makers" and vowed to establish a "fair system" which can channel revenue into the American government coffers.

India lodges strong protest after five fishermen injured in Sri Lankan Navy firing

Jan 28, 2025, at 04:57 pm

The Indian government on Tuesday lodged a strong protest over firing close to Delft Island by Sri Lankan Navy which left at least five fishermen injured.

Five trillion-dollar economy milestone not far away, says Narendra Modi while unveiling Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Jan 28, 2025, at 03:49 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 when he said the milestone of a five trillion-dollar economy was not far away.

Nayanthara documentary row: Madras HC dismisses Netflix plea seeking dismissal of Dhanush's copyright claims

Jan 28, 2025, at 03:27 pm

Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed Netflix India's plea seeking the dismissal of Tamil film superstar Dhanush's copyright claims over the documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, media reports said.

Angry passengers throw stones at Maha Kumbh-bound train after finding doors were locked, video goes viral

Jan 28, 2025, at 02:56 pm

An unruly scene was seen at Harpalpur railway in Madhya Pradesh when some passengers were pelting stones at a special Maha Kumbh bound train from Jhansi to Prayagraj.

Narendra Modi says there is scope for live concerts in India following Coldplay's success

Jan 28, 2025, at 02:39 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the recent success of Coldplay's performance in India showed live concert events have a scope in India.

Delhi Jal Board calls Kejriwal's 'Haryana poisoned Yamuna river' claim 'factually incorrect', Nayab Saini demands AAP chief's apology

Jan 28, 2025, at 02:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Jal Board has rejected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal's claim that the Haryana government has poisoned the Yamuna river, media reports said.

Six die, over 50 injured after bamboo platform for devotees collapses at religious event in Uttar Pradesh

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:28 pm

Lucknow/IBNS: Six people have died and over 50 others injured after a bamboo platform collapsed during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, media reports said.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 30-day parole

Jan 28, 2025, at 11:57 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: Dera Sacha Sauda chief and self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is convicted and jailed in rape cases, has been granted a 30-day parole by the Haryana government, media reports said.

India will do the right thing: Trump on repatriation of illegal immigrants after phone call with Modi

Jan 28, 2025, at 11:10 am

Washington/IBNS: US president Donald Trump on Monday said New Delhi would take necessary steps in repatriating its nationals illegally staying in Washington following a phone call with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.

Parliament panel approves changes to Waqf Bill including rule on 2 non-Muslim members

Jan 28, 2025, at 01:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has voted in favour of 14 changes proposed to the Waqf Amendment Bill's draft version, which had been tabled in the Lok Sabha in August last year.

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai Police question Bengal woman for providing SIM card to accused

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:53 am

Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police has questioned a woman in West Bengal for allegedly providing a mobile phone SIM card to the accused Bangladeshi national who had entered the country illegally, and has been arrested for attacking actor Saif Ali Khan during a burglary attempt.

Will taking a dip in Ganga during Mahakumbh end poverty? Mallikarjun Kharge questions BJP leaders

Jan 28, 2025, at 12:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As a host of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are taking holy dips  at the Triveni Sangam during the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took a dig at them asking if this would end poverty in India.

India, Uzbekistan strengthen strategic partnership through capacity building

Jan 27, 2025, at 11:21 pm

India-Uzbekistan relations, rooted in centuries-old political and cultural ties, are evolving rapidly as both nations focus on building a prosperous future.

India, China decide to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in summer

Jan 27, 2025, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India and China have decided to resume the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra in the summer during a two-day foreign secretary-level talks.

PM Modi speaks to Donald Trump a week after his inauguration, says will work together for global peace

Jan 27, 2025, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday congratulated his "dear friend Donald Trump on his historic second term" during a telephone conversation.

India sends humanitarian assistance to Iraq's Kurdistan region 

Jan 27, 2025, at 06:54 pm

India on Monday sent humanitarian assistance to Iraq to support people in the Kurdistan region.

Indonesian Navy chief Muhammad Ali visits India, holds bilateral interactions to deepen maritime cooperation

Jan 27, 2025, at 04:51 pm

Admiral Muhammad Ali, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, is on an official visit to India as part of the high-level delegation accompanying President Prabowo Subianto, the Chief Guest for the Republic Day Parade 2025.

Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement UCC, CM Dhami calls it 'new era of equality'

Jan 27, 2025, at 03:12 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: Uttarakhand on Monday became the first Indian state to roll out Uniform Civil Code or UCC.

India-Russia relationship is based on special and privileged strategic partnership, says Putin in Republic Day wish

Jan 27, 2025, at 03:10 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished India on Republic Day and said the relationship between the two countries is based on special and privileged strategic partnership.

Amit Shah takes holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela

Jan 27, 2025, at 02:22 pm

Prayagraj/IBNS: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday took a holy dip at Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto praises Narendra Modi's leadership 

Jan 27, 2025, at 02:05 pm

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who visited India as the country's chief guest for the Republic Day event, has appreciated PM Narendra Modi for his leadership and commitment towards alleviating poverty and helping the marginalised section in society.

Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: NASA astronaut shares stunning images of mega event from space

Jan 27, 2025, at 01:30 pm

The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the largest religious congregation in the world, is not only grabbing headlines across the globe but even drawing the attention of astronauts in space.