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Cyclone: India, Egypt participate in Joint Special Forces Exercise in Rajasthan

The 3rd edition of Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on Monday, officials said on Tuesday.

Experts discuss responsible AI development, deployment during India-France Policy Roundtable

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India in partnership with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, IndiaAI Mission and Sciences Po Paris organised an official side-event to the AI Action Summit 2025, titled ‘2nd India-France AI Policy Roundtable’ on Feb 10 at the Sciences Po Paris university campus.

Rajnath Singh invites global community to co-develop, co-produce advanced systems in India

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the global community to join India in the co-development and co-production of advanced systems, emphasising that the present global security scenario demands innovative approaches and stronger partnerships.

Netizens demand action against influencer Apoorva Makhija for her 'vulgar comedy' amid row over Ranveer Allahbadia's remark

Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the backlash against YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over his controversial 'sex with parents' remark, influencer Apoorva Makhija is also facing the heat over her own remark that referred to vagina.

Singer B Praak not to appear on Ranveer Allahbadia's podcast over 'sex' remark row

Mumbai/IBNS: Singer B Praak has decided not to appear on popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's TRS or The Ranveer Show in the wake of the host's controversial remark on a comedy programme.

No tie-up with Congress in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee claiming TMC enough to defeat BJP

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday cleared her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) will fight the 2026 assembly elections alone ruling out any possible tie-up with her INDIA bloc ally Congress.

UK government launches Trump-style 'blitz' on illegal migrants, Indian restaurants targetted

The UK government has launched a massive 'blitz', targeting Indian restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores and car washes which employ illegal migrants, just days after President Donald Trump-led US government launched a massive crackdown on immigration, media reports said.

Paris: Narendra Modi meets Emmanuel Macron, US VP JD Vance during welcome dinner ahead of AI Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a welcome dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Monday before the crucial Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Paris.

PM Modi meets 'friend' Emmanuel Macron after he arrives in Paris

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron after he arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing.

FIR against Ranveer Allahbadia, other YouTubers over controversial 'sex' remark in a show

An FIR has been registered against Ranveer Allahbadia and others in Assam over the YouTuber's controversial remark which he passed on Samay Raina's show India's Got Talent.

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

Paris/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday arrived in Paris to take part in the AI Action Summit, which India is co-chairing.

Is BJP considering women candidates for Delhi CM post? Speculations are rife amid party's brainstorming sessions

New Delhi/IBNS: It has been two days since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) registered a thumping victory in the Delhi election and the party is yet to announce its chief ministerial candidate paving the way for speculations.

Pakistan: Drunk constable arrested for attempting to sexually assault beggar woman

A drunk police constable was arrested after he tried to sexually assault a disabled beggar woman and shot at and injured a man in Pakistan's Lahore city, media reports said.

Aero India 2025: Rajnath Singh inaugurates India, iDEX & Karnataka Pavilions

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the India, iDEX and Karnataka Pavilions at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka on February 10, 2025.

Envoy says India-Netherlands share 'strong relationship'

Netherlands Ambassador to India, Marisa Gerards, has said the relationship between New Delhi and Amsterdam share a 'strong relationship'.

Pariskha Pe Charcha: Narendra Modi interacts with students on multiple issues ranging from nourishment to art of leadership

Indian PM Narendra Modi interacted with students at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi on Monday during the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) when he interacted with pupils on numerous issues ranging from nourishment to the art of leadership.

Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia apologises after his 'sex' remark draws massive flak

Mumbai/IBNS: Popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia has apologised for his controversial remark which he passed on Samay Raina's show India's Got Talent.

'Would you rather watch your parents...': Podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's controversial 'sex' remark triggers uproar

Mumbai/IBNS: Popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, who was once awarded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has landed himself in a controversy after passing a potentially-offensive remark that has irked his followers and drawn ire from all sections of people.

PM Modi departs for his crucial trip to France and US

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on his crucial trip to France and the United States focussing on trade, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and bilateral cooperation.

Netizens launch #RevokeMetroFareHike after Bengaluru Metro becomes costliest in India

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Bengaluru Metro is facing a massive backlash from the netizens after its revised fare turned it into the costliest among all metros in the country.

President Droupadi Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Hindu pilgrimage Maha Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

Arvind Kejriwal to meet Punjab AAP MLAs amid murmurs over exodus after Delhi exit

New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting with his lawmakers from Punjab amid murmurs over a possible exodus from the party which was thrown out of power in Delhi last week, media reports said.

Chhattisgarh: 31 Maoists killed during encounter with security forces

At least 31 Maoist insurgents and two security forces were killed during an encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on Sunday.

Droupadi Murmu to visit Maha Kumbh tomorrow, take a dip at holy Sangam

Indian President Droupadi Murmu will visit Prayagraj and attend Maha Kumbh on Monday.

India's domestic defence production expected to cross Rs 1.60 lakh crore by 2025-26, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said New Delhi is aiming for Rs 1.60 lakh crore defence production in the domestic sector by the end of 2025-26.

PM Modi vows to clean Yamuna, improve Delhi’s urban infra after BJP’s poll victory

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated his commitment to cleaning the Yamuna River, addressing civic issues like pollution and sanitation, and fulfilling his guarantees to make Delhi a "future-ready" city, media reports said.

BJP seeks L-G’s appointment after Delhi poll win, speculation grows over new CM

Delhi: A day after securing a decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP on Sunday sought an appointment for its newly elected MLAs to meet Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, media reports said.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigns, submits letter to Governor

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A K Bhalla amid recent violence in the north-eastern state.

Delhi Election 2025: BJP’s vote share rises 13 percentage points in past 10 yrs, AAP’s vote share drops

Delhi: BJP’s vote share has risen by nearly 13 percentage points over the past decade, touching 45.56%, while AAP’s vote share has dropped by almost 10 percentage points during the same period, PTI reported.

Aligarh Muslim University hostel's notice on 'beef biriyani' triggers row, admin calls it  'typing error' 

A notice issued by the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) triggered a row on Sunday after it claimed that beef biriyani would be served instead of chicken in the lunch at Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall.