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Indian-origin Punjabi woman shot dead in USA, 19-year-old suspect arrested

Police have arrested an Indian-origin man for allegedly killing one woman and injuring another in a shooting incident in New Jersey's Middlesex County in the US.

India possesses more nuclear weapons than Pakistan: Think tank report

A report released by a Swedish think tank revealed India possesses more nuclear weapons than Pakistan while China’s nuclear arsenal increased from 410 warheads in January 2023 to 500 in January 2024.

Delhi-Bengal IndiGo flight delayed due to high ground temperature

New Delhi/IBNS: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bagdogra was delayed for over three hours at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital due to a technical snag as a result of high ground temperatures, media reports said.

Centre likely to name Speaker on June 26; Odisha, Andhra leaders in top race

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre is likely to name the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26, two days after Parliament convenes, media reports said.

Priyanka Gandhi to make poll debut with contest from from Wayanad, Rahul keeps Raebareli

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is finally making her poll debut with Rahul Gandhi, who also won UP's Raebareli, deciding to vacate the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge announced Monday.

Opposition slams Centre over Bengal train mishap that left 9 dead, demands govt to take responsibility

New Delhi/IBNS: The opposition has vehemently attacked the Centre over the Bengal train accident that resulted in the death of nine and injured 50 others.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan meets Ajit Doval, discusses bilateral-regional issues with S Jaishankar in New Delhi

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday held extensive talks with his Indian counterpart  Ajit Doval and also External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his visit to New Delhi, media reports said on Monday.

India’s ascent on global stage: A path to leadership through diplomacy

The recent G7+1 summit in Italy has not only underscored India’s growing influence but also highlighted its pivotal role in shaping global discourse.

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces kill suspected terrorist in Bandipora

Security forces killed one suspected terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.

Railways is now parentless: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over Kanchanjungha train accident

Kolkata/IBNS: In the backdrop of the Kanchanjungha train accident that claimed 8 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has trained her guns at the Railway Ministry accusing it of "negligence".

Elon Musk has not understood what the Indian EVM is: Rajeev Chandrasekhar counters Tesla CEO's claim

New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar has countered Tesla CEO Elon Musk's call for elimination of Electronic Voting Machines or EVMs.

Air India passenger finds 'metal blade' in food served in-flight meal

An Air India passenger recently claimed he found a 'metal blade' in the food served to him while he was travelling from  Bengaluru to San Francisco.

What is Kavach, the anti-collision device that could have averted Kanchanjungha train accident?

Kolkata/IBNS: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has faced flak over the non-availability of Kavach, the anti-collision device, on the tracks in Darjeeling where a goods train collided with Kanchanjungha Express leading to the death of at least 8 people and injury of around 30 others.

Narendra Modi to release 17th instalment of PM Kisan amounting to Rs. 20,000 crores during UP visit

Indin PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on June 18 and 19 when he is scheduled to release the 17th instalment of PM KISAN amounting to more than Rs 20,000 crores.

Result of mismanagement and negligence of Modi govt: Rahul Gandhi on Kanchanjungha train accident

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP-elect Rahul Gandhi has trained his guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government over the West Bengal train accident which claimed at least 8 lives and led to injury of about 25-30 others.

Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep speaks on Karnataka murder case involving Darshan Thoogudeepa

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada film star Kichcha Sudeep has broken his silence on the case pertaining to the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy allegedly by actor Darshan Thoogudeepa.

Kanchanjungha train accident: Case of signal disregard, says Railway board chairman

Kolkata/IBNS: Railways has termed the Kanchanjungha train accident that has left at least 8 dead and 25 injured as a "case of signal disregard".

Kerala Congress apologises for X post on Modi-Pope meeting after BJP counter

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala Congress has apologised for its X post, which was shared in an attempt to take a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Pope Francis during the G7 Summit, following a strong objection from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Kanchanjungha Express train accident in West Bengal leaves 8 dead, 41 injured

Kolkata/IBNS: At least 8 people have died and around 41 others injured in an accident caused by the ramming of a goods train into the Kolkata-bound Kanchanjungha Express Train in West Bengal's Darjeeling on Monday morning, media reports said.

My entry into AIADMK has commenced: VK Sasikala declares her comeback in Tamil Nadu politics

Chennai/IBNS: After the AIADMK's drubbing in Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha polls, late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala has declared that her "entry" into the party has begun, media reports said.

Goods train rams into Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express in West Bengal; 5 die, 25-30 injured

Kolkata/IBNS: Five people have died and 25-30 injured after a goods train rammed into the Kanchanjungha Express in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday morning, media reports said.

Freight train collides with Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjangh Express in West Bengal, several injured 

Several people are feared to have been injured after a freight train collided with Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjangh Express near Rangapani railway station in West Bengal on Monday.

Narendra Modi greets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid Al-Adha amid strained relationship

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha amid the deteriorating relationship between the two nations.

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused in Pannun killing plot, extradited to USA: Reports

An Indian national, who is accused of attempting to kill a Khalistani separatist in New York, has been extradited to the USA from Czech Republic, media reports said.

Mumbai Police files complaint against meat shop owner after video of 'Ram' scribbled on goat's body ahead of Bakrid goes viral

Mumbai Police have filed a complaint against a meat shop owner after a social media post went viral which showed 'Ram' scribbled on the skin of a goat which was set to be sold ahead of the Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) festival.

Amit Shah directs to replicate successes achieved in Kashmir Valley through Area Domination Plan, Zero Terror Plan in Jammu division

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday directed security agencies to replicate the successes achieved in Kashmir valley through Area Domination Plan and Zero Terror Plan in Jammu division during his high-level meeting with officials amid the recent spike in terror activities in the region.

Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting today to review security for Amarnath Yatra amid recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review security and logistics arrangements for Amarnath Ji Yatra, in New Delhi on Sunday amid the recent spike in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir.

World's highest rail bridge: Railway officials make crucial inspection on Chenab river

Indian railway officials conducted an inspection of the world's highest rail bridge built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.

Prince William's children wish him on Father's Day in their first ever post on social media

London: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis wrote a warm Father's Day message for their father, Prince William, on the family’s official social media handles.

Pavithra Gowda not Kannada actor Darshan's wife or partner, says his lawyer

Bengaluru: Pavithra Gowda is not Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa’s second wife or partner, his lawyer has said, reported media.