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Lok Sabha polls to be held in seven phases from April 19, counting of votes to take place on June 4 | Singer Anuradha Paudwal joins BJP, highlights party's 'deep connection with Sanatan Dharma' | Indian Navy foils Somali pirates attempt to use hijacked vessel for piracy activities | Indian government extends ban on Yasin Malik-led JKLF for another 5 yrs | Excise policy case: Arrested BRS leader K Kavitha flown to Delhi, produced in court | Arvind Kejriwal granted bail by court in Delhi liquor policy case | On eve of LS poll dates' announcement, PM Modi lists achievements, gratitude in open letter to citizens | Delhi Sessions Court refuses to stay magistrate summons issued to Arvind Kejriwal | Arjun Singh returns to BJP, TMC MP Dibyendu Adhikari switches allegiance | Delhi Excise policy case: ED takes BRS leader K Kavitha into custody in Hyderabad

ED arrests three Kashmir residents in money laundering case related to MBBS admissions in Pakistan

Feb 14, 2024, at 11:49 pm

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three Kashmir residents in a money laundering case related to MBBS admissions in Pakistan.

JK LG Manoj Sinha pays tributes to CRPF personnel killed in 2019 Pulwama terror attack

Feb 14, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday paid tributes to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel killed in a terror attack in Pulwama on this day in 2019.

Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar hospitalised after sustaining injury during a protest march

Feb 14, 2024, at 11:15 pm

BJP's West Bengal unit president Sukanta Majumdar was on Wednesday admitted to a hospital after sustaining injury following a fall from a car bonnet while addressing a protest march at Taki ( North 24 Parganas) on Sandeshkhali issue, official sources said.

Narendra Modi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attend virtual foundation stone laying ceremony of Bharat Mart in Dubai

Feb 14, 2024, at 10:42 pm

PM Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and the Ruler of Dubai, virtually laid the foundation stone of Bharat Mart at Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone in Dubai to be built by DP World, on Wednesday.

Narendra Modi meets UAE PM, discusses trade, investment, space

Feb 14, 2024, at 10:33 pm

PM Narendra Modi met Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, Defence Minister, and the Ruler of Dubai in the city on  Wednesday when the two leaders held discussion on wide range of issues covering tradfe and investment to space.

Narendra Modi interacts with first batch of students from IIT Delhi- Abu Dhabi Campus

Feb 14, 2024, at 10:28 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi interacted with the first batch of students from the IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi Campus when he said the initiative was bringing youth of two countries together.

Narendra Modi meets Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, discusses ways to advance bilateral ties

Feb 14, 2024, at 10:21 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi met the President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai when they discussed ways to advance bilateral ties and appreciated the close cooperation between the two countries.

PM Modi pays homage to soldiers martyred in Pulwama terror attack

Feb 14, 2024, at 08:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his homage to the soldiers who were martyred in the Pulwama terror attack, which took place on this day in 2019.

PM Modi to inaugurate UAE's first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi today

Feb 14, 2024, at 07:26 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday inaugurate the United Arab Emirates' first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi on the second day of his two-day visit to the country.

Naveen Patnaik's BJD supports Ashwini Vaishnaw's nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Odisha

Feb 14, 2024, at 06:57 pm

Bhubaneswar/UNI: Ending all speculations, the ruling BJD on Wednesday extended its support to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha.

Sonia Gandhi files her nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan

Feb 14, 2024, at 06:06 pm

Jaipur/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from the state of Rajasthan on Wednesday.

Sonia Gandhi to file nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan today

Feb 14, 2024, at 05:40 pm

Jaipur/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi will file her nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls from the state of Rajasthan on Wednesday.

Celebrating Indonesia’s Festival of Democracy

Feb 14, 2024, at 04:12 pm

With Indonesia heading to the polls to elect a new President and members of the legislatures, it gives me special delight as the Ambassador of India, the largest democracy in the world, to congratulate the people and government of Indonesia on this momentous occasion.

