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Narendra Modi arrives in Japan, AI-semiconductors to be discussed to deepen ties

Narendra Modi arrives in Japan, AI-semiconductors to be discussed to deepen ties

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Japan to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration, including in Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors.

IBNSAug 29, 2025
India, Canada name new high commissioners as they attempt to restore ties

India, Canada name new high commissioners as they attempt to restore ties

India and Canada named new high commissioners to each other's capitals on Thursday as aimed to restore relations 10 months after expelling envoys in a dispute over an alleged political assassination.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
India, Canada name new high commissioners as they attempt to restore ties

India, Canada name new high commissioners as they attempt to restore ties

India and Canada named new high commissioners to each other's capitals on Thursday as aimed to restore relations 10 months after expelling envoys in a dispute over an alleged political assassination.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
27-year-old Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, her family alleges dowry harassment by in-laws

27-year-old Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, her family alleges dowry harassment by in-laws

A 27-year-old techie was found hanging at her home in south Bengaluru's Suddaguntepalya on Tuesday night, following which her parents have filed a police complaint alleging dowry harassment by in-laws, media reports said.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
27-year-old Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, her family alleges dowry harassment by in-laws

27-year-old Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, her family alleges dowry harassment by in-laws

A 27-year-old techie was found hanging at her home in south Bengaluru's Suddaguntepalya on Tuesday night, following which her parents have filed a police complaint alleging dowry harassment by in-laws, media reports said.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
"RSS doesn’t dictate BJP, never said someone should retire at 75’’: Mohan Bhagwat

"RSS doesn’t dictate BJP, never said someone should retire at 75’’: Mohan Bhagwat

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has dismissed speculation that the Sangh dictates the BJP’s decisions, underscoring that the organisation functions independently while coordinating with governments across the spectrum.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
'There might be struggle but no quarrel':  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on relationship with BJP

'There might be struggle but no quarrel': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on relationship with BJP

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has dismissed speculation that the organisation dictates the BJP’s decisions, insisting that the Sangh works independently while maintaining coordination with governments across the board.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
'Shameful, people of Bihar won't forgive': BJP condemns 'indecent language' against PM Modi and his mother from Congress-RJD dias

'Shameful, people of Bihar won't forgive': BJP condemns 'indecent language' against PM Modi and his mother from Congress-RJD dias

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav for the "indecent language" passed from their parties' dais against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother late Heeraben Modi at a rally in poll-bound Bihar.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to stop Durga Puja grants to clubs which failed to submit utilisation certificate

Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to stop Durga Puja grants to clubs which failed to submit utilisation certificate

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to stop grants for festival Durga Puja to the clubs that have failed to submit their utilisation certificate for the previous year's allocation, media reports said.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to stop Durga Puja grants to clubs failed to submit utilisation certificate

Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to stop Durga Puja grants to clubs failed to submit utilisation certificate

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to stop grants for festival Durga Puja to the clubs that have failed to submit their utilisation certificate for the previous year's allocation, media reports said.

IBNSAug 28, 2025
Noida dowry murder: Nikki Bhati's sister-in-law accuses her family of dowry harassment

Noida dowry murder: Nikki Bhati's sister-in-law accuses her family of dowry harassment

In a major twist to the Nikki Bhati's dowry murder case, her sister-in-law, Minakshi, estranged wife of her brother Rohit Payla, has alleged that she too faced dowry harassment by her in-laws.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
South actor Lakshmi Menon booked for allegedly kidnapping a techie in Kochi

South actor Lakshmi Menon booked for allegedly kidnapping a techie in Kochi

Actor Lakshmi Menon, who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil movies, has been named in an alleged kidnapping of an IT employee in Kerala's Kochi, media reports said.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
PM Modi, Finland President Alexander Stubb speak on phone; review bilateral ties

PM Modi, Finland President Alexander Stubb speak on phone; review bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Finland President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday, during which the two leaders reviewed progress in the bilateral relationship.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
'I think at the end of the day we will come together': US official on ties with India amid trade war

'I think at the end of the day we will come together': US official on ties with India amid trade war

Amid the tariff tension between India and the US, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that the ties between the two will improve eventually.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
India, US officials participate in 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue amid Trump tariff imposition

India, US officials participate in 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue amid Trump tariff imposition

