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Amit Shah slams Congress over HD Deve Gowda's grandson Prajwal Revanna's 'sex scandal'

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has questioned Congress over Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 'inaction' in the case pertaining to the alleged sex scandal involving former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda's grandson and Janata Dal Secular leader Prajwal Revanna.

Uttarakhand authority cancels licenses of 14 Patanjali products

New Delhi/IBNS: The Uttarakhand government, in an affidavit, Monday suspended licenses of 14 Patanjali products with immediate effect.

In a relief for Mamata govt, SC halts CBI probe against Bengal officers in teacher's recruitment scam

Kolkata/IBNS: In a huge relief to Mamata Banerjee-led government, the Supreme Court Monday stayed the Calcutta High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe into the role of West Bengal government officials in an alleged teacher recruitment scam.

'Government at a standstill' after Arvind Kejriwal arrest, says Delhi High Court

New Delhi: The Delhi government has "come to a standstill" following the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the High Court said Monday as it was hearing a petition on the state of education in schools run by the city civic body.

JD(S) to suspend Prajwal Revanna over alleged sexual abuse of women

Shivamogga (Karnataka)/IBNS: Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy Monday said the party has decided to suspend Prajwal Revanna, his nephew, and Hassan MP over allegations of his sexual abuse of several women.

Khalistan slogans raised at event attended by Justin Trudeau, India summons Canada envoy

New Delhi/IBNS: India Monday summoned the Canadian Deputy High Commissioner over the raising of separatist slogans on 'Khalistan' at an event addressed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

FIR against K'taka MP Prajwal Revanna on sexual assault charges, father says conspiracy over 'videos 4-5 years old'

Bengaluru/IBNS: HD Revanna, the father of Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, has accused rivals of creating a conspiracy out of "old videos", which establishes alleged links of his son to the obscene videos.

Jammu Kashmir Workers Party chief Mir Junaid promotes global unity in his BRICS address

Kashmiri political leader Mir Junaid recently delivered a strong message promoting global unity when he addressed the BRICS Forum in Russia.

Rajasthan cleric beaten to death inside mosque, case filed

Ajmer/IBNS: A cleric in Rajasthan's Ajmer was beaten to death inside a mosque by three masked men, media reports said.

Over 270 Indian, Russian business representatives, others participate in Investment Forum

Over 270 Indian and Russian business representatives, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, industry associations and government officials participated in the recently held first India-Russia Investment Forum.

JDS lawmaker demands suspension of Deve Gowda's grandson over sex scandal

Bengaluru/IBNS: Janata Dal (Secular) lawmaker Sharangouda Kandkur has demanded the suspension of party leader Prajwal Revanna, who also happens to be the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, over a sex scandal, media reports said.

Congress' Indore Lok Sabha candidate Akshay Bam joins BJP just days ahead of elections

Indore/IBNS: In a massive jolt to the grand old party just ahead of the elections, Congress' candidate from the Indore Lok Sabha constituency, Akshay Bam, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Delhi Police registers case over doctored video of Amit Shah advocating abolition of reservation

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police on Sunday registered a case over a doctored video showing Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking in favour of abolishing reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, media reports said.

After delaying India trip Elon Musk visits China, meets Premier Li Qiang during

Tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise visit to China and met Chinese Premier Li Qiang amid hopes that he can bring Tesla’s autonomous driving technology to Beijing.

As India engages with Japan and South Korea on nuclear disarmament its stand remains consistent

India, which has adhered to a long-standing commitment to universal nuclear disarmament, recently held consultations with Japan and South Korea on disarmament and non-non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Unmasking bias: India’s rejection of US human rights report

India strongly rejected the United States State Department report titled "2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: India."

'Not joining any other party': Arvinder Singh Lovely after resigning as Delhi Congress chief

New Delhi: Arvinder Singh Lovely, who resigned from the position of Delhi Congress chief earlier today, has made it clear that he is not joining any other political party, media reports.

Pakistani vessel smuggling drugs worth Rs 600 cr into India caught in Arabian Sea, 14 held

The Indian Coast Guard intercepted a suspicious boat, in the Arabian Sea, west of Gujarat's Porbandar, that was found to be carrying around 86 kilograms of drugs valued at around Rs 600 crore from Pakistan.

Actor Sahil Khan arrested in Mahadev betting app case after hours-long operation

Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police has arrested actor Sahil Khan for his alleged involvement in the Mahadev betting app case.

Vistara responds to Aditi Rao Hydari's 'airport circus' post, says actor faced 'delay of 12 minutes'

Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Aditi Rao Hydari shared her ordeal at Mumbai airport after she landed early morning and found that there was "no ladder nor an airbridge". 

Delhi Congress chief resigns citing difference with party leader over AAP alliance

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely Sunday resigned as the chief of the party's Delhi unit over its alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Priyanka Gandhi utters 'ab ki baar' slogan in Maharashtra rally but with a twist

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has given a twist to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's slogan of "ab ki baar 400 paar", saying the people have seen a lot of the "theatrics" of the present government and gave a new mantra of her own, calling for "ab ki baar aap ki sarkar, ab ki baar janata ki sarkar" (this time, a government run by you, a government run by the people".

Election Commission orders repolling in Manipur's six polling stations on April 30

Guwahati/IBNS: The Election Commission of India has declared polling at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency as "void" in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi says Goa holds special place for him; slams Congress for 'Constitution forced on Goans' remark

Sancoale (Goa): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people of Goa to vote for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) as he needs two strong colleagues in the parliament from the state where his destiny was written.

NCB busts dug manufacturing racket in Gujarat, Rajasthan; drugs worth Rs 300 cr seized

New Delhi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) in a joint operation 'Operation Prayogshala,' busted three secret drug production facilities in Gujarat and Rajasthan on Saturday.

Amit Shah cautions people against 'urban Naxals' AAP, Congress in poll rally at Gujarat's Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said people should not vote for “urban Naxals” and stressed that both the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party were "anti-tribals".

'Gyani uncle at wedding': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's dig at Modi at Gujarat rally

Latur/Valsad: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra unleashed a fresh salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comparing him to those ‘gyani uncles’ (know-it-all relatives) at weddings who endlessly grumble and lecture about everything.

Dept of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare launches integrated pension portal for

New Delhi: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has taken a major step in its efforts to modernize pension services and improve the well-being of pensioners.

Lok Sabha 2024: 1,500 Sikhs, including Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee members, join BJP

New Delhi: A large number of Sikhs, including members of the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGNC), officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, media reports said.

Delhi Police files kidnapping case after 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor goes missing for 5 days

New Delhi: Gurucharan Singh, who plays Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular Indian sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah,' has been reported missing for five days, media reports said.