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'Raised issues of state': Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata | Two SFI leaders among those arrested in connection with Kerala student death case | Entire country is sad and angry: PM Modi slams Mamata govt on Sandeshkhali | Four hurt after blast rocks Bengaluru cafe | Israel's military opens fire at Gaza aid distribution point, kills 104 | LS polls: MK Stalin's DMK clinches seat-sharing deal with Left in Tamil Nadu | No more parole for rape convict Ram Rahim without court's permission | NDA now 3 seats short of majority in Rajya Sabha after latest round of polls | Himachal political turmoil: 6 Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha polls, disqualified | Sandeshkhali incident: Arrested TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan sent to 10-day police custody

Houthis attack British oil tanker carrying 22 Indians, Indian Navy assisting in rescue

Jan 28, 2024, at 01:53 am

New Delhi: A British oil tanker named Marlin Luanda, with 22 Indian nationals, was hit by a missile by Houthis, media reports said, adding that the Indian Navy is helping in dousing the flames.

India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise to be held in Rajasthan from January 29

Jan 27, 2024, at 11:44 pm

India and Saudi Arabia will undertake a joint military exercise in Rajasthan from Monday.

Israel Embassy wishes India on Republic Day in a unique fashion, top diplomats don native attires

Jan 27, 2024, at 11:04 pm

The Israel Embassy team in India wished the nation on Republic Day in a unique way with its diplomats dressing themselves by wearing attires from various corners of the country.

Five militant associates involved in smuggling of arms held in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

Jan 27, 2024, at 09:51 pm

Five militant associates, who were involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition, were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, Police said on Saturday.

Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, PM Lee Hsien Loong join to wish India on Republic Day, eye further strengthening bilateral ties

Jan 27, 2024, at 09:35 pm

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong greeted Indian leaders as the country celebrated Republic Day on Friday and wished to further strengthen ties between the two nations.

Emmanuel Macron visits Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia in New Delhi, enjoys Qawaali session

Jan 27, 2024, at 08:58 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (January 26, 2024) visited Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia in New Delhi and enjoyed listening Qawaali.

Bihar political turmoil: BJP keeping a close watch, says Giriraj Singh

Jan 27, 2024, at 07:41 pm

Patna/UNI: With the fluid political scenario in Bihar putting a question mark on the fate of the Grand Alliance government, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Saturday said his party is presently keeping a close watch on the rapidly changing situation.

Maratha quota agitation called off as Maharashtra govt accepts demands

Jan 27, 2024, at 06:46 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The Maharashtra government has accepted all the demands of the Maratha community, after which the community called off their protest on Saturday, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange announced.

Bihar political turmoil: Will not let Nitish Kumar take oath easily, says Lalu Yadav

Jan 27, 2024, at 05:31 pm

Patna/UNI: With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inching towards the BJP to form NDA government, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav said he will not let Kumar take oath easily in alliance with NDA.

DK Shivakumar accuses BJP of wooing Cong leaders day after Jagadish Shettar's return to saffron party

Jan 27, 2024, at 06:28 am

Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to woo Congress leaders and legislators.

SC to start a special hearing tomorrow over judge vs judge row in Calcutta HC

Jan 27, 2024, at 06:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court will start a special hearing on Saturday after it took suo motu cognisance of Calcutta High Court Judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay's accusation against a colleague.

Nitish Kumar likely to switch on Sunday, may take oath as CM with BJP support

Jan 27, 2024, at 02:46 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a ninth time on Sunday with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party, after his speculated u-turn from the INDIA alliance, media reports said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauds India's authority, achievements in Republic Day greetings

Jan 27, 2024, at 12:06 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Republic Day greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, praising the country's achievements and well-deserved authority in the global arena.

French President Emmanuel Macron says 30,000 Indian students to be welcomed by 2030

Jan 26, 2024, at 11:46 pm

France on Friday announced 30,000 Indian students will be welcomed in universities across the country in 2030.

LG Manoj Sinha says his administration made sincere efforts to build modern Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 26, 2024, at 11:27 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that sincere efforts are made to build a modern Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Republic Day peacefully

Jan 26, 2024, at 11:25 pm

The 75th Republic Day functions in Srinagar and other major district headquarters of the valley passed off peacefully on Friday.

Australia, USA, several other nations greet India on Republic Day

Jan 26, 2024, at 09:21 pm

Several nations, including the US and Russia, greeted India as the world's most populous nation and celebrated Republic Day on Friday (January 26, 2024) with the key event taking place in New Delhi in the presence of top leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron as the Chief Guest.  

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu greets India on Republic Day amid ongoing diplomatic tension, underscoring bond nurtured by two nations for centuries

Jan 26, 2024, at 08:20 pm

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu greeted India on Republic Day and said the two countries share a bond nurtured by centuries of friendship, mutual respect, and a deep sense of kinship.

India celebrates Republic Day, displays might of country's women at grand Kartavya Path parade

Jan 26, 2024, at 07:58 pm

PM Narendra Modi led the world's most populous nation in celebrating Republic Day with the country showcasing its military might and cultural heritage during a spectacular 90-minute parade at the iconic Kartavya Path on Friday.

Uzbekistan and China forges comprehensive strategic partnership

Jan 26, 2024, at 07:22 pm

On January 23-25 of this year, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev is paying a state visit to the People's Republic of China, which will undoubtedly be of high significance and will give a new impetus to the expansion and deepening of Uzbek-Chinese cooperation.

Yunus Affairs: An Incessant Allegations of the West

Jan 26, 2024, at 05:12 pm

On 1 January 2024, the Third Labour Court of Bangladesh sentenced Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and three others to six months imprisonment for labor law violation.

PM Modi leads other leaders in greeting people on 75th Republic Day

Jan 26, 2024, at 04:21 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders greeted people on the occasion of the nation's 75th Republic Day on Friday.

Hindu temple existed before construction of Gyanvapi Mosque, confirms ASI report

Jan 26, 2024, at 04:20 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) report about the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi claims that there existed a large Hindu temple before the construction of the existing structure (the Gyanvapi Mosque).

India gears up to celebrate Republic Day today, Narendra Modi wishes nation on X

Jan 26, 2024, at 02:39 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi, who is leading the nation in celebrating Republic Day during an annual grand event in New Delhi, on Friday (January 26, 2024) wished people on the social media platform.

PM Modi, French Prez Macron participate in mega Jaipur roadshow ahead of Republic Day parade

Jan 26, 2024, at 06:17 am

Jaipur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron Thursday evening held a mega roadshow in Jaipur which was attended by hundreds of people who gathered on both sides of the road to greet the two leaders.

Centre announces Padma Vibhushan for Venkaiah Naidu, actors Chiranjeevi, Vyjayantimala. See full list here

Jan 26, 2024, at 06:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Thursday released a list of winners of the Padma Awards 2024 on the eve of the 75th Republic Day celebrations, with India's first female elephant mahout Parbati Baruah being conferred with the Padma Shri award this year.

Nitish Kumar to switch alliances again? May share stage with PM Modi in Bihar

Jan 26, 2024, at 05:21 am

Patna/IBNS: The INDIA bloc appears to be on the brink of losing a third key leader with reports indicating that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might stage a walkout.

A day ahead of the R-Day, security stepped up in Kashmir

Jan 26, 2024, at 03:07 am

Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Kashmir witnessed a beef-up in security a day ahead of the Republic Day functions.

Ram temple consecration is a landmark ceremony in India’s continued re-discovery: Droupadi Murmu

Jan 26, 2024, at 02:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Stating that there have been many events including the G20 summit under India's Presidency and Chandrayaan-3 in the last year for the citizens to rejoice and take pride, President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2024 said that consecration of idol of Lord Ram is a landmark ceremony in India’s continued re-discovery of its civilisational heritage.

SC stays criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party leader for remarks on ‘Ramcharitmanas’

Jan 26, 2024, at 12:33 am

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the criminal proceedings against Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya for his alleged controversial remarks on Tulasidas’ Ramcharitmanas.