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Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday warned its fiery party MLA Humayun Kabir asking him not to speak against any religion in view of the leader's controversial remark against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's foreign policy on the Russia-Ukraine war in a massive embarrassment for his party which is consistent in slamming the incumbent.
Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches in Bengaluru against individuals and entities allegedly benefiting from the Open Society Foundations (OSF), founded by US billionaire George Soros, as part of a probe into suspected foreign exchange violations, PTI reported.
Mumbai/IBNS: As Maharashtra witnessed massive vandalism and arson in Nagpur over demands for removing Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb out the state, ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for a face-off on this issue, stating that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago.
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India and New Zealand are working to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar on March 18, 2025 as part of its overseas deployment to friendly countries in the Indian Ocean Region.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in New Delhi when they discussed elevating bilateral ties in areas ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Indo-Pacific.
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams commenced her return journey to Earth after spending nine months in the International Space Station (ISS) where she remained stuck with colleague Butch Wilmore.
Indian Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) Lt General DS Rana is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from March 19-21 to further strengthen bilateral defence intelligence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between the two nations.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that she has been invited to deliver a lecture at the Oxford University on March 27 stirred a row after the opposition parties in the state accused the veteran politician of peddling a lie.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Maha Kumbh 2025, which saw crores of people visiting the Sangam in Prayagraj to take the holy dip, showed the "unity in diversity".
Washington/IBNS: The Indians with H-1B or student visas or green cards have been advised not to travel outside the United States now to avoid delay in their returns amid the Trump administration's ramp up in the vetting process, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday hit out at the Opposition for questioning her intent behind visiting Furfurfa Sharif, a prominent Muslim pilgrimage in the state's Hooghly district, with assembly elections due to be held next year.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon addressed the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday when he backed India's bid to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday attended Raisina Dialogue 2025 in the national capital where his visiting New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon delivered an address.
Mumbai/IBNS: Massive violence broke out in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday amid a row over the call to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb.
New Delhi/IBNS: China Monday "appreciated" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's positive remarks on the ties between the two countries, saying that a "dragon-elephant dance" cooperation is the correct choice for these neighbours.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday made his debut on Truth Social, a social media platform owned by Trump Media and popularised by the US President.
New Delhi/IBNS: United States' Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday evening.
AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman said he fasted for 45 hours before interviewing PM Narendra Modi as a mark of honour before his conversation with the Indian politician.
The UK Home Office has warned an Indian historian can face deportation since she has spent too many days conducting her research requiring access to historic Indian archives stored in India, The Guardian reported.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a productive meeting with the Director of National Intelligence of the United States Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday when they discussed avenues to collaborate in cutting-edge defence innovation and niche technologies.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a productive meeting with the Director of National Intelligence of the United States Tulsi Gabbard in New Delhi on Monday when they discussed avenues to collaborate in cutting-edge defence innovation and niche technologies.
Indian PM Narendra Modi met his visiting New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday when they discussed strengthening ties in multiple sectors including defence and security and enhancing cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
New Delhi/IBNS: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who is in India for a three-day tour, on Monday said the premieres of both the nations are working towards strengthening "shared objectives and interests".
Indian PM Narendra Modi has slammed the United Nations and other international organisations and said they have almost lost their relevance in today's world amid rising conflicts.
Srinagar/IBNS: A police case has been filed against internet sensation Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, for allegedly drinking at a hotel in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra, media reports said.
Bengaluru/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal has passed a controversial remark on Kannada actress Ranya Rao who is under arrest for alleged gold smuggling, media reports said.
Chennai/IBNS: Senior Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan was on Monday detained by police during the party's protest against the alleged TASMAC scam, media reports said.
Vadodara/IBNS: Minutes before their car crashed into multiple vehicles killing one woman, the 20-year-old accused and his friend had visited another friend's house as per the CCTV footage, media reports said.
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