NCB and Delhi Police bust Rs 2,000 cr drug racket scripted by Tamil film producer
Feb 25, 2024, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Delhi Police's Special Cell in a joint operation arrested at least three people and confiscated a large quantity of chemicals used in the production of narcotics, media reported.
Relief from spam calls expected; TRAI gives recommendations
Feb 25, 2024, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi: TRAI has suggested that the name of a caller should be made visible on the phone screen as a measure to deter spam calls.
No 'Mann Ki Baat' for 3 months due to Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi announces
Feb 25, 2024, at 06:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat', the monthly radio programme, will not be aired for the next three months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
UP man kills mother to pay back debt due to online gaming
Feb 25, 2024, at 06:30 pm
Fatehpur, UP/IBNS: An Uttar Pradesh man killed his mother as a result of his addiction to online gaming so that he could claim her life insurance payout and settle his mountain of debt, police have said.
PM Modi inaugurates India's longest cable-stayed bridge 'Sudarshan Setu' in Gujarat
Feb 25, 2024, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated India's longest cable-stayed bridge called the 'Sudarshan Setu' in Gujarat's Dwarka.
Lok Sabha polls: AAP, Congress agree on 4:3 seat sharing formula in Delhi
Feb 25, 2024, at 08:05 am
New Delhi: Congress and AAP on Saturday have agreed on seat sharing arrangement for Lok Sabha elections in Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Goa and Chandigarh, ending speculations that the two parties may not reach an understanding in the matter.
India among top 25 defence exporter nations with exports at Rs 16,000 cr: Rajnath Singh
Feb 25, 2024, at 05:39 am
New Delhi: India is now on the list of top 25 arms exporter nations with defence exports reaching Rs 16,000 crore, Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh said here on Saturday.
Feb 25, 2024, at 05:25 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the pilot project of 'World's Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector,’ underway in 11 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) of 11 states.
Feb 25, 2024, at 05:02 am
New Delhi: The BJP is expected to announce candidates for its "weak seats" in Uttar Pradesh before the Election Commission announces dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, India Today TV reported citing sources.
Feb 25, 2024, at 04:22 am
Bharuch (Gujarat): Congress leader and daughter of the late party veteran Ahmed Patel, Mumtaz Patel conveyed her apologies to party workers in Bharuch for the failing to secure the Lok Sabha constituency during negotiations on seat-sharing with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
West Bengal minister dismisses reports of sexual assault in Sandeskhali as fake
Feb 25, 2024, at 04:04 am
Sandeshkhali (West Bengal): A minister in West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress government has rubbished the reports of sexual assault by the members of the Mamata Banerjee-led party in violence-hit Sandeshkhali, media reported.
Missing JEE aspirant from Kota found in Himachal Pradesh
Feb 25, 2024, at 02:56 am
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh): A 17-year-old JEE aspirant, who vanished from his hostel in Rajasthan’s Kota, on February 13th, has been found in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, following extensive search efforts for 11 days, media reports said.
Uttarakhand violence: Alleged mastermind nabbed in Delhi
Feb 25, 2024, at 02:02 am
New Delhi: Police have apprehended Abdul Malik, the suspected orchestrator of the recent turmoil in Uttarakhand, who had been missing for 16 days, on Saturday in Delhi, media reported.
India, Oman agree to cooperate in field of Archives
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:47 am
A delegation of the National Archives of India (NAI), New Delhi led by Arun Singal, Director General of Archives and comprising Sanjay Garg, Deputy Director, and Sadaf Fatima, Archivist visited the National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) of Oman on 21-22 February 2024.
Indian Navy rescues Palau vessel, medical assistance provided to injured crew members
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:40 am
The Indian Navy displayed courage and rescued Palau flagged merchant vessel 'MV Islander' that caught fire after a possible drone or missile strike.
Assam Police bust godown used to stock narcotics, contraband
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:37 am
Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), busted a godown used for stocking narcotics along with other incriminating items at Homeguard Veng, Moreh (Manipur).
Sri Lankan Minister calls India a 'big brother'
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:33 am
Sri Lankan Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya has described India as a 'big brother' and a partner and even praised PM Narendra Modi for helping the country during the period of crisis.
Thai PM Srettha Thavisin receives holy relics of Lord Buddha from Bihar Governor
Feb 25, 2024, at 12:26 am
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha and His Two Disciples were Enshrined today for public veneration at the specially built Mandapam at Sanam Luang Pavilion in Bangkok with great reverence and amidst Holy Chanting.
Minor boy molested in Mumbai-based club
Feb 24, 2024, at 10:40 pm
A minor boy was molested by a staffer of Posh Club in the Bandra area of the city suburb.
Three new criminal laws, to replace colonial-era codes, to come into effect in India from July 1
Feb 24, 2024, at 10:14 pm
Three criminal laws will become effective in India from July 1, as per a notification issued by the Indian government on Saturday (February 24, 2024).
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath orders probe following cancellation of police recruitment exam
Feb 24, 2024, at 09:23 pm
Following reports of paper leak Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday ordered cancellation of the Police Constable Recruitment Examination-2023 held on February 17 and 18.
Tractor-trolley falls in pond in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj, 15 die
Feb 24, 2024, at 09:18 pm
At least 15 people died and several others were injured as a tractor-trolley fell into a pond in Patiali area of Kasganj district in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here.
Feb 24, 2024, at 08:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Ministers Sujit Bose and Partha Bhowmick were allowed to enter violence-hit Sandeshkhali while Left leader Minakshi Mukherjee was stopped by police on Saturday, amid the escalation of the protests by villagers against the ruling Trinamool Congress.
Manipur: One killed, another injured in bomb blast near Imphal College
Feb 24, 2024, at 06:42 pm
Imphal/UNI: A student identified as Oinam Kenegy and another student identified as Salam Michael were injured in a bomb blast on Friday night at the DM University campus here.
Alliance talks on: Congress hopeful to strike a deal with Mamata in Bengal despite TMC's reluctance
Feb 24, 2024, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday exuded optimism in joining hands with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to fight Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) despite Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s renewed declaration that it will go solo in the state in Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Assam cabinet repeals Muslim marriages and divorce registration Act
Feb 24, 2024, at 04:52 pm
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam cabinet on Friday decided to repeal an 89-year-old legislation involving the registration of marriages and divorces by Muslims residing in the state.
India, US officials hold 11th Consular Dialogue, discuss ways to enhance cooperation
Feb 24, 2024, at 03:33 pm
India and US officials on Friday discussed ways of enhancing cooperation on a wide range of issues such as extradition, mobility of students and professionals, safe and legal migration, protection of vulnerable women and children and enabling smooth travel of their respective nationals during the 11th bilateral Consular Dialogue held in New Delhi.
Two injured in blast at Manipur's Imphal university campus
Feb 24, 2024, at 05:57 am
Imphal/IBNS/UNI: Two people were injured in a bomb blast inside the DM University campus in Manipur's Imphal around 9.20 pm on Friday.
As Lok Sabha polls approaches, PM Modi to visit Bengal for three days in March
Feb 24, 2024, at 05:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be spending three days in West Bengal in the first week of March.
Cop injured in clash with farmers in Haryana, tear gas shells fired
Feb 24, 2024, at 04:13 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: A police officer was injured Friday in a clash between protesting farmers and cops in Khedi Chwpata in Haryana's Hisar.