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.
'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.
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.
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.
Jan 22, 2025, at 02:27 pm
The district administration of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri region has declared Badhaal village as 'containment zone' following the deaths of 17 people from three families.
Karma strikes back: The fall of Hindenburg Research
Jan 22, 2025, at 02:23 pm
Founded in 2017 by Nathan Anderson, Hindenburg Research made headlines for its explosive reports targeting companies accused of unethical practices. From Nikola Corporation to India’s Adani Group, the firm thrived on controversy, often triggering market crashes that wiped billions off the books of its targets.
Fire guts part of Atindra Multiplex in Barrackpore near Kolkata
Jan 22, 2025, at 01:55 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Chaos and panic ensued when a massive fire broke out on Sunday noon at a shopping mall in Barrackpore engulfing a garment store, a restaurant and a cineplex, media reports said.
Jan 22, 2025, at 11:12 am
Washington/IBNS: Prioritising New Delhi, US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday held his inaugural bilateral meeting with India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar after taking charge.
Unidentified men loot jewellery worth Rs. 1 crore by using slingshot to break car window in Delhi
Jan 22, 2025, at 01:00 am
New Delhi/iIBNS: A group of unidentified men looted jewellery worth Rs 1 crore by breaking the window of a vehicle using a slingshot in southeast Delhi's Bharat Nagar on Tuesday, media reports said.