Envoy Diana Mickeviciene says Lithuania takes pride in having close connection with Sanskrit

Mar 28, 2023, at 09:56 pm

Lithuania’s Ambassador to India Diana Mickeviciene on Monday said her country takes pride in having a close connection with Sanskrit language.

Last date for linking of PAN-Aadhaar extended till June 30

Mar 28, 2023, at 09:51 pm

New Delhi: In order to provide some more time to the taxpayers, the date for linking PAN and Aadhaar has been extended to June 30, 2023, whereby persons can intimate their Aadhaar to the prescribed authority for Aadhaar-PAN linking without facing repercussions, the government said on Tuesday.

Supreme Court rejects Atiq's plea seeking protection during his UP police custody

Mar 28, 2023, at 09:10 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court in its order on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea by former MP Atiq Ahmad, seeking protection, saying he is in custody and state machinery would take care of him.

Rahul Gandhi publicly claims to rip-apart PM Modi's image: Union Minister Smriti Irani

Mar 28, 2023, at 08:47 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi stating it's not for the first time that the former Congress president insulted the dalit communities.

AIADMK leadership row: Madras High Court dismisses OPS pleas, EPS becomes gen secy

Mar 28, 2023, at 07:43 pm

Chennai/UNI: In a huge set back for deposed AIADMK Coordinator O.Panneerselvam (OPS), the Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed all the pleas filed by him challenging the July last year's General Council (GC) resolution and the elections for the post of Party General Secretary (GS).

'I will abide..': Rahul Gandhi responds to bungalow eviction notice

Mar 28, 2023, at 07:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday responded to a notice asking him to vacate the government bungalow following his disqualification from Parliament's lower house Lok Sabha.

Modi surname row: US says it is 'watching' Rahul Gandhi's case

Mar 28, 2023, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The US has said it is watching Rahul Gandhi’s case and that it engages with the Indian government on the commitment to democratic values and freedom of expression, following the Congress leader’s conviction and sentencing by a court for his “Modi” surname comment and his disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

Parliament: Lok Sabha adjourned amid pandemonium

Mar 28, 2023, at 05:30 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday amid Opposition uproar over Adani issue and disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the lower house as a member.

Amritpal Singh crackdown: Top Sikh body Akal Takht gives ultimatum to AAP govt, Centre

Mar 28, 2023, at 05:05 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: Top Sikh body Akal Takht has given an ultimatum to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and Centre over the police's crackdown against separatist leader Amritpal Singh, mdia reports said.

BSP to contest Karnataka polls, says chief Mayawati

Mar 28, 2023, at 02:06 pm

Bengaluru: BSP supremo Mayawati on Monday said her party will contest on its own in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka.

Netflix gets legal notice over derogatory remarks on Madhuri Dixit made in 'The Big Bang Theory'

Mar 28, 2023, at 05:48 am

Mumbai/IBNS: OTT platform Netflix has been sued over an episode in the American sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory' where an alleged derogatory remark was made against Dollywood actor Madhuri Dixit.

Sri Lanka to request $1 billion in credit from India to purchase crucial goods

Mar 28, 2023, at 05:08 am

Colombo/IBNS: Sri Lanka plans to request a new short-term credit facility worth USD 1 billion from India in order to buy essential commodities such as food and medicine, according to official media reports on Monday.

BIMSTEC Kolkata Meet: Cross border studies main focus on fostering educational cooperation

Mar 28, 2023, at 04:32 am

Kolkata, Mar 26: Educational exchanges, scholarship mechanisms and cross border studies were issues taken up in the BIMSTEC Summit with the theme fostering educational cooperation.

Pakistani Government’s attempt to muzzle Freedom of Speech

Mar 28, 2023, at 04:28 am

According to media reports in Pakistan, the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) coalition government is seriously considering the creation of a specialised “task force” to scrutinise social media campaigns that are detrimental to the army’s image.

