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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.

Khalistani extremists heckle, attempt to attack EAM Jaishankar in London

London: External affairs minister S Jaishankar was heckled and faced an attempted attack by Khalistani extremists in London on Thursday (IST) as he departed in a car following an event at the Chatham House think tank.

Hard to believe a woman had physical intimacy with a man for 16 years on false marriage promise : Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has said it is hard to believe a woman had physical intimacy with a man in their live-in relationship for 16 years on false promise of marriage, media reports said.

No permission for Holi in AMU, Hindu students plan to write to PM Modi

Aligarh/IBNS: The Hindu students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) are set to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Holi celebrations are not allowed in the Aligarh Muslim University, media reports said.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao strapped 14 gold bars on thighs to evade detection at airport: Report

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold, strapped 14 gold bars each weighing 1 kg to evade detection at the airport, media reports said.

PM Modi appreciates Japan’s strong commitment to 'Make in India, Make for the World'

A delegation from the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee (JIBCC) comprising 17 members and led by its Chairman,Tatsuo Yasunaga called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

Indian student shot dead by unidentified men in US

Unidentified people shot dead an Indian student from Telangana in the US state of Wisconsin during a suspected robbery attempt on Wednesday.

Court imposes Rs. 200 fine on Rahul Gandhi for skipping appearance in Savarakar defamatory remark case

Lucknow/IBNS: A Lucknow Court on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs. 200 on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly failing to appear before it in connection with a case related to his remarks on freedom fighter Veer Savarkar.

'No black mark on my career': IPS officer shocked over stepdaughter Ranya Rao's arrest in smuggling case

Bengaluru/IBNS: The senior IPS officer whose step-daughter-Kannada actress Ranya Rao-was arrested at Bengaluru airport Monday night, after officials found 14.8kg of gold in her possession, has been left "shocked and devastated" by the news.

MK Stalin ‘rejects’ delimitation process at all-party meet, seeks status quo on Lok Sabha seats for 30 years

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin “unanimously rejected” the Parliamentary constituency delimitation process scheduled to take place in 2026 at an all-party meeting on Wednesday.

MK Stalin ‘rejects’ delimitation process, seeks status quo on Lok Sabha seats for 30 years

Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has “unanimously rejected” the Parliamentary constituency delimitation process scheduled to take place in 2026.

Union Cabinet approves development of Ropeway Project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the construction of 12.9 km ropeway project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km) in Uttarakhand.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits UK, discusses Ukraine issue with PM Starmer

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer when they discussed the Ukraine conflict, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the country amid a verbal spat with his American counterpart Donald Trump last week.

After calling Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'unimpressive', Congress leader Shama Mohamed lauds India's win

New Delhi: Days after facing backlash for her harsh remarks about Team India captain Rohit Sharma, Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed praised India's victory against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final, extending her best wishes for the March 9 final.

Kolkata gears up to host North East Trade And Investment Roadshow this week

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is organising the North East Trade and Investment roadshow in Kolkata on Friday, where the states will highlight various investment opportunities across key sectors, including IT and healthcare.

India, Nepali officials review implementation of cross-border railway links, bilateral ties

India and Nepal held the 9th Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the 7th Joint Working Group (JWG) meetings from February 27-28 in New Delhi to review the implementation of ongoing cross-border railway links and overall bilateral cooperation in the railway sector.

JP Nadda chairs Mission Steering Group meeting, emphasises grassroots healthcare and digital expansion

New Delhi: Union Health Minister JP Nadda presided over the Mission Steering Group (MSG) meeting under the National Health Mission (NHM), where key policymakers and officials discussed healthcare advancements, policy frameworks, and future strategies, media reports said.

DRDO conducts high-altitude ILSS trials for LCA Tejas

The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), a Bengaluru-based lab under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), 'successfully' conducted high-altitude trials of the Indigenous On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS)-based Integrated Life Support System (ILSS) for the LCA Tejas aircraft, on Tuesday.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling Rs 12 cr gold

Bengaluru: Kannada film actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Kempegowda International Airpor for allegedly attempting to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold worth over Rs 12 crore from Dubai, officials said on Tuesday, media reports said.

Hyderabad techie dies by suicide after 6 months of wedding, family alleges dowry harrasment by husband

Hyderabad/IBNS: A 25-year-old software engineer committed suicide in Hyderabad, just six months after her wedding. Devika died by suicide at her Hyderabad home on Sunday night, media reports said.

Maharashtra minister resigns amid outrage over sarpanch's brutal murder in Beed

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra's Food & Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned on Tuesday after massive outrage over the killing of a sarpanch of a village in Beed, who was kidnapped, beaten with rods, and tortured for hours only to die on December 9.

PM Modi inaugurated and visited the wildlife rescue, rehabilitation & conservation centre - Vantara in Gujarat

PM Modi inaugurated and visited the wildlife rescue, rehabilitation & conservation centre - Vantara in Gujarat

Rajnath Singh says India's security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India’s security apparatus must remain adaptive to emerging threats such as cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, space-based challenges, and transnational organised crime.

Calling someone ‘Miyan-Tiyan’ or ‘Pakistani’ in poor taste but not a crime: Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has observed that referring to someone as “Miyan-Tiyan” or “Pakistani” may be inappropriate but does not constitute an offence of hurting religious sentiments under the law, media reports said.

TMC accuses Election Commission of covering up alleged voter ID fraud

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Saket Gokhale on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of attempting to “cover up” alleged voter list fraud rather than acknowledging it, media reports said.

SC slams states over failure to ensure affordable healthcare, flags pvt hospital exploitation

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply criticised state governments for failing to provide affordable medical care and infrastructure, particularly in ensuring access to reasonably priced medicines, including essential drugs, for economically disadvantaged sections of society, media reports said.

Slammed for fat-shaming cricketer Rohit Sharma, Congress leader Shama Mohamed defends herself, brings up old tweet by Kangana Ranaut

Mumbai: Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed has reignited the controversy surrounding her remark on the appearance of Team India captain Rohit Sharma by bringing up an old tweet by actor-turned-BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.

Maharashtra minister resigns after aide’s arrest in Beed sarpanch murder case

Mumbai: A minister in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s government has stepped down after one his close associates was arrested in connection with the murder of a Sarpanch in Beed district back in December 2024.

S Jaishankar to visit UK, Ireland today to enhance ties

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will commence his visit to the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, said the Ministry of External Affairs.

UP man commits suicide in Mangaluru accusing a woman CISF officer of exploiting and misleading him

Bengaluru/IBNS: A man from Uttar Pradesh has committed suicide in Mangaluru, blaming it on a woman CISF officer for deceiving and exploiting him, media reports said.