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Narendra Modi arrives in Mauritius for two-day visit, receives warm welcome at airport

Indian PM Narendra Modi reached Mauritius on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to the country, where his Mauritian counterpart Navin Ramgoolam welcomed him at the airport.

Devendra Fadnavis supports call to remove Aurangzeb's Tomb, slams Congress

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Monday supported the call for the removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from Khulabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

'I was verbally tortured, threatened. I am traumatised': Ranya Rao breaks down in court

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was arrested while smuggling gold bars worth Rs 14.56 crore last week, Monday alleged in the court that she is "traumatised and emotionally broken" after being "verbally tortured and threatened" in the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)'s custody.

Shashi Tharoor slams Jamia Millia Islamia for dropping Thiruvananthapuram as exam centre

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised Jamia Millia Islamia University for its decision to drop Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram from its list of examination centres, PTI reported.

Enforcement Directorate team attacked after raids at Bhupesh Baghel's home

New Delhi/IBNS: A group of people attacked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who had searched former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's premises in a money laundering investigation against his son in the alleged liquor scam case, said reports.

Jammu and Kashmir fashion show triggers controversy, fashion designers Shiva and Narresh apologise

Shivan and Narresh, the fashion designers who drew flak for organising an outdoor show in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan, have apologised for hosting the event.

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon to visit India next week at Modi's invitation

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to India from March 16 to March 20 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, officials said on Monday.

Gold smuggling accused Ranya Rao was allotted land by previous Karnataka govt to set up steel plant, claims state board

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who has been arrested for allegedly smuggling gold, was allotted land to set up a steel plant by the previous Karnataka government in 2023, a state board concerning industrial area development claimed, media reports said.

Gulmarg fashion show during Ramzan month stirs row, J&K CM Omar Abdullah responds

Srinagar/IBNS: A fashion show with semi-nude men and women walking the ramp in skimpy clothes has drawn massive flak with the religious and political leaders calling it an act of demolishing the valley's cultural values.

Trouble for Lalit Modi as Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of IPL founder's passport

New Delhi/IBNS: In a fresh trouble for former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi, the Vanuatu government has ordered cancellation of the fugitive businessman's passport which was issued to him, media reports said.

ED raids former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's residences in liquor scam probe

Raipur/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday raided former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and his son Chaitanya Baghel's residences in connection with the multi-crore liquor scam, media reports said.

Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki goes missing during Dominican Republic trip, search on

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are searching for an Indian-origin student after she went missing from a resort where she was visiting with her friends for her spring break.

Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi to participate in UNCSW Session in New York tomorrow

A delegation of the Government of India led by Annpurna Devi, Union Minister, Women and Child Development (WCD), will participate in the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which is starting from March 10 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Indian space sector is projected to surge to $44 billion in the near future, says Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh believes the Indian space sector is projected to surge to $44 billion in the near future, marking a nearly fivefold growth.

First rear fuselage for LCA Mk1A manufactured by Indian private industry handed over to HAL

The first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, produced by Indian Private Industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Aircraft Division in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Sunday.

S Jaishankar says newly inaugurated Manchester consulate will strengthen people-to-people, trade ties

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated the consulate in Mancherster on Saturday and hoped it will strengthen people-to-people, cultural, trade and, of course, cricket ties between the India and the UK.

S Jaishankar hopes newly opened Indian consulate in Belfast will serve the needs of diaspora

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated a new consulate in the Northern Irish city of Belfast during his visit to the country.

India-Kyrgyzstan joint military Exercise Khanjar-XII to begin tomorrow

The Indian Army contingent has departed for Kyrgyzstan, where it will participate in Joint Special Forces Exercise  Khanjar-XII, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

Indian-origin man gets 40 years jail term for raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Sydney/IBNS: An India-origin man was sentenced to a 40-year jail term by an Australian court after being found guilty of "premeditated and elaborately executed" rapes of five Korean women, media reports said.

Indian-origin man gets 40 years jail term for raping 5 Korean woman in Australia

Sydney/IBNS: An India-origin man was sentenced to a 40-year jail term by an Australian court after being found guilty of "premeditated and elaborately executed" rapes of five Korean women, media reports said.

'Despicable': India condemns Hindu Temple vandalism in US' California

New Delhi/IBNS: India has condemned the vandalism carried out at a popular Hindu temple in the US's California days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles and called upon law enforcement authorities to take strict action against the perpetrators.

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get notice over pan masala ad

Jaipur/IBNS: Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff got a notice from a consumer disputes redressal commission in Jaipur over an allegedly misleading advertisement for pan masala.

Two arrested in gang-rape of Israeli tourist, homestay operator near Karnataka’s Hampi

KOPPAL: Police in Karnataka’s Koppal arrested two men on Saturday in connection with the gang-rape of a 27-year-old Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay operator near Sanapur Lake, close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, reported The Times of India.

India's first hydrogen-powered train to run on Jind-Sonipat route by March 31

New Delhi: India is poised to achieve a significant milestone in its railway sector with the introduction of its first hydrogen-powered train, which is expected to commence operations by March 31, 2025, on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, media reports said.

Javed Akhtar slams trolls criticising Mohammed Shami for drinking water during Champions Trophy match amid Ramadan

Mumbai: Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in strong defence of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, who recently faced unnecessary criticism for drinking water during a match while fasting for Ramadan.

Delhi govt approves Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocates Rs 5,100 cr for monthly aid to poor women

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Saturday approved the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, allocating Rs 5,100 crore to provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to women from economically weaker sections in the city, media reports said.

ED seizes business jet at Hyderabad airport in Rs 850 cr Ponzi scam probe

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized an eight-seater business jet parked at the Hyderabad airport in connection with a money laundering investigation against Falcon Group and its promoters, who are accused of defrauding investors of Rs 850 crore in a large-scale Ponzi scheme, media reports said.

Javed Akhtar slams trolls criticising Mohammed Shami for drinking water during Ramadan match

Mumbai: Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has come out in strong defence of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, who recently faced unnecessary criticism for drinking water during a match while fasting for Ramadan.

Vikram Misri discusses regional, global issues with Russian Deputy FM

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri recently visited Moscow to participate in bilateral Foreign Office Consultations with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko when they shared perspectives on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Indian CDS Anil Chauhan concludes Australia visit,marks growing engagement between two nations

Indian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan concluded his visit to Australia from March 4-March which underscored the growing engagement between the two nations under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.