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UPA govt made a healthy economy non-performing, claims Modi govt's 'white paper' | RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, pegs FY25 GDP growth at 7 percent | Maharashtra Congress leader Baba Siddique quits party after 48 years | Tamil Nadu: 15 former AIADMK MLAs, 1 ex-MP join BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls | Modi echoes Mamata's words to dig at Congress, says 'I pray you at least secure 40 seats' | Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi, says will never leave NDA in future | Delhi court summons Arvind Kejriwal over ED's complaint against him | Election Commission assigns new name to Sharad Pawar's party | Migrant worker from Punjab shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Srinagar, 1 injured | NCP's Ajit Pawar faction files caveat application in Supreme Court after EC order

In setback for Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Speaker picks Eknath Shinde faction as real Shiv Sena

Jan 11, 2024, at 03:30 am

Mumbai/IBNS: In a jolt to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, state Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar Wednesday ruled that the current CM Eknath Shinde-led faction is the real Shiv Sena.

Navy gets first Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone made by Adani Defence & Aerospace

Jan 11, 2024, at 02:54 am

Hyderabad: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar introduced the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, domestically produced by Adani Defence and Aerospace.

Congress leaders will not attend Ram Temple consecration, says 'religion is personal matter'

Jan 11, 2024, at 02:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury will not attend the Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya on Jan 22, as the party called it an "RSS/BJP event."

Mobile phone recovered from the possession of inmate in Jammu and Kashmir’s high security Central Jail

Jan 10, 2024, at 11:24 pm

In yet another incident of security breach, a mobile phone has been recovered from the possession of an inmate lodged in UAPA case here in Kot Bhalwal Central Jail.

Business leaders at Vibrant Gujarat summit hail Modi as PM vows to make India world's third largest economy

Jan 10, 2024, at 09:53 pm

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 10th edition of the showpiece Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 in Gujarat when he highlighted the major achievements of his government and vowed that the country will become one of the top three economies in the world in the next few years.

Mallikarjun Kharge chairs meeting ahead of Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra

Jan 10, 2024, at 08:29 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Nyay Yatra, and the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the office beaters of the AICC here.

Farewell to celebrated classical singer Ustad Rashid Khan in Kolkata

Jan 10, 2024, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata/UNI: The mortal remains of classical vocalist Ustad Rashid Khan, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, were brought to the Rabindra Sadan in south Kolkata on Wednesday morning for public viewing as well as for his fans to pay their last respect before being cremated with state honour at a burial ground in the city.

Aligarh Muslim University is of national character ought to maintain its secular character: Centre to SC

Jan 10, 2024, at 06:35 pm

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is an institution of "national character" that ought to maintain its secular origins and serve the larger interest of the nation first, the government told the seven-judge bench hearing on the issue of retaining minority institution status of Aligarh Muslim University.

Charminar Express derails at Nampally railway station in Hyderabad

Jan 10, 2024, at 06:22 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: At least six passengers were injured after three coaches of Charminar Express derailed at Nampally railway station in Telangana's Hyderabad on Wednesday morning, railway officials said.

Is Aligarh Muslim University entitled to minority status? Supreme Court hears on Wednesday

Jan 10, 2024, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear the case pertaining to whether the minority status can be given to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), media reports said.

Doctor says post-mortem report shows Suchana Seth's son was apparently smothered to death with pillow or towel

Jan 10, 2024, at 04:14 pm

A doctor, who conducted the post-mortem of the four-year-old child allegedly killed by his mother Suchana Seth, said apparently a towel or a pillow was used to strangulate the minor.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu asks China to 'intensify' sending tourists to Island Nation amid ongoing diplomatic row with India

Jan 10, 2024, at 03:48 pm

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday urged China to 'intensify efforts' to send more tourists to his nation amid the ongoing diplomatic row with India over comments made by his ministers against PM Narendra Modi.

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit today

Jan 10, 2024, at 02:41 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Wednesday.

PM Modi snubbed Imran Khan's call: Ex-diplomat reveals how India secured pilot Abhinandan's return from Pak

Jan 10, 2024, at 07:31 am

Former High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, has revealed some untold secrets about the return of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan where he said that India's message was loud and clear that if Islamabad doesn’t return Varthaman (now a Group Captain), New Delhi will escalate the situation.

