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People of Delhi are waiting for your world-famous dip: Amit Shah attacks Arvind Kejriwal over Yamuna cleaning promise

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boss Arvind Kejriwal over the "unfulfilled promise" of cleaning up the Delhi stretch of River Yamuna to make it look like London's famous River Thames.

Fingerprints collected from Saif Ali Khan's home after knife attack do not match with that of accused: Probe reveals

Mumbai/IBNS: In a shocking revelation, the 19 sets of fingerprints collected from actor Saif Ali Khan's residence after the attempted burglary and the stabbing attack on him do not match with that of the accused Shariful Islam.

India showcases military might, cultural diversity at 76th Republic Day parade

New Delhi/IBNS: President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day at the Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Sunday.

We bow to all great women, men who made our Constitution: PM Modi greets citizens on Republic Day

New Delhi/IBNS: Greeting everyone on the occasion of Republic Day, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi remarked that today we celebrate 75 glorious years of being a Republic.

'Take that world-famous dip in Yamuna': Amit Shah takes dig at Arvind Kejriwal over Yamuna pollution

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah has launched a blistering attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of failing to deliver on his promise to clean the Delhi stretch of the Yamuna River and transform it into a pristine waterway like Britain’s River Thames, media reports said.

Kuwaiti yoga practitioner among 30 unsung heroes to be honoured with Padma Shri; PM Modi congratulates

New Delhi: Thirty individuals from various walks of life will be conferred with the Padma Shri, India’s third-highest civilian honour, recognising their outstanding contributions across fields like yoga, travel journalism, sports, and social work.

Labrador Kent posthumously honoured for bravery in counter-terror operations

New Delhi: Six-year-old female Labrador named Kent has been posthumously recognised for her gallantry in the list of awards announced on Independence Day.

President Murmu emphasises inclusive growth, Constitutional values in her address on Republic Day eve

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu underscored the potential of the "One Nation One Election" plan during her address to the nation on the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day, emphasising its role in ensuring consistency in governance and preventing policy paralysis.

Centre announces 942 service medals on Republic Day eve, including 95 gallantry awards

New Delhi: On the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day, the Centre announced 942 service medals, including 95 for gallantry, to personnel from various central and state police forces.

Mahakumbh 2025: Cultural extravaganza blending patriotism and spirituality to mark Republic Day

Devotees and tourists at Mahakumbh will witness a grand cultural extravaganza blending spirituality, patriotism and the essence of Indian heritage on the occasion of Republic Day on Sunday as part of the ongoing ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh’ event. Sanskriti Ka Mahakumbh, organized by the Yogi government, was inaugurated on January 16.

Keeping close watch on activities in neighbourhood, says Indian government amid visit of Pakistan's ISI delegation to Bangladesh

A top Indian official on Friday said New Delhi is keeping a close watch on any activities happening in the neighbourhood when it is related to national safety following the visit of a delegation of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency to Bangladesh.

India will take back nationals illegally staying in the US or elsewhere: MEA

New Delhi/IBNS: India has said it will bring back its nationals who are illegally staying in any part of the world in the backdrop of the United States' crackdown on illegal immigration, media reports said.

US Supreme Court clears 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India

Washington/New Delhi/IBNS: In a big diplomatic win for India, the United States Supreme Court has cleared the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana to New Delhi, media reports said.

Narendra Modi to attend Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in France, confirms MEA

Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that PM Narendra Modi will attend the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, which will be held in Paris next month.

Indian students in US are quitting part-time jobs amid Donald Trump's deportation plans: Report

Washington DC/IBNS: Amid enforcement of Donald Trump's deportation policy, several Indian students are quitting their part-time jobs post-college hours for some extra money.

Patanjali recalls 4 tonnes of red chilli powder over pesticide residue concerns

New Delhi: Patanjali Foods Ltd has recalled four tonnes of its red chilli powder from retail shelves following directives from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), The Economic Times reported.

Freedom of speech cannot be applied selectively: India in touch with UK over 'Emergency' screening protest

New Delhi/IBNS: The External Affairs Ministry has raised the matter with the United Kingdom authorities over reports that screenings of actor Kangana Ranaut's new film 'Emergency', based on the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, are being obstructed in the country.

Ensure fair proceedings: Suspended MPs to Lok Sabha Speaker after Waqf bill panel meet row

New Delhi/IBNS: Opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill who were suspended for a day on Friday for protesting and accusing Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steamrolling the proceedings, have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking fair conduction of proceedings.

UP is gaining recognition as state of good governance under Yogi Adityanath's leadership, says VP Dhankar

Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is gaining recognition as a state of good governance, and its institutional framework is meeting global standards.

India appoints new envoy to Israel

The Indian government on Friday announced the appointment of Jitender Pal Singh as the new envoy of the country to Israel.

Saif Ali Khan's attacker Shariful Islam's police custody extended till January 29

Mumbai/IBNS: The police custody of Bangladeshi man Shariful Islam, who was arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, has been extended till January 29, media reports said.

BIMSTEC officials deliberate on strengthening cyber security, formulate Action Plan

The Indian government recently hosted the Second Meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation in New Delhi when the participants discussed the formulation of Action Plan to secure more secure and resilient cyberspace in the region.

Ordnance factory blast in Maharashtra leaves 8 dead

At least eight people died and several others were injured after a blast occured in an ordnance factory in Maharashtra's Bhandara district on Friday.

Thailand: Transgender women rob gold necklace of Indian tourist while he was walking in Pattaya with friends

An Indian tourist has alleged his gold necklace worth Rs. 132,000 Baht (USD 3,923.9) was robbed by a gang of three transgender women when he was walking near the beachside close to the Hard Rock Hotel in Thailand's Pattaya city, media reports said.

Rajnath Singh flags off USD 278.42 million surveillance system SANJAY

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off ‘SANJAY - The Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS)’ from South Block, New Delhi on Friday.

Heard screams from Jeh's room: Saif Ali Khan records statement with police on stabbing incident

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has said he rushed to his son Jeh's room upon hearing a scream in a statement which he recorded with the Mumbai Police on the incident of him getting stabbed by a Bangladeshi intruder at his Bandra home, media reports said.

Indian-origin man gets 30-month jail for customs duty evasion on jewellery in USA

An Indian- and New Jersey-based man, who operated jewellery companies in New York City’s Diamond District, was sentenced to 30 months incarceration for spearheading a scheme to illegally evade customs duties for more than $13.5 million of jewellery imports into the US and for illegally processing more than $10.3 million through an unlicensed money transmitting business, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced on Thursday.

Strengthening India-China relationship: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Beijing on January 26

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on January 26 for a meeting of the 'Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister' mechanism between India and China, a step indicating the two neighbours are trying to revive their relationship after a four-year break following a military stand-off at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Bangladeshi national arrested for stabbing Saif Ali Khan; identity confirmed through documents: Report

Mumbai: Mumbai Police has obtained two identity documents confirming the nationality of the actor Saif Ali Khan's alleged assailant, Sariful Islam, media reports said.

Punjab Police to withdraw additional security provided to Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi/IBNS: The Punjab Police has decided to withdraw additional security cover provided to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after its national capital counterpart objected to it and complained to the Election Commission.