First FIR under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita filed against a Delhi street vendor
New Delhi/IBNS: A street vendor in Delhi is the first person to get a case under the new criminal law code, dubbed as Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, which came into force on Monday.
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PM Modi is an expert in giving slogans: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi/IBNS: In his reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Congress president and Rajya Sabha floor leader Mallikarjun Kharge targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling him "an expert in giving slogans" amid strong rebuttal from the treasury bench.
Indian students eying US education should evaluate the return on investment : Outgoing Consul General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek
U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata Melinda Pavek, whose warm, often informal, socio-cultural engagement endeared her to a cross section of people in the eastern region, is set to depart from this part of India soon. Ahead of her departure, IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh speaks to Pavek on her stay in India, the shared goals of the two biggest democracies, the Indian students' pursuit of higher education in the US and her magical connect with the City of Joy
Taliban rule in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee should resign: BJP on woman beaten up publicly as 'street justice' in Chopra
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee citing the alleged collapse of law and order in the state after a video showing a woman and a man were assaulted publicly by one close to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) went viral on social media creating a massive uproar.
INDIA will no longer allow this Bulldozer Justice: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge opposes 3 new criminal laws
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has opposed the three new criminal laws that have replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) calling them "bulldozer justice".
Three new Indian criminal laws come into effect today, colonial-era IPC replaced
In a move which will completely overhaul the criminal justice system in the country; three newly enacted laws – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – will come into effect from Monday.
Indian origin man in UK provoked ethnic violence in Manipur; FIR filed: Report
Imphal: An Indian origin man, teaching at a university in the UK, has been accused of provoking violence in Manipur through his online messages and talks on a social media platform, media reported citing a police complaint filed in Imphal, the state capital.
'India land of non-believers, Indian Constitution anti-Islamic': NIA arrests 2 Hizb-ut-Tahrir terror suspects in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two people following extensive searches at 10 locations across five districts in Tamil Nadu in connection with the Hizb-ut-Tahrir case.
Trinamool Congress urges Centre to SP's Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad as Deputy Speaker
Video of woman's public assault in West Bengal goes viral, Oppn claims assailant is Trinamool strongman
Chopra, West Bengal/IBNS: A video clip of a woman being beaten up mercilessly along with another man in an instance of what seemed like a "kangaroo court justice" by an alleged Trinamool Congress strongman in a North Dinajpur district of West Bengal has gone viral, triggering an outrage with the Opposition launching a blistering attack on the Mamata Banerjee government.
BJP alleges Muslim woman was stripped, beaten in West Bengal, NCW takes note
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that a Muslim woman was stripped and beaten in Coochbehar district of West Bengal for supporting their party.
India chairs first meeting as Chair of Colombo Process
India chaired its first meeting as Chair of the Colombo Process at the Permanent Representative Level Meeting in Geneva on 28 June 2024, at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Headquarters.
India, US issue advisory to nationals amid escalating tensions with Israel
The Indian and US Embassies in Lebanon have issued advisory for its citizens as the security situation in the region remains volatile.
PM Modi resumes 'Mann Ki Baat', speaks of a new campaign to honour mothers
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday resumed his monthly radio programme, 'Mann ki Baat', days after taking the oath of office for a third consecutive term.
PM Modi calls Team India, thanks Rahul Dravid, hails Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday spoke to the Indian Cricket Team over the phone to congratulate the players for their T20 World Cup win against South Africa.
UP Police give 'life-term' to Rohit Sharma's team after T20 World Cup win. Read here
New Delhi/IBNS: As the country is still experiencing euphoric celebrations from last evening with Team India winning the T20 World Cup, the Uttar Pradesh Police has awarded "life-term" to Rohit Sharma's squad for "breaking South African hearts".
In a first instance, classmates to serve as chiefs of Indian Army and Navy together
New Delhi/IBNS: In the first instance in Indian military history, two classmates, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, and Admiral Dinesh Tripathi will be serving as chiefs of the Indian Army and Navy.
Thief steals car with children inside; Delhi police foils plan after 3 hr chase
New Delhi: A thief stole a car with two children inside in Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar area and later demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakh from their parents, media reported.
Don't need crutches, BJP will fight Haryana Assembly polls alone: Amit Shah
Panchkula (Haryana): Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in Bihar alone under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
'Why after Lok Sabha elections?' Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi suspects conspiracy as 5 bridges fall in 9 days in Bihar
Gaya (Bihar): Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi feels that there is a "plot" behind consecutive bridge collapses in Bihar, media reported
Delhi govt to form fact-finding panel to probe illegal felling of 1100 trees in Satbari
New Delhi: The Delhi government formed a fact-finding panel consisting of three ministers and a secretary to investigate the 'illegal' cutting down of more than 1,100 trees in the Satbari area of southern Delhi, media reported.
Uttarakhand: Overflowing seasonal river washes away vehicles in Haridwar
Haridwar: With the arrival of the monsoon in Uttarakhand, river water levels have risen dramatically, engulfing everything in the surrounding areas.
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Jammu Kashmir amid infiltration bids
Poonch (Jammu Kashmir): Pakistan Rangers began unprovoked firing on Indian posts along the International Border in the Krishna Ghati Sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir on late Friday night, media reported
Elderly man, four children drown in flood water amid incessant rains in Delhi
New Delhi: In two separate incidents in Delhi, an elderly man and four children have drowned in floods caused by relentless rainfall that has brought the city to a halt, media reported.
Nitish Kumar's party JD(U) reiterates demand for special status for Bihar at key meet
Patna: The Janata Dal United (JDU), one of the main allies of the ruling BJP at the Centre, concluded its national executive meeting with a resolution calling for special state status for Bihar.
Foundation stone for the construction of India-aided dormitory building in Nepal laid, Indian envoy participates
The foundation stone for the construction of Dormitory Building for Lowo Nyiphug Namdrol Norbuling Monastic School was laid down on Friday jointly by Indian envoy to the country Naveen Srivastava and Tasi Nharbu Gurung, Chairman, Lomanthang Rural Municipality.
Iranians in India participate in presidential election, envoy praises New Delhi for facilitating and holding the polls
Iranian nationals in India voted to elect a new President as polling was held in several parts of the country on Friday.
Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik reaches Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to participate in RIMPAC naval exercise
Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in South China Sea and North Pacific Ocean, has reached Pearl Harbour in Hawaii to take part in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, which is world's largest naval exercise.
S Jaishannkar to visit Qatar tomorrow, meet PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit will visit Qatar on Sunday where he is expected to meet the country's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.
Excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till July 12
A Delhi court on Saturday sent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, which is being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation.