New Delhi hosting second edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival
The 2nd edition of the annual Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is all set to kick start in New Delhi on November 8, 2024.
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India slams Canada for blocking Australian outlet that interviewed Jaishankar, says it highlights Ottawa's 'hypocrisy'
New Delhi/IBNS: India has strongly slammed Canada for blocking an Australian news outlet's social media handles and webpages after it carried out a press conference by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong as well as an interview of the Indian Foreign Ministers.
FIRs filed against BJP's Mithun Chakraborty over alleged 'inflammatory' speech in Kolkata
Kolkata: Two cases have been registered against actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty for making an inflammatory speech at the party's membership drive in Kolkata's Salt Lake, media reports said.
Punjab farmers' unions oppose doubled fines on stubble burning; demand curb on industrial and vehicular pollution
Chandigarh: The farmers’ unions in Punjab have opposed the Centre’s decision to double the fines for stubble burning, asserting that the government should address other sources of air pollution and provide farmers with viable alternatives, according to media reports.
BJP slams Congress for distributing 'blank copies' of Constitution at Rahul Gandhi's Nagpur rally
Nagpur: The Congress party faced criticism for allegedly distributing "blank copies of the Constitution" at Rahul Gandhi's event in Nagpur, Maharashtra, according to media reports.
Trump’s return to White House is no music to ear for Bangladesh interim chief Muhammad Yunus backed by US Democrats
Dhaka/IBNS: Donald Trump’s return to the United States presidency is stirring waves in Bangladeshi politics, with significant implications for Muhammad Yunus, the interim government’s Chief Adviser, who has long-standing ties with the cabal of US Democrats.
After Salman, now Shah Rukh Khan receives death threat, case filed
Mumbai/IBNS: After Salman Khan, now Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat, media reports said.
Indian Army’s Eastern Command hosts Defence Exhibition 'East Tech 2024' in Kolkata
Kolkata/IBNS: The Eastern Command of the Indian Army recently hosted "East Tech 2024", a defence weapons and equipment exhibition, at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata.
Sexual harassment case can't be cancelled over compromise between accused and complainant: Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled a sexual harassment case can't be cancelled due to a "compromise" reached by the accused and the complainant, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly sees brawl over Article 370, House adjourned
Srinagar/IBNS: Chaotic scenes erupted and MLAs clashed with each other in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday after a lawmaker displayed a banner on Article 370, which was abrogated by the Centre in 2019, media reports said.
PM Modi calls Donald Trump to congratulate on his 'spectacular victory'
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday called his 'friend' and US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate the latter on his "spectacular victory".
Meet Usha Vance, the first Indian-origin second lady of America
Phoenix/IBNS: After a historic election that saw 78-year-old Republican leader Donald Trump returning to the White House after four years, Ohio Senator JD Vance will now occupy the office of the US Vice President.
Union cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity infusion in Food Corporation of India for FY25
New Delhi: The government has approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for FY25, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves PM Vidyalaxmi scheme for collateral-free student loans and interest subvention; check who is eligible
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced the approval of PM Vidyalaxmi, a new Central Sector program aimed at providing financial assistance to deserving students, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hinder access to higher education.
Union cabinet approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity in Food Corporation of India for FY25
New Delhi: The government has approved a Rs 10,700 crore equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for FY25, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday.
Canadian Police knew one of its cops participated in Khalistani protests, says former Toronto Sergeant
A former Toronto Police Sergeant claimed the Canadian Police knew one of its cops, who has been suspended for his involvement in violent protests at a Hindu Temple in Brampton, took part in a Khalistani protest in October.
Canadian Hindus demonstrate against the recent attack on temple by 'pro-Khalistani' supporters, demand strict action
A large number of Canadian Hindus assembled in Brampton city on Monday evening to demonstrate against the recent attack on devotees outside a temple by alleged Khalistani elements.
Indian Navy conducts third edition of Mahasagar
The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction Mahasagar was conducted by the Indian Navy on November 5, during which Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff interacted with Heads of Navies/ Maritime Agencies and Senior Leadership from Indian Ocean Region littorals.
S Jaishankar meets Australian PM Anthony Albanese, discusses ways to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met Australian PM Anthony Albanese when he discussed ways to deepen bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
Supreme Court rules LMV license holders eligible to drive transport vehicles up to 7,500 kg
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that drivers with a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can legally operate transport vehicles with a gross weight of up to 7,500 kg.
Narendra Modi wishes his 'friend' Donald Trump after Republicans sweep US polls
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump after trends showed a clear victory in the US polls for Repulicans and its candidate Donald Trump.
Jammu and Kashmir assembly passes resolution seeking restoration of Article 370
Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking restoration of special status, which was withdrawn through the abrogation of Article 370 by the Centre in 2019, amid uproar, media reports said.
Ahead of high-stakes Maharashtra elections, NCP chief Sharad Pawar hints at his retirement
Baramati (Maharashtra): NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who has been a key figure in Indian politics for over sixty years, hinted at his retirement on Tuesday, stating that he would not participate in any election in the future and would focus on mentoring younger leaders.
20-year-old drunk man mows down woman in Bengaluru with speeding Mercedes-Benz
Bengaluru: A 30-year-old woman was killed after a speeding Mercedez Benz, allegedly driven by a 20-year-old drunk man, hit her in Bengaluru’s Kengeri on Saturday evening, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir wouldn’t have become a Union Territory if Vajpayee's roadmap had been followed: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: At the close of a heated two-day political debate in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that if former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s roadmap had been followed, the state would not have been reduced to a Union Territory, media reports said.
Under the Guise of Freedom: How Khalistan extremists threaten harmony in Canada
The recent attack by Khalistani extremists on Indo-Canadian devotees within the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton is a disturbing indicator of the growing influence and audacity of Khalistani extremists in Canada.
Canada’s Selective Policing: A disturbing reality amid growing tensions
In recent weeks, the deeply unsettling images of violence at a Hindu temple in Brampton have shaken the global Indian diaspora and underscored a simmering tension in Canada.
Siddaramaiah to appear before Lokayukta in MUDA case probe tomorrow
Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said he will appear before the Lokayukta after he was summoned in connection with the money laundering case linked to the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA), media reports said.
Former British Columbia premier Ujjal Dev Dosanjh slams attack on Hindu temple in Canada
Former British Columbia premier and federal MP, Ujjal Dev Dosanjh, has criticised the recent attacks on a Hindu temple in Canada by alleged pro-Khalistani members.
Completely unacceptable to see violence targeting worshippers at the Hindu Sabha Mandir, posts Canadian opposition leader on X
Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly condemned the recent attacks on a Hindu temple in Brampton and called it 'completely unacceptable'.