INS Sunayna enters Port Victoria in Seychelles
INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on 15 Jun 24 in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster.
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Air India to launch its own pilot training academy in Amravati amid anticipated shortage: Report
Mumbai: In response to a likely pilot shortage in India's aviation industry, Air India is launching a pilot training academy in Maharashtra's Amravati, which will have the capacity to train 180 pilots each year, reported The Economic Times.
Mamata Banerjee calls on BJP MP Anant Maharaj in Coochbehar, triggers speculation
Kolkata/IBNS: Triggering speculations of new political equations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Nath Roy, popularly known as Anant Maharaj, during her visit to Cooch Behar after the Trinamool Congress clinched win the seat in the Lok Sabha elections.
Darshan Thoogudeepa's drivers went for shopping after murdering Renukaswamy, reveals probe
Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's two drivers went shopping after the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, the probe into the Karnataka murder case revealed as media reports say.
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review security situation in Manipur
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Manipur, in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Pakistan needs to rethink its drug strategy, and fast
In an increasingly globalized world, the illicit drug market continues to flourish, casting long, dark shadows over nations worldwide.
Sunny Leone denied permission to perform at Kerala engineering college
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Bollywood actress Sunny Leone has been denied permission by the Kerala University Vice-Chancellor to perform at an annual event of University College of Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram, media reports said.
'If there's even 0.001% negligence...': Supreme Court blasts NTA over NEET-UG 2024
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday blasted the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET), the examination required to crack for entry into medical colleges, media reports said.
Ajit Pawar camp's 18-19 MLAs ready for crossover: Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew Rohit Pawar
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew Rohit Pawar has reiterated his claims that 18-19 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar camp of Nationalist Congress Party will crossover to their faction, media reports said.
Kanchanjungha train accident: Toll reaches 9, 30 others injured
Kolkata/IBNS: The toll in the Kanchanjungha train accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling touched 9 and the number of injuries peaked to 30 in the mishap which took place on Monday morning, media reports said.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Narendra Modi discuss progress in bilateral cooperation
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday when they discussed progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation.
Khalistani leader Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta extradited to USA will now face charges
Indian-origin person Nikhil Gupta, 53, is accused of being involved in the 'murder-for-hire plot' against a Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and will now face charges in the USA, officials said.
Indian-origin Punjabi woman shot dead in USA, 19-year-old suspect arrested
Police have arrested an Indian-origin man for allegedly killing one woman and injuring another in a shooting incident in New Jersey's Middlesex County in the US.
India possesses more nuclear weapons than Pakistan: Think tank report
A report released by a Swedish think tank revealed India possesses more nuclear weapons than Pakistan while China’s nuclear arsenal increased from 410 warheads in January 2023 to 500 in January 2024.
Delhi-Bengal IndiGo flight delayed due to high ground temperature
New Delhi/IBNS: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was delayed for over three hours at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital due to a technical snag as a result of high ground temperatures, media reports said.
Centre likely to name Speaker on June 26; Odisha, Andhra leaders in top race
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre is likely to name the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26, two days after Parliament convenes, media reports said.
Priyanka Gandhi to make poll debut with contest from from Wayanad, Rahul keeps Raebareli
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is finally making her poll debut with Rahul Gandhi, who also won UP's Raebareli, deciding to vacate the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced Monday.
Opposition slams Centre over Bengal train mishap that left 9 dead, demands govt to take responsibility
New Delhi/IBNS: The opposition has vehemently attacked the Centre over the Bengal train accident that resulted in the death of nine and injured 50 others.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets Ajit Doval, discusses bilateral-regional issues with S Jaishankar in New Delhi
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday held extensive talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and also External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his visit to New Delhi, media reports said on Monday.
India’s ascent on global stage: A path to leadership through diplomacy
The recent G7+1 summit in Italy has not only underscored India’s growing influence but also highlighted its pivotal role in shaping global discourse.
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces kill suspected terrorist in Bandipora
Security forces killed one suspected terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.
Railways is now parentless: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over Kanchanjungha train accident
Kolkata/IBNS: In the backdrop of the Kanchanjungha train accident that claimed 8 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has trained her guns at the Railway Ministry accusing it of "negligence".
Elon Musk has not understood what the Indian EVM is: Rajeev Chandrasekhar counters Tesla CEO's claim
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar has countered Tesla CEO Elon Musk's call for elimination of Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs.
Air India passenger finds 'metal blade' in food served in-flight meal
An Air India passenger recently claimed he found a 'metal blade' in the food served to him while he was travelling from Bengaluru to San Francisco.
What is Kavach, the anti-collision device that could have averted Kanchanjungha train accident?
Kolkata/IBNS: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has faced flak over the non-availability of Kavach, the anti-collision device, on the tracks in Darjeeling where a goods train collided with Kanchanjungha Express leading to the death of at least 8 people and injury of around 30 others.
Narendra Modi to release 17th instalment of PM Kisan amounting to Rs. 20,000 crores during UP visit
Indin PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on June 18 and 19 when he is scheduled to release the 17th instalment of PM KISAN amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crores.
Result of mismanagement and negligence of Modi govt: Rahul Gandhi on Kanchanjungha train accident
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP-elect Rahul Gandhi has trained his guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the West Bengal train accident which claimed at least 8 lives and led to injury of about 25-30 others.
Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep speaks on Karnataka murder case involving Darshan Thoogudeepa
Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada film star Kichcha Sudeep has broken his silence on the case pertaining to the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy allegedly by actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.
Kanchanjungha train accident: Case of signal disregard, says Railway board chairman
Kolkata/IBNS: Railways has termed the Kanchanjungha train accident that has left at least 8 dead and 25 injured as a "case of signal disregard".
Kerala Congress apologises for X post on Modi-Pope meeting after BJP counter
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala Congress has apologised for its X post, which was shared in an attempt to take a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Pope Francis during the G7 Summit, following a strong objection from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).