PM Modi's Bhutan visit postponed due to inclement weather
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhutan has been postponed "due to ongoing inclement weather conditions over Paro airport", the foreign office said Wednesday.
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PM Modi speaks to Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy; reiterates need for dialogue to end Russia-Ukraine conflict
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin and congratulated him on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation for the fifth term.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to ED officer Ankit Tiwari
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Wednesday granted interim bail to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Ankit Tiwari, who was arrested by Tamil Nadu police in December last year on bribery charges.
After Putin, Narendra Modi interacts with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy when both leaders vow to strengthen partnership
Indian PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when they discussed ways to further strengthen India-Ukraine partnership in various spheres.
Indian student from Hyderabad goes missing in US, family members claim they received a ransom call
Parents of an Indian student, who is currently studying in the USA, have said their son went missing and recently they received a ransom call.
Social media influencer suffers from hypothermia while shooting her pre-wedding video in Spiti
Social media influencer Aarya Voraa's dream of shooting her pre-wedding video amid snow in the picturesque Spiti came with a cost as she suffered from hypothermia.
PM Narendra Modi to visit Bhutan tomorrow
Indian PM Narendra Modi will pay a state visit to Bhutan from March 21-22, his office said on Wednesday.
Two taken into custody in connection with murder of brothers in Uttar Pradesh
The father and uncle of two accused involved in murder of two minor brothers in Civil Lines area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh have been taken into custody, police sources said here on Wednesday.
Narendra Modi dials Putin to congratulate him on Russian Presidential poll victory, reiterates India's position on dialogue as way forward in Ukraine conflict
Indian PM Narendra Modi dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on winning the recent election that ensured home returning to power for another term.
Mizoram court sentences Assam man to six-year sentence in fake currency case
A fast track court in Mizoram's Kolasib district on Wednesday sentenced Ajmol Hussain Mazarbhurya, a resident of Hailakandi district in Assam, to six-year imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 50,000 in a counterfeit currency case.
Four died, three hospitalised after consuming poisonous liquor in Punjab
Four people died and three others were hospitalised after consuming poisonous liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district, police said on Wednesday.
Delhi excise policy case: HC seeks ED response on Arvind Kejriwal's plea against summons
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) response over a plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Jharkhand's BJP leader Jai Prakash Bhai Patel joins Congress
New Delhi/UNI: BJP’s whip in Jharkhand Assembly and MLA from Mandu Constituency, Jai Prakash Bhai Patel, on Wednesday joined the Congress along with his supporters here.
Chinese visas case: Special court issues summons to Karti Chidambaram
New Delhi: A court here on Tuesday issued a summons to Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others after taking cognizance of the charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case related to the issue of Chinese visas.
West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas' brother Swarup Biswas and his wife raided by IT Dept
Kolkata/IBNS: The Income Tax Department on Wednesday raided the residences of West Bengal Minister Aroop Biswas' brother Swarup Biswas and his wife Juin Bisas in connection with extortion and tax evasion related to two construction companies, media reports said.
TMC, BJP supporters clash in Bengal's Dinhata in Union Minister Nisith Pramanik's presence, several injured
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: Several people including policemen were injured after supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed in West Bengal's Dinhata on Tuesday night, triggering a fresh showdown between the ruling dispensation and opposition camp, media reports said.
Election Commission issues notification for first phase of Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued notification for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections for 102 seats.
Kolkata: Garden Reach illegal multi-storey building collapse toll rises to 10, 1 more missing
Kolkata/UNI: With the recovery of one more body, the toll in the five-storey under-construction illegal building collapse at Garden Reach in the city on Sunday night, left ten people dead, even though one more person is missing at the mishap site, official sources said on Wednesday.
Cricket Australia postpones another bilateral series against Afghanistan
Melbourne/UNI: Cricket Australia has postponed a Men’s T20I series against Afghanistan after consulting the Australian government.
Himachal ready to prevent use of liquor for influencing polling as state gears up for Lok Sabha election
Himachal Pradesh excise department on Tuesday said action would be taken against illegal liquor suppliers across the state to curb the illegal trade of liquor ahead of the Lok Sabha poll.
BJP trying to steal another Thackeray to win election in Maharashtra, says Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday accused the Bhartiya Jantha Party (BJP) of trying to 'steal' another 'Thackeray' to win the Lok Sabha elections.
SC allocates ‘Man Blowing Turha (trumpet)’ symbol to Sharad Pawar
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday clarified that the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) cannot use the symbol of ‘Clock” as its allocation is sub-judice till the outcome of the court proceedings.
High Court refrains Karnataka govt from sealing shops for non-compliance of Kannada signboard rule
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: The Karnataka High Court has passed an interim order directing the state government to refrain from sealing any shop or commercial establishment for non-compliance with the 60 percent Kannada signage rule.
Supreme Court orders Ramdev to appear personally in Patanjali advertisement case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Patanjali Ayurved Ltd co-founder Baba Ramdev and managing director Acharya Balkrishna to personally appear before it and explain why no reply was filed on a contempt notice issued against them for showing misleading advertisements on medicinal cures.
Election Commission removes Vivek Sahay as Bengal DGP a day after appointment
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission Tuesday removed Vivek Sahay as West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) a day after announcing his appointment for the post.
US, Britain conduct 10 airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen's Red Sea port
Sanaa/Yemen: Fighter jets of the U.S. and British naval forces stationed in the Red Sea waged ten airstrikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port city on Monday, residents and the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.
BJP likely to stitch alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS to counter Uddhav in Lok Sabha polls
Mumbai/IBNS: In an attempt to maximise seats from Maharashtra, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reached out to Uddhav Thackeray's estranged cousin Raj Thackeray and his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to stay CAA rules; no interim stay
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Tuesday sought a response from the Centre on the plea to stay the recently notified Citizenship (Amendment) rules of 2024 and asked it to file its reply by April 2.
Manifesto for Lok Sabha polls will be party's 'Nyay Patra': Congress
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian National Congress Tuesday said that it is fully prepared for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and will soon come with the manifesto, which will not just be a manifesto but the party's 'Nyay Patra' that will fulfill the five guarantees promised to the country.
Hemant Soren's sister-in-law Sita Soren joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Sita Soren, a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) legislator and sister-in-law of former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party here on Tuesday.