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PM Modi is incapable to arrest Gautam Adani: Rahul Gandhi after tycoon charged with bribery and fraud in the US

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has relaunched his claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a beneficiary of Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani's business after the tycoon has been charged with bribery and fraud in the United States.

Gautam Adani charged with bribery and fraud in the US

Washington D.C./New Delhi/IBNS: Billionaire and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani has been charged with bribery and fraud in the United States, media reports said.

Ludicrous statement: India slams Canada over fresh report on Nijjar killing

New Delhi/IBNS: India has slammed Canada after an Ottawa media report which claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was involved in a plot to kill Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Narendra Modi, Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font discuss ways to further explore expansion of Preferential Trade Agreement

Indian PM Narendra Modi recently met Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font when they decided to further explore the expansion of the Preferential Trade Agreement [PTA].

Narendra Modi, Albanese discuss ways to strengthen India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese recently held the India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit when they reaffirmed their support for strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Dominica confers highest National Award on Narendra Modi

Dominica on Wednesday conferred on Indian PM Narendra Modi the country's highest National Award-"Dominica Award of Honour".

Order of Excellence: Narendra Modi receives Guyana's highest civilian honour

Guyana, on Thursday, conferred upon Indian PM Narendra Modi the country's highest civilian honour, the 'Order of Excellence'.

CBI initiates probe into Maharashtra 'Bitcoin scam' allegedly linked to Supriya Sule, issues summons

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a probe and summoned an employee of an auditing firm in connection with the multi-crore bitcoin scam in which senior Maharashtra politicians Supriya Sule and Nana Patole have been accused of involvement by a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, media reports said.

CBI initiates probe into Maharashtra 'Bitcoin scam' linked to Supriya Sule, issues summons

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a probe and summoned an employee of an auditing firm in connection with the multi-crore bitcoin scam in which senior Maharashtra politicians Supriya Sule and Nana Patole have been accused of involvement by a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, media reports said.

Govt weeds out 5.8 cr fake ration cards through digital verification

New Delhi: The Indian government’s extensive digitisation drive has revolutionized the Public Distribution System (PDS), establishing global benchmarks for food security initiatives, the Union Food Ministry said on Wednesday.

Govt weeds out 5.8 cr fake ration cards through digital veification

New Delhi: The Indian government’s extensive digitisation drive has revolutionized the Public Distribution System (PDS), establishing global benchmarks for food security initiatives, the Union Food Ministry said on Wednesday.

Exit polls predict advantage for Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, close fight in Jharkhand

Mumbai/IBNS: The ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena-Eknath Shinde faction and Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar, will taste victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly Elections, five out of nine exit polls predicted on Wednesday evening, as voting concluded in one of the most politically crucial states.

India, Japan Joint Service Staff Talks conclude, officials share commitment to collaborate in space, cyber technologies

The second India-Japan Joint Service Staff Talks (JSST) between Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Joint Staff of Japan Self Defence Force (JSDF) occurred in New Delhi on Wednesday when the officials expressed a shared commitment to fostering collaboration in space, cyber technologies as vital components of their defence partnerships.

Trudeau’s immigration shift sparks outrage: Canadian leaders speak out

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest foray into digital communication has stirred a storm of reactions, following the release of a video explaining his government’s new immigration policy.

Narendra Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years

Narendra Modi arrived in Guayana on Wednesday, making him the first Indian PM to visit the nation in the last 56 years.

Khalistan unmasked: Violence in the name of faith

The Khalistan movement, long mired in controversy and violence, has once again become a topic of heated debate.

Akshay Kumar, Sachin Tendulkar among early voters in Maharashtra assembly elections

Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar are among the early voters in the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024.

Maharashtra voting to elect new Assembly today

More than 9.7 voters are expected to exercise their franchise to elect 288 members of the highly contested Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday.

Amid standoff with Delhi, Canada implements extra security screening for fliers travelling to India

Ottawa/IBNS: Amid the deteriorating relationship with New Delhi, Canada has implemented new flying rules that will require passengers travelling to India to go through extra security screening now.

Air India flight from Paris diverted to Jaipur, fliers sent to Delhi via bus after pilots refuse to fly further

New Delhi/IBNS: A Paris-New Delhi Air India flight's diversion to Jaipur and the pilots' refusal to fly further after completing their duty hours sparked chaos on Monday with several passengers left stranded for many hours.

Maharashtra polls: Ex-cop accuses Supriya Sule of being involved in Bitcoin scam, BJP says opposition 'unmasked'

Mumbai/IBNS: Ahead of the crucial Maharashtra polls, a retired police officer, Ravindranath Patil, has accused Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule and state Congress chief Nana Patole of being involved in a 2018 fraud case related to cryptocurrency. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was quick to pick up the issue and said the opposition has been "exposed".

US Consulate in Kolkata commemorates 2002 terrorist attack on American cultural centre

Kolkata/IBNS: The US Consulate in Kolkata on Tuesday (Nov. 19) held a solemn wreath-laying ceremony to remember the victims and survivors of the 2002 terrorist attack on the American Centre in the city.

Over 100 passengers stuck in Thailand's Phuket for 3 days after Air India flight reports technical snag

Phuket/IBNS: Over 100 passengers scheduled to board a New Delhi-bound Air India flight are stranded in Thailand's Phuket for over 80 hours after several delays due to technical faults, multiple posts by passengers on social media claimed.

PM Modi urges swift extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi in talks with UK PM Starmer at G20 summit: Report

Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reasserted the urgency for the UK to hasten the extradition of fugitive Indian businessmen Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, highlighting their involvement in major financial crimes against India, news agency PTI reported.

LIC clarifies 'technical problem' amid protests by Tamil leaders over portal switching to Hindi 

The Life Insurance Corporation of India on Tuesday said a 'technical problem' was the reason behind the state-run insurer's website switching to Hindi in the state, triggering protests from Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin.

Vladimir Putin to visit India soon, says top Russian official

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in the upcoming months, a top Moscow official said on Tuesday.

India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce official Leonardo Ananda Gomes says bilateral trade touches USD 15 billion mark

Executive Director of India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce Leonardo Ananda Gomes feels that bilateral trade between the two countries has touched USD 15 billion mark.

News agency ANI sues OpenAI over breach of intellectual rights

New Delhi: News agency ANI has sued OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI model ChatGPT, for unauthorised use of its copyrighted content, Hindustan Times reported.

G20 Summit: Narendra Modi, Macron discuss ways to advance India-France Strategic Partnership during meeting in Brazil

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 Summit and discussed ways to advance India-France Strategic Partnership.

MeToo case: SC grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique noting 'complainant posted on Facebook but not reached Hema Committee'

New Delhi/IBNS: Malayalam actor Siddique has been granted an anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court in connection with an alleged rape case, media reports said.