Russian government proposes visa-free tourist deal to India
Moscow: Russia has sent a proposal to India to launch a visa-free tourist group exchange programmes for citizens of both the nations, media reports said.
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Modi will always fight for your freedom: African-American singer Mary Millben backs Indian PM on Manipur issue
New Delhi: African-American actress and singer Mary Millben recently backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Manipur issue and said the Indian leader will always fight for the women of North East.
Kolkata G20 Meeting: UK Minister Tom Tugendhat says corruption threatens Britain's security
UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat on Saturday attended the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata where he said corruption damages global prosperity.
UK strengthens resolve against Khalistan extremism: New funding signals firm action
In a significant move aimed at curbing the rise of the extremist Khalistan movement and addressing past violent transgressions, UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat has announced a substantial funding initiative of £95,000 (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster the nation’s capacity to combat “pro-Khalistan extremism.”
Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan dies by suicide in Pulwama
Srinagar: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday granted assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 (DPDP Bill) after it was passed by both houses of the Parliament.
Uttar Pradesh: Youth hacked to death by father in Ghazipur
Ghazipur: A 35-year-old youth was hacked to death with a spade allegedly by his father over a petty dispute in Baresar area of Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh: Two killed, 2 injured as jeep rams into tree
Lalitpur: Two persons were killed and two others injured when a jeep rammed into a tree in Mahrauni area of Lalitpur district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Ravidas Memorial
Sagar/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Madhya Pradesh later Saturday.
G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial meet: Narendra Modi says India follows strict policy of Zero Tolerance against corruption
New Delhi/Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meet in Kolkata when he said India follows a strict policy of Zero Tolerance against corruption.
The horror story of Jadavpur University hostel: Another student narrates experience on Facebook
Kolkata/IBNS: A day after a first-year student fell to death in Kolkata's Jadavpur University, another fresher has come out with his claims of suffering ragging forcing him to quit the prestigious educational institution.
Kashmir: Police book 3 wanted drug smugglers under PIT-NDPS Act in Baramulla
Srinagar/UNI: Police on Saturday booked three most wanted notorious drug smugglers under Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Kashmir: CRPF jawan dies by suicide in Pulwama
Srinagar/UNI: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
2024 Lok Sabha polls: JP Nadda arrives in Bengal to review BJP's organisational preparation
Kolkata/UNI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prasad Nadda, who arrived in the city on Friday night, is scheduled to address the Panchayati Raj Sammelan of the party's eastern regional leaders at Howrah on Saturday in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi might virtually attend, party sources said.
Renowned nuclear physicist Bikash Sinha dies at 78
Kolkata/IBNS: Renowned nuclear physicist Bikash Sinha died at the age of 78 here on Friday.
India- Angolan officials participate in Foreign Office Consultations meeting, decide to strengthen ties in key sectors
Indian and Angolan officials decided to strengthen the relationship in several sectors, including defence and science and technology, while participating in the inaugural Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between the two countries on Friday.
Har Ghar Tiranga: Narendra Modi asks citizens to upload photos with 'Tiranga'
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has asked citizens to upload photos with Tiranga on harghartiranga.com under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' initiative between August 13 to August 15.
Bangladesh announces four transit routes for Tripura, boosting trade prospects
Agartala/IBNS: The Bangladesh government has formally unveiled four transit and trans-shipment routes designated for the state of Tripura.
Dimapur Railway Station chosen for Rs 283 crore modernization under "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme"
Dimapur/Nagaland: Dimapur Railway Station, among 508 selected stations for transformation under the "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme," is set to undergo a world-class upgrade with a budget of Rs 283 crore.
'Namaskar, I am suspended Rajya Sabha MP': AAP's Raghav Chadha reacts to his suspension from RS
New Delhi/IBNS: In his first reaction after his suspension, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha introduced himself as "suspended Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha" and clarified that he had not forged any signatures.
Jadavpur University student's death: Police arrest former student
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: A former student of Jadavpur University (JU) Sourav Chowdhury was on Friday arrested in connection with the mysterious death of a first-year student, Swarnodip Kundu, (18), who fell fatally from the hostel's second floor in the JU campus on midnight of Wednesday and succumbed to his multiple wounds at a city hospital early Thursday, official sources said.
Hate speech unacceptable: Supreme Court directs Centre to form committee to look into same
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Thursday ordered the Centre to work on forming a committee to look into hate speech cases across the country.
UK announces new funding to deal with 'pro-Khalistan extremism
New Delhi: The British Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, has announced new funding amounting to 95,000 pounds (approximately Rs 1 crore) to bolster Britain's capacity in addressing "pro-Khalistan extremism".
Application moved in UP court to preserve Hindu symbols in Gyanvapi complex
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: An application was moved in the Varanasi district court on Friday praying to preserve the Hindu signs and symbols in the Gyanvapi complex by sealing the entire premises without affecting the survey being done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL on use of 'INDIA' acronym by Opposition parties
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to 26 political parties, by restraining them from using 'I.N.D.I.A.', as an acronym for Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, which is the Opposition's alliance.
Centre overhauls criminal laws to include maximum punishment for mob lynching, rape of minors
New Delhi: The Centre on Friday amended the extant criminal laws that were framed during India’s colonial era to include maximum punishment for crimes like mob lynching and rape of minors and a new crime "endangering unity" instead of sedition.
Delhi court adjourns hearing on chargesheet against Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case till Aug 19
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: A Delhi Court adjourned the hearing on the chargesheet against BJP MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to Aug 19 in the alleged sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.
Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi 'petty politician', says he spoke on Manipur for 'two minutes only' during LS reply
New Delhi/IBNS: Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of Manipur violence, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday alleged that the former does not want to douse the fire in Manipur despite the fact that 'he has many tools at his disposal'.
Parliament: Both Houses adjourned sine die
New Delhi: Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned sine die on Friday with frequent disruptions, slogans and walk-outs marring the Monsoon session of the Parliament that began on July 20.
Jadavpur University student's death: Police initiate murder case against 'unknown' persons, no arrest yet
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police have registered an FIR against 'unknown' persons on the basis of a complaint filed by the father of Jadavpur University student Swapnadip Kundu, who reportedly died after falling from the university's main hostel's balcony on Thursday.