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'Truth is my weapon': Rahul Gandhi after bail from Gujarat court

Apr 04, 2023, at 03:18 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After being granted bail by a Gujarat sessions court in a criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said "truth is my weapon".

'Urge my friend Jai to cool a little bit': Shahi Tharoor advises Jaishankar on 'West bad habit' remark

Apr 04, 2023, at 02:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to "cool a little bit" after the latter's remark about the West's "bad habit" of commenting on other countries.

'No dearth of political will to tackle corruption, no corrupts should be spared': PM Modi tells CBI

Apr 04, 2023, at 01:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that there is no dearth of political will to take action against corruption in the country and urged the central investigative agencies to keep working towards the same fearlessly.

Security beefed up after pro-Khalistani group threatens Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Apr 04, 2023, at 01:04 am

Guwahati/UNI: The Assam Police have beefed up the security of Himanta Biswa Sarma after a “designated terrorist under Indian law”, who is heading a pro-Khalistan group in the US threatened Chief Minister in an audio clip alleging torture on the Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh Sandhu’s close aides lodged in Dibrugarh jail since March 19.

Meghalaya: Simmering Conflicts

Apr 03, 2023, at 11:46 pm

On March 20, 2023, Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan informed the State Assembly about the decision of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to engage in unconditional talks within the ambit of the Indian Constitution.

Regression, Repression, Incoherence

Apr 03, 2023, at 11:43 pm

On April 1, 2023, Taliban Director for Information and Culture in Badakhshan Province, Moezuddin Ahmadi, confirmed that the country’s only women-run radio station, Sadai Banowan (Women’s Voice), had been shut down as the station violated the "laws and regulations of the Islamic Emirate [of Afghanistan]" several times, by broadcasting songs and music during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

PM Narendra Modi expresses happiness over the developmental works which are furthering ‘Ease of Living’ in Silchar and surrounding areas

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:27 pm

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over the developmental works which are furthering ‘Ease of Living’ in Silchar and surrounding areas.

S Jaishankar welcomes Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to India

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:20 pm

New Delhi: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as he arrived in India on Monday.

Uttar Pradesh: Rs 68 lakh recovered from a car, youth detained

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:09 pm

Maharajganj: A youth was detained with Rs 68 lakh cash by a joint team of the police and Sashastra Seema Police (SSB) Kolhui area of Maharajganj district here in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, a police officer said.

Second G20 EMPOWER meeting of Ministry of WCD to be held from Apr 4 -6 in Kerala

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:08 pm

Women’s Empowerment is not just an issue of social justice, it is also an economic imperative.

Criminal defamation case: Rahul Gandhi granted bail

Apr 03, 2023, at 09:13 pm

Surat: A Gujarat court granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi  in a criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' on Monday.

Kalakshetra sexual harassment row : Absconding Asst Prof arrested

Apr 03, 2023, at 08:18 pm

Chennai:  A day after formally registering an FIR, the Chennai City police on Monday arrested an assistant professor of the Kalakshetra Foundation on sexual harassment charges.

Bihar Assembly adjourned till lunch after ruckus over post Ram Navami violence

Apr 03, 2023, at 06:53 pm

Patna/UNI: The Bihar Assembly was adjourned till lunch break as opposition furious over post Ramnavami violence in Bihar-Sharif, Sasaram and other parts of the state, created ruckus over the issue and flayed the government for its failures to maintain law and order.

'West thinks it's God-given right': Jaishankar slams US, Germany for commenting on Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Apr 03, 2023, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday slammed the US and Germany's comments on the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the latter's conviction in a criminal defamation case, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi to challenge his conviction in Surat court today

Apr 03, 2023, at 05:39 pm

Surat/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will challenge his conviction in a criminal defamation case over the 'Modi surname' remark in a Surat court on Monday, media reports said.

Kerala: Three die, several injured as man sets co-passengers on fire in moving train

Apr 03, 2023, at 03:37 pm

Kozhikode: At least three people died when an unidentified co-passenger poured an inflammable liquid and then set them on fire in D-1 compartment of a moving Alappuzha- Kannur Executive express train(16307) at Elathur on Sunday.