PM Modi praises 'brother' Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, calls him 'friend of Indian community'

Feb 14, 2024, at 06:56 am

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday called UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan his "brother" and praised him for being a good friend and well-wisher of the Indian community,  

Shah Rukh Khan 'denies' playing any role in release of Indian Navy veterans by Qatar

Feb 14, 2024, at 06:15 am

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has "unequivocally" denied claims that he played any role in securing the release of eight Indian Navy veterans in Qatar and said that it was done solely by the Indian government.

Sandeshkhali row: Calcutta HC cancels prohibitory order, opposition intensifies movement

Feb 14, 2024, at 06:02 am

Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: The oppositions-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), CPI(M) and Congress-on Tuesday intensified their movement separately on the Sandeshkhali issue in Bengal where the women were allegedly being tortured by some TMC local leaders, even as Calcutta High Court set aside the prohibitory order imposed by the state administration under section 144 Cr PC at the troubled-torn area in North 24 Parganas, official sources said.

PM Modi makes 'third term' pitch in Abu Dhabi, hails India-UAE 'dosti'

Feb 14, 2024, at 05:39 am

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesdy applauded the growing synergy between India and the United Arab Emirates and the direction it would take in his "third term".

Farmers marching to Delhi declare 'ceasefire' after daylong clashes with police, says 'will try again tomorrow'

Feb 14, 2024, at 02:47 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Protesting farmers called it a day after hours of clash with police as they marched to Delhi on Tuesday, declaring "ceasefire" and promising to "try again tomorrow".

PM Modi govt can’t curb farmers’ voice demanding justice: Mallikarjun Kharge

Feb 14, 2024, at 02:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi Government of trying to curb the voice of farmers who are demanding justice.

Narendra Modi, UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan review bilateral partnership, discuss cooperation in new areas of cooperation

Feb 13, 2024, at 11:40 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday held delegation-level talks when they reviewed the bilateral partnership and discussed new areas of cooperation.

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi, says he is immensely grateful to Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for receiving him

Feb 13, 2024, at 10:44 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached Abu Dhabi where he was welcomed by United Arab Emirates president Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Sikhs in North America: Debunking the Khalistan myth and embracing reality

Feb 13, 2024, at 08:45 pm

The specter of “Khalistan,” an independent Sikh homeland, occasionally rears its head, often painted as a widespread movement within the Sikh community.

Border Security Forces intercept drone and heroin in Punjab’s border villages

Feb 13, 2024, at 08:40 pm

In a series of proactive measures, the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police in Punjab have intercepted illicit activities along the international border, seizing both a drone and a significant quantity of heroin in separate incidents near border villages.

Bihar: Nandkishor Yadav of BJP files nomination for Assembly Speaker post

Feb 13, 2024, at 07:52 pm

Patna/UNI: Senior BJP leader Nandkishor Yadav filed his nomination paper for the post of Bihar Assembly Speaker on Tuesday.

Farmers' protest 2.0: Police fire tear gas, several injured in Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border

Feb 13, 2024, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd as thousands of farmers gathered at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border in the second leg of their protests against the central government, media reports said.

ED begins fresh raids in Bengal ration scam

Feb 13, 2024, at 07:15 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday began raids afresh in at least six places in and around this city in relation to the alleged ration scam (Public Distribution System -PDS), official sources confirmed.

Farmers' march: Delhi govt rejects Centre’s request to convert Bawana Stadium into jail

Feb 13, 2024, at 07:13 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi government has denied permission to the Central government to convert Bawana Stadium into a temporary jail in view of the farmers' march to the national capital on Tuesday.

Farmers' protest: Delhi-Noida and Delhi-Ghaziabad roads face traffic jams

Feb 13, 2024, at 07:11 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi-Noida and Delhi-Ghaziabad roads are hit with traffic jams due to the planned farmers' protests, media reports said.

Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan joins BJP a day after quitting Congress

Feb 13, 2024, at 07:06 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inducted former Congress leader Ashok Chavan to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Mumbai on Tuesday.

MEA to co-host Usanas Foundation's International Conference on universal friend India's global role

Feb 13, 2024, at 06:06 pm

Udaipur/IBNS:  Udaipur-based geopolitics and foreign policy think tank Usanas Foundation will organise its third annual flagship conference "Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue 2024'' on the theme of “Navigating the Turbulence, Turmoil and Uncertainty: Defining Vishwamitra India’s Role”.