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.
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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.
Unidentified men loot jewellery worth Rs. 1 crore by using slingshot to break car window in Delhi
New Delhi/iIBNS: A group of unidentified men looted jewellery worth Rs 1 crore by breaking the window of a vehicle using a slingshot in southeast Delhi's Bharat Nagar on Tuesday, media reports said.
At least two Maoists are eliminated by security forces every day: Centre
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Tuesday said 48 Maoists were killed in the first three weeks of January during encounters with security forces in combing and strike operations.
New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to hold first bilateral talk with S Jaishankar
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion.
Indian government expects 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign pilgrims, will attend Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
The Indian government recently said 45 crore devotees, including 15 lakh foreign pilgrims, are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh festival, one of the largest religious congregations in the world, which is currently going on in Prayagraj city in Uttar Pradesh.
India, France discuss ways to expand partnership in high-end technology sectors
Indian and French officials met on January 20 for the Foreign Office Consultation when the two leaders undertook a comprehensive review of the progress made in various facets of bilateral cooperation and expand partnership in high-end technology sectors.
India to celebrate 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme tomorrow
The Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development on Tuesday said it is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, marking a decade of 'relentless efforts' to protect, educate, and empower the girl child in India.