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BBC documentary on Narendra Modi is a 'propaganda': British MP

New Delhi: A British MP has called the British Broadcasting Corporation or BBC's documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots as "propaganda" and a "disgraceful piece of shoddy journalism".

Manipur: G20 meeting concludes

Imphal:  The first of the four B20 conferences of the G20 dialogue forum for the global business community in northeast states concluded here on Sunday.

Let’s salute spirit of Nari Shakti, ensure women's rights this Women’s Day: LG Manoj Sinha

Jammu: Sharing inspirational and exemplary success stories of women and young achievers, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday asked people to salute the spirit of Nari Shakti and ensure women's rights this International Women’s Day to be celebrated on March 8.

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Arunachal Pradesh tomorrow

New Delhi: Indian President Droupadi Murmu will visit Arunachal Pradesh from Feb 20 to 21, her office said on Sunday.

We will spare no efforts to make life easier for the people of Ladakh: PM Modi

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi has reiterated the commitment to make life easier for the people of Ladakh.

Jammu and Kashmir: Mehraj-Ul-Alam observed with religious fervour

Srinagar: Mehraj-Ul-Alam, the auspicious occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) ascension to the heavens, was observed all across the Kashmir valley with religious fervor on Sunday.

MP: 14 injured in a clash between people of two castes on Maha Shivratri

Bhopal/IBNS: At least 14 people were injured in clashes between people of two communities on the day of Maha Shivratri at a temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district, some 250 km from capital Bhopal, media reports said.

Manipur: Assam Rifles foils narcotics smuggling

Imphal: Tengnoupal Battalion, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South), in a joint operation with Manipur Police, foiled narcotics smuggling in Tengnoupal on Saturday.

Nikki Yadav murder case: Police arrest five people including Sahil Gehlot’s father

New Delhi: Days after Nikki Yadav’s alleged murder, Delhi Police arrested five co-accused including main accused Sahil Gehlot’s father on charges of helping his son in the conspiracy, police said on Saturday.

Will forever be grateful to Bravehearts, their families: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha at Police-Public Mela

Jammu: Stating that Jammu and Kashmir Police Wives Welfare Association is doing exceptional work in promoting welfare measures for police jawans and their families, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the nation will forever be grateful to the Bravehearts and their families who made supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

APPSC paper leak: Arunachal deadlock ends as govt agrees to demands

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh Government on Saturday night agreed to fulfill all the 13 demands of the Pan Arunachal Joint Steering Committee-APPSC, paving the way for the withdrawal of the ‘indefinite’ bandh call by protesters and the temporary suspension of mobile internet services in Itanagar capital region.

United opposition can restrict BJP to 100 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha elections: Nitish

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the BJP wouldn’t cross 100 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections if the Opposition parties counter BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a united front.

'Rs 2000 crores paid to purchase Shiv Sena party name, symbol': Sanjay Raut

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut, who belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray faction, Sunday alleged that a deal of Rs 2000 crores took place to purchase the Shiv Sena party name and its symbol.

Mumbai: Man convicted for forcibly kissing teen

Mumbai: A Mumbai court sentenced a 25-year-old man to a year of rigorous imprisonment for forcibly trying to kiss a 19-year-old woman on the platform of Khar railway station in June 2022.

Eknath Shinde requests SC to hear to Maharashtra govt after being granted Shiv Sena symbol

New Delhi/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court notifying them that Uddhav Thackeray may challenge the Election Commission ruling on granting his faction the Shiv Sena name and symbol. 

Delhi liquor policy case: Manish Sisodia seeks more time to appear before CBI for questioning

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Sunday requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide him with a week's time to appear for questioning in the liquor policy case, in which he faces corruption allegations.

Sharad Pawar advises Uddhav to accept EC's decision, says loss of symbol, party name won't have much impact

Mumbai: Nationalist Conference chief Sharad Pawar has advised his ally Uddhav Thackeray to accept Election Commission’s decision and take a new symbol.

Mukesh Ambani visits Somnath Temple on Maha Shivratri, offers Rs 1.51 cr to temple trust

New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani visited Somnath Temple in Gujarat with his son and chairman of Reliance Jio Akash Ambani and offered prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Saturday.

APPSC paper leak: Normal life paralyzed as Arunachal’s Itanagar continues to remain shut

Itanagar: Normal life came to a standstill in Arunachal Pradesh's state capital as the bandh enforcers reportedly extended the Itanagar bandh till February 21,  demanding that the state government fulfills the Pan Arunachal Joint Steering Committee’s 13-point demand.

Delhi LG approves date for mayor election; gives nod to Arvind Kejriwal's proposal

New Delhi/IBSN: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has given his nod to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s proposal to hold elections for the post of city’s mayor on February 22, Wednesday.

‘PM Modi has kept slaves’: Uddhav Thackeray rages after EC allots Shiv Sena name and symbol to Eknath Shinde faction

Mumbai: A day after the Election Commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its symbol ‘bow and arrow’ to Eknath Shinde-led rebel faction, Uddhav Thackeray launched a blistering attack on BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was making slaves out of judges and election commissioners luring them with top posts after retirement.

Indian government declares Khalistan Tiger Force, Jammu and the Kashmir Ghaznavi Force as terror organisations under UAPA

The Indian government on Friday announced its decision to ban outlawed the Khalistan Tiger Force and the Jammu and the Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF).

Phagu Chauhan sworn in as new Meghalaya Governor

Shillong: Phagu Chauhan was on Saturday sworn in as the new Governor of Meghalaya at the swearing in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Shillong.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visits Majuli

Guwahati: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday visited the construction site of Majuli-Jorhat bridge over Brahmaputra to take stock of the work in progress.

3 militant associates of hizbul Mujahideen arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Srinagar: J&K Police on Saturday said three militant associates of Hizbul Mujahideen were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday.

Fiji Deputy PM praises India during closing ceremony of World Hindi Congress, Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogan resonates

Suva: 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan resonated all around when Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad said that India is one of the world leaders in terms of economy and politics at the closing ceremony of the World Hindi Conference.

Jammu and Kashmir: 2 devotees killed, 20 hurt as bus falls into gorge in Reasi

Jammu: Two devotees died and 20 others suffered injuries when a bus ferrying them met with an accident and plunged into a gorge on Saturday in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

S Jaishankar meets Australian counterpart Penny Wong, exchanges perspectives of Indo-Pacific strategic picture

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met his Australian counterpart Penny Wong when the two top leaders discussed various perspectives of the Indo-Pacific strategic picture, progress in the Quad and G20.

Ram Temple defaced with anti-India graffiti in Canada, MP Chandra Arya condemns

Toronto: India-born Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has condemned the defacing of a Hindu temple in Ontario's Mississauga city with anti-India graffiti and asked authorities to take action.

EAM S Jaishankar targets George Soros over his remark against PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday tore into billionaire investor George Soros’ remarks criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming the 92-year-old US philanthropist as “an old, rich, opinionated and dangerous” person who doesn’t care about the choice of the 1.4 billion people of India who decide how the country should run.