Supreme Court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED arrest in Delhi liquor policy case today

Apr 15, 2024, at 05:48 pm

New Delhi.IBNS: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case on Monday, media reports said.

Indian External Affairs S Jaishankar discusses regional tension with Iran, Israeli counterparts

Apr 15, 2024, at 04:47 pm

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held telephonic conversations with Iran and Israeli counterparts amid a fresh escalation of tension in West Asia.

Excise policy case: Delhi court extends BRS leader K Kavitha's judicial custody to April 23

Apr 15, 2024, at 04:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Rouse Avenue court on Monday sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23 in the excise policy case, media reports said.

Aam Aadmi Party calls BJP’s election manifesto a ‘Jumla Patra’

Apr 15, 2024, at 03:37 am

Referring to Bharatiya Janta Party’s (BJP) Sankalp Patra as "Jumla Patra", Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Sunday accused the BJP of not fulfilling its promises even after staying in power for 10 years.

Indian Railways to use IoT technology to resolve issue of unclean toilets in trains: Report

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:50 am

New Delhi: Indian Railways has undertaken several major initiatives to modernise trains, stations, and related facilities. However, a persistent issue for train travellers remains the presence of unpleasant odours and unclean toilets.

PM has nothing to offer to people, could not do anything for poor in last 10 years: Congress leader Kharge slams Modi on BJP manifesto

Apr 15, 2024, at 01:11 am

Congress president  Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday targeted Narendra Modi over his Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha election manifesto and said the Prime Minister 'could not do anything for the poor in the last 10 years'.

Govt asks e-commerce companies to remove Bournvita from 'health drink' category

Apr 14, 2024, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi: Bournvita and similar beverages ought to be excluded from the classification of health drinks on e-commerce platforms since there is no specific category termed 'health drink' outlined in the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act 2006), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated in a communication to e-commerce companies.

DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System

Apr 14, 2024, at 08:55 pm

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded successful developmental trials of its domestically developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) system in Rajasthan’s Pokhran.

Former Calcutta University Journalism and Mass Comm HOD Tapati Basu passes away

Apr 14, 2024, at 08:50 pm

Former Head of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department of Calcutta University, Dr. Tapati Basu, died on Saturday, leaving generations of her former students and academic associates in a state of mourning. She was 68.

Prez Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, CJI Chandrachud pay homage to BR Ambedkar on his 134th birthday

Apr 14, 2024, at 08:02 pm

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid respects to Dr BR Ambedkar on his 134th birthday by laying floral wreaths at his statue.

Gunshots heard outside Salman Khan's Mumbai home, police launch probe

Apr 14, 2024, at 06:43 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Gunshots were heard outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Mumbai home on Sunday early morning, media reports said. 

India calls for 'immediate de-escalation' as Iran launches missile attack on Israel

Apr 14, 2024, at 06:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel raising a major concern over the escalation of hostilities between the two countries, India Sunday called for immediate de-escalation.

4 days ahead of LS poll, BJP releases manifesto; PM Modi says it focuses on 'dignity of life, 'quality of life'

Apr 14, 2024, at 05:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Four days ahead of the commencement of the Lok Sabha Election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its much-awaited manifesto Sunday morning, underlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on 'GYAN' - the poor, the youth, farmers and the women.

CBI files FIR in bribery case against Megha Engineering, 2nd biggest buyer of electoral bonds

Apr 14, 2024, at 08:45 am

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd in an alleged bribery case, media reports said.

Lok Sabha 2024: Parties from 15 nations accept BJP's invitation to witness its poll campaign

Apr 14, 2024, at 07:49 am

New Delhi: BJP has invited diplomats from various countries posted in India and 25 political parties across the world to observe its campaign for the crucial Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.

Operation Meghdoot: Indian Army releases video to mark 40 years of presence in Siachen Glacier

Apr 14, 2024, at 06:29 am

New Delhi: The Indian Army on Saturday commemorated 40 years of its presence on the strategically vital Siachen Glacier, named 'Operation Meghdoot'.

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy injured in stone pelting incident in Vijayawada

Apr 14, 2024, at 05:15 am

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao were injured in a stone-pelting incident during the 'Memantha Siddham' bus tour in Vijayawada on Saturday evening, media reports said.

BRS leader K Kavitha forced pharma company chief to pay Rs 25 cr to AAP: CBI

Apr 14, 2024, at 05:03 am

New Delhi: BRS leader K Kavitha allegedly forced Aurobindo Pharma's Sharath Chandra Reddy to pay Rs 25 crore to the AAP for the five retail zones his company received under Delhi's excise policy, the CBI told a special court, according to media reports.

Congress's Vikramaditya Singh to contest against Kangana Ranaut for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat

Apr 14, 2024, at 03:40 am

Mandi (HP): Congress will field Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat against BJP’s candidate, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, according to his mother and state party chief Pratibha Singh, media reports said.

India Uzbekistan's Joint Military Exercise Dustlik to begin on April 15

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:22 pm

India and Uzbekistan's Joint Military Exercise Dustlik will begin in Termez District on Apil 15.

'What else is Congress doing other than looting?': Kangana Ranaut in Himachal Pradesh

Apr 13, 2024, at 08:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Actress-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has slammed Congress in one of her fiercest attacks on the grand old party as she intensifies her campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.

HAL bags largest ever order for indigenous military hardware worth Rs. 65,000 crore

Apr 13, 2024, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has bagged the largest ever order for indigenous military hardware worth Rs. 65,000 crore placed by the Modi government, media reports said.

Kangra road accident leaves 21 pilgrims dead

Apr 13, 2024, at 02:14 pm

Twenty-one pilgrims from Farrukkabad in UP were injured when their bus dashed against a hillock near Sammela Tunnel in the outskirts of Kangra town in Himachal Pradesh on Friday.

Amid unemployment, inflation issues, PM Modi's leadership likely to help his third consecutive term at govt: Survey

Apr 13, 2024, at 05:59 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as unemployment and inflation will be the main concerns of Indian voters, still Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong leadership and India's rising global stature would likely help his re-election bid, a survey by Lokniti-CSDS has shown.

AAP to support INDIA bloc 'unconditionally' in UP for Lok Sabha election

Apr 13, 2024, at 05:06 am

Lucknow/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Friday extended "unconditional support" to the Samajwadi Party and other INDIA bloc alliance members for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

PM Modi takes dig at Tejashwi Yadav over his viral fish eating video, says 'opposition teases people of country'

Apr 13, 2024, at 03:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday took a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over a viral video of him eating fish and claimed the opposition exhibiting thoughts from the Mughal era.

Centre advises citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Israel

Apr 13, 2024, at 02:08 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Friday advised citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and Israel until further notice given the "prevailing situation in the region".

Delhi Court sends BRS MLC K Kavitha to 3-day CBI custody in case related to Excise Policy

Apr 12, 2024, at 11:36 pm

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Leader and MLC K Kavitha has been sent to three-day CBI custody by a Delhi Court in the Excise Policy case on Friday.

Indian students expressed gratitude to embassy for ensuring their safe returns amid Israel-Gaza conflict

Apr 12, 2024, at 11:23 pm

The Indian students in Israel have thanked and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian embassy for ensuring their safe return to the country amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls soon, statehood to be restored: PM Modi in Udhampur

Apr 12, 2024, at 07:45 pm

Udhampur/IBNS: In a big announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said assembly elections will soon be held in Jammu and Kashmir, which will also get back its statehood.