Middle East crisis: India to evacuate citizens of Sri Lanka, Nepal from Iran
Jun 22, 2025, at 09:14 pm
The Indian Embassy in Iran has announced it will try to evacuate nationals from Sri Lanka and Nepal from conflict-hit Iran.
Indian government evacuates 311 people from Iran amid Middle East crisis escalation
Jun 22, 2025, at 07:51 pm
The Indian government evacuated 311 people, who were stranded in Iran, to India on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
IYD: Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims perform yoga in Tibet
Jun 22, 2025, at 07:42 pm
The first batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims, who are travelling through Nathu La route, joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day of Yoga by performing the postures in Bainang County, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Deeply concerned: Narendra Modi speaks with Iranian President, urges de-escalation
Jun 22, 2025, at 04:32 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with President Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the current state of conflict between Iran and Israel, when he emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in restoring peace in the region.
DGCA warns Air India of possible licence suspension over ‘serious’ crew scheduling violations
Jun 22, 2025, at 04:00 pm
New Delhi: India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a stern warning to Air India, cautioning that the airline’s operating licence could be suspended or even revoked if it continues to breach crew scheduling norms, The Financial Express reported.
Pahalgam terror probe: NIA arrests expose Pakistan’s lies, confirm LeT role in tourist killings
Jun 22, 2025, at 03:30 pm
New Delhi: With the arrest of two local men who sheltered the Pakistani terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, Indian authorities have directly challenged Islamabad’s claims of non-involvement in the attack, media reports said.
Jun 21, 2025, at 10:13 pm
Thiruvananthapuram: A specialised team from the British Navy is set to arrive in Kerala with spare parts to assess the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet that has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram Airport for the past week, sources told NDTV.
IndiGo flight declares ‘mayday’ over fuel shortage, lands safely in Bengaluru; pilots derostered
Jun 21, 2025, at 08:56 pm
Bengaluru: An IndiGo flight operating between Guwahati and Chennai with 168 passengers on board was forced to make an emergency landing in Bengaluru after the pilots declared a 'mayday' due to "insufficient fuel", media reports said.
Calcutta High Court stays Mamata govt's monetary assistance to Group C and D job losers
Jun 21, 2025, at 03:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an interim stay on the West Bengal government's monthly monetary assistance which was announced for Group C and D employees whose lost their jobs after the Supreme Court verdict on recruitment scam, media reports said.
Indian Embassy in US marks Yoga Day, 500 enthusiasts participate
Jun 21, 2025, at 03:41 pm
The Embassy of India in the USA organised the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the historic Lincoln Memorial, in Washington D.C on Thursday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Celebrates Yoga Day With Soldiers In J&K
Jun 21, 2025, at 03:12 pm
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the Armed Forces in celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) by performing various asanas and breathing exercises with approximately 2,500 soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday.
Norwegian ambassador to India May-Elin Stener celebrates Yoga Day, performs asanas
Jun 21, 2025, at 02:50 pm
Marking International World Yoga Day, Norwegian envoy to India May-Elin Stener shared an image of herself on X where she could be seen performing the ancient Indian practice.
DGCA orders termination of three Air India officials over safety lapses
Jun 21, 2025, at 02:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's civil aviation regulatory body, DGCA, has directed Air India to remove three of its officials including a divisional vice president from their roles related to flight crew scheduling and rostering, media reports said.
Nitish Kumar announces big hike in pension under social security scheme ahead of Bihar polls
Jun 21, 2025, at 01:34 pm
Patna/IBNS: The Bihar government on Saturday announced a major hike in the monthly pension scheme for all elderly, disabled and widowed women in the state months ahead of the assembly elections.
After denial, Priyank Kharge now secures External Affairs Ministry's clearance for US travel visit
Jun 21, 2025, at 12:50 pm
Washington DC/IBNS: After an initial denial, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge has now secured the clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs for an official visit to the United States.
Let inner peace become global peace: Modi's message to the world on International Yoga Day
Jun 21, 2025, at 09:11 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday used the platform of the International Yoga Day to spread the message of peace across the world when he said yoga should guide the world from conflict to cooperation.
UK Navy declines Air India's hangar space offer to park grounded F-35B fighter jet: Report
Jun 21, 2025, at 12:23 am
The British Navy has declined Air India's offer to provide a hangar space for its F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which has been parked in the open in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram for six days following its emergency landing, media reports said.
Indian Navy prepares to observe 11th International Day of Yoga across warships and naval stations
Jun 20, 2025, at 11:15 pm
Sailors aboard Indian naval warships performed yoga drills ahead of the 11th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2025, observing this year's theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”.
'Declined Trump's invitation as I had to visit Lord Jagannath's holy land': PM Modi in Odisha
Jun 20, 2025, at 10:01 pm
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined US President Donald Trump's invitation to visit Washington, DC, as he had to return to the "holy land of Lord Jagannath" in Odisha's Bhubaneswar.
Jun 20, 2025, at 09:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Iran has opened its otherwise closed airspace exclusively for Indian flights, which are operating to evacuate Indian students stuck in the conflict-hit country.
Jun 20, 2025, at 05:21 pm
A Pakistani Minister has confessed his nation was compelled to request a ceasefire with India in May after the latter hit two of its airbases in Rawalpindi and Punjab province.
Jun 20, 2025, at 04:09 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,200 crore in Siwan, Bihar on Friday.
Hope he got some food for thought, reacts Tharoor on Trump-Munir meeting
Jun 20, 2025, at 03:23 pm
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Asim Munir and reminded that perhaps he received 'food for thought' during his interaction with the American leader.
Modi discusses bilateral ties with Zoran Milanović and Andrej Plenkovic
Jun 20, 2025, at 02:48 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Croatian President Zoran Milanović and his counterpart Andrej Plenkovic, and discussed various aspects of bilateral ties between the two nations.
Jun 20, 2025, at 01:58 pm
An Indian-origin student, who was studying at the University of Calgary, has died in Canada, officials said on Friday.
Jun 19, 2025, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi: Over 100 Indian medical students evacuated from conflict-hit Iran have expressed a mix of relief and frustration after landing in Delhi.
Loyal to Congress for 16 years, differences can be discussed behind closed doors: Shashi Tharoor
Jun 19, 2025, at 09:36 pm
Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor, who has had differences of opinion with party colleagues of late, said he has been loyal to the Congress for the last 16 years and that disagreements can be sorted "behind closed doors" with the people concerned.
Jun 19, 2025, at 09:32 pm
Ottawa: Just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney held what was described as a breakthrough meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta, a Canadian intelligence report has reignited tensions. The report, published by Reuters, identifies India as a perpetrator of foreign interference in Canada.
Crashed Dreamliner's right engine was changed in March, left engine inspected in April: Air India
Jun 19, 2025, at 09:03 pm
The right engine of the Air India Dreamliner flight that crashed 36 seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Airport was changed in March 2025, and the left engine was inspected in April, the airline's Managing Director, Campbell Wilson, said on Thursday.
Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate
Jun 19, 2025, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing language debate, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said people will soon feel ashamed to speak in English, stressing on the importance of Indian languages.