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BJP reprimands Kangana Ranaut over controversial remarks on farmers' protest

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership has reprimanded actor-politician Kangana Ranaut after her remarks on the farmers' protest triggered controversy.

Indian Coast Guard executes night-time rescue operation to save 11 crew members

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Monday rescued 11 crew members from the distressed MV ITT Puma during a challenging night-time Search and Rescue operation.

Rajnath Singh visits National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the National Civil Rights Museum and interacted with the Indian community in Memphis, Tennessee on August 25, 2024 on the last day of his tour to US.

Khalistani demonstrations losing steam globally

In recent months, particularly around Indian Independence Day, pro-Khalistani groups have intensified their anti-India protests in countries like the US, Canada, and the UK.

If we divide then we will be chopped off, says Yogi Adityanath citing the recent situation in Bangladesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday referred to the recent crisis in Bangladesh and emphasised the need to maintain the unity of the nation.

Indian PM Narendra Modi, and Anthony Albanese discuss bilateral relationship during telephonic conversation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Monday when the two leaders discussed and took stock of progress in bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations.

Malayalam actress Minu Muneer accuses 4 co-actors of sexual harassment amid Justice Hema Committee report's shocking revelations

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Malayalam actress Minu Muneer has accused her four actors of sexual harassment amid the shocking revelations of abuse of women prevalent in the industry made by the Justice Hema Committee report, media reports said.

Malayalam director Ranjith quits Kerala Film Academy after Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra trades misconduct charges against him

Kolkata/IBNS: Malayalam director Ranjith has resigned as the chairman of Kerala Chalachitra Academy over the charges of misconduct levelled against him by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra, media reports said.

Bengali writer Parimal Dey to return Banga Ratna honour in protest against RG Kar incident

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali writer-teacher Parimal Dey has said he will return the Banga Ratna Award, an honour conferred on him by the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal in 2019, as a protest against the rape-murder of 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Murder-accused Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa caught having tea party inside jail in viral picture

Bengaluru/IBNS: In a picture which went viral on social media, popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is accused of murdering 33-year-old Renukaswamy, was caught having a tea party and smoking a cigarette along with three others at a lawn inside the Bengaluru prison.

'Bahut kuch hai': CBI on evidences in corruption case against ex-RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh

Kolkata/IBNS: Amid people's cry for justice in the RG Kar incident, the Central Bureau of Investigation has claimed a lot of evidences are available against the medical college's former principal, Dr. Sandip Ghosh whose role came under the scanner following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor.

Justice for RG Kar rape-murder: Expat Indians in Canada submit petition to Consulate in Toronto for justice

Toronto/IBNS: Expat Bengali Indians in Canada have submitted a petition to the Consul General of India in Toronto demanding a proper investigation into Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

USA: Indian-origin doctor Ramesh Babu Peramsetty shot dead in Tuscaloosa

An Indian-origin doctor was shot dead in the US city of Tuscaloosa on Friday.

'Bihar was Switzerland to him six months ago, now a gutter': Prashant Kishor's dig at Tejashwi Yadav

Patna/IBNS: Former political strategist and as aspiring politician Prashant Kishor has taken a dig at Rashtriya Janata Dal top leader Tejashwi Yadav who claimed Bihar was lagging behind in key areas of development despite the "double engine" government run by Janata Dal (United) and Bharatiya Janata Party.

Geetesh Sharma Memorial Committee organises voluntary blood donation camp

Kolkata: A voluntary blood donation camp was organized by Geetesh Sharma Memorial Committee on Sunday in Kolkata. 

India’s global ascent: PM Modi’s Ukraine visit signals a new era

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Ukraine marks a pivotal moment in India’s ascent as a significant player in global geopolitics.

Pakistan invites Narendra Modi to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Islamabad: Reports

Pakistan has invited Indian PM Narendra Modi, who returned to power for the third straight term after winning the general polls this year, to attend the  Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad city.

Atrocities against women are unpardonable sin, says Narendra Modi amid ongoing protests over RG Kar rape and murder

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said atrocities against women are an unpardonable sin and those involved in the crime should not be spared.

Rahul Gandhi's 'No Dalit in Miss India' invites BJP jibes, Kiren Rijiju's calls it a 'Bal Buddhi' statement

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while asserting the need for a caste census on Saturday, stated that due to caste inequalities in India, 90% of the population's participation is not seen in most sectors—for instance, no “Dalit or Adivasi” woman has ever become Miss India.

India, Australia discuss goods, services, digital trade during 10th round of CECA Negotiations

The 10th Round of India-Australia CECA Negotiations was held from 19-22 August 2024 in Sydney in the areas of Goods, Services, Digital Trade, Government Procurement, Rules of Origin and Agri tech.

Rajnath Singh visits US Naval testing facility with India planning to build something similar

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, as a part of his ongoing tour to the US, visited the William B Morgan Large Cavitation Channel (LCC) in the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) at Memphis, Tennessee.

Nagarjuna slams Hyderabad civic body over N-Convention Centre demolition, calls action 'unlawful'

Hyderabad/IBNS: Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni has slammed the authorities in Hyderabad for what he claimed was an "unlawful" demolition of his N-Convention Centre in the city's Madhapur neighbourhood.

CBI raids RG Kar Hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh's home, other locations in corruption case

Kolkata/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at 15 locations across Kolkata on Sunday morning in connection with allegations of financial irregularities against RG Kar Medical College's ex-principal Sandeep Ghosh, following the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at the hospital premises.

Porn video played on ad board at Delhi's Connaught Place; NDMC suspects hacking

New Delhi: A pornographic video was displayed on a digital advertisement board in Connaught Place, one of the busiest markets in New Delhi.

5-yr-old boy lynched at Delhi madrasa by older students for holiday

New Delhi: A five-year-old boy was beaten to death by three students aged nine to 11 at a madrasa in Delhi’s Dayalpur on Friday, media reports said.

5-yr-old boy lynched at Delhi Madrasa by older students for holiday

New Delhi: A five-year-old boy was beaten to death by three students aged nine to 11 at a Madrasa in Delhi’s Dayalpur on Friday, media reports said.

PDP's J&K poll manifesto released; Mehbooba Mufti criticises 'agenda-less' Congress-NC alliance

Srinagar: People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday took potshots at the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance.

Centre announces new pension scheme with assured minimum fund for Central govt employees

New Delhi: The Centre announced a new pension scheme called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) on Saturday, offering government employees an assured pension, a family pension, and a guaranteed minimum pension.

NRI shot in front of wife and son in Punjab's Amritsar ; incident captured on CCTV

Amritsar: An NRI, who recently returned from the United States was shot at his home in Amritsar's Daburji area, Punjab, on Saturday, media reports said.

'Naxalism biggest challenge to democracy, will be wiped out by March 2026': says Amit Shah in Raipur

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday described naxalism as the "biggest challenge" to India's democratic system and emphasised that the time had come for a "final assault" to eradicate it, media reports said.