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India's Operation Sankalp completes 100 days

Indian Navy has responded to the manifestation of Israel – Hamas conflict in the maritime domain by re-orienting and significantly enhancing the scope of its ongoing maritime security operations since mid-Dec 23.

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck praises Narendra Modi as an 'exceptional leader'

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck praised Indian PM Narendra Modi, who recently visited the Himalayan nation, and described him as an ‘exceptional leader’.

Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Naveen Jindal, Kangana Ranaut find place in BJP's fifth list for Lok Sabha polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its fifth list of candidates which included newly inducted former judge of Calcutta High Court Abhijit Gangopadhyay and industrialist Naveen Jindal.

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam reveals face of his newborn daughter on her first birthday

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, who is followed by music lovers in India, revealed the face of his daughter on Instagram on her first birthday.

Industrialist and Congress leader Naveen Jindal joins BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls

Industrialist Naveen Jindal, who represented the Congress Party in Parliament as MP from Kurukshetra for 10 years, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls which start next month.

Security forces arrest two persons with arms in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag

Security forces on Sunday arrested two persons and recovered arms and ammunition from them during a joint search operation in Jammu Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Man stabbed to death in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar

A 32-year-old man was stabbed to death by his nephew at a slaughterhouse in downtown Srinagar on Sunday, police said.

Girl dies after consuming poisonous substance in Prayagraj

A girl died whereas a youth was taken ill after consuming some poisonous substance in Kaundhiyara area of Prayagraj district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Sunday.

Police arrest 2 masterminds, six other accused in spurious liquor case in Punjab

The spurious liquor, that claimed the lives of 20 people in Punjab's Sangrur district, has been detected as 'Methanol' - a fatal chemical used in industrial products, a police officer said on Sunday.

Two killed, 1 injured as dumper hits bike in UP's Firozabad

Two persons were killed and one was injured when a dumper hit a motorcycle in the Shikohabad area of Firozabad district in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, a police officer said.

Biden signs govt funding bill soon after shutdown deadline

Washington: U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law a 1.2-trillion-U.S. dollar funding package, a few hours after missing the deadline to avert a partial shutdown of the federal government.

INDIA bloc to oppose Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in a mega rally on Mar 31

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc on Sunday announced that it would organise a mega rally on March 31 at Ramleela Maidan in Delhi to demonstrate against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.

Rajnath Singh celebrates Holi with soldiers in Leh, commends their valour and sacrifice

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated the Hindu festival of colours Holi with soldiers in Leh on Sunday.

Pakistan govt to seriously contemplate the resumption of bilateral trade with India, says FM Ishaq Dar

New Delhi: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has revealed Pakistan’s intention to carefully contemplate the resumption of trade relations with India, which have been inactive since August 2019, media reports said.

Assam Police detain IIT Guwahati student after he 'pledges' to join ISIS

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police on Saturday (March 23, 2024) evening detained a student of IIT Guwahati who pleaded allegiance to terror group ISIS.

BJP lashes out at Tamil Nadu minister's 'nauseating' comment at PM Modi

Chennai: The BJP has strongly condemned Tamil Nadu Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan’s derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and termed them “nauseating,” media reports said.

NCERT to introduce new syllabi and textbooks for classes 3 and 6

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will introduce new syllabi and textbooks for classes 3 and 6 starting from April 1, 2024, for the academic year 2024-25.

Bollywood actor Neha Sharma to contest LS polls from Bihar's Bhagalpur? Congress leader drops hint

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actor Neha Sharma might make her debut in politics with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, her father Congress leader Ajay Sharma hinted.

IIT Guwahati student detained after he pledges 'allegiance to ISIS' in LinkedIn post

Guwahati/IBNS: The police detained an IIT-Guwahati student after he allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS in Assam's Hajo in a LinkedIn post on Saturday.

Arvind Kejriwal issues his first order from Enforcement Directorate custody

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid concerns over how Arvind Kejriwal can continue work as Delhi Chief Minister from prison, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo has issued his first order from the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) lock-up.

AAP plans massive protest in Delhi today against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest

New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has planned a massive protest in the national capital Sunday against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress UP Chief Ajay Rai renominated from Varanasi despite previous defeats to PM Modi

New Delhi: The Congress Saturday announced its candidate for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming elections—the party's Uttar Pradesh (UP) chief Ajay Rai—as its candidate for the Varanasi, marking his third direct contest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Congress fields Karti Chidambaram, Digvijay Singh in fourth list

New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: Congress released its fourth list of 46 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday which featured party veterans like Digvijaya Singh from Rajgarh, Ajay Rai from Varanasi, Danish Ali from Amroha, and Karti Chidambaram from Sivaganga.

India stands in solidarity with Russia: PM Modi condemns terrorist attack in Moscow

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in the capital city of Russia, Moscow, and said, "India stands in solidarity with the government and the people of the Russian Federation in this hour of grief."

China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh ludicrous: Jaishanakar

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday rejected China's oft-repeated claim over Arunachal Pradesh, days after Beijing opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the northeastern state as "Ludicrous'.

'Modi Ki Guarantee': Bhutan PM thanks 'brother' PM Modi for visiting despite bad weather and busy schedule

Thimphu: Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay expressed his gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for visiting the Himalayan nation despite challenging weather conditions and his hectic schedule ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Putin accuses Ukraine's role in Moscow concert attack; Kyiv denies involvement

Moscow/ Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday claimed that Ukraine played a role in the fatal Moscow concert attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least 143 people, media reports said.

Delhi High Court denies Kejriwal's plea for immediate hearing against his arrest and ED custody

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has denied Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea for an immediate hearing on his petition challenging both his arrest and a lower court's decision to grant the Enforcement Directorate custody over him for seven days, media reports said.

Delhi court extends ED custody of K Kavitha till March 26

New Delhi: A Delhi Special Court on Saturday extended the Enforcement Directorate's custody of K Kavitha, daughter of BRS leader and former Telangana Chief Minister KCR, arrested allegedly in connection with the Delhi Excise policy case.

Arvind Kejriwal challenges his arrest and ED custody in Delhi High Court

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed an appeal with the Delhi High Court against his “illegal” arrest and the subsequent Enforcement Directorate, media reports said.