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IAF special flight carrying mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in Kuwait fire lands in Kochi

New Delhi/Kochi/IBNS: A special flight of Indian Air Force (AIF) carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in the Kuwait fire reached Kochi on Friday morning.

Karnataka murder case involving actor Darshan: Driver who transported victim from Chitradurga to Bengaluru surrenders

Bengaluru/IBNS: In a new development in the Karnataka murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, the taxi driver, who transported the victim Renukaswamy from Chitradurga to Bengaluru, has surrendered.

Karnataka murder case: 'It's been like a doomsday for Kannada industry,' says Darshan Thoogudeepa's co-actor Sanjjanaa Galrani

Bengaluru/IBNS: The arrest of popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old man has sent shockwaves across the film industry.

Massive fire in Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, no casualty reported

Kolkata/IBNS: A massive fire broke out on the third floor of Acropolis Mall in Kolkata on Friday afternoon, media reports said.

Defacing Peace: Khalistan extremists vandalize Mahatma Gandhi statue in Italy

In a concerning development just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated attendance at the G7 Summit in Italy, reports emerged of the vandalization of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi by Khalistani separatists.

Atishi, Raghav Chadha meet Arvind Kejriwal in jail; directed to resolve water, power crisis

New Delhi/IBNS: Amidst the persisting water and power crises in Delhi, state minister Atishi and AAP MP Raghav Chadha Thursday met Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the Tihar jail and  were directed to take measures to curb the problems as soon as possible.

Narendra Modi leaves for Italy to attend G7 Outreach Summit, AI, energy, Africa to be in focus

Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Italy to attend the  G7 Outreach Summit, marking his first international visit after taking oath as the Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy for the third straight term earlier this week.

Rajnath Singh assumes charge as Indian Defence Minister for consecutive term

Senior Bharatiya Janta Party leader Rajnath Singh assumed charge as Indian Defence Minister for the second consecutive term on June 13, 2024.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's poll debut might finally happen, likely to contest bypoll from Wayanad: Reports

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's electoral debut might be a reality finally with media speculations claiming she might be fielded from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency if Rahul Gandhi vacates the seat, reports said.

The Khalistan threat in Canada and its global implications

The specter of Khalistan extremism is not a specter that haunts the Sikh community alone; the chilling presence in the tranquil towns of Canada, if not contained, threatens to become a global menace.

U.S. Mission to India meets skyrocketing student Visa demand 

U.S. Mission to India meets skyrocketing student Visa demand

'Thought it was a nut': Mumbai doctor finds human finger in ice cream

Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a doctor in Mumbai discovered a human finger in an ice cream he ordered online, media reports said.

Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar files nomination for Rajya Sabha seat

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra Pawar filed her nomination for a Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra as a candidate of Nationalist Congress Party or NCP.

After heated campaigns, PM Modi shares pleasantries with Naveen Patnaik at Odisha oath ceremony

Bhubaneswar/IBNS:  A rare acrimony between former allies Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) witnessed during the Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections seemed to diminish on Wednesday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former chief minister Naveen Patnaik exchanged pleasantries during CM Mohan Charan Majhi's swearing-in ceremony.

Kuwait fire incident: Bodies of Indians killed charred beyond recognition, DNA tests underway

New Delhi/Kuwait City/IBNS: The bodies of Indians killed in the Kuwait fire are charred beyond recognition so DNA tests are underway for their identification, said Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh.

PM Modi set to leave for Italy to attend G7 Summit today

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to leave for Italy to attend the G7 Summit on Thursday.

NEET-UG 2024: Supreme Court cancels 1,563 candidates' scorecard, directs re-test on June 23

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the scorecards of 1,563 students, who were given grace marks in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2024, media reports said.

Pema Khandu takes oath as Arunachal Pradesh CM for 3rd term

Itanagar/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pema Khandu took oath as the Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister for the third consecutive term on Thursday.

All gates of Puri's Jagannath Temple opened after 4 years, BJP fulfills Odisha poll promise

Puri/IBNS: As it was promised by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the newly-formed Odisha government on Thursday opened all four gates of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, media reports said.

Who is Pavithra Gowda, the co-accused in Karnataka murder case involving Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa?

Bengaluru/IBNS: Popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa was on Wednesday arrested in connection with a murder case in Bengaluru.

Gujarat: Dalits protest against alleged caste-based attack on NSUI leader

Ahmedabad/IBNS: The Dalits took to streets to protest in Gujarat's Gondal against an alleged caste-based attack on Congress students' wing National Students' Union of India (NSUI) functionary Sanjay Solanki, media reports said.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Narendra Modi for taking oath as Indian Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif urges him to replace 'hate with hope'

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and his elder brother and former PM Nawaz Sharif on Monday wished Indian PM Narendra Modi for taking oath as the Prime Minister of India for a record third term.

Oxford University announces it will return 500-year-old 60cm-tall bronze statue of saint to India

Oxford University has said it will be handing back a 500-year-old  sculpture of a Hindu saint to India.

Netizens spot 'strange animal' strolling in Rashtrapati Bhavan during Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony, video goes viral

A short video has gone viral and netizens have reacted with surprise when a 'strange animal' could be seen strolling in the Rashtrapati Bhavan when the oath-taking ceremony of PM Narendra Modi and his ministers was taking place on Sunday.

Prime Minister Modi reaffirms India’s commitment to ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy as several top leaders attend his oath-taking ceremony

Leaders from India’s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region participated in the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi for the third straight term at the iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu visits India to attend Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony months after diplomatic row

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu arrived in India and participated in Indian PM Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony for third straight term in New Delhi on Sunday.

MEA thanks Middle East nations for greeting Narendra Modi on winning polls

The Ministry of External Affairs has thanked leaders of Middle Eastern countries for greeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning the Indian general polls.

PM Narendra Modi assumes offices following grand oath-taking ceremony, signs first file related to welfare of farmers

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday https://www.indiablooms.com/news-details/N/97786/chirag-paswan-from-bollywood-stint-to-modi-s-cabinet-minister-once-an-aspiring-hero-steals-political-limelight.htmlassumed office for the third straight term when he signed his first file which was related to the welfare of farmers.

TDP MP Ram Mohan Naidu, an accidental entry into politics, becomes youngest ever Union Minister

New Delhi/IBNS: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Ram Mohan Naidu, who has been inducted into the Modi cabinet on Sunday, has turned out to be the youngest ever Union Minister in the country, media reports said.

George Kurian: Who is BJP's Christian face in Kerala inducted in Modi 3.0 cabinet?

New Delhi/IBNS: In a surprise pick, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named its Kerala unit vice president and also the party's Christian face in the state, George Kurian, as a member of the Council of Ministers took oath on Sunday.