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Indian students in US are quitting part-time jobs amid Donald Trump's deportation plans: Report | Ensure fair proceedings: Suspended MPs to Lok Sabha Speaker after Waqf bill panel meet row | Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful Islam's police custody extended till January 29 | Ordnance factory blast in Maharashtra leaves 8 dead | Heard screams from Jeh's room: Saif Ali Khan records statement with police on stabbing incident | Trump administration arrests over 500 people, deports hundreds in major crackdown on illegal immigration | Russia-Ukraine war would end immediately if Saudi Arabia cuts down oil prices: Donald Trump | 'Come make your product in America or pay tariff': Donald Trump's message at Davos | Saif received 5 stabbing injuries, was brought to hospital by his friend: Medical report | Punjab Police to withdraw additional security provided to Arvind Kejriwal

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.

Freedom of speech cannot be applied selectively: India in touch with UK over 'Emergency' screening protest

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.

UP is gaining recognition as state of good governance under Yogi Adityanath's leadership, says VP Dhankar

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.

Thailand: Transgender women rob gold necklace of Indian tourist while he was walking in Pattaya with friends

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.

Strengthening India-China relationship: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Beijing on January 26

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.

Ex-armyman from Hyderabad kills wife, boils her body parts in pressure cooker before disposing them in lake

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

Mysterious deaths in Kashmir's Budhal village linked to toxins, not infection, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

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.

Indian couples in US rush for C-sections as deadline for Trump's law ending birthright citizenship nears

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.

'He was dancing while walking': Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane doubts Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident

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.

'Very clear that Trump administration is prioritising India': S Jaishankar in US

Jan 23, 2025, at 12:38 am

Washington DC/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday said that it is clear that the Donald Trump administration clearly prioritises bilateral relations with India as he described the special treatment extended to him during the inaugural ceremony.

JDU sacks Manipur Chief after he declares to withdraw support from BJP government in state

Jan 22, 2025, at 11:16 pm

Imphal/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) sacked its Manipur chief Ksh Biren Singh on Wednesday after the latter sent a letter to the Governor stating the JD(U) has withdrawn support to the BJP-led state government.

12 dead after passengers jump off train in Maharashtra over rumours of fire and collision with another train

Jan 22, 2025, at 09:47 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: At least 12 people died on Wednesday after they jumped off a train crossing Maharashtra's Jalgaon amid rumours that it caught fire and was about to be hit by another train, media reports said.

Maharashtra: Panicked passengers jump from one train to be hit by another coming from opposite direction amid fire rumour, several feared dead

Jan 22, 2025, at 06:35 pm

Several people are feared to have died on Wednesday after they jumped from one train amid a rumour that it had caught fire to be run over by another that was coming from the other side in Jalgaon region of Maharashtra.

Saif Ali Khan's attacker wanted to treat ailing mother in Bangladesh with the stolen money: Reports

Jan 22, 2025, at 02:28 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan on Tuesday waved at his fans with a big smile as he returned home days after he was hospitalised following an attack on him by an intruder at his place during an alleged burglary attempt, media reports said.