BJP announces third list of candidates for Jammu & Kashmir assembly polls
Srinagar/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday announced its third list of candidates for 29 seats in Jammu and Kashmir for the upcoming assembly elections.
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'Will fight it out legally and politically': K Kavitha walks out of jail after 5 months
New Delhi/IBNS: K Kavitha, arrested in March over an alleged corruption and money laundering charge in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, was released from jail on Tuesday evening, hours after the Supreme Court granted her conditional bail.
NDA touches majority mark in Rajya Sabha after 12 members get elected unopposed
New Delhi/IBNS: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached the majority mark in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as nine BJP leaders and two from allies were elected unopposed in the by-polls for the upper house.
NDA touches majority mark after 12 members get elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi/IBNS: The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached the majority mark in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday as nine BJP leaders and two from allies were elected unopposed in the by-polls for the upper house.
SC questions central agencies' 'fairness' in Delhi liquor policy case, K Kavitha gets bail
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant observation, which could have a significant impact on future hearings in the alleged Delhi liquor policy case, the Supreme Court has questioned the Enforcement Directorate and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s "fairness" as they probe opposition politicians and others in this matter.
RG Kar protest: Students' Nabanna march turns violent as police-protesters fight pitched battles; over 200 held
Kolkata/IBNS: A protest march to West Bengal state secretariat Nabanna against the RG Kar rape-murder of a trainee doctor turned Kolkata into a battleground on Tuesday as police and mobs of students and demonstrators faced off at multiple locations en route to the administrative building in Howrah that houses the office of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
International Buddhist Confederation to organize a two-day conference in Nalanda
International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara will organise a two-day International Conference on the Life and Living Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava Conference on 28th and 29th August, 2024 at Nalanda, Bihar.
Jodhpur horror: Two youths allegedly rape 15-year-old in government hospital compound
Two youths allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl within the premise of the government-run Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city, media reports said.
International Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference in Nalanda
International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara will organise a two-day International Conference on the Life and Living Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava Conference on 28th and 29th August, 2024 at Nalanda, Bihar.
Jodhpur horror: Two youths allegedly rape 15-year-old in government hospital
Two youths allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl within the premise of the government-run Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Rajasthan's Jodhpur city, media reports said.
BJP calls 12-hour general strike in West Bengal tomorrow against police action on students during Nabanna march
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday called for a 12-hour general strike in West Bengal on Wednesday to protest against the alleged action of the police against students and other participants during their march to the state secretariat Nabanna.
Narendra Modi speaks to Putin, underlines importance of dialogue, diplomacy to achieve peaceful resolution of Ukraine-Russia conflict
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin when he underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to achieve an abiding and peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
RG Kar protests: Junior doctors call massive rally in Kolkata tomorrow
Kolkata/IBNS: Junior doctors have called a massive rally in Kolkata on Wednesday in protest against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Nursing trainee allegedly raped by auto-rickshaw driver in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri
Mumbai/IBNS: Amid the nationwide outrage over the RG Kar case, a nursing trainee has been allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, media reports said.
RG Kar protest: Mamata Banerjee's office Nabanna turns fortress with heightened security as students plan massive march
Kolkata/IBNS: Security has been tightened across West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's office Nabanna where students under the banner 'Chhatra Samaj' have planned to reach in a rally on Tuesday afternoon protesting against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
Shivaji statue collapse: PWD's warning about 'rusting nuts and bolts' ignored, FIR filed against contractor, consultant
An FIR has been filed against contractor Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil following the collapse of Shivaji's statue, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, at the Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg on Monday.
Narendra Modi, Joe Biden discuss situation in Ukraine during telephonic conversation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation Monday when they discussed the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the current condition of Bangladesh where political turmoil was witnessed that led to the exit of former PM Sheikh Hasina.
Rahul Gandhi was once again asked when he will marry. This time in Srinagar. Check out his answer
Srinagar/IBNS: Leader of Opposition in the Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, is often bugged with the question 'When will Rahul Gandhi marry?' This time he was asked about his wedding plans in Srinagar.
Ex-Jharkhand Minister Champai Soren to join BJP on Friday, Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Jharkhand Chief Minister and veteran JMM leader Champai Soren is all set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced in a late night post on X.
National Conference, Congress seal Jammu and Kashmir seat-sharing deal
Srinagar/IBNS: The Congress and National Conference have reached a deal to share Jammu and Kashmir's 90 Assembly seats ahead of next month's election, senior leaders from each side confirmed Monday evening, ending talks on a successful note hours before the deadline to file nominations for the first phase.
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.