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Rajya Sabha MP' daughter drives BMW over man sleeping on pavement in Chennai, gets bail

Weeks after the Pune Porsche accident left the country in a state of shock, the daughter of an Indian Parliamentarian drove her BMW car over a man who was sleeping on a pavement in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

With Modi's re-election, Justin Trudeau wants to engage on some "very serious issues"

New Delhi/IBNS: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope that with Prime Minister Narendra Modi back for a third term, talks with India can resume on "some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law".

Fire breaks out at iconic Hollong Bungalow in Bengal's Jalpaiguri

A massive fire engulfed the Hollong Tourist Lodge also known as Hollong Bungalow in north Bengal's Jalpaiguri on Tuesday.

Portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar's Araria

A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Araria on Tuesday.

PM Modi performs Ganga aarti in Varanasi on his first visit since LS polls victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting his constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh after his victory in the Lok Sabha polls, performed Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat this evening. 

PM Modi performs Ganga aarti in Varanasi on his first visit since LS polls victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting his constituency Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh after his victory in the Lok Sabha polls, performed Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat this evening.

PM Narendra Modi invites ideas for June episode of Mann Ki Baat, marks his return to radio after Lok Sabha hiatus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited ideas for June episode of Mann Ki Baat which will mark his return to the radio programme for the first time after Lok Sabha polls.

INS Sunayna enters Port Victoria in Seychelles

INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel based at Southern Naval Command, entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on 15 Jun 24 in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster.

Air India to launch its own pilot training academy in Amravati amid anticipated shortage: Report

Mumbai: In response to a likely pilot shortage in India's aviation industry, Air India is launching a pilot training academy in Maharashtra's Amravati, which will have the capacity to train 180 pilots each year, reported The Economic Times.

Mamata Banerjee calls on BJP MP Anant Maharaj in Coochbehar, triggers speculation

Kolkata/IBNS: Triggering speculations of new political equations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Nath Roy, popularly known as Anant Maharaj, during her visit to Cooch Behar after the Trinamool Congress clinched win the seat in the Lok Sabha elections.

Darshan Thoogudeepa's drivers went for shopping after murdering Renukaswamy, reveals probe

Bengaluru/IBNS: Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa's two drivers went shopping after the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, the probe into the Karnataka murder case revealed as media reports say.

Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review security situation in Manipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review the security situation in Manipur, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Pakistan needs to rethink its drug strategy, and fast

In an increasingly globalized world, the illicit drug market continues to flourish, casting long, dark shadows over nations worldwide.

Sunny Leone denied permission to perform at Kerala engineering college

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Bollywood actress Sunny Leone has been denied permission by the Kerala University Vice-Chancellor to perform at an annual event of University College of Engineering in Thiruvananthapuram, media reports said.

'If there's even 0.001% negligence...': Supreme Court blasts NTA over NEET-UG 2024

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday blasted the National Testing Agency (NTA) over the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET), the examination required to crack for entry into medical colleges, media reports said.

Ajit Pawar camp's 18-19 MLAs ready for crossover: Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew Rohit Pawar

Mumbai/IBNS: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew Rohit Pawar has reiterated his claims that 18-19 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar camp of Nationalist Congress Party will crossover to their faction, media reports said.

Kanchanjungha train accident: Toll reaches 9, 30 others injured

Kolkata/IBNS: The toll in the Kanchanjungha train accident in West Bengal's Darjeeling touched 9 and the number of injuries peaked to 30 in the mishap which took place on Monday morning, media reports said.

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Narendra Modi discuss progress in bilateral cooperation

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday when they discussed progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation.

Khalistani leader Pannun case: Nikhil Gupta extradited to USA will now face charges

Indian-origin person Nikhil Gupta, 53, is accused of being involved in the 'murder-for-hire plot' against a Khalistani separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil and will now face charges in the USA, officials said.

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.