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UP is gaining recognition as state of good governance under Yogi Adityanath's leadership, says VP Dhankar

Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is gaining recognition as a state of good governance, and its institutional framework is meeting global standards.

India appoints new envoy to Israel

The Indian government on Friday announced the appointment of Jitender Pal Singh as the new envoy of the country to Israel.

Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful Islam's police custody extended till January 29

Mumbai/IBNS: The police custody of Bangladeshi man Shariful Islam, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, has been extended till January 29, media reports said.

BIMSTEC officials deliberate on strengthening cyber security, formulate Action Plan

The Indian government recently hosted the Second Meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation in New Delhi when the participants discussed the formulation of Action Plan to secure more secure and resilient cyberspace in the region.

Ordnance factory blast in Maharashtra leaves 8 dead

At least eight people died and several others were injured after a blast occured in an ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday.

Thailand: Transgender women rob gold necklace of Indian tourist while he was walking in Pattaya with friends

An Indian tourist has alleged his gold necklace worth Rs. 132,000 Baht (USD 3,923.9) was robbed by a gang of three transgender women when he was walking near the beachside close to the Hard Rock Hotel in Thailand's Pattaya city, media reports said.

Rajnath Singh flags off USD 278.42 million surveillance system SANJAY

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi on Friday.

Heard screams from Jeh's room: Saif Ali Khan records statement with police on stabbing incident

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has said he rushed to his son Jeh's room upon hearing a scream in a statement which he recorded with the Mumbai Police on the incident of him getting stabbed by a Bangladeshi intruder at his Bandra home, media reports said.

Indian-origin man gets 30-month jail for customs duty evasion on jewellery in USA

An Indian- and New Jersey-based man, who operated jewellery companies in New York City’s Diamond District, was sentenced to 30 months incarceration for spearheading a scheme to illegally evade customs duties for more than $13.5 million of jewellery imports into the US and for illegally processing more than $10.3 million through an unlicensed money transmitting business, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced on Thursday.

Strengthening India-China relationship: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Beijing on January 26

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on January 26 for a meeting of the 'Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister' mechanism between India and China, a step indicating the two neighbours are trying to revive their relationship after a four-year break following a military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Bangladeshi national arrested for stabbing Saif Ali Khan; identity confirmed through documents: Report

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has obtained two identity documents confirming the nationality of the actor Saif Ali Khan's alleged assailant, Sariful Islam, media reports said.

Punjab Police to withdraw additional security provided to Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi/IBNS: The Punjab Police has decided to withdraw additional security cover provided to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after its national capital counterpart objected to it and complained to the Election Commission.

Ex-armyman from Hyderabad kills wife, boils her body parts in pressure cooker before disposing them in lake

Hyderabad/IBNS: In a chilling murder case, an ex-armyman from Hyderabad has confessed to having killed his 35-year-old wife, dismembered her, and boiled the body parts in a pressure cooker, media reports said.

Centre asks Meghalaya to return Rs 200 cr if railway projects not implemented

New Delhi: Amid uncertainty surrounding railway projects in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma revealed that the state may need to return Rs 200 crore allocated for land acquisition if the matter is not resolved promptly, media reports said

Mysterious deaths in Kashmir's Budhal village linked to toxins, not infection, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Srinagar: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an infectious pathogen being behind the mysterious disease that has claimed 17 lives in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district over the last month, reported India Today

Andhra college student jumps to death from 3rd floor of his college

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh): In a shocking incident, a student walked out of class and jumped to his death from the third floor of a college in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning, media reports said.

Indian couples in US rush for C-sections as deadline for Trump's law ending birthright citizenship nears

Washington DC: There is a surge among Indian couples in the US seeking preterm deliveries before February 20 to secure birthright citizenship for their children, media reports said.

'Will accept an auto rickshaw but not reward': Driver who rushed wounded Saif Ali Khan to hospital

Mumbai/IBNS: Autorickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana is highly praised for rushing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed by a Bangladeshi intruder at his house, to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital at a critical juncture.

'He was dancing while walking': Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane doubts Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has stirred a controversy by doubting the attack on Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, who was stabbed multiple times at his house by an intruder during a burglary attempt, media reports said.

'Open to legitimate return of Indians illegally staying in the US': Jaishankar

Washington/D.C./IBNS: After US president Donald Trump relaunched his stance against 'illegal immigration', India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday cleared his country is open to the legitimate return of its nationals who are illegally living inAmerica.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases: PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: Marking 10 years of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao movement on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that it had become a transformative, people-powered initiative and drew participation from people across all walks of life.

'Very clear that Trump administration is prioritising India': S Jaishankar in US

Washington DC/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Wednesday said that it is clear that the Donald Trump administration clearly prioritises bilateral relations with India as he described the special treatment extended to him during the inaugural ceremony.

JDU sacks Manipur Chief after he declares to withdraw support from BJP government in state

Imphal/IBNS: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) sacked its Manipur chief Ksh Biren Singh on Wednesday after the latter sent a letter to the Governor stating the JD(U) has withdrawn support to the BJP-led state government.

12 dead after passengers jump off train in Maharashtra over rumours of fire and collision with another train

Mumbai/IBNS: At least 12 people died on Wednesday after they jumped off a train crossing Maharashtra's Jalgaon amid rumours that it caught fire and was about to be hit by another train, media reports said.

Maharashtra: Panicked passengers jump from one train to be hit by another coming from opposite direction amid fire rumour, several feared dead

Several people are feared to have died on Wednesday after they jumped from one train amid a rumour that it had caught fire to be run over by another that was coming from the other side in Jalgaon region of Maharashtra.

Karma strikes back: The fall of Hindenburg Research

The Legacy of Market Mayhem Founded in 2017 by Nathan Anderson, Hindenburg Research made headlines for its explosive reports targeting companies accused of unethical practices. From Nikola Corporation to India’s Adani Group, the firm thrived on controversy, often triggering market crashes that wiped billions off the books of its targets.

Jammu and Kashmir: Badhaal village declared containment zone after mysterious deaths of 17 members of three families

The district administration of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri region has declared Badhaal village as 'containment zone' following the deaths of 17 people from three families.

Saif Ali Khan's attacker wanted to treat ailing mother in Bangladesh with the stolen money: Reports

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan on Tuesday waved at his fans with a big smile as he returned home days after he was hospitalised following an attack on him by an intruder at his place during an alleged burglary attempt, media reports said.

Fire guts part of Atindra Multiplex in Barrackpore near Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: Chaos and panic ensued when a massive fire broke out on Sunday noon at a shopping shopping mall in Barrackpore engulfing a garment store, a restaurant and a cineplex, media reports said.

US prioritises India as Secretary of State Marco Rubio picks Jaishankar for his maiden bilateral meeting

Washington/IBNS: Prioritising New Delhi, US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday held his inaugural bilateral meeting with India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar after taking charge.