India bloc seat sharing 'settled' in Maharashtra, on right track in UP: Congress

Jan 10, 2024, at 06:07 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi, an alliance of Shiv Sena Uddhav Thackeray faction with Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party, and the Congress, have come to an understanding on the seat sharing issue.

Delhi Police busts international drug cartel; an Iranian national arrested

Jan 10, 2024, at 05:40 am

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police’s Special Cell on Tuesday said it has busted an international drug cartel and arrested one Iranian national.

India plans new airport for both military, civilian aircraft in Lakshadweep to expand surveillance, boost tourism

Jan 10, 2024, at 04:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: As India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep Islands as a tourist destination, the government plans to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands to facilitate both military and commercial aircraft, media reports said.

How Sardar Patel's foresight prevented Pakistan from conquering Lakshadweep

Jan 10, 2024, at 03:27 am

Lakshadweep has been ruling the headlines since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the archipelago last week, and the diplomatic spat after three Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments against the PM for highlighting the serene beaches of the islands.

Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction moves SC objecting to a meeting between Assembly Speaker and Eknath Shinde

Jan 10, 2024, at 02:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court, objecting to a meeting between Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case.

Bengaluru-based AI startup founder Suchana Seth's last Instagram post was all about her four-year-old son whom she allegedly killed

Jan 10, 2024, at 12:31 am

Start-up founder Suchana Seth's last Instagram update was about her four-year-old son whom she allegedly murdered at a hotel in Goa.

Narendra Modi, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi meet on sidelines of 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, discuss development priorities

Jan 10, 2024, at 12:17 am

PM Narendra Modi met Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique, on 9 January 2024 in Gandhinagar when he  expressed his strong commitment to support Mozambique’s development priorities.

Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kabra arrives in Sri Lanka

Jan 09, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft INS Kabra arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka on January 8, officials said on Tuesday.

Indian, Nepali officials attend 11th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee on Power Sector Cooperation in Chitwan

Jan 09, 2024, at 11:25 pm

Top Indian and Nepali officials attended the 11th meeting of the Joint Steering Committee on Power Sector Cooperation when an agreement on Long Term Power Trade was signed.

MP Eva Abdulla feels it is important for Maldives govt to issue formal apology to India

Jan 09, 2024, at 11:22 pm

Maldivian Member of Parliament (MP) and former deputy speaker Eva Abdulla has said it is important for Maldives to issue a formal apology to the Indian people for the derogatory remarks made against PM Narendra Modi over his recent visit to  Lakshadweep.

Arms recovered in in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara

Jan 09, 2024, at 11:20 pm

Security forces on Tuesday recovered arms and narcotics near the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offers prayers at Ram Lala, Hanuman Garhi

Jan 09, 2024, at 11:07 pm

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday visited Ayodhya and offered his prayers firstly at Hanuman Garhi and then at Lord Ram temple.

Bengaluru-based AI Start-Up CEO Suchana Seth arrested for 'killing' her 4-year-old son in Goa

Jan 09, 2024, at 10:04 pm

Police have arrested the founder of a tech startup firm from Karnataka for allegedly murdering her 4-year-old son in Goa.

TMC's victory: Mamata Banerjee on Supreme Court's Bilkis Bano verdict

Jan 09, 2024, at 07:55 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed her party Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s victory in the Supreme Court judgement, which overturned Gujarat government's decision to release 11 convicts in the case pertaining to the rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family members during the 2002 communal riot in the western state.

Maldives opposition MPs demand President Muizzu's expulsion over ministers' controversial comments on Modi

Jan 09, 2024, at 07:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Two opposition MPs of Maldives have demanded the sacking of President Mohamed Muizzu amid the ongoing controversy over critical comments made by the country's ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.

Kashmir: 8 residential structures damaged in fire incident in Anantnag

Jan 09, 2024, at 06:19 pm

Srinagar/UNI: At least eight residential structures were gutted in a massive fire incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday, officials said.