Indian and the US officials held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday when they discussed regional security developments, and exchanged perspectives on a number of shared strategic priorities, amid the ongoing tension between the two countries over tariff imposition.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
American political analyst Christine Fair uses Hindi cussword ‘Ch****’ to slam Trump over India-US row

American political analyst Christine Fair uses Hindi cussword ‘Ch****’ to slam Trump over India-US row

An American political analyst recently triggered a controversy when he used a Hindi abuse 'Chu****' during an interview to criticise US President Donald Trump and his administration, leaving the interviewer smiling.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
India, Kuwait officials exchange views on regional, international issues during 7th FO Consultations

India, Kuwait officials exchange views on regional, international issues during 7th FO Consultations

The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kuwait was held on 26 August 2025 in New Delhi, when both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
MK Stalin joins Rahul Gandhi's Bihar rally, BJP dares DMK chief to repeat 'insulting remarks against Biharis'

MK Stalin joins Rahul Gandhi's Bihar rally, BJP dares DMK chief to repeat 'insulting remarks against Biharis'

Patna/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's visit to poll-bound Bihar has prompted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to remind him of past remarks where DMK leaders had allegedly insulted the people of the state.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on India became effective on Wednesday as the August 27 deadline ended amid India's refusal to wilt under pressure, media reports said.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on India became effective on Wednesday as the August 27 deadline ended amid India's refusal to wilt under pressure, media reports said.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
India calls killing of journalists in Gaza 'shocking and deeply regrettable'

India calls killing of journalists in Gaza 'shocking and deeply regrettable'

New Delhi/IBNS: India has called the killing of journalists in the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza "shocking and deeply regrettable", condemning the loss of lives in the ongoing conflict.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
Will put tariff so high that your heads will spin: Trump claims he told India to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan

Will put tariff so high that your heads will spin: Trump claims he told India to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he personally put pressure on Indian PM Narendra Modi to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan during the conflicts in May.

IBNSAug 27, 2025
PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war,  German media claims

PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war, German media claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected four phone calls from US President Donald Trump amid a strained relationship between the two countries over tariff imposition, a German newspaper reported. 

IBNSAug 26, 2025
PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war,  German media claims

PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war, German media claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected four phone calls from US President Donald Trump amid a strained relationship between the two countries over tariff imposition, a German newspaper reported. 

IBNSAug 26, 2025
India, US hold 2+2 dialogue amid tariff row, focus on defence and strategic ties

India, US hold 2+2 dialogue amid tariff row, focus on defence and strategic ties

New Delhi: Indian and US officials held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday, advancing bilateral initiatives, reviewing regional security, and sharing perspectives on common strategic priorities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday evening.

IBNSAug 26, 2025
Amid tariff row, India likely to sign $1 billion deal with US firm to procure engines for Tejas aircraft: Report

Amid tariff row, India likely to sign $1 billion deal with US firm to procure engines for Tejas aircraft: Report

India is all set to sign a $1 billion deal with US firm GE for the supply of 113 more GE-404 engines for the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas amid the Donald Trump tariff row, media reports said.

IBNSAug 26, 2025
'Diversity does not cause disunity': Mohan Bhagwat at RSS centenary event

'Diversity does not cause disunity': Mohan Bhagwat at RSS centenary event

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday delivered a message of unity and referred to a “common DNA going back thousands of years" at an event to mark the centenary of the organisation in New Delhi.  

IBNSAug 26, 2025
Nikki Bhatti murder: Video shows in-laws' presence during funeral, contradicts father's claims

Nikki Bhatti murder: Video shows in-laws' presence during funeral, contradicts father's claims

In a major development in the Nikki Bhatti dowry murder case, which casts doubts on her family's version of the event, some of her in-laws were present for her funeral, and her father-in-law also played a key role in her last rites.

IBNSAug 26, 2025
Dubai-based Indian-origin woman Amanda DSilva with Down Syndrome to feature on Times Square screen

Dubai-based Indian-origin woman Amanda DSilva with Down Syndrome to feature on Times Square screen

An Indian-origin girl from Dubai will feature on the giant screen at the iconic Times Square in New York next month as part of a global Down Syndrome awareness campaign.

IBNSAug 26, 2025
Indian Navy commissions stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

Indian Navy commissions stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri

Indian Navy commissioned the latest state-of-the-art Project 17A multi-mission stealth frigates Udaygiri and Himgiri at Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday.

IBNSAug 26, 2025

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