Amid heavy criticism over his remark which has been perceived as anti-reservation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday issued a clarification saying his party would "take reservation beyond the limit of 50 percent".
Islam is culture-agnostic. There is no one monolithic culture within Islam that Muslims should be practicing. Diversity is the will of Allah as He has created diverse people and diverse cultures. So, Muslims follow as many cultures as many lands they inhabit and as many people they live with. They are Arabs, Persians, Turks, Asians, Americans, Africans, Europeans, Russians and Indians.
Srinagar/IBNS: At least two terrorists were killed by security forces during an encounter near the Kathua-Udhampur border in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, media reports said.
Police have taken a man into custody after he set an OLA showroom on fire in Karnataka's Kalaburagi region after the electric scooter manufacturer failed to solve the problem his vehicle was facing.
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is set to play a major role in driving the global semiconductor industry.
Norwegian leader Ine Eriksen Soreide has said there is a potential for India and Norway to collaborate in sectors like climate change, green transition, and ocean management.
Punjab, once known for its vibrancy and resilience, is now grappling with a disturbing surge in extortion threats and violence linked to notorious gangsters operating from abroad.
An IAF (Indian Air Force) contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s is ready to set course to participate in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman.
The Indian government has sent humanitarian assistance to Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe to address the food deficit which has occurred due to the severe drought caused by El Nino phenomenon.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim, on Wednesday said they are open for a discussion with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee but warned of continuing with their protests until their five demands are fulfilled.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured the semiconductors industry "stable policies" and "ease of doing business" promising "an integrated ecosystem" for the sector in the country.
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has lashed out at Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi who favoured abolition of reservations in India if the country becomes a "fair place".
Imphal/IBNS: Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam, has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah calling for "corrective measures" in the wake of the fresh violence that broke out in the northeastern state.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who have been on ceasework for more than a month demanding justice for RG Kar rape-murder victim, continued their protests overnight outside state Health and Family Welfare office Swasthya Bhavan in Kolkata's Salt Lake area.
Chandigarh/IBNS: In another setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) weeks ahead of the Assembly elections in Haryana, its state unit vice president has quit the party accusIing the leadership of prioritising leaders who have never worked for the organisation over those who have been loyal to it.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's call to return to festivals quitting the month-long protests against the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has reignited public fury with the protesters pledging to keep the embers of the outrage burning.
Scores of protesters from the Bengali diaspora community in Toronto gathered at Queen’s Park on Sunday (Sept 8) evening with placards, banners and resolve as they shouted slogans demanding justice for the rape and murder of the junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bengal government has written to the junior doctors, who are protesting against the rape and murder of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, inviting them to participate in a discussion.
Srinagar/IBNS: An Indian Air Force woman flying officer in Srinagar has filed an FIR accusing a Wing Commander of rape, media reports said.
The 14th India-Philippines Policy Consultation Talks and 5th Strategic Dialogue were held on September 9 in New Delhi when officials of the two countries agreed to enhance cooperation in defence and security.
Thousands of junior doctors are protesting close to the Swastha Bhavan (the administrative building of the state's Health and Family Welfare) in Salt Lake area on Tuesday to demand justice for the rape and murder of a medic in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
A Jammu and Kashmir-based school teacher has been nominated for the prestigious Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Programme (2024-2025) in the United States.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India last month, and 134 others were sued over the death of Jatiyatabadi activist Sramik Dal during a violent mass movement in the country recently which led to the ouster of the ex-Awami League government.
In a remarkable display of environmental stewardship, Amarjit Singh, a 25-year-old farmer from the quiet village of Hirdapur in Patiala district, has been setting an inspiring example for his community and beyond.
Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will undertake a visit to Manila to co-chair the fifth meeting of India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) on September 11, 2024.
Washington/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has drawn a taunt from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after he talked during his ongoing US visit about religious freedom in India citing Sikh examples, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who are on ceasework demanding justice for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, are marching to the administrative building of state's Health and Family Welfare, Swasthya Bhavan in Salt Lake area.
Malpe and Mulki, fourth and fifth ships of the Eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, being built by M/s Cochin Shipyard Ltd, for the Indian Navy, were launched on Sept 9 at CSL, Kochi.
Nagpur/IBNS: An Audi car owned by Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule's son Sanket Bawankule rammed several vehicles on a busy road in Nagpur as captured on CCTV footage, media reports said.
Guwahati/IBNS: A 21-year-old male student from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G), was found dead in his hostel room triggering a massive protest on the campus, media reports said
