Indian Army to participate in sixth edition of joint military exercise with Japan
The Indian Army will participate in the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9.
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Goa man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape-murder of foreign tourist in 2017
Panaji/IBNS: A 31-year-old man in Goa has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court for raping and murdering Irish-British national Danielle McLaughin in 2017, media reports said.
USAID is the biggest scam in human history: PM Modi's adviser after DOGE's 'fund to improve voter turnout in India' claim
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's adviser Sanjeev Sanyal has reacted to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s claim that the US funds were used by the Biden administration to improve the voter turnout in the Indian elections, media reports said.
'Stop assuming China is enemy': Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remark stirs row
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda has stirred a fresh row by suggesting that China should not be assumed as India's enemy even after a number of cross-border conflicts between the two countries.
Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark row: Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija to appear before NCW today
Mumbai/IBNS: Youtuber Samay Raina and influencer Apoorva Mukhija will on Monday appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the case over the "sex with parents" remark passed by popular podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on India's Got Latent show.
US flight with 3rd batch of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar
The US aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian immigrants landed in the north Indian city of Amritsar on Sunday.
S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, BIMSTEC with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain and discussed the bilateral relationship between the two nations, amid deteriorating ties since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5 last year.
International Fleet Review: INS Shardul, P81 aircraft reach Indonesia
Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15 to February 22.
Droupadi Murmu says ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ will promote tribal heritage
Indian President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi on Sunday and said the event will highlight and promote tribal heritage.
Delhi’s next CM likely to be announced tomorrow in key BJP meet
Delhi: The suspense over Delhi's next chief minister is expected to end on Monday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled to hold its legislative party meeting at 3 pm, ANI reported, citing sources.
Looking forward to continuing to strengthen US-India friendship, says Tulsi Gabbard after meeting Narendra Modi
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard recently met Indian PM Narendra Modi and said she felt honoured meeting him and looks forward to strengthen the US-India friendship.
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India tomorrow
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.
India is the second-largest fish-producing country with 8 percent share in global production: Ministry
India is the second largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production, said the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
Lalu Prasad calls Maha Kumbh ‘faaltu,’ sparks controversy amid stampede fallout
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad ignited controversy on Sunday after dismissing the Maha Kumbh as "faaltu" (meaningless) while commenting on the tragic New Delhi Railway Station stampede, media reports.
Inquiry finds special train announcement, ticket surge led to deadly New Delhi stampede
New Delhi: An inquiry report into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives on Saturday night due to overcrowding, has identified key factors behind the tragedy.
Elon Musk-led US department cancels $21 million grant meant for influencing 'voter turnout in India', BJP responds
New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new US government has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant, initiated by former President Joe Biden's administration to influence "voter turnout in India."
Congress targets Centre over Delhi station stampede, demands 'exact figures' of dead
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after the stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station leaving 18 people dead and several others injured last night, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the Centre and the Railways, accusing them of negligence and failure to manage the crisis.
US plane carrying second batch of 'illegal' Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar
Amritsar/IBNS: A second plane carrying 119 Indian deportees from the United States landed in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday night, which is in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station kills 18 including 11 women, 4 children
New Delhi/IBNS: At least 18 people, including 11 women and four children, died after a sudden rush of passengers caused by the delay of two trains for the Maha Kumbh led to an overcrowding situation at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, media reports said.
15 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid spiralling Maha Kumbh rush
New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night after two trains headed for the Maha Kumbh were delayed leading to overcrowding, media reports said.
15 killed in overcrowding chaos at New Delhi Railway Station amid spiralling Maha Kumbh rush
New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night two trains headed for the Maha Kumbh were delayed leading to overcrowding, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu govt takes possession of Jaylalithaa's seized assets including gold sword, crown, luxury watches
Bengaluru: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s disproportionate assets case has culminated in a huge transfer of wealth, both in financial and symbolic terms, media reports said.
Congress slams Punjab’s AAP govt over illegal immigration as second US deportee flight heads to Amritsar
Chandigarh: As a second US flight carrying 120 deported Indians is set to land in Amritsar today, the political debate over the deportation of illegal immigrants has reignited, media reports said.
'Scared but not running away': YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia says he faces death threats amid row over remarks on reality show
Mumbai: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, embroiled in a major controversy, has revealed that he is receiving death threats following backlash over his comments on a reality show. "I am feeling scared... But, I am not running away," he stated in an Instagram post.
BJP slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over comment on PM Modi’s caste amid state’s caste survey row
Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing debate over Telangana's caste survey, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to a backward class by birth but is part of a "legally converted backward class", media reports said.
BJP Slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over comment on PM Modi’s caste amid state’s caste survey row
Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing debate over Telangana's caste survey, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to a backward class by birth but is part of a "legally converted backward class", media reports said.
'India a democracy that delivers': Jaishankar counters US Senator Elissa Slotkin ‘democracy doesn’t put food on table’ remark
Munich (Germany): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday criticised the West for perceiving democracy as an exclusively Western trait.
Maharashtra forms panel to study law against forced conversions and ‘love jihad’
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has constituted a seven-member committee to assess the legal framework for a potential law addressing forced religious conversions and cases of "love jihad", media reports said.
India, Sri Lanka strengthen bond in critical minerals, mining
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey held a productive meeting today with Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
India, Chad discuss deepening further bilateral ties in key areas
Indian and Chad officials attended the Foreign Office Consultations in N’Djamena city on Thursday when they agreed to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas to enhance cooperation in the multilateral fora.