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Karnataka sex scandal: Woman claims she was forced to file complaint against Prajwal Revanna

Bengaluru/IBNS: In a new twist to the Karnataka sex scandal, one of the complainants has claimed she was forced to file her complaint against suspended Janata Dal Secular leader Prajwal Revanna, media reports said.

Five Indian sailors released from Israeli-linked vessel which was seized by Iran

In a diplomatic victory, five Indian sailors onboard an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Tehran were released on Thursday (May 9, 2024), the Indian Embassy in Iran said.

No new mining permission in Aravallis until further order: Supreme Court

New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant direction, the Supreme Court Wednesday asked Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to not give any new mining permissions in the Aravallis until further orders.

Controversy erupts after video seems to show BJP leader's minor son cast vote

New Delhi/IBNS: A massive controversy has erupted after a video emerged online Wednesday that seems to show a minor boy casting a vote on behalf of his father, a BJP leader, during the Lok Sabha Election in Berasia in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal.

After Sam Pitroda, Adhir Chowdhury's 'we have Negrito' comment lands Congress in more trouble

Kolkata/IBNS: After Sam Pitroda's racial analogy to classify Indians from different parts, now Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury contributed to the stir on Thursday saying "we have Proto Australoids, Mongoloid, Negrito (in India)", referring to now-outdated racial and anthropological groupings of humankind.

Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri shrines to open for pilgrims tomorrow

The doors of the Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines in Uttarakhand will open for pilgrims on Friday with preparations for the same going on in full swing.

Breakthrough in Air India Express crisis with employees returning to duty; terminated workers reinstated

New Delhi/IBNS: In a breakthrough in the Air India Express crisis which led to the cancellation of over 170 flights since Wednesday, all the crew members who had reported sickness will return to duty immediately.

'Political interests at work': India reacts sharply after Canada arrest 3 in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder case

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after three Indians were arrested in Canada for the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has said there are "political interests at work" in the matter and reiterated its position that separatists and extremists have been given political space in the country.

'Not a fundamental right': ED opposes Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in liquor scam

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday challenged interim bail for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arguing that the right to campaign for elections was "not fundamental," media reports said.

Haryana: 4 JJP MLAs meet top BJP leaders amid party chief Dushyant Singh Chautala’s call for no-confidence motion

Panipat (Haryana): Amid Dushyant Singh Chautala’s call for a floor test against the Bhartiya Janata Party government in Haryana, four MLAs of his Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) have met the former BJP Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar this afternoon, media reports said.

Haryana political crisis: BJP's former ally JJP chief Dushyant Chautala writes to Governor for floor test

Chandigarh: In fresh trouble for the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana, its former ally Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leader Dushyant Chautala has written to the state’s Governor, seeking a floor test.

Sikh community members call for unity against Khalistan extremism

In the serene suburbs of Auckland, the horrifying echoes of violence shattered a community when Harnek Singh, a respected radio host, fell victim to an atrocious assault.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday met Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.

BJP's Navneet Rana makes 'we will take 15 secs' jibe at Asaduddin Owaisi's brother Akbaruddin, AIMIM chief hits back

Hyderabad/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navneet Rana has made a jibe at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's brother Akbaruddin Owaisi referring to the latter's 11-year-old speech which was allegedly a threat to the Hindus.

BJP leads 'I look Indian' social media trend to target Congress over Sam Pitroda's racial analogy

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading the "I look Indian" trend on social media to target Congress over its now former Overseas chairperson Sam Pitroda's racial analogy to classify Indians from different parts, amid the heated political discourse in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Asaduddin Owaisi counters Modi's 'Congress and BRS leased Hyderabad to AIMIM' claim

Hyderabad/IBNS: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who claimed Congress and BRS have leased Hyderabad, the capital city of Telangana, to the former's party, media reports said.

US trying to unbalance India's political situation and complicate elections: Russia

Moscow/New Delhi/IBNS: The United States is making comments on religious freedom in India to "unbalance India's political situation and complicate the General Elections", said Russia in a statement.

Married Muslims can't be in live-in relationship: Allahabad High Court

Prayagraj/IBNS: The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday said Muslims can't get into a live-in relationship during a subsisting marriage as it is not approved by the Islamic tenets, media reports said.

Kashmir: 3 terrorists eliminated after 40-hour-long encounter in Kulgam

Kulgam/IBNS: Three terrorists were eliminated after the 40-hour-long encounter, which has now been completed, in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, the Indian Army said.

People's trust in Indian government and its services is rising: IIM Survey

Riding on improved healthcare, infrastructure and digital access, public confidence in the government in India is rising.

Assam Congress' X handle hacked, profile name changed to 'Tesla Event'

Guwahati/IBNS: The official X handle of Assam Congress has been hacked with the profile name being changed to 'Tesla Event' and the image bearing the American car maker's logo.

Photographs of Lashkar terrorists involved in Poonch's Air Force convoy attack released

Srinagar/IBNS: Photographs of three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists involved in the attack on an Indian Air Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district last week leaving Corporal Vikky Pahade martyred and four of his colleagues injured, have been released from CCTV footage.

On sexual harassment charges, Bengal Guv decides to show CCTV footage to public but 'not CM or cops'

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, who is facing sexual harassