Jan 25, 2025, at 01:28 pm
A top Indian official on Friday said New Delhi is keeping a close watch on any activities happening in the neighbourhood when it is related to national safety following the visit of a delegation of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency to Bangladesh.
Mahakumbh 2025: Cultural extravaganza blending patriotism and spirituality to mark Republic Day
Jan 25, 2025, at 01:26 pm
Devotees and tourists at Mahakumbh will witness a grand cultural extravaganza blending spirituality, patriotism and the essence of Indian heritage on the occasion of Republic Day on Sunday as part of the ongoing ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh’ event. Sanskriti Ka Mahakumbh, organized by the Yogi government, was inaugurated on January 16.
India will take back nationals illegally staying in the US or elsewhere: MEA
Jan 25, 2025, at 01:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has said it will bring back its nationals who are illegally staying in any part of the world in the backdrop of the United States' crackdown on illegal immigration, media reports said.
US Supreme Court clears 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India
Jan 25, 2025, at 10:38 am
Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: In a big diplomatic win for India, the United States Supreme Court has cleared the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana to New Delhi, media reports said.
Narendra Modi to attend Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in France, confirms MEA
Jan 25, 2025, at 09:06 am
Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that PM Narendra Modi will attend the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, which will be held in Paris next month.
Indian students in US are quitting part-time jobs amid Donald Trump's deportation plans: Report
Jan 25, 2025, at 12:08 am
Washington DC/IBNS: Amid enforcement of Donald Trump's deportation policy, several Indian students are quitting their part-time jobs post-college hours for some extra money.
Patanjali recalls 4 tonnes of red chilli powder over pesticide residue concerns
Jan 24, 2025, at 10:35 pm
New Delhi: Patanjali Foods Ltd has recalled four tonnes of its red chilli powder from retail shelves following directives from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), The Economic Times reported.
Jan 24, 2025, at 10:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid reports of Kangana Ranaut's new film Emergency's screening being obstruced in the United Kingdom, the External Affairs Ministry has raised the matter with the British authorities.
Ensure fair proceedings: Suspended MPs to Lok Sabha Speaker after Waqf bill panel meet row
Jan 24, 2025, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill who were suspended for a day on Friday for protesting and accusing Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steamrolling the proceedings, have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking fair conduction of proceedings.
Jan 24, 2025, at 06:05 pm
Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is gaining recognition as a state of good governance, and its institutional framework is meeting global standards.
India appoints new envoy to Israel
Jan 24, 2025, at 05:23 pm
The Indian government on Friday announced the appointment of Jitender Pal Singh as the new envoy of the country to Israel.
Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful Islam's police custody extended till January 29
Jan 24, 2025, at 03:34 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The police custody of Bangladeshi man Shariful Islam, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, has been extended till January 29, media reports said.
BIMSTEC officials deliberate on strengthening cyber security, formulate Action Plan
Jan 24, 2025, at 03:22 pm
The Indian government recently hosted the Second Meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation in New Delhi when the participants discussed the formulation of Action Plan to secure more secure and resilient cyberspace in the region.
Ordnance factory blast in Maharashtra leaves 8 dead
Jan 24, 2025, at 02:54 pm
At least eight people died and several others were injured after a blast occured in an ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday.
Jan 24, 2025, at 02:29 pm
An Indian tourist has alleged his gold necklace worth Rs. 132,000 Baht (USD 3,923.9) was robbed by a gang of three transgender women when he was walking near the beachside close to the Hard Rock Hotel in Thailand's Pattaya city, media reports said.
Rajnath Singh flags off USD 278.42 million surveillance system SANJAY
Jan 24, 2025, at 02:01 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi on Friday.
Heard screams from Jeh's room: Saif Ali Khan records statement with police on stabbing incident
Jan 24, 2025, at 01:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has said he rushed to his son Jeh's room upon hearing a scream in a statement which he recorded with the Mumbai Police on the incident of him getting stabbed by a Bangladeshi intruder at his Bandra home, media reports said.
Indian-origin man gets 30-month jail for customs duty evasion on jewellery in USA
Jan 24, 2025, at 10:45 am
An Indian- and New Jersey-based man, who operated jewellery companies in New York City’s Diamond District, was sentenced to 30 months incarceration for spearheading a scheme to illegally evade customs duties for more than $13.5 million of jewellery imports into the US and for illegally processing more than $10.3 million through an unlicensed money transmitting business, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced on Thursday.
Jan 24, 2025, at 08:57 am
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on January 26 for a meeting of the 'Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister' mechanism between India and China, a step indicating the two neighbours are trying to revive their relationship after a four-year break following a military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Saif Ali Khan's stabber a Bangladeshi, documents confirm identity: Report
Jan 23, 2025, at 11:10 pm
Mumbai: Mumbai Police has obtained two identity documents confirming the nationality of the actor Saif Ali Khan's alleged assailant, Sariful Islam, media reports said.
Punjab Police to withdraw additional security provided to Arvind Kejriwal
Jan 23, 2025, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Punjab Police has decided to withdraw additional security cover provided to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after its national capital counterpart objected to it and complained to the Election Commission.
Jan 23, 2025, at 09:59 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: In a chilling murder case, an ex-armyman from Hyderabad has confessed to having killed his 35-year-old wife, dismembered her, and boiled the body parts in a pressure cooker, media reports said.
Centre asks Meghalaya to return Rs 200 cr if railway projects not implemented
Jan 23, 2025, at 09:01 pm
New Delhi: Amid uncertainty surrounding railway projects in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma revealed that the state may need to return Rs 200 crore allocated for land acquisition if the matter is not resolved promptly, media reports said
Jan 23, 2025, at 07:10 pm
Srinagar: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an infectious pathogen being behind the mysterious disease that has claimed 17 lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district over the last month, reported India Today
Andhra college student jumps to death from 3rd floor of his college
Jan 23, 2025, at 06:18 pm
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh): In a shocking incident, a student walked out of class and jumped to his death from the third floor of a college in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning, media reports said.
Jan 23, 2025, at 04:43 pm
Washington DC: There is a surge among Indian couples in the US seeking preterm deliveries before February 20 to secure birthright citizenship for their children, media reports said.
'Will accept an auto rickshaw but not reward': Driver who rushed wounded Saif Ali Khan to hospital
Jan 23, 2025, at 02:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Autorickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana is highly praised for rushing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed by a Bangladeshi intruder at his house, to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital at a critical juncture.
Jan 23, 2025, at 01:27 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has stirred a controversy by doubting the attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed multiple times at his house by an intruder during a burglary attempt, media reports said.
'Open to legitimate return of Indians illegally staying in the US': Jaishankar
Jan 23, 2025, at 12:07 pm
Washington/D.C./IBNS: After US president Donald Trump relaunched his stance against 'illegal immigration', India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday cleared his country is open to the legitimate return of its nationals who are illegally living inAmerica.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases: PM Modi
Jan 23, 2025, at 01:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Marking 10 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao movement on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that it had become a transformative, people-powered initiative and drew participation from people across all walks of life.