Kolkata’s transgender community marks 10 years of SC's landmark verdict recognising their rights
Transgenders in Kolkata Monday marked the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court verdict that provided legal recognition to members of the community.
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'Everyone will regret when there is honest reflection': PM Modi on scrapping electoral bonds
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the scrapping of the electoral bonds - in a landmark decision by the Supreme Court in February - is a decision "everyone will regret when there is honest reflection".
Lamborghini Gallardo car worth Rs 1 cr set on fire in Hyderabad over dispute, video goes viral
In a bizarre incident, a Lamborghini Gallardo, worth nearly Rs 1 crore, was set on fire over a dispute in Hyderabad recently and the video of the incident has not gone viral on social media.
EAM S Jaishankar indicates Iran's willingness to solve MSC Aries cargo ship dilemma
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday indicated Iran's willingness to resolve the matter of the detainment of Indian crew members on a cargo ship.
Is Annamalai the BJP's game-changer in Tamil Nadu, dominated by Dravidian Politics?
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to go solo in this Lok Sabha election in Tamil Nadu, ditching its alliance with the AIADMK in the Dravidian-party-dominated southern state.
Senior Delhi journalist Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury awarded Italian govt honour
Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, a senior New Delhi-based journalist with over two decades of experience in covering international relations, has recently been awarded a prestigious honour by the Italian government.
Indian Army contingent departs for joint military exercise with Uzbekistan
The Indian Army contingent departed on Monday (April 15, 2024) for the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise Dustlik.
Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal to remain in jail as Supreme Court turns down urgent hearing
New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for the Delhi Chief Minister, the Supreme Court on Monday turned down an urgent hearing on Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging the arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the liquor policy case, media reports said.
'Harrowing experience': Delhi bound IndiGo flight from Ayodhya lands in Chandigarh with 2-min fuel left
New Delhi/IBNS: In what has been described as a "harrowing experience" by onboard passengers, a Delhi bound IndiGo flight from Ayodhya landed in Chandigarh after diversion with only two-minute fuel left, media reports said.
Supreme Court to hear Arvind Kejriwal's plea against ED arrest in Delhi liquor policy case today
New Delhi.IBNS: The Supreme Court will on Monday hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea against his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case on Monday, media reports said.
Indian External Affairs S Jaishankar discusses regional tension with Iran, Israeli counterparts
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held telephonic conversations with Iran and Israeli counterparts amid a fresh escalation of tension in West Asia.
Excise policy case: Delhi court extends BRS leader K Kavitha's judicial custody to April 23
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Rouse Avenue court on Monday sent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha to judicial custody till April 23 in the excise policy case, media reports said.
Aam Aadmi Party calls BJP’s election manifesto a ‘Jumla Patra’
Referring to Bharatiya Janta Party’s (BJP) Sankalp Patra as "Jumla Patra", Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Sunday accused the BJP of not fulfilling its promises even after staying in power for 10 years.
Indian Railways to use IoT technology to resolve issue of unclean toilets in trains: Report
New Delhi: Indian Railways has undertaken several major initiatives to modernise trains, stations, and related facilities. However, a persistent issue for train travellers remains the presence of unpleasant odours and unclean toilets.
PM has nothing to offer to people, could not do anything for poor in last 10 years: Congress leader Kharge slams Modi on BJP manifesto
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday targeted Narendra Modi over his Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha election manifesto and said the Prime Minister 'could not do anything for the poor in the last 10 years'.
Govt asks e-commerce companies to remove Bournvita from 'health drink' category
New Delhi: Bournvita and similar beverages ought to be excluded from the classification of health drinks on e-commerce platforms since there is no specific category termed 'health drink' outlined in the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act 2006), as stated in a communication sent to e-commerce companies by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
DRDO & Indian Army conduct successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System
New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has concluded successful developmental trials of its domestically developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) system in Rajasthan’s Pokhran.
Former Calcutta University's Journalism and Mass Comm HOD Tapati Basu passes away
Former Head of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department of Calcutta University, Dr. Tapati Basu, died on Saturday, leaving generations of her former students and academic associates in a state of mourning. She was 68.
Prez Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, CJI Chndrachud pay homage to BR Ambedkar on his 134th birthday
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid respects to Dr BR Ambedkar by laying floral wreaths on his 134th birthday.
Gunshots heard outside Salman Khan's Mumbai home, police launch probe
Mumbai/IBNS: Gunshots were heard outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Mumbai home on Sunday early morning, media reports said.
India calls for 'immediate de-escalation' as Iran launches missile attack on Israel
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel raising a major concern over the escalation of hostilities between the two countries, India Sunday called for immediate de-escalation.
4 days ahead of LS poll, BJP releases manifesto; PM Modi says it focuses on 'dignity of life, 'quality of life'
New Delhi/IBNS: Four days ahead of the commencement of the Lok Sabha Election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its much-awaited manifesto Sunday morning, underlining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on 'GYAN' - the poor, the youth, farmers and the women.
CBI files FIR in bribery case against Megha Engineering, 2nd biggest buyer of electoral bonds
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd in an alleged bribery case, media reports said.
Lok Sabha 2024: Parties from 15 nations accept BJP's invitation to witness its poll campaign
New Delhi: BJP has invited diplomats from various countries posted in India and 25 political parties across the world to observe its campaign for the crucial Lok Sabha elections, media reports said.
Operation Meghdoot: Indian Army releases video to mark 40 years of presence in Siachen Glacier
New Delhi: The Indian Army on Saturday commemorated 40 years of its presence on the strategically vital Siachen Glacier, named 'Operation Meghdoot'.
Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy injured in stone pelting incident in Vijayawada
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao were injured in a stone-pelting incident during the 'Memantha Siddham' bus tour in Vijayawada on Saturday evening, media reports said.
BRS leader K Kavitha forced pharma company chief to pay Rs 25 cr: CBI
New Delhi: BRS leader K Kavitha allegedly forced Aurobindo Pharma's Sharath Chandra Reddy to pay Rs 25 crore to the AAP for the five retail zones his company received under Delhi's excise policy, the CBI told a special court, according to media reports.
Congress's Vikramaditya Singh to contest against Kangana Ranaut for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat
Mandi (HP): Congress will field Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat against BJP’s candidate, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, according to his mother and state party chief Pratibha Singh, media reports said.
India Uzbekistan's Joint Military Exercise Dustlik to begin on April 15
India and Uzbekistan's Joint Military Exercise Dustlik will begin in Termez District on Apil 15.
'What else is Congress doing other than looting?': Kangana Ranaut in Himachal Pradesh
New Delhi/IBNS: Actress-turned-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, has slammed Congress in one of her fiercest attacks on the grand old party as she intensifies her campaign for the Lok Sabha elections.