Supreme Court orders release of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Perarivalan after 31 years
May 18, 2022, at 06:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts in the case pertaining to the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, after 31 years, media reports said.
Bribery case: CBI arrests S Bhaskararaman
May 18, 2022, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested close associate of Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram, S Bhaskaran Raman in connection with a case related to alleged bribery to facilitate issuance of visa to Chinese nationals beyond ceiling, agency sources said here on Wednesday.
J&K: Burqa-clad terrorists throw grenade inside Baramulla wine shop, kill one, injure three
May 18, 2022, at 06:08 am
Srinagar/IBNS: One person died and three others were injured after burqua-clad suspected terrorists threw a grenade inside a wine shop in Baramulla town of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian American student bullied in Texas, video sparks outrage
May 18, 2022, at 03:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A viral video showing an Indian American student being bullied in US's Texas has sparked outrage and wide criticism on social media.
Gynvapi mosque row: Officer who led video survey sacked over information leak to media
May 18, 2022, at 02:27 am
New Delhi/INS: A court in Varanasi has sacked a top government official involved in filming the Gyanvapi mosque complex and has given a two-day extension to submit the report on the matter.
Supreme Court permits Muslims to enter Gyanvapi Mosque
May 18, 2022, at 01:08 am
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a local court's order to ban large Muslim prayer gatherings in one of north India's high-profile mosques, after a survey team found relics of the Hindu god Shiva and other Hindu symbols there.
Actor Pallavi Dey death case: Kolkata Police arrests live-in partner Sagnik Chakraborty
May 18, 2022, at 12:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police Tuesday arrested late Bengali actor Pallavi Dey's live-in partner Sagnik Chakraborty in connection with the former's death, media reports said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes grand success to Cannes Film Festival
May 17, 2022, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on India’s participation as ‘Country of Honour’ at the Cannes Film festival this year.
Shivlings could be found in Goa too: Minister
May 17, 2022, at 11:25 pm
Panaji: Goa Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar on Tuesday said there was possibility of Shivlings being discovered at various religious places in Goa just like it was reported to have been discovered at the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi recently.
Rajnath Singh launches two indigenous frontline warships
May 17, 2022, at 10:03 pm
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched two frontline warships of the Indian Navy – ‘Surat’ and ‘Udaygiri’ - at Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL), Mumbai on Tuesday.
PM Modi addresses programme marking silver jubilee celebrations of TRAI
May 17, 2022, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a programme marking the silver jubilee celebrations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today via video conferencing.
India , Nepal decide to establish Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chair at Lumbini Buddhist University
May 17, 2022, at 09:08 pm
Lumbini: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday said India and Nepal have decided to establish Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Chair at Lumbini Buddhist University in the Himalayan country.
Connectivity will determine progress: PM Modi
May 17, 2022, at 08:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that connectivity in the 21st century will determine the pace of India's progress and so it has to be modernized at every level.
US wants India to reconsider its order on wheat export ban
May 17, 2022, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Amid surge in global wheat prices, the US wants India to reconsider its decision to restrict wheat exports.
Marital rape split verdict challenged in Supreme Court
May 17, 2022, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A petition was moved in the Supreme Court Tuesday challenging a Delhi High Court's split verdict on the criminalisation of marital rape.
Guna attack: Another culprit slain in encounter
May 17, 2022, at 05:57 pm
Bhopal/UNI: A poacher – who was among those accused of gunning down three police personnel in Guna district – was eliminated during an encounter in the wee hours of Tuesday.
CBI raids underway in several premises of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram
May 17, 2022, at 05:31 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches in nine premises and offices linked to Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram in connection with a case related to alleged foreign remittance, CBI sources said here on Tuesday.
Manipur: NRFM: Splintering hazard
May 17, 2022, at 04:53 pm
On May 6, 2022, an improvised explosive device (IED) blast was reported from the residence of R.K. Virendra at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District. This was the second blast reported within 24 hours. Though no casualty was reported, three vehicles parked in the area and windows were damaged due to the force of the blast.
May 17, 2022, at 04:50 pm
The political crisis started in the Island nation on October 26, 2018, by President Sirisena abruptly ousting Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and replacing him with Rajapaksa, is expected to continue for quite some time… Sri Lanka: Fueling Uncertainty, November 12, 2018.
May 17, 2022, at 05:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday tried to clarify Rahul Gandhi's comment on regional parties 'lacking ideology', which has reportedly upset some regional allies at a time the party is planning to focus on alliances as a roadmap for the 2024 national elections.
Current spell of Assam flood affected nearly 1.97 lakh people in 20 districts: Report
May 17, 2022, at 04:47 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Nearly 1.97 lakh people in 20 districts of Assam have been affected by the current spell of the flood.
India slams Islamic nations' group for 'unwarranted' comments on J&K delimitation exercise
May 17, 2022, at 03:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Monday slammed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its "unwarranted" comments on the delimitation exercise in Jammu and Kashmir.
India-Nepal's friendship will serve entire humanity: PM Modi in Lumbini
May 17, 2022, at 02:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Nepal on Monday, held bilateral talks with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba and offered prayers at Mayadevi temple in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha during his visit to the Himalayan nation.
Bihar: JD(U) asks party MLA to 'behave' after video of dancing goes viral
May 17, 2022, at 01:58 am
Patna: After an MLA from Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's party JD(U) was caught on camera giving a flying kiss and throwing cash while dancing with a young woman at a wedding reception, the party has asked him to "behave" and "maintain the dignity" of his post.
JD(U) fields Anil Hegde as its candidate for Rajya Sabha by-election
May 17, 2022, at 01:41 am
Patna: JD(U) has decided to field veteran party leader Anil Hegde as its candidate for the by-election to a Rajya Sabha (RS) seat from Bihar that fell vacant after the death of sitting member King Mahendra.
PM Modi offers prayer at Mahaparinirvana temple in Kushinagar after returning from Nepal
May 17, 2022, at 01:01 am
Kushinagar (UP)/UNI: On the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered a Chevre (Chadar) and prayers at the Mahaparinirvana temple in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Nirvana.
Indian govt to send 65,000 MT of urea to Sri Lanka
May 16, 2022, at 11:31 pm
Colombo: India has pledged to supply 65,000 metric tons (MT) of urea fertiliser to Sri Lanka, for the current harvesting season under the existing $1 billion Indian line of credit.
Nepal: Buddha Jayanti celebrated in Lumbini, PM Modi joins
May 16, 2022, at 10:47 pm
Lumbini: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 2566th Buddha Jayanti Celebration at International Convention Center and Meditation Hall at Lumbini, Nepal.
May 16, 2022, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi, along with Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba,on Monday performed the shilanyaas ceremony for construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone, Lumbini, Nepal.
Varanasi: Court-mandated survey and videography of Gyanvapi Masjid ends
May 16, 2022, at 09:17 pm
Varanasi: The three-day videography of Gyanvapi Masjid, located near the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple, by a court-appointed panel has ended, a day before the end of the next hearing in the case, media reports said.