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Narendra Modi presents Sangam water, Makhana to Mauritius President

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool on the first day of his visit to the country.

Ukraine to present peace plan in talks with US in Saudi Arabia

U.S. and Ukrainian officials began talks Tuesday in Saudi Arabia with the Ukrainian side expected to present a partial ceasefire plan with Russia.

Narendra Modi pays homage to Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Anerood Jugnauth

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage at the 'Samadhis' of Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and Anerood Jugnauth at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden, Pamplemousses.

Children welfare is at core of India's progress, says WCD Minister Annapurna Devi at summit in UN HQ

Indian WCD Minister Annapurna Devi on Monday participated in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the UN headquarters in New York when she said the welfare of women and children is at the core of India's progress.

Air India appeals passengers to use toilets properly after Chicago-Delhi flight disruption

Tata Group-owned Air India has urged passengers to use lavatories only for the appropriate purpose after one of its long-haul flight operations was disrupted due to clogged toilets.

Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat renovation plan faces trouble as social activist accuses actor of violating rules

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's plan to renovate his residence Mannat has faced trouble as a social activist has accused the 59-year-old actor of violating rules in the past, media reports said.

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's alleged misuse of VIP airport protocol privileges to be probed

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government has launched a probe into the alleged misuse of VIP airport protocol privileges by arrested Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who is accused of gold smuggling, media reports said.

Kolkata man arrested for raping 21-year-old woman from Delhi on pretext of job opportunity

Kolkata/IBNS: A resident of Elgin Road in Kolkata's Bhowanipore area was on Sunday arrested for allegedly raping a 21-year-old woman from Delhi on pretext of offering better job opportunity, media reports said.

Gold smuggling case: Kannada actress Ranya Rao's associate nabbed by DRI

Bengaluru/IBNS: Arrested Kannada actress Ranya Rao's associate has been arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in connection with the gold smuggling case, media reports said.

Myanmar fake job scam: India secures repatriation of 283 nationals

Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand,  in coordination with local authorities, have secured the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals who were lured to various countries with fake job offers.

Narendra Modi arrives in Mauritius for two-day visit, receives warm welcome at airport

Indian PM Narendra Modi reached Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to the country, where his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam welcomed him at the airport.

Devendra Fadnavis supports call to remove Aurangzeb's Tomb, slams Congress

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Monday supported the call for the removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from Khulabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

'I was verbally tortured, threatened. I am traumatised': Ranya Rao breaks down in court

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested while smuggling gold bars worth Rs 14.56 crore last week, Monday alleged in the court that she is "traumatised and emotionally broken" after being "verbally tortured and threatened" in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)'s custody.

Shashi Tharoor slams Jamia Millia Islamia for dropping Thiruvananthapuram as exam centre

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised Jamia Millia Islamia University for its decision to drop Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram from its list of examination centres, PTI reported.

Enforcement Directorate team attacked after raids at Bhupesh Baghel's home

New Delhi/IBNS: A group of people attacked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who had searched former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's premises in a money laundering investigation against his son in the alleged liquor scam case, said reports.

Jammu and Kashmir fashion show triggers controversy, fashion designers Shiva and Narresh apologise

Shivan and Narresh, the fashion designers who drew flak for organising an outdoor show in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan, have apologised for hosting the event.

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon to visit India next week at Modi's invitation

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to India from March 16 to March 20 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday.

Gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao was allotted land by previous Karnataka govt to set up steel plant, claims state board

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who has been arrested for allegedly smuggling gold, was allotted land to set up a steel plant by the previous Karnataka government in 2023, a state board concerning industrial area development claimed, media reports said.

Gulmarg fashion show during Ramzan month stirs row, J&K CM Omar Abdullah responds

Srinagar/IBNS: A fashion show with semi-nude men and women walking the ramp in skimpy clothes has drawn massive flak with the religious and political leaders calling it an act of demolishing the valley's cultural values.

Trouble for Lalit Modi as Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of IPL founder's passport

New Delhi/IBNS: In a fresh trouble for former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi, the Vanuatu government has ordered cancellation of the fugitive businessman's passport which was issued to him, media reports said.

ED raids former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residences in liquor scam probe

Raipur/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel's residences in connection with the multi-crore liquor scam, media reports said.

Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki goes missing during Dominican Republic trip, search on

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for an Indian-origin student after she went missing from a resort where she was visiting with her friends for her spring break.

Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi to participate in UNCSW Session in New York tomorrow

A delegation of the Government of India led by Annpurna Devi, Union Minister, Women and Child Development (WCD), will participate in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which is starting from March 10 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Indian space sector is projected to surge to $44 billion in the near future, says Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh believes the Indian space sector is projected to surge to $44 billion in the near future, marking a nearly fivefold growth.

First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A manufactured by Indian private industry handed over to HAL

The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday.

S Jaishankar says newly inaugurated Manchester consulate will strengthen people-to-people, trade ties

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the consulate in Mancherster on Saturday and hoped it will strengthen people-to-people, cultural, trade and, of course, cricket ties between the India and the UK.

S Jaishankar hopes newly opened Indian consulate in Belfast will serve the needs of diaspora

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated a new consulate in the Northern Irish city of Belfast during his visit to the country.

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military Exercise Khanjar-XII to begin tomorrow

The Indian Army contingent has departed for Kyrgyzstan, where it will participate in Joint Special Forces Exercise  Khanjar-XII, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

Indian-origin man gets 40 years jail term for raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Sydney/IBNS: An India-origin man was sentenced to a 40-year jail term by an Australian court after being found guilty of "premeditated and elaborately executed" rapes of five Korean women, media reports said.

Indian-origin man gets 40 years jail term for raping 5 Korean woman in Australia

Sydney/IBNS: An India-origin man was sentenced to a 40-year jail term by an Australian court after being found guilty of "premeditated and elaborately executed" rapes of five Korean women, media reports said.