After disqualification, Rahul Gandhi gets notice to vacate govt bungalow in Delhi within a month

Mar 28, 2023, at 03:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been asked to vacate his Tughlaq Lane bungalow in Delhi, which he has been occupying since 2005, after his disqualification from the Lok Sabha following the two-year jail term by a Gujarat court in a defamation case.

Karnataka BJP MLA Madal Virupakshappa arrested in bribery case after bail cancellation

Mar 28, 2023, at 02:50 am

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Madal Virupakshappa was arrested on Monday in a bribery case involving the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd where he was the chairman after his bail was cancelled recently.

Supreme Court grants no interim relief to BRS leader K Kavitha in Delhi excise policy case

Mar 28, 2023, at 02:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Monday did not grant any interim relief to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader and daughter of Telangana Chief Minister K Kavitha in relation to the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case.

Hyderabad Congress holds Sankalp Satyagraha in support of Rahul Gandhi

Mar 28, 2023, at 01:01 am

Hyderabad/UNI: Hundreds of Congress activists in Hyderabad, led by state party chief President Sameer Waliullah, gathered in solidarity as part of the nationwide Sankalp Satyagraha protests to support Rahul Gandhi.

Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court issues notice to Gujarat, Centre

Mar 28, 2023, at 12:04 am

New Delhi: Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Central and Gujarat government on hearing the plea filed by Bilkis Bano and others challenging the order of the Gujarat Government allowing the premature release of 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment. 

Assam: Farmers benefiting from lemon fence pilot project

Mar 27, 2023, at 11:41 pm

Homestead areas around a few non-descript thatch-roofed farmhouses in Soraguri Chapori located on the bank of the Brahmaputra at Dikhowmukh area in Sivasagar district in Assam are standing examples of how affordable bio-fences in a human-elephant conflict (HEC) hotspots can help farmers to supplement their incomes.

Alia Mir become first woman from Jammu and Kashmir to receive wildlife conservation award

Mar 27, 2023, at 11:25 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's  Alia Mir has been awarded wildlife conservation award by the UT  for her conservation efforts in the region.

Madhya Pradesh: Maoist Persistence

Mar 27, 2023, at 10:51 pm

On March 17, 2023, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres put up banners and distributed pamphlets on Lanji Bhilai Marg near the Kandrighat Forest under the Sitapala Police outpost in Balaghat District.

Jammu and Kashmir: Tense Peace

Mar 27, 2023, at 10:48 pm

On March 24, 2023, Security Forces (SFs) foiled an infiltration bid and killed one terrorist in the Jabdi area of Tangdhar village, along the Line of Control (LoC), in Kupwara District.

Rahul Gandhi leaves no opportunities to defame India: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Mar 27, 2023, at 07:38 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi does not want to leave any opportunity to “defame” the country and always tries to show himself above the law.

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Kolkata on maiden Bengal visit since assuming office

Mar 27, 2023, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday arrived in the city on her maiden visit to West Bengal after taking oath.

Parliament: Lok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition ruckus

Mar 27, 2023, at 05:57 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Lok Sabha was adjourned till 4 pm on Monday amid Opposition ruckus over Adani issue and disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lower House as a member.

Bengaluru man discovers wife's extramarital affair via car GPS tracker

Mar 27, 2023, at 05:52 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: Technology's advancement has indeed come to the help of a Bengaluru man who has managed to discover his wife's extramarital affair via his car's GPS tracker, media reports said.

Parliament: Opposition meets at Congress chief Kharge's office, Trinamool, AAP attend

Mar 27, 2023, at 05:12 pm

New Delhi/UNI: A meeting of opposition parties was held here on Monday to chalk out strategy amid the ongoing Budget session of the Parliament.

US: Indian Embassy condemns attack on journalist by Khalistani supporters

Mar 27, 2023, at 03:59 pm

Washington: The Indian Embassy in the US has condemned the attack on a Washington DC-based Indian journalist by suspected Khalistani forces.

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visits Assam Agricultural and Women's universities

Mar 27, 2023, at 02:52 am

Jorhat: Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, in his maiden visit to Jorhat on Sunday, arrived at Assam Agricultural University and took stock of various activities being run by the university.