India intercepts Pakistan-bound ship in Mumbai port on suspicion of carrying nuclear cargo: Report

Mar 03, 2024, at 02:32 am

Mumbai: Security agencies halted a ship bound for Karachi from China at Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai over suspicions of carrying a dual-use consignment potentially linked to Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programme, a media report said. 

Bansuri Swaraj, Sushma Swaraj's daughter, to make poll debut in 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Mar 03, 2024, at 02:10 am

New Delhi: Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of former external affairs minister and BJP leader late Sushma Swaraj, is all set to enter the political arena with the upcoming elections, representing the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) from the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat.

Indian Navy to enhance its operational capability with the commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy Island

Mar 03, 2024, at 12:41 am

Indian Navy will commission Naval Detachment Minicoy as INS Jatayu in the presence of Adm R Hari Kumar the, Chief of the Naval Staff on Mar 6.

BJP names first list of 195 candidates for Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi to contest from Varanasi 

Mar 03, 2024, at 12:33 am

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday unveiled its first list of 195 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Assam CM dedicates State Cancer Institute in Guwahati

Mar 02, 2024, at 11:12 pm

Taking advanced and accountable healthcare facilities to a greater height, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday dedicated State Cancer Institute, Guwahati to the service of the people.

Advocate in Uttar Pradesh dies after falling from building, lawyers protest

Mar 02, 2024, at 10:50 pm

City lawyers on Saturday held a protest against the police after an advocate fell from the eighth floor of his apartment building and died during a police raid in Sikandra area of Agra district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said.

Bengaluru cafe blast suspect ate rava idli before leaving the bag which allegedly had bomb inside it, case handed over to CCB

Mar 02, 2024, at 10:18 pm

A photo of the Bengaluru bomb blast suspect was caught on CCTV camera where he could be seen wearing a grey shirt, white cap and a mask, carrying a plate of Idli inside the Rameshwaram Cafe.

BJP MP Jayant Sinha asks BJP leadership to relieve him of 'electoral duties'

Mar 02, 2024, at 09:35 pm

BJP MP Jayant Sinha on Saturday urged party president JP Nadda to relieve him from direct electoral duties, an indication that he does not want to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Is Yuvraj Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls from Gurdaspur? Cricket icon responds

Mar 02, 2024, at 08:30 pm

Chandigarh/UNI: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Saturday clarified that he was not going to contest elections from Gurdaspur Constituency in Punjab.

Ramrajya is all about good governance: Yogi Adityanath

Mar 02, 2024, at 08:26 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the increasing use of technology in government work is bringing about rapid changes in the lives of common people and Ramrajya is all about good governance, ensuring every citizen's access to welfare schemes without discrimination.

Mylavaram YSRCP MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad joins TDP in Hyderabad

Mar 02, 2024, at 08:12 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: In a significant blow to the YSRCP, Mylavaram MLA Vasantha Krishna Prasad officially joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in a ceremony attended by TDP National President and former Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu at his residence on Saturday.

Sikh musician shot dead in suspected hate crime in US

Mar 02, 2024, at 08:09 pm

In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves through the Sikh community, a 29-year-old musician hailing from the vibrant lands of India met a tragic end in the heart of Alabama, USA. Raj Singh, affectionately known as Goldy, fell victim to what is suspected to be a hate-fueled attack outside a gurdwara in Selma, Alabama.

Bilateral strain with India leads to a drastic drop in immigration to Canada

Mar 02, 2024, at 08:01 pm

In a surprising turn of events, the landscape of immigration from India to Canada has seen a significant downturn, with a staggering 62% decrease in applications for permanent residency in December 2023 compared to the previous year. 

Indian classical dancer Amarnath Ghosh killed in US, Chicago Consulate says it has taken up case strongly with American authorities

Mar 02, 2024, at 07:44 pm

The Indian Consulate in Chicago has said it has strongly taken up the case of Indian classical dancer Amarnath Ghosh with the St Louis police for investigation.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah expresses confidence in arresting Rameshwaram Cafe bomber

Mar 02, 2024, at 07:24 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed confidence in arresting the person behind the blast at Rameshwaram Cafe, as CCTV cameras have captured his movements.

