Stalin skips PM’s Pamban Bridge event in Tamil Nadu, seeks assurance on fair delimitation
Apr 06, 2025, at 06:36 pm
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide a clear public assurance that Tamil Nadu will not be disadvantaged in the proposed delimitation exercise, media reports said.
Kolkata: AVBP supporters defy ban to celebrate Ram Navami in Jadavpur University campus
Apr 06, 2025, at 06:22 pm
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) supporters on Sunday celebrated Ram Navami, a Hindu festival dedicated to the Lord Ram, in Kolkata's iconic Jadavpur University campus despite the authorities denying permission to host it.
Bangladesh's version of Modi-Yunus meet ‘mischievous and politically motivated'
Apr 06, 2025, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi: A Bangladeshi version of the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh’s interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus has been described as “mischievous and politically motivated” by people familiar with the matter, according to an India Today report.
PM in Sri Lanka: Narendra Modi inaugurates India-backed Railway projects
Apr 06, 2025, at 03:21 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi, accompanied by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, on Sunday inaugurated two railway projects built with Indian assistance in Anuradhapura region of the Island Nation.
Karnataka HC urges centre, state to implement UCC
Apr 06, 2025, at 02:54 pm
The Karnataka High Court has asked the Indian Parliament and State Legislatures to take all actions needed towards enacting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
Narendra Modi inaugurates New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu
Apr 06, 2025, at 02:28 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge, the first vertical-lift sea bridge in the country, on Sunday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Bengal BJP leaders participate in Ram Navami rallies across state
Apr 06, 2025, at 01:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from West Bengal took part in different Ram Navami processions across the state on Sunday.
Kolkata witnesses over 50 Ram Navami rallies today; police deploy additional force until April 7
Apr 06, 2025, at 01:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With over 50 Ram Navami rallies planned in Kolkata on Sunday, including five large processions, police have demarcated routes and deployed heavy security cover, which will remain in place until April 7, media reports said.
President Droupadi Murmu gives nod to Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025
Apr 06, 2025, at 12:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill that was passed by both houses of the parliament last week after long and heated debates.
PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge, connecting Rameswaram to Indian mainland, today
Apr 06, 2025, at 11:42 am
Chennai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Pamban Rail Bridge on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami.
Apr 06, 2025, at 01:21 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met leaders of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) from Sri Lanka in Colombo and announced that India will support the construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple and other community development projects in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government.
Apr 05, 2025, at 10:13 pm
New Delhi: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday ruled out the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal during the ongoing electoral term, dismissing what she termed “false propaganda” by opposition parties, media reports said.
Sri Lankan President assures India of security support, inks first-ever defence pact with PM Modi
Apr 05, 2025, at 09:42 pm
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his country would not allow its soil to be used in ways that could compromise India's security interests, a commitment aimed at easing New Delhi’s concerns over growing Chinese influence in the region.
India, UAE to build energy hub in Sri Lanka's Trincomalee amid China rivalry
Apr 05, 2025, at 08:34 pm
Colombo/New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to jointly develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday, underscoring New Delhi’s efforts to strengthen its regional foothold as it faces growing competition from China in the island nation, according to a Reuters report.
Narendra Modi likely to visit Saudi Arabia this month: Reports
Apr 05, 2025, at 07:10 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit Saudi Arabia on April 22, media reports said.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar
Apr 05, 2025, at 06:06 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on Apr 5, 2025.
India, Sri Lanka ink MoU in defence cooperation
Apr 05, 2025, at 03:36 pm
India and Sri Lanka signed the first ever MoU on defence cooperation following the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka in Colombo on Saturday.
Mithra Vibhushana: Indian PM Narendra Modi conferred with Sri Lanka's highest Civilian Honour
Apr 05, 2025, at 02:48 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Sri Lanka's highest civilian honour, Mithra Vibhushana, on Saturday.
Apr 05, 2025, at 02:43 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered suspension of Rapido and other bike taxi services within six weeks in a huge setback to the quick travel service providers in the state, media reports said.
Immigration and Foreigners Bill becomes law with President Droupadi Murmu's assent
Apr 05, 2025, at 12:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Friday became a law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it, media reports said.
Bihar man rapes 12-year-old girl in express train toilet, films the act
Apr 05, 2025, at 11:55 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: A twelve-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a co-passenger at toilet in an AC compartment of an express train in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka, several major deals expected
Apr 05, 2025, at 11:25 am
Colombo/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Sri Lanka last evening, on Saturday morning received a ceremonial welcome at the Independence Square in Colombo.
Narendra Modi meets Thailand royals, discusses ways to enhance Indo-Thai multifaceted ties
Apr 05, 2025, at 10:49 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at Dusit Palace in Bangkok on Friday when they discussed ways to further strengthen Indo-Thai multifaceted ties.
Congress, AIMIM leaders move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Bill
Apr 05, 2025, at 02:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the Parliament on Friday, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the validity of the Bill.
Huge protests erupt in Kolkata, Chennai after parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill
Apr 05, 2025, at 12:40 am
Thousands of people took to the streets of Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad on Friday, after weekly prayers by the Muslim community, to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament.
PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge on Ram Navami
Apr 04, 2025, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami, and will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge.
K Annamalai says he is not in a race to become Tamil Nadu BJP's next president
Apr 04, 2025, at 08:58 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Adding fuel to speculation that he may be replaced as the Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai has said that he is not in the running to be the next state chief of the party.
Apr 04, 2025, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on April 4 approved four multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, with an estimated cost of ₹18,658 crore.
Apr 04, 2025, at 06:55 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi met Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli and said New Delhi attaches immense priority to relations with the Himalayan nation.
Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment: Modi urges Yunus during Bangkok meeting
Apr 04, 2025, at 05:41 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Muhammad Yunus when he urged the Bangladesh interim government chief to avoid any rhetoric that vitiates environment, referring to the recent comment on Northeast India made by the Nobel Laureate that triggered a controversy.