West Bengal: BJP MLA hurt as violence breaks out during Ram Navami procession in Hooghly

Apr 03, 2023, at 04:46 am

Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said one of the party MLAs was injured as violence broke out in Hooghly district of West Bengal as the political outfit took out a procession on Ram Navami.

US International Development Finance Corporation approves 17 new transactions totaling over USD 655 million of investment, including three for India

Apr 03, 2023, at 03:52 am

Washington: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved 17 new transactions totaling more than $655 million of investment, which include three for India.

India's presence in ASEAN is getting stronger: Survey

Apr 03, 2023, at 03:21 am

Beijing: A recent survey has shown India is showing a stronger presence in ASEAN nations than even China.

Security beefed up for Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma following pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu's threat

Apr 03, 2023, at 03:04 am

Guwahati: The Assam police have alerted all districts Superintendents of Police (SPs) and the Commissioner of Police, Guwahati, and beefed up the security of Himanta Biswa Sarma after a pro-Khalistani terrorist allegedly threatened the Assam Chief Minister in an audio clip over action against Amritpal Singh and aides.

India is the largest democracy and progressing rapidly: Israel's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana

Apr 03, 2023, at 02:59 am

Israel's Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana said he decided to visit India first after assuming his position as it is the largest democracy in the world and because the country is progressing rapidly in recent years.

PM Modi congratulates Mizoram for 11 schemes of approx Rs. 2500 crore

Apr 03, 2023, at 02:12 am

New Delhi:  PM Narendra Modi has complimented the Chief Minister and his team as Arunachal Pradesh crosses 75% coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission providing drinking water to 1.73 lakh rural households.

Rioters will be hung upside down if BJP forms govt in Bihar in 2025: Amit Shah

Apr 03, 2023, at 01:41 am

Hisua (Bihar): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the Mahagathbandhan government led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar for failing to control communal violence in Sasaram and Bihar Sharif towns.

Terrorist Gurpatwan Singh Pannu threatens Assam CM over action against Amritpal, aides

Apr 03, 2023, at 12:37 am

Guwahati: Terrorist Gurpatwan Singh Pannu of Khalistani outfit Sikh for Justice (SFJ) has issued a threat against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warning him of consequences if the six Amritpal Singh aides lodged in the state’s jail are tortured, media reports said.

Another key aide of Amritpal Singh arrested

Apr 02, 2023, at 11:43 pm

Another key aide of fugitive Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh has been nabbed by the police, media reports said.

Bihar Ram Navami violence: Tension prevails, over 100 arrested after fresh violence on Saturday

Apr 02, 2023, at 11:17 pm

Patna: Tension is still simmering in Bihar despite multiple arrests and strong vigil by law enforcement agencies following the violence that erupted on Thursday and continued till Saturday night surrounding Ram Navami celebrations, media reports said.

Amit Shah inaugurates several development works of Rs. 2415 crore in Aizawl today

Apr 02, 2023, at 10:41 pm

Aizawl: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated several development works of Rs. 2415 crore in Aizawl Mizoram on Sunday.

Rahul Gandhi to challenge his conviction in Gujarat court tomorrow: Reports

Apr 02, 2023, at 06:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was recently disqualified from the Parliament after being sentenced to two years of jail term over a 2019 defamation case, will challenge his conviction and sentencing in the Surat sessions court on Monday, media reports said. 

Bihar Ram Navami clash: Fresh violence erupts in Rohtas, Nalanda; 1 killed, 80 arrested

Apr 02, 2023, at 03:27 pm

Patna/IBNS: Tension prevailed in Bihar even a day after Ram Navami clashes as fresh violence took place in Rohtas and Nalanda districts on Saturday, the police said.

Opposition to continue demand for JPC probe into Adani issue: Congress

Apr 02, 2023, at 07:49 am

New Delhi: Stepping up its attack on the BJP-led government at the Centre over the Adani issue, the Congress on Saturday categorically said the Opposition will keep continuing its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the matter.