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Loyal to Congress for 16 years, differences can be discussed behind closed doors: Shashi Tharoor | Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate | Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment' | After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases | 'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment | Hours after call with Modi, Trump continues taking credit for 'stopping war' between India and Pakistan | PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport | Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight too after nixing Ahmedabad-London journey | 'Can't allow mobs to take over streets, rule of law must prevail': Supreme Court slams ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life | Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled over unavailability of aircraft

Evacuated Indian students from Iran thank Modi govt, criticise Jammu Kashmir govt for poor transport arrangements back home

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.

Canada’s intelligence report labelling India ‘perpetrator of foreign interference’ overshadows diplomatic thaw post Modi-Carney meet

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.

Ailing BJP MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay set to be admitted to Delhi AIIMS as health condition worsens

Jun 19, 2025, at 05:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Ailing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Abhijit Gangopadhyay is airlifted to New Delhi for better treatment as his health condition further deteriorates, media reports said.

Trump praises Modi and Munir for averting India-Pakistan war, then reclaims credit

Jun 19, 2025, at 04:55 pm

Washington DC: In an unusual departure from his standard narrative, U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from claiming credit for defusing military tensions between India and Pakistan, instead applauding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, for choosing peace over conflict.

Air India ex-crew allege dismissal for pointing out Dreamliner malfunction; write to PM Modi amid crash probe

Jun 19, 2025, at 04:14 pm

New Delhi: Two former senior Air India flight attendants have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging they were wrongfully dismissed after refusing to alter their statements regarding a technical fault involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner door last year.

Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment'

Jun 19, 2025, at 02:59 pm

Ahmedabad/New Delhi/IBNS: The heavily damaged black box of the crashed Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be sent to the United States for data recovery, media reports said.

After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases

Jun 19, 2025, at 02:23 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it would ensure adequate securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases in the state, media reports said.

'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment

Jun 19, 2025, at 02:15 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A three-member panel of senior judges has recommended the initiation of proceedings to impeach former Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, from whose residence piles of unaccounted cash was recovered, media reports said.

Continue probe, impose conditions but resume MGNREGA in Bengal: Calcutta HC to Centre

Jun 19, 2025, at 01:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ordered the central government to resume the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal besides giving the Centre power to continue probing into the allegations of financial irregularities.

Byelections to five assembly constituencies in four Indian states underway

Jun 19, 2025, at 12:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The byelections to five assembly constituencies across four states of the country are underway on Thursday, media reports said.

Operation Sindhu: 110 Indian students evacuated from Tehran amid Israel-Iran conflict

Jun 19, 2025, at 11:20 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A batch of 110 Indian students reached New Delhi Thursday morning as the country's embassy evacuated its nationals from conflict-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu.

Meghalaya murder: New name emerges in probe with whom Sonam made 119 phone calls

Jun 19, 2025, at 01:08 am

 A new name has surfaced as an outcome of the probe into the killing of 29-year-old Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, media reports said.

Govt rolls out FASTag-based Annual Pass for private vehicles

Jun 18, 2025, at 11:57 pm

New Delhi: In a significant step towards simplifying toll collection and enhancing travel convenience, the Government of India has announced a FASTag-based Annual Pass priced at ₹3,000.

Hours after call with Modi, Trump continues taking credit for 'stopping war' between India and Pakistan

Jun 18, 2025, at 11:05 pm

Even after a 35-minute phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of "stopping the war" between the two countries and even complained that "not one story" had been written about it.

PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport

Jun 18, 2025, at 09:47 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Croatia on Wednesday for the first-ever visit by an Indian premier, during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

India launches Operation Sindhu, evacuates first batch of 110 Indian students from conflict-hit Iran

Jun 18, 2025, at 09:14 pm

The Indian Embassy has evacuated 110 Indian students from conflict-hit northern Iran, who will reach New Delhi tonight, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Wednesday. The government has named this mission Operation Sindhu.

'Jairam Ramesh is a congenital liar': BJP on Congress leader's jibe at PM Modi's phone call with Trump

Jun 18, 2025, at 08:51 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday slammed Congress MP and the party's communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh, accusing it of "peddling yet another falsehood" regarding the telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

FTA: Piyush Goyal leaves for high-level official visit to UK today to strengthen economic ties

Jun 18, 2025, at 04:35 pm

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is on a high-level official visit to the United Kingdom from June 18 to 19 to strengthen economic and trade partnership with the country.

Jammu and Kashmir government organises state-level Cybersecurity workshop

Jun 18, 2025, at 03:16 pm

Jammu and Kashmir conducted a two-day workshop on cybersecurity exercise in Srinagar this week.

Supreme Court slams Madras HC and Tamil Nadu govt over senior cop arrest in kidnapping case

Jun 18, 2025, at 01:45 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday rapped the Madras High Court and Tamil Nadu government over the arrest of a senior police officer in connection with the alleged kidnapping case involving a family dispute, media reports said.

Bengaluru man takes girlfriend to Goa to marry, later kills her

Jun 18, 2025, at 11:57 am

Panaji/IBNS: In a shocking incident, a Bengaluru man allegedly killed his girlfriend in Goa after taking her to the coastal state with an intention to get married, media reports said.

Jolt to Mamata as Calcutta High Court orders stay on Bengal govt's new OBC list

Jun 18, 2025, at 11:24 am

Kolkata/IBNS: In a fresh blow to the Mamata Banerjee government, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered a stay on West Bengal's new Other Backward Class (OBC) list which was notified earlier in June, media reports said.

G7: Modi, Carney meet for first time, vow steps to restore India-Canada ties

Jun 18, 2025, at 10:39 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney met for the first time on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis and agreed to take calibrated and constructive steps to restore stability in the relationship, beginning with the early return of High Commissioners to each other’s capitals.

India never accepted mediation: Modi tells Trump during telephone conversation

Jun 18, 2025, at 10:29 am

Indian PM Narendra Modi held a 35-minute telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, in which he stressed that India has never asked for, and will never accept, third-party mediation to resolve the issue of Pakistan's illegal occupation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

DGCA finds 'no major safety concerns' with 24 of 33 Air India Dreamliners

Jun 18, 2025, at 12:19 am

Civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has said that 24 of the 33 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, operated by Air India, are compliant with safety standards, according to media reports.

Sonia Gandhi stable after stomach infection, remains under observation: Hospital

Jun 17, 2025, at 11:57 pm

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi on Sunday, is recovering from a stomach infection, the hospital chairman told the media on Tuesday.

Meghalaya murder scene recreated, police say 2 machetes were used to kill Raja Raghuvanshi

Jun 17, 2025, at 08:27 pm

Raja Raghuvanshi, killed during his honeymoon in Meghalaya, was attacked by all three men whom his wife hired, and not one but two machetes were used in the murder, police told the media.