Karnataka HC urges centre, state to implement UCC
The Karnataka High Court has asked the Indian Parliament and State Legislatures to take all actions needed towards enacting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
IBNS•Apr 06, 2025
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Narendra Modi inaugurates New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu
Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge, the first vertical-lift sea bridge in the country, on Sunday in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on the occasion of Ram Navami.
IBNS•Apr 06, 2025
Bengal BJP leaders participate in Ram Navami rallies across state
Kolkata/IBNS: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from West Bengal took part in different Ram Navami processions across the state on Sunday.
IBNS•Apr 06, 2025
Kolkata witnesses over 50 Ram Navami rallies today; police deploy additional force until April 7
Kolkata/IBNS: With over 50 Ram Navami rallies planned in Kolkata on Sunday, including five large processions, police have demarcated routes and deployed heavy security cover, which will remain in place until April 7, media reports said.
IBNS•Apr 06, 2025
President Droupadi Murmu gives nod to Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025
New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill that was passed by both houses of the parliament last week after long and heated debates.
IBNS•Apr 06, 2025
PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge, connecting Rameswaram to Indian mainland, today
Chennai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Pamban Rail Bridge on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami.
IBNS•Apr 06, 2025
Narendra Modi meets Indian Origin Tamil leaders in Colombo, offers support for construction of 10,000 houses
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met leaders of Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) from Sri Lanka in Colombo and announced that India will support the construction of 10,000 houses, healthcare facilities, the sacred site Seetha Eliya temple and other community development projects in collaboration with the Sri Lankan government.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
‘One Nation, One Election’ roll out not for upcoming elections, says Sitharaman, slams Opposition for peddling ‘misinformation’
New Delhi: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday ruled out the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal during the ongoing electoral term, dismissing what she termed “false propaganda” by opposition parties, media reports said.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Sri Lankan President assures India of security support, inks first-ever defence pact with PM Modi
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his country would not allow its soil to be used in ways that could compromise India's security interests, a commitment aimed at easing New Delhi’s concerns over growing Chinese influence in the region.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
India, UAE to build energy hub in Sri Lanka's Trincomalee amid China rivalry
Colombo/New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed an agreement to jointly develop an energy hub in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday, underscoring New Delhi’s efforts to strengthen its regional foothold as it faces growing competition from China in the island nation, according to a Reuters report.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Narendra Modi likely to visit Saudi Arabia this month: Reports
Indian PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit Saudi Arabia on April 22, media reports said.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags-off INS Sunayna as Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR from Karwar
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the Indian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel, INS Sunayna, as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in the Region) in Karwar, Karnataka on Apr 5, 2025.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
India, Sri Lanka ink MoU in defence cooperation
India and Sri Lanka signed the first ever MoU on defence cooperation following the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka in Colombo on Saturday.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Mithra Vibhushana: Indian PM Narendra Modi conferred with Sri Lanka's highest Civilian Honour
Indian PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Sri Lanka's highest civilian honour, Mithra Vibhushana, on Saturday.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Karnataka High Court asks Rapido, other bike taxi services to suspend operation until govt forms guidelines
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court on Friday ordered suspension of Rapido and other bike taxi services within six weeks in a huge setback to the quick travel service providers in the state, media reports said.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Immigration and Foreigners Bill becomes law with President Droupadi Murmu's assent
New Delhi/IBNS: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Friday became a law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it, media reports said.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Bihar man rapes 12-year-old girl in express train toilet, films the act
Hyderabad/IBNS: A twelve-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a co-passenger at toilet in an AC compartment of an express train in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka, several major deals expected
Colombo/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Sri Lanka last evening, on Saturday morning received a ceremonial welcome at the Independence Square in Colombo.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Narendra Modi meets Thailand royals, discusses ways to enhance Indo-Thai multifaceted ties
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at Dusit Palace in Bangkok on Friday when they discussed ways to further strengthen Indo-Thai multifaceted ties.
IBNS•Apr 05, 2025
Congress, AIMIM leaders move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Bill
New Delhi/IBNS: After the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the Parliament on Friday, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the validity of the Bill.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
Huge protests erupt in Kolkata, Chennai after parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill
Thousands of people took to the streets of Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad on Friday, after weekly prayers by the Muslim community, to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge on Ram Navami
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami, and will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
K Annamalai says he is not in a race to become Tamil Nadu BJP's next president
Chennai/IBNS: Adding fuel to speculation that he may be replaced as the Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai has said that he is not in the running to be the next state chief of the party.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi meets KP Sharma Oli, says New Delhi attaches immense priority to relations with Nepal
Indian PM Narendra Modi met Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli and said New Delhi attaches immense priority to relations with the Himalayan nation.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
Indian govt approves 4 railway projects worth Rs 18,658 cr to expand network across Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on April 4 approved four multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, with an estimated cost of ₹18,658 crore.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment: Modi urges Yunus during Bangkok meeting
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Muhammad Yunus when he urged the Bangladesh interim government chief to avoid any rhetoric that vitiates environment, referring to the recent comment on Northeast India made by the Nobel Laureate that triggered a controversy.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
Narendra Modi visits Wat Pho Temple of Reclining Buddha
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday visited Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, popularly known as Wat Pho.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi meets Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus amid Dhaka's growing closeness with Beijing
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the ongoing BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, days after the Nobel Laureate's comment on Northeast India triggered a row.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
Modi proposes 21-point Action Plan in BIMSTEC Summit
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday proposed a 21-point Action Plan covering different aspects of cooperation among the BIMSTEC nations at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok city.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi discusses earthquake, bilateral ties with Myanmar Junta leader
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Myanmar's Junta Leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing when he condoled the loss of lives in the deadly earthquake that hit the nation last week.
IBNS•Apr 04, 2025
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