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Lalu Prasad calls Maha Kumbh ‘faaltu,’ sparks controversy amid stampede fallout | Big concerns addressed, I am encouraged: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauds Modi's US visit | Prayagraj: 10 Maha Kumbh pilgrims die after car-bus collision on highway | 'US wants a durable peace in Ukraine,' US Vice President JD Vance says after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy | 'How can we involve Chief Justice with any executive appointment?' Jagdeep Dhankar's big remark on separation of powers | BJP says AAP renames CMO Delhi X handle to 'KejriwalAtWork', then deletes profile | Mumbai, Assam cops land at Ranveer Allahbadia's residence but could not find him | I will leave it to PM Modi: Donald Trump on Bangladesh crisis | Modi is a much tougher and better negotiator than me: Donald Trump | Modi covered up Gautam Adani's corruption: Rahul Gandhi after PM's 'personal matter' remark in the US

PM Modi meets US President Donald Trump at the White House

Feb 14, 2025, at 03:34 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and held a meeting followed by a press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC on Thursday. [Photo courtesy: PIB]

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard in the United States

Feb 13, 2025, at 03:53 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Director of National Intelligence [DNI] of the USA in Washington DC on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)

Modi in France: PM reaches Marseille for Indian consulate inauguration

Feb 12, 2025, at 11:50 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the French city of Marseille where he along with France President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate a new Indian consulate on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: PIB)

In Images: PM Modi in France

Feb 11, 2025, at 12:36 pm

The PM was welcomed by the President of the French Republic, Mr. Emmanuel Macron on his arrival at Elysée Palace in Paris, France on February 10, 2025.

PM Modi arrives in Paris to take part in AI Action Summit

Feb 10, 2025, at 11:43 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing. During his visit, PM Modi will be holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron towards strengthening India-France relations.

IN IMAGES: President Droupadi Murmu takes holy dip in Maha Kumbh

Feb 10, 2025, at 12:14 pm

President Droupadi Murmu took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Hindu pilgrimage Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Monday. (Image by Rupak De Chowdhuri)

In Images: Vicky Kaushal promotes Chhaava in Kolkata

Feb 07, 2025, at 11:10 pm

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday promoted his upcoming film Chhaava in Kolkata. Vicky played Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the film, which is directed by Laxman Utekar and is slated for February 14 release. (Image by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: PM Modi takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Feb 05, 2025, at 04:20 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela which is underway at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo courtesy: PIB) 

Maha Kumbh: Yogi and Bhutanese King take sacred dip

Feb 04, 2025, at 06:30 pm

CM Yogi Adityanath introduced Bhutanese King Namgyel Wangchuck to the significance of Mahakumbh as they offered prayers to Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. Photos by UP Govt.

In shots: Mahurat of Dev's upcoming film Raghu Dakat

Feb 03, 2025, at 06:07 pm

On the sacred occasion of Saraswati Puja, the mahurat of Raghu Dakat, produced by SVF and Dev Entertainment Ventures, was conducted marking the beginning of an ambitious cinematic journey. Directed by Dhrubo Banerjee and led by superstar Dev, the film brings together a stellar cast, including Anirban Bhattacharya, Sohini Sarkar, Idhika Paul, and Roopa Ganguly. (Photo courtesy: SVF) 

Maha Kumbh 2025: Naga sadhus steal the show on Triveni bank

Feb 03, 2025, at 12:08 pm

The Naga Sadhus became the centre of attraction during the last Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025, captivating a sea of devotees with their remarkable display of discipline, traditional rituals, and martial arts. Their unique presence on the banks of Triveni, combined with their ancient traditions, left spectators in awe. The Shobha Yatra of the Akharas, organized for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami, was a spectacular sight. Meanwhile, countless others from across the world took holy dip at the Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering of people in the world. IBNS images by Rupak De Chaudhuri and UP govt.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh

Feb 03, 2025, at 10:51 am

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar visited the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj with his wife and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and took the holy dip. Photos: UP PR Team  

Maha Kumbh 2025: Glimpses of the greatest Hindu pilgrimage

Feb 03, 2025, at 10:46 am

The sea of humanity continues to pour in at Prayagraj as pilgrims in millions take a dip in the Ganga and Sangam to purge themselves of the sins. Images by Rupak De Chaudhuri / IBNS

Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2025

Feb 01, 2025, at 03:41 pm

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2025 in parliament on Saturday. This is the first full budget of Modi government since returning to power in 2024. (Photo courtesy: PIB)

Star-studded premiere of Aparna Sen-Anjan Dutt starrer Ei Raat Tomar Amaar

Jan 31, 2025, at 09:34 pm

Prominent film personalities including superstar Dev, director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan attended the premiere show of Parambrata Chattopadhyay's Ei Raat Tomar Amaar featuring veterans Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt in the lead. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

Yogi Adityanath, Amit Shah visit Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Jan 27, 2025, at 06:38 pm

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh on Monday (January 27, 2024). Amit Shah took a holy dip in Sangam. Yogi met Yoga practitioner Baba Ramdev during his visit to the holy city.

PM Modi pays tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

Jan 24, 2025, at 01:28 pm

All pictures caption: PM Modi paid tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi on January 23, 2025. (Photo courtesy: PIB)

Mahakumbh 2025: Snapshots of holy dip in Prayagraj

Jan 22, 2025, at 01:29 pm

More than 8.81 crore took the holy dip in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj till January 20 on the occasion of Mahakumbh in the Indian city. (Photo courtesy: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS)

In Images: S Jaishankar represents India at Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony

Jan 21, 2025, at 01:35 pm

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar represented the country at the inauguration ceremony of US president Donald Trump at the Capital One Arena in Washington on Monday. Jaishankar was also seen interacting with key members of the Trump administration during the event. (Photo courtesy: S Jaishankar X handle) 

PM Modi inaugurates all-weather Sonamarg Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir

Jan 14, 2025, at 12:07 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the all-weather Sonamarg Tunnel - dubbed as Z-Morh Tunnel - at the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. Along with Modi, Jammu and Kashmir governor Manoj Sinha, chief minister Omar Abdullah and union transport minister Nitin Gadkari were also present. (Photo courtesy: PIB) 

In Images: Mahakumbh 2025 - The Holy Dip

Jan 14, 2025, at 11:54 am

Almost 10 million people took a holy dip in the cold waters at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj in their bid to seek forgiveness for their sins, marking the first 'Amrit Snan' (royal bath) of the ongoing Maha Kumbh, on Jan 14. The Maha Kumbh, the biggest religious congregation in the world, is held after a gap of 12 years in Prayagraj, attracting pilgrims from India and across the globe.

Gangasagar Mela: The Pilgrims' Progress

Jan 14, 2025, at 12:10 am

The Gangasagar Mela, a Hindu festival and mela (fair), held annually at Gangasagar in West Bengal commenced on Monday. It takes place at the confluence of the Ganges River and the Bay of Bengal. The mela is celebrated on Makar Sankranti in January. Hindus believe bathing in the sacred waters at this confluence on Makar Sankranti washes away sins.  The mela features a vibrant cultural atmosphere.(Photos by Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS)

In Images: Trailer launch of Srijit Mukherji's Shotyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei

Jan 13, 2025, at 10:19 pm

The trailer of Srijit Mukherji's upcoming Bengali film Shtoyi Bole Shotyi Kichhu Nei was launched at a grand event with most of the cast members at Town Hall in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo courtesy: SVF)

Millions of Hindu devotees gather at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj as a six-week Maha Kumbh Mela begins today

Jan 13, 2025, at 09:33 pm

A six-week Maha Kumbh Mela or Great Pitcher Festival kick-started in India on Monday with tens of thousands of people taking a dip in freezing waters at the confluence of sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the Saraswati. The Kumbh Mela is a Hindu sacred event that is projected to be the world's largest gathering of humanity as it showcases religion, spirituality, tourism, and crowd management. More than 400 million people are expected in the northern city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh state over the course of six weeks.

West Bengal government airlifts ailing Gangasagar pilgrims to Kolkata

Jan 13, 2025, at 12:45 pm

West Bengal government airlifted pilgrims who fell ill while visiting Gangasagar Mela in South 24 Parganas in the state on Sunday (January 12, 2025). They were admitted to a state-run hospital in Kolkata. (Photo Courtesy: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)

Special poster of Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan starring Rukmini Maitra launched at Kolkata's Binodini Theatre

Jan 04, 2025, at 03:32 pm

Dev Entertainment Ventures unveiled the special poster of their much-anticipated film Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan, directed by acclaimed filmmaker, Ram Kamal Mukherjee at the Binodini Theatre (formerly known as Star Theatre) in the presence of the cast and crew members earlier this week. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Special screening of Dev's Khadaan

Jan 04, 2025, at 03:19 pm

A special screening of Tollywood superstar Dev's Khadaan was held at the iconic Priya Cinema in Kolkata earlier this week. Apart from the lead actors Dev, Idhika Paul and others, several Bengali film personalities including the superstar's girlfriend, actress Rukmini Maitra were present. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In images: Soham Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar's Felubakshi gets its teaser and first song release

Dec 28, 2024, at 09:28 pm

The teaser and first song of Soham Chakraborty and Madhumita Sarcar's upcoming Bengali film Felubakshi was released by the makers at a grand event in Kolkata's Tolly Club on Friday. Apart from Soham and Madhumita, singer Somlata Acharyya Chowdhury was among the attendees. (Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS) 

In images: PM Modi pays last respect to Manmohan Singh

Dec 27, 2024, at 12:52 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his last respect to his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. (Images by PIB) 

Glimpses of Christmas celebrations in Kolkata

Dec 25, 2024, at 10:11 pm

Kolkata celebrates Christmas with fervour and gaiety as Park Street lights up for thousands of revellers on Wednesday. Enthusiastic visitors were seen soaking in the fun clicking photos amidst dazzling lights and queuing up for fancy Christmas food along the boulevard, which is known for its variety of offerings.(Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)