Gatka: A martial art from Punjab gaining global popularity
In the heart of Punjab, where golden fields of wheat stretch under the vast sky, lies a tradition as vibrant and enduring as the land itself: Gatka, the ancient martial art of the Sikhs.
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BJP returns for a historic third term in Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir picks NC-Congress
Chandigarh/Srinagar: Upsetting exit poll predictions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which failed to secure an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year leading to a coalition government, salvaged its prestige in Haryana by bouncing back on Tuesday for a historic third consecutive term by bagging 48 of the 90 seats in the state assembly.
Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Vientiane for ASEAN-India and East Asia summits
Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Vientiane, Lao PDR, to attend the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit this week, MEA said on Tuesday.
Kolkata rape-murder case: Mass resignation by 50 RG Kar senior doctors amid junior medics' 'fast unto death' protests
Kolkata: About 50 senior faculty members at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital stepped down in a mass resignation on Tuesday escalating the protests over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, media reports said.
BJP set for third term in Haryana, NC-Congress sweeps historic Jammu and Kashmir elections
Chandigarh/Srinagar/IBNS: Months after failing to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bounced back on Tuesday securing a third consecutive term in Haryana.
Omar Abdullah will be Jammu and Kashmir CM, announces Farooq Abdullah as NC-Cong win is certain
Srinagar/IBNS: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has announced his son and party leader Omar Abdullah will become the next Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister as the NC-Congress alliance is set for a sweeping victory in the union territory.
Haryana poll results: Wrestler-turned-Congress candidate Vinesh Phogat set for a win
Chandigarh/IBNS: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who fought the Haryana assembly elections on Congress' candidate, is set for a win on her poll debut.
There is one India: Canada aims to evolve from Khalistan shadow with respect for South Asian giant's 'territorial integrity'
Ottawa/New Delhi/IBNS: In a major outreach to India after repeated faceoffs over the Khalistan issue, Canada has declared to respect India's "territorial integrity" leaving behind the sour diplomatic relation in the backdrop of the killing of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepts invitation to visit Maldives next year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted President Mohamed Muizzu's invitation to visit Maldives for a state visit next year, a top government official confirmed on Monday.
BJP eyes return to power in Haryana, Congress-NC set for clear win in Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi/IBNS: In quite a contrasting picture from what was noticed in the morning, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to return to power for the third term in Haryana dashing the Congress' hope for a comeback.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepts invitation to visit Maldives on state visit next year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted President Mohamed Muizzu's invitation to visit Maldives for a state visit next year, a top government official confirmed on Monday.
Assembly poll results: BJP marches ahead in Haryana, Congress leading in Jammu and Kashmir
The Bharatiya Janata Party crawled back to take a slender lead over Congress in Haryana where counting of votes for the Assembly polls is currently going on Tuesday.
Joint task force on investments meeting: India, UAE leaders discuss ways to strengthen trade, bilateral bond
The 12th Meeting of the India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments (HLJTFI) took place in Mumbai on Monday when leaders discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral and trade relationship between the two nations.
Assembly polls: Congress takes comfortable lead in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana
The Congress is marching ahead in both Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana where the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently taking place on Tuesday.
Assembly polls: Congress takes early lead in Haryana, BJP ahead in Jammu and Kashmir
The Congress took early leads in Haryana while Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing tough competition between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress as the counting of votes for the recently held Assembly polls is currently undergoing on Tuesday.
Counting for Haryana, J&K Assembly elections to begin 8 AM
The counting of the votes for the highly anticipated assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be held on Tuesday.
J&K Lt Guv's power to nominate 5 assembly members sparks massive row ahead of poll results tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has been conferred with a power to nominate five members to the assembly which has sparked a massive controversy ahead of the counting of votes on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit family's kitchen, enjoys 'spicy meal'
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Monday visited a "Dalit kitchen" during his recent visit to Maharashtra's Kolhapur as he was curious to know "what they eat, how they cook and its social and political significance".
Sofas, water taps, ACs missing after Tejaswi Yadav vacated official bungalow in Patna: BJP
Patna/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed that Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejaswi Yadav's vacated official bungalow in Bihar's Patna has sofas, water taps, washbasins, air conditioners, lights, and beds missing, suggesting that the items have been "stolen".
President Muizzu visiting India: New Delhi announces currency-swap agreement to help Maldives
India on Monday extended support to Maldive's economy in the form of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement, officials said on Monday.
Explosion at coal mine in Bengal's Birbhum kills 5
Kolkata/IBNS: Five people died after an explosion took place at a coal mine in West Bengal's Birbhum district on Monday, media reports said.
RG Kar case: Civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy is the main accused, says CBI chargesheet
Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation has named arrested civic volunteer Sanjoy Roy in the first chargesheet which was on Monday filed in the case pertaining to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Unmanageable gatherings should be avoided: DMK MP Kanimozhi on 5 deaths after IAF show in Chennai
Chennai/IBNS: DMK MP Kanimozhi has discouraged the Indian Air Force's bid to draw a massive gathering of 15 lakh spectators at its air show during which five people died due to a suspected heat stroke at Marina Beach in Chennai on Sunday.
India has always played the first responder for Maldives: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed on India's ties with Maldives stating New Delhi has always been the "first responder" for Male.
No cause for concern: Ratan Tata on rumours over his health condition
New Delhi/IBNS: Industrialist Ratan Tata has dispelled the concern over his health condition triggered by his hospitalisation in Mumbai.
AAP slams BJP after ED raids Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora's house
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Enforcement Directorate raided the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in Punjab's Ludhiana on Monday in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.
Delhi court grants bail to Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi, Tej Pratap in land-for-jobs scam
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court has granted bail to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his sons, top Rashtriya Janata Dal leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav in a land-for-jobs scam, media reports said.
UN is like an old company, not keeping up with the market: Jaishankar
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called the United Nations "an old company" which has failed to update as per the "market" criticising the diplomatic and political international organisation's way of functioning, media reports said.
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is currently visiting India, was accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Khalistani extremism in Canada: When dialogue is silenced by division
Recent events in Calgary have revealed the dangerous reality of Khalistan extremists in Canada. When Liberal MP Chandra Arya was set to speak at an event organized by CoHNA Canada, a hostile crowd of protesters chanting, “Arya is Indian, not Canadian” appeared outside the venue. Both Arya and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who was also scheduled to speak, skipped the event.