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Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peace and requested all communities to not get provoked amid the violent anti-Waqf Act protests that claimed three lives and led at least 500 Hindus to flee the Muslim-dominated Mushidabad district.
Chennai/IBNS: Amid clash with the Governor, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formed a panel for the recommendation of measures to maintain the state's autonomy, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, businessman Robert Vadra, on Tuesday reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office after the probe agency issued its second summons to him in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.
Bilaspur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said young Muslims wouldn't need to repair bicycle punctures if the Waqf properties were used honestly, triggering sharp responses from the Opposition.
At least one soldier was injured after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday.
Firozabad/IBNS: A police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad was suspended after he mistakenly named a judge in the arrest warrant for theft.
Visakhapatnam/IBNS: A man killed his eight-month pregnant wife after a heated argument on Monday morning in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: After days of tension in Murshidabad, fresh violence erupted in Bengal's South 24 Parganas on Monday during a protest against the Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Act.
New Delhi/IBNS: An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft was reportedly targeted by a GPS-spoofing attack while flying over Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, India’s humanitarian relief mission in the earthquake-affected nation, reports said.
Spiritual leader Brahmavihari Swami has said more than 2.5 million people from different religions, races and regions visited the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi in the past year.
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 12-13, 2025, seized over 300 kg of narcotics (methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs1,800 crore near the coast of Gujarat, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday
The Belgian Justice Department has confirmed the arrest of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi and said he is currently being held in detention.
Kolkata/IBNS: A few minor injuries were reported after a state-run bus lost its control and crashed into the divider near Park Street in Kolkata on Monday morning.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday demanded a probe into the Islamic violence and riots that hit the Murshidabad district causing three deaths by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has received a fresh death threat as unknown people warned of blowing up the actor's car, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting West Bengal this month in the backdrop of violent anti-Waqf Act protests by Muslims in Murshidabad and adjoining districts, media reports said.
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday remembered architect of constitution BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and said it is due to his inspiration that the country continues to strive towards realizing the dream of social justice.
Fugitive Indian businessman and diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, who was found living in Antwerp, has been arrested by the police in Belgium, media reports quoting the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said.
UAE Parliamentarian Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi has said the recent announcement of reciprocal tariff by US President Donald Trump will provide an opportunity to deepen bilateral ties between India and his nation.
West Bengal Police Director General Rajeev Kumar, who travelled in the trouble-torn Murshidabad area in West Bengal, on Sunday said the situation in the district is under control.
West Bengal Police Director General Rajeev Kumar, who travelled in the trouble-torn Murshidabad area in West Bengal, on Sunday said the situation in the district is under control.
West Bengal Police Director General Rajeev Kumar, who travelled in the trouble-torn Murshidabad area in West Bengal, on Sunday said the situation in the district is under control.
West Bengal Police Director General Rajeev Kumar, who travelled in the trouble-torn Murshidabad area in West Bengal, on Sunday said the situation in the district is under control.
The Indian government recently handed over humanitarian aid to diaspora members affected by the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar late in March.
INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on April 12 to participate in Exercise AIKEYME that will aim to enhance operational coordination, refining joint strategies and improving interoperability in maritime operations.
New Delhi: Afraid of facing trial in India, 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks conspirator Tahawwur Rana had cited 33 health issues and risk of ‘torture’ to avoid extradition from the US, media reports said.
Bhopal: The son of BJP MLA Golu Shukla from Indore has come under public glare after his associate allegedly assaulted a priest at the Chamunda Devi temple in Dewas for refusing to grant entry after hours, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: Attacked by marauding mobs, Hindus from villages fled in boats and roads to adjacent district Malda as Islamic violence claimed three lives and destroyed properties in Muslim-majority Murshidabad district reeling under a firestorm of protests against the Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Lucknow/IBNS: A property dealer and his business partner have been arrested for allegedly murdering a woman over a property dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah, media reports said.
As Bengal's Murshidabad has turned into a battlefield due to violence over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, local Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan has received flak for an Instagram post in which he is seen relaxing and enjoying a cup of tea.
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