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Cash-for-query row: CBI initiates preliminary probe against TMC MP Mahua Moitra

New Delhi: In a significant development in the cash-for-query row involving Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary probe against her, media reports said.

India 'convicted' in pro-Khalistan terrorist Nijjar's murder before conclusion of probe: Indian High Commissioner to Canada

Ottawa: Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma has slammed Canada for "convicting" India in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar even before the investigation of the murder on Canadian soil was not fully concluded.

Prayagraj: Engineering student arrested for attacking bus conductor

An engineering student accused of attacking the conductor of a city bus was arrested after an encounter with the police in Naini area of Prayagraj district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Saturday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Kishtwar saffron gets GI tag

Saffron grown in the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Uttar Pradesh crime: Man accused in rape victim's murder arrested

An accused in the murder of a rape victim was arrested in an encounter with the police in Mahewaghat area of Kaushambi district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a senior police officer said here.

Uttar Pradesh: Youth stabbed to death in Ballia

A 22-year-old youth was stabbed to death by unidentified person allegedly over petty dispute in Sahatwar area of Ballia district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here on Saturday.

Rajasthan polls: Approx 40.27 votes polled for 199 seats till 1 pm

Jaipur/UNI: An estimated 40.27 per cent of more than 5.26 crore electorate exercised their franchise till 1 pm as polling for 199 out of 200 seats in Rajasthan Assembly continued smoothly and peacefully on Saturday.

PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas aircraft, shares 'incredibly enriching' experience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sortie on indigenous aircraft Tejas in Karnataka's state capital Bengaluru on Saturday.

Rajasthan elections 2023: 24.74 pc votes polled for 199 seats till 11 am

Jaipur/UNI: Around 24.74 percent votes out of more than 5.26 crore were polled till 11 am and polling for 199 out of 200 seats in Rajasthan Assembly continued smoothly and peacefully on Saturday.

Rajasthan elections 2023: 9.77 pc votes polled till 9 am

Jaipur/UNI: Polling on 199 out of 200 seats in Rajasthan Assembly began on a slow note as 9.77 percent of more than 5.26 crore voters practiced their franchise in the first two hours of polling till 9 am on Saturday.

Rajasthan: Voting begins for 199 assembly seats

Polling began on 199 out of 200 seats in Rajasthan Assembly amidst tight security arrangements on Saturday, an Election Commission officer said here.

Qatar admits India's appeal against death penalty for 8 ex-Indian Navy personnel

A Qatar court has approved India's appeal challenging the death penalty for eight former Indian Navy personnel, who were sentenced last month in an alleged espionage case, NDTV reported.

Noida International Airport signs MoU with IndiGo, designates it inaugural carrier

Noida International Airport (NIA) Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with low-frills airline IndiGo.

APEDA flags off cashew nut shipments to Bangladesh, Qatar, Malaysia and USA to mark National Cashew Day

New Delhi: Export-facilitator Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), which works under the Ministry of Commerce, flagged off the shipments of cashew nuts to Bangladesh, Qatar, Malaysia and the USA to mark National Cashew Day on Thursday, an official statement said.

Terrorist hideout busted in J&K’s Ramban, arms, ammo recovered

Jammu/IBNS/UNI: The security forces on Friday recovered a haul of arms and ammunition from a hideout busted in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

India and UK conduct Defence Consultative Group meeting

New Delhi: India and the UK held a high-level meeting on defence cooperation meeting on Friday where they reviewed the ongoing defence cooperation activities, and discussed the situation and potential cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.

DGCA flags threat alert amid reports of planes losing GPS signal over Middle-East

New Delhi/IBNS: Concerned over reports that civilian aircrafts are sometimes flying blind over parts of the Middle East owing to lost GPS signals, the civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to all Indian airlines.

India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran begins in Uttarakhand

The Nepal Army contingent, comprising 334 personnel, arrived in India to participate in the 17th edition of Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran.

India, Bangladesh review 'entire gamut of bilateral relationship' during Foreign Office Consultations

Top Indian and Bangladeshi officials attended Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on Friday when they reviewed an 'entire gamut of bilateral relationship'.

Jammu and Kashmir: Friday prayers disallowed at Jamia Masjid for 7th consecutive week

The congregational Friday prayers were not allowed by authorities at the Kashmir’s historic Jamia mosque for the seventh consecutive week fearing pro-Palestine protests.

Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur: A legacy of courage and compassion

On this day, we commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikh faith, who sacrificed his life on November 24, 1675, to uphold the freedom of religion and protect the oppressed. His unwavering courage, unwavering compassion, and unwavering commitment to the principles of Sikhi continue to inspire and guide the Sikh community and serve as a beacon of hope for humanity.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman killing: Bangladesh to make fresh appeal to Canada for deportation of Noor Chaudhury

A top Bangladeshi official has said his nation will make a fresh appeal to Canada for the deportation of the convicted killer of 'Father of the Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman-Noor Chaudhury.

Rajouri gunfight terrorists seem to have been trained in Afghanistan, other countries, claims Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi

Northern Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi said on Friday that terrorists killed in the Rajouri encounter seem to have been trained in Afghanistan and other countries.

Uttar Pradesh: Sub-Inspector commits suicide inside police station in Shahjahanpur

A 35-year-old Sub-Inspector committed suicide at his official residence inside Paraur police station of Shahjahanpur district in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said on Friday.

EC issues show cause notice to Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi

New Delhi/UNI: The Election Commission of India on Thursday issued a show cause notice to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his alleged "Jaibkatra" and "Panauti" jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mumbai Airport receives 'email threat' to blow up

Mumbai/UNI: The Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj international airport has received an email threatening to blow up Terminal 2, with the sender demanding one million dollars in Bitcoin to prevent the blast, police said on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee says India would have won World Cup final if it had taken place in Kolkata or Mumbai

Kolkata/IBNS: The politicisation of India's defeat against Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final continued after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the men in blue would have won the match if it was held in Kolkata or Mumbai.

Afghanistan government permanently closes New Delhi Embassy

The Afghanistan government on Friday said it is permanently closing its embassy in New Delhi due to 'persistent challenges from the Indian government'.

Uttarakhand: Operation to rescue 41 trapped labourers halted after late-night snag

The operation to rescue 41 trapped labourers from Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel was halted on Thursday night after auger machine broke down, media reports said.

Certain people cannot give up a mentality of slavery: PM Modi slams Congress in Mathura

Mathura (UP),/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday without naming Congress accused it of being indifferent towards the development of Mathura, the city of Lord Krishna, and said those who wanted to disassociate India from its past have still not given up their slave mentality.