BJP must win all 42 Lok Sabha seats in Bengal: PM Modi

Mar 02, 2024, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a new goal set for his party cadres, workers and leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) must win all 42 seats which are up for grabs in West Bengal.

Gautam Gambhir wishes to quit politics, requests JP Nadda to relieve him of political duties

Mar 02, 2024, at 04:19 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Cricketer-turned Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Gautam Gambhir has wished to quit politics requesting his party's national president Jagat Prakash Nadda to relieve him of political duties, just weeks ahead of the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections.

BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi, which was inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi, opens to public as authorities issue dress code and other guidelines for visitors

Mar 02, 2024, at 04:14 pm

The  BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month, is now open to the public and authorities have introduced a guideline for visitors to follow while visiting the religious establishment.

Nitin Gadkari sends legal notice to Congress chief for posting 'twisted' version of his interview

Mar 02, 2024, at 06:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Friday sent a legal notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Jairam Ramesh for sharing a "twisted, distorted" version of one of his interviews on X.

Delhi court orders Bloomberg to take down 'defamatory' article against Zee

Mar 02, 2024, at 05:48 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court Friday directed Bloomberg Television Production Services India Pvt. Ltd to take down a defamatory article published against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

9 injured as IED blast rocks Bengaluru's Rameshwaram Cafe, CM Siddaramaiah confirms

Mar 02, 2024, at 05:37 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Nine people were injured in a bomb explosion that rocked a popular Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru's Kundalahalli on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters.

'Raised issues of state': Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata

Mar 02, 2024, at 03:36 am

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting the eastern state for two days, at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata on Friday evening.

Parliament security breach case: Delhi Court extends judicial custody of all 6 accused

Mar 02, 2024, at 02:30 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A Delhi court Friday extended the judicial custody of all the six accused arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach case.

Rameshwaram Cafe explosion in Bengaluru was IED blast, confirms CM Siddaramaiah

Mar 02, 2024, at 12:57 am

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the explosion at Rameshwaram Cafe was an 'IED blast' and added that it was caused due to a bag kept behind by an individual.

India-Malaysia participating in bilateral maritime exercise Exercise Samudra Laksamana

Mar 01, 2024, at 11:36 pm

India and Malaysia are currently participating in bilateral maritime exercise 'Samudra Laksamana' from February 28 to March 2 off Visakhapatnam.

Mirwaiz prohibited from offering Friday prayers and delivering sermon at Jamia, says Anjuman Auqaf

Mar 01, 2024, at 11:25 pm

The Srinagar Jama Masjid managing committee accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of prohibiting Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from offering mandatory on Friday prayers and delivering his sermons.

Two SFI leaders among those arrested in connection with Kerala student death case

Mar 01, 2024, at 11:21 pm

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kerala police has arrested nine students, including two SFI leaders, of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) at Pookode in connection with the recent death of a second year student who was found hanging in the hostel bathroom.

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh quits party posts, says 'I am a misfit in the system'

Mar 01, 2024, at 11:19 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Kunal Ghosh, who was at the forefront in defending the West Bengal ruling party over Sandeshkhali case, quit two party posts on Friday.

Nicaragua becomes first Spanish-speaking nation to recognise India's Pharmacopeia

Mar 01, 2024, at 11:08 pm

The Government of India and Nicaragua signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) on Pharmacopoeia on Cooperation in the field of the regulation of medicines.

Entire country is sad and angry: PM Modi slams Mamata govt on Sandeshkhali

Mar 01, 2024, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In an unsparing attack on the Mamata Banerjee government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the entire country is "sad" and "angry" over the Sandeshkhali case where arrested and now suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan is charged with land grabbing and sexual abuse of women.