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S Jaishankar to discuss wade-ranging issues of partnership with Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan during UAE visit today

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting the UAE on Sunday at the invitation of counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Woman who honey-trapped Burger King murder victim seen at Jammu Kashmir's Katra Railway Station

New Delhi: The woman accused of honey-trapping a 26-year-old man, who was fatally shot at a Burger King outlet in Delhi, was seen at Katra Railway Station in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, media reported.

From no-fly list to parliamentary tribute: Nijjar Paradox in Canada

Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, recently found herself in the eye of a political storm when questioned about the government’s seemingly contradictory stance on Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Senior UP Police officer demoted to constable after found with female cop in hotel room

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police demoted Deputy Superintendent Kripa Shankar Kannaujiya to the rank of constable, three years after he was found in a compromising situation with a female constable at a hotel, media reported.

Terrorism should never be tolerated: Jaishankar remembers Kanishka bombing days after Canada Parliament pays tribute to Nijjar

Amid ongoing diplomatic tension between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday observed the 39th anniversary of the Kanishka bombing and said the day is a reminder of why terrorism should never be tolerated.

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who prevented West Bengal's inclusion in Pakistan, honoured on his death anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid rich tributes on the death anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who advocated and fought for the cause of "one nation, one leader, one law, and one emblem" and the integrity of India.

Pune MLA's nephew arrested after SUV hits bike on national highway, leaving 1 dead

Pune/IBNS: A 19-year-old man has died after a car driven by the nephew of a Maharashtra MLA hit a bike on Pune-Nashik national highway last night.

Prajwal Revanna's brother Suraj arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a male party worker

New Delhi/Bengaluru: Janata Dal-Secular leader Suraj Revanna, the elder brother of Prajwal Revanna who is facing sex crimes allegations by multiple women, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a male party worker.

Centre hands over NEET-UG exam paper leak case to CBI

New Delhi: The government on Saturday transferred the investigation into the alleged compromise, which includes paper leaks, of the NEET-UG 2024 examination, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, who led consecration of Lord Ram's idol at Ayodhya temple, dies at 85

Varanasi: Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest who led the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple earlier this year, passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 85 in Varanasi.

Karnataka: Man files sex assault case against Prajwal Revanna's brother Suraj Revanna

Bengaluru: A case has been registered against Janata Dal (Secular) MLC Suraj Revanna, brother of former MP Prajwal Revanna who faces sex crime charges, for an alleged sexual assault, media reported.

NEET-UG controversy: Mastermind Ravi Atri part of 'solver gang' arrested

The alleged architect of the NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak Ravi Atri has been, finally, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) amid widespread outrage by students demanding a probe into the exam, media reported.

Khalistani activists hold Citizen's Courts, India lodges strong protest with Canadian High Commission

India has lodged a strong protest with the Canadian High Commission in Delhi opposing the organization of the Citizen's Courts by Khalistani activists in Canada.

India, Cambodia looking forward to cooperation in traditional medicine,governance and UPI

Indian and Cambodian officials recently co-chaired a meeting when they looked forward to cooperation into the fields of traditional medicine and e-governance, diversification of the trade basket by identifying new products, bilateral investment treaty, recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia and collaboration in the pharma sector.

India to open new consulate in Rangpur, announces Narendra Modi after meeting Sheikh Hasina

India is planning to open a consulate in Ranpur and initiate e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi citizens, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday after holding bilateral talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

India to open consulate in Rangpur, initiate e-visa facility for Bangladeshi nationals, says Narendra Modi after meeting Sheikh Hasina

India is planning to open a consulate in Ranpur and initiate e-medical visa facility for Bangladeshi citizens, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday after holding a bilateral talks with his counterpart Sheikh Hasina.

Postpone June 23 exam amid controversies around NEET-UG: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged the Indian government to postpone the  NEET-PG exams that is scheduled to take place on June 23 amid the ongoing controversy around the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) examination.

INS Sunayna enters Mauritius as part of long-range deployment

INS Sunayna on long-range deployment to South West IOR, entered Port Louis, Mauritius on June 20.

Sheikh Hasina, Narendra Modi engage in bilateral talks

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in a bilateral talk in New Delhi.

As Chandrababu Naidu's new govt demolishes YSRCP office citing illegality, Jagan Reddy cries 'vendetta politics'

Amaravati/IBNS: Municipal authorities have demolished an under-construction party office of former Andhra  Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's outfit YSRCP  in Guntur district on Saturday morning citing its illegality, even as the former CM cried "vendetta politics" by new Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu.

MEA confirms 98 Indians died during annual Haj pilgrimage this year due to natural causes

The Indian External Affairs Ministry has said 98 Indians have died during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Mecca in Saudi Arabia this year.

US Congressional delegation congratulates Modi for winning third term, discuss further strengthening of bilateral ties

A seven-member US Congressional delegation led by Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently when they congratulated the Indian leader for winning the third straight term.

Centre notifies stringent anti-paper leak law amid exam mess, accused to face jail term, fine up to a crore

New Delhi/IBNS: In an important step amid the controversies surrounding the NEET and UGC-NET exams, the Centre has notified a stringent law that was passed in February to prevent question paper leaks and cheating.

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole alleges cracks on Atal Setu, BJP hits back

Mumbai/IBNS: With cameramen in tow, Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has pointed to the cracks on the road, alleging corruption in the construction of the Atul Setu sea bridge, also known as Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL).

'I feel ashamed,' says Kiren Rijiju slams Congress for politicising Pro Tem Speaker issue

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have indulged in a war of words again and this time over the appointment of BJP leader and seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as Pro Tem Speaker, a post active only for the first days of a new Parliament.

S Jaishankar, Ranil Wickremesinghe formally commission Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday jointly commissioned the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre.

Matthew Miller says US supports direct discussions between India, Pakistan

A top US official said his nation supports direct dialogue between India and Pakistan.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina begins her State Visit to India

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrived in India on Friday for her State Visit at the invitation of her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Burqa clad man, accomplice try to rob jewellery shop in Hyderabad, owner hurt

A jeweller and his son fought two men, one of them wearing burqa, who tried to rob their shop in Hyderabad's  Medchal area, media reports said.

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan Thoogudeepa borrowed Rs. 40 lakh from friend, paid other accused to destroy evidence, say cops

Bengaluru/IBNS: The probe into the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy in Karnataka's Bengaluru has revealed Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa borrowed Rs. 40 lakh from his friend and paid other accused to destroy evidence, media reports said.