Srinagar International Airport makes special arrangements for smooth departure of Hajj pilgrims
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:57 am
Srinagar/IBNS: In preparation for the upcoming departure of Hajj pilgrims, Srinagar International Airport has implemented special measures to ensure a comfortable and hassle-free journey for the devotees.
Wrestler who accused federation chief of sexual harassment 'not minor', reveals her father
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a new twist to the wrestlers' protest, the "minor" who made allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, was not underage at the time of the incident and has changed her statement in court, media reports said.
India committed to capacity building of Sri Lankan armed forces: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:14 am
New Delhi: Sri Lanka is India’s priority partner and in line with the country's ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, New Delhi stands committed to ensuring capacity and capability building of the Sri Lankan Armed Forces, said Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane on Wednesday.
Farooq Abdullah questions Congress’s opposition to CBI probe in Odisha train mishap
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:08 am
Bengaluru: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday questioned the Congress party's stand against initiating a CBI inquiry into the Odisha triple train accident.
Longtime rivals to come together at Oppositions' big Patna meet on June 23
Jun 08, 2023, at 05:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Oppositions' meeting on June 23 in Patna will see longtime rivals coming together to take on the mighty Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the general elections next year.
NIA questions top Kashmiri Islamic preacher in terror funding case
Jun 08, 2023, at 03:16 am
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday questioned the head of Kashmir’s largest Islamic seminary Moulana Rehmatullah Mir Qasmi, in an alleged terror funding case, sources said.
Air India passengers stranded in Russia face chaos and confusion, battle inadequate food and toilets
Jun 08, 2023, at 03:04 am
New Delhi: Stranded passengers of an Air India flight that made an emergency landing in a remote Russian town on Tuesday are struggling with unfamiliar food, shabby accommodation and a language barrier. In a Twitter post, a passenger called the situation a "full-blown humanitarian crisis" as passengers are left to deal with poor communication, subpar food and stay arrangements, while not a single Air India crew member is on-site to assure or help them.
Wrestlers pause protest till June 15 after a five-hour meeting with Anurag Thakur
Jun 08, 2023, at 01:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The wrestlers have decided to pause their protest against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after meeting Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for five hours on Wednesday.
Jun 08, 2023, at 01:27 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday described the Bahanaga railway disaster in Odisha as the biggest train tragedy in this century, and alleged that efforts were being made to suppress the facts.
MV Empress: India's first international cruise vessel flagged off
Jun 08, 2023, at 12:11 am
Chennai: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the maiden International Cruise Vessel - MV Empress, India’s first international cruise vessel - from Chennai to Sri Lanka in Chennai on Monday.
Our partnership with India is one of our most consequential: US State Dept official Vedant Patel
Jun 08, 2023, at 12:00 am
Washington: Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, on Monday said his country will try to deepen relationship with India on numerous issues during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to America.
Criminal Sanjeev Jeeva shot dead inside court premises
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:38 pm
Lucknow: Dreaded criminal of western Uttar Pradesh Sanjeev Maheshwari alias Jeeva was shot dead by an assailant inside the district court premises in Kaisarbagh area of the state capital on Wednesday, police sources said here.
Air India plane en route Delhi-San Francisco makes emergency landing
Jun 07, 2023, at 10:26 pm
Magadan: An Air India plane traveling from Delhi to San Francisco made a successful emergency landing near the Russian Far Eastern city of Magadan due to a malfunction, an aviation source said.
Wrestlers' Protest: Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh meet Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Jun 07, 2023, at 07:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Top wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence on Wednesday morning amid their ongoing agitation against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.
India, US hold inaugural Strategic Trade Dialogue
Jun 07, 2023, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi/Washington/UNI: The inaugural meeting of the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue (IUSSTD) was held in Washington on Tuesday, during which both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation in multilateral export control regimes and agreed to share best practices
Modi set to become first Indian PM to address US Congress twice
Jun 07, 2023, at 05:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In another feather in his cap, Narendra Modi is all set to become the first Indian Prime Minister to address the US Congress twice.
White House emphasizes India’s vibrant democracy ahead of PM Modi’s US visit
Jun 07, 2023, at 04:07 pm
The White House reaffirmed India’s status as a vibrant democracy, countering concerns about the state of democracy in the country. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming state visit to the United States, the discussion on the strength and health of democratic institutions is expected to take center stage.
India and Canada: A partnership for progress, not interference
Jun 07, 2023, at 03:51 pm
Recent statements by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s national security adviser, Jody Thomas, suggesting that India is among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada, have led to a flurry of media reports and public concern.
Air India flight headed to the US makes emergency landing in Russia's Magadan
Jun 07, 2023, at 01:28 pm
New Delhi: An Air India San Francisco-bound flight AI173 from Delhi was diverted and scheduled to make an emergency landing at Magadan airport in Russia on Tuesday due to a technical issue in one of the aircraft's engines.
World Bank predicts 'sharp slowdown' for global economy this year despite improvement
Jun 07, 2023, at 01:20 pm
The global economy is likely to experience a significant slowdown this year, under the influence of elevated interest rates, the ongoing repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the persistent impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Bank said in its latest outlook.
Odisha train mishap: Body mix-up adds to agony for victims' families
Jun 07, 2023, at 07:21 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: The agony of the families who have lost loved ones in the three-train accident in Odisha continues as they struggle to claim the bodies even days after the mishap.
Jun 07, 2023, at 06:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Wrestling Federation chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is accused of sexually harassing some of the country's top wrestlers, has been questioned twice by the Delhi police, media reports said.
Sri Lanka-India grid connectivity to be achieved by 2030: Lankan Minister Kanchana Wijesekara
Jun 07, 2023, at 05:28 am
Colombo/UNI: Grid link between Sri Lanka and India would be implemented by 2030, Sri-Lanka Power & Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.
Indian-American man drowns while saving his son from beach waters in California
Jun 07, 2023, at 05:20 am
California: An Indian-American father of two lost his life trying to save one of his children from a riptide during a beach outing in California.
New trouble for Congress as Sachin Pilot might launch new party ahead of Rajasthan polls
Jun 07, 2023, at 03:42 am
Jaipur/IBNS: Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who has often challenged and warned his party in recent weeks amid its struggles to project unity in Rajasthan, might soon give another blow by launching his own party in Rajasthan just before polls in the state, media reports said.
CBI registers case in Odisha train tragedy
Jun 07, 2023, at 01:52 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday registered a case on the request of the Ministry of Railways and consent of the Odisha government relating to the massive train accident involving Coromandel Express, Yesvantpur Howrah Express, and a goods train at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha.
Indian Navy's heavyweight torpedo successfully destroys underwater target
Jun 06, 2023, at 10:59 pm
New Delhi, June 6 (UNI) Indian Navy on Tuesday carried out a successful test to destroy an underwater target using indigenously built heavyweight torpedo.
Jun 06, 2023, at 07:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly targeting his family for political gains.
Karnataka: Rude shock for citizens as power tariffs are hiked
Jun 06, 2023, at 06:28 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: People in Karnataka, who consume more than 200 units of electricity, will have to shell out an extra amount of Rs 2.89 per unit this month.
Manipur: Firing by insurgents kills 1 BSF Jawan, injures 2 Assam Rifles soldiers
Jun 06, 2023, at 05:42 pm
Imphal/IBNS: One Border Security Force (BSF) jawan was killed and two Assam Rifles soldiers were injured in a firing between the security forces and the insurgents in Manipur's Serou on the intervening night of June 5-6, media reports said.