Former British PM Rishi Sunak visits Indian Parliament House with his family
Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Tuesday visited the Indian Parliament House with his wife Akshata Murty and daughters Krishna and Anoushka.
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5 arrested over KIIT protest after Nepali student's death get bail
Kolkata/IBNS: The five people arrested in connection with the forcible eviction of Nepali students from hostels at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) following the death of a student from the same community, have got bail.
All is not well in Maharashtra ruling alliance with Eknath Shinde being upset over reduced security cover to its MLAs
Mumbai/IBNS: Just three months after a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance seems to be having a widening rift over the withdrawal of 'Y'-security cover to some MLAs.
Former British PM Rishi Sunak visits Indian Parliament with his family
Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Tuesday visited the Indian Parliament House with his wife Akshata Murty and daughters Krishna and Anoushka.
This is Mrityu Kumbh, says Mamata Banerjee targeting BJP over Maha Kumbh stampede
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Uttar Pradesh over the recent stampede in the ongoing Maha Kumbh and said it has turned into a 'Mrityu Kumbh'.
Nepali student's death in KIIT: Private institute apologises, removes staffers amid tension
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in the east Indian state of Odisha has suspended three employees, including two hostel staffers, for allegedly misbehaving with Nepali students and evicting them from the campus during the recent protests over the suspected suicide of a Btech student from Nepal.
India showcased as 'Theme Country' at New Year Celebration of APCC in USA
India was showcased as the 'Theme Country' at the 27th New Year Celebration of Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) at Tacoma Dome in US city of Washington DC.
Modi govt exacerbated voters' concerns over integrity of electoral process: Rahul Gandhi slams new CEC appointment
New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) claiming the Modi government violated the Supreme Court order and removed the Chief Justice of India as a part of the selection committee.
Thani visiting New Delhi: India, Qatar decide to elevate bond to 'Strategic Partnership' level
Indian PM Narendra Modi and visiting Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday when they decided to elevate the relationship between the two nations to the Strategic Partnership level.
Piyush Goyal says India, Qatar's future partnership rests on pillars of sustainibility, technology, entrepreneurship
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India-Qatar future partnership will rest on the pillars of sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship and energy.
Telangana reduces work hours for Muslim employees during Ramzan, BJP slams Congress govt over 'appeasement'
Hyderabad/IBNS: In a controversial order, the Congress government in Telangana has relaxed the work hours for all its Muslim employees during the festival Ramzan, media reports said.
Dirty and perverted mind: Supreme Court raps Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps over 'sex with parents' remark
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday called popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia "dirty" and "perverted" by mind rapping him over his controversial "sex with parents" remark on Samay Raina's comedy show, India's Got Latent.
Not party's view: Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's 'China is not India's enemy' remark
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has distanced itself from its leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remark where he claimed China was not India's enemy inviting criticisms from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party [BJP].
Delhi CM's oath ceremony to be held on Feb 20; film stars, industrialists, diplomats among those invited
New Delhi/IBNS: The new Chief Minister of Delhi will take the oath of office at the iconic Ramlila Maidan on Thursday in a grand ceremony that will be attended by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and ministers and all the allies.
Gyanesh Kumar is the new Chief Election Commissioner of India
New Delhi/IBNS: Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India, replacing the outgoing Rajiv Kumar, the government said on Monday.
PM Modi greets 'brother' Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at airport with a warm hug
New Delhi/IBNS: Breaking protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday to receive the Amir (Head) of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival in India.
'Enough is enough': Supreme Court refuses to allow new petitions in matters involving Places of Worship Act
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain any new petitions in matters involving the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which stops a lawsuit from being filed to reclaim a place of worship or change its character.
Congress objects to new chief election commissioner's selection before Supreme Court hearing
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party has objected to the selection of a Chief Election Commissioner stating that the law for appointment to post was challenged in the Supreme Court.
Indian Army to participate in sixth edition of joint military exercise with Japan
The Indian Army will participate in the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9.
Goa man sentenced to life imprisonment for rape-murder of foreign tourist in 2017
Panaji/IBNS: A 31-year-old man in Goa has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court for raping and murdering Irish-British national Danielle McLaughin in 2017, media reports said.
USAID is the biggest scam in human history: PM Modi's adviser after DOGE's 'fund to improve voter turnout in India' claim
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's adviser Sanjeev Sanyal has reacted to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)'s claim that the US funds were used by the Biden administration to improve the voter turnout in the Indian elections, media reports said.
'Stop assuming China is enemy': Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remark stirs row
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda has stirred a fresh row by suggesting that China should not be assumed as India's enemy even after a number of cross-border conflicts between the two countries.
Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex with parents' remark row: Samay Raina, Apoorva Mukhija to appear before NCW today
Mumbai/IBNS: Youtuber Samay Raina and influencer Apoorva Mukhija will on Monday appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in connection with the case over the "sex with parents" remark passed by popular podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia on India's Got Latent show.
US flight with 3rd batch of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar
The US aircraft carrying the third batch of Indian immigrants landed in the north Indian city of Amritsar on Sunday.
S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties, BIMSTEC with Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain and discussed the bilateral relationship between the two nations, amid deteriorating ties since ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5 last year.
International Fleet Review: INS Shardul, P81 aircraft reach Indonesia
Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are in Bali, Indonesia, to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from February 15 to February 22.
Droupadi Murmu says ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ will promote tribal heritage
Indian President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi on Sunday and said the event will highlight and promote tribal heritage.
Delhi’s next CM likely to be announced tomorrow in key BJP meet
Delhi: The suspense over Delhi's next chief minister is expected to end on Monday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled to hold its legislative party meeting at 3 pm, ANI reported, citing sources.
Looking forward to continuing to strengthen US-India friendship, says Tulsi Gabbard after meeting Narendra Modi
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard recently met Indian PM Narendra Modi and said she felt honoured meeting him and looks forward to strengthen the US-India friendship.
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India tomorrow
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.