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'Despicable': India condemns Hindu Temple vandalism in US' California

New Delhi/IBNS: India has condemned the vandalism carried out at a popular Hindu temple in the US's California days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against the perpetrators.

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get notice over pan masala ad

Jaipur/IBNS: Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff got a notice from a consumer disputes redressal commission in Jaipur over an allegedly misleading advertisement for pan masala.

Two arrested in gang-rape of Israeli tourist, homestay operator near Karnataka’s Hampi

KOPPAL: Police in Karnataka’s Koppal arrested two men on Saturday in connection with the gang-rape of a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay operator near Sanapur Lake, close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, reported The Times of India.

India's first hydrogen-powered train to run on Jind-Sonipat route by March 31

New Delhi: India is poised to achieve a significant milestone in its railway sector with the introduction of its first hydrogen-powered train, which is expected to commence operations by March 31, 2025, on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, media reports said.

Javed Akhtar slams trolls criticising Mohammed Shami for drinking water during Champions Trophy match amid Ramadan

Mumbai: Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in strong defence of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, who recently faced unnecessary criticism for drinking water during a match while fasting for Ramadan.

Delhi govt approves Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocates Rs 5,100 cr for monthly aid to poor women

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Saturday approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocating Rs 5,100 crore to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections in the city, media reports said.

ED seizes business jet at Hyderabad airport in Rs 850 cr Ponzi scam probe

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized an eight-seater business jet parked at the Hyderabad airport in connection with a money laundering investigation against Falcon Group and its promoters, who are accused of defrauding investors of Rs 850 crore in a large-scale Ponzi scheme, media reports said.

Javed Akhtar slams trolls criticising Mohammed Shami for drinking water during Ramadan match

Mumbai: Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in strong defence of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, who recently faced unnecessary criticism for drinking water during a match while fasting for Ramadan.

Vikram Misri discusses regional, global issues with Russian Deputy FM

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recently visited Moscow to participate in bilateral Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko when they shared perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Indian CDS Anil Chauhan concludes Australia visit,marks growing engagement between two nations

Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan concluded his visit to Australia from March 4-March which underscored the growing engagement between the two nations under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Narendra Modi to attend Mauritius National Day celebration as chief guest next week

Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Mauritius next week as the chief guest for the National Day celebrations of the country on March 12, Ministry of External Affairs said.

Two women including Israeli tourist gang-raped in Karnataka town, one co-traveller found dead

Bengaluru/IBNS: Two women including an Israeli tourist were gang-raped by three men in the Koppal town of Karnataka on Thursday night, media reports said.

Karnataka govt caps movie ticket prices at Rs. 200 across all cinema halls and multiplexes

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government on Friday announced the capping of movie ticket prices at Rs. 200 across all cinema halls and multiplexes in the south Indian state, media reports said.

India signs USD 248 million deal with Russia's Rosoboronexport for advanced tank engines

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rosoboronexport (RoE), Russian Federation worth $ 248 million for procurement of 1000 HP Engines for T-72 Tanks in fully formed, completely knocked down and semi knocked down conditions, officials said on Saturday.

'Making the dragon and elephant dance is the only right choice': China Minister tells India amid US 'tariff war'

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid increasing tensions between China and the United States, particularly after the Donald Trump administration doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 percent, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi Friday called on New Delhi and Beijing to work together and "take the lead in opposing hegemonism and power politics".

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holds talks with his Russian counterpart in Moscow

Moscow/IBNS: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Friday held talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Rudenko, discussing various aspects of bilateral cooperation.

MK Stalin calls for 'united opposition' against Centre's delimitation plan, invites 7 CMs for a meeting in Chennai

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday reached out to seven of his counterparts, including Bengal's Mamata Banerjee, Punjab's Bhagwant Mann, and BJP-ruled Odisha's Mohan Chandra Majhi, to join a 'joint action committee' of political parties to voice against the delimitation exercise proposed by the Centre.

Indian Navy's capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise ends after three months

The 2025 Edition of the Indian Navy’s capstone Theatre Level Operational Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted over a period of three months from Jan to Mar 25, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday.

'Stop swinging your paper word against the delusional Hindi imposition': BJP hits back at MK Stalin's 'LKG' remark

Chennai/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's "LKG" remark escalating the faceoff over the National Education Policy (NEP) and the language debate in the south Indian state.

Not just PoK, retrieve part of Jammu and Kashmir under China's control too: Omar Abdullah on Jaishankar's remark

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appealed to the Government of India to retrieve not just the Pakistan-occupied part of the valley but also the one which is under China's control in response to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent remarks on border dispute between the two South Asian countries.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, arrested for gold smuggling, travelled to Europe, America, Middle East

New Delhi/IBNS: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested on Monday night at the Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly smuggling gold, said she had travelled to Europe, America, Middle East.

US Supreme Court rejects 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's anti-extradition plea

Washington DC/IBNS: The United States Supreme Court has rejected 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana's plea to stay his extradition to India, media reports said.

Israel rescues 10 Indian construction workers from West Bank

Israeli authorities on Friday said 10 Indian construction workers were rescued from a West Bank village where they were held for over a month, media reports said.

FIR lodged against Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu in Jadavpur University violence

Kolkata/IBNS: The Kolkata Police Thursday registered an FIR against West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu, his driver, and Professor Om Prakash Mishra on Thursday in connection with the violence at Jadavpur University on March 1.

Muslim cleric slams Mohammed Shami for not observing ‘roza’ during Champions Trophy, cousin defends him

New Delhi: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has come under fire from All India Muslim Jamaat national president Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi for consuming an energy drink during the semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy against Australia while Ramadan fasting was underway, media reports said.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya ties the knot with Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Rising Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya married Carnatic vocalist and Bharatanatyam dancer Sivasri Skandaprasad on Thursday in a traditional ceremony in Bengaluru.

'Strongly condemn': UK foreign office on S Jaishankar's security breach in London

London/IBNS: The UK Foreign Office has 'strongly condemned' the security breach incident of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in London, and warned that "any attempt to intimidate and threaten" is unacceptable, media reports said.

Tejasvi Surya ties the knot with Carnatic singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya married Carnatic vocalist and Bharatanatyam dancer Sivasri Skandaprasad in a traditional ceremony in Bengaluru.

'Will soon be dead': 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana seeks emergency stay on extradition in US Supreme Court

Weeks after the US administration approved the extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, to India, the process remains stalled, media reports said.

Congress neglect, Rajiv Gandhi’s academic failures, Rahul’s indifference: Mani Shankar Aiyar opens up in viral video

New Delhi: Mani Shankar Aiyar is not on bad terms with the Gandhis, but in a candid interview with YouTube channel The Ewer (Chill-Pill), the Congress veteran revealed his surprise when Rajiv Gandhi became India’s prime minister despite having failed twice while studying in the UK. He also spoke about Rahul Gandhi’s apparent indifference towards him despite his willingness to mentor him for the past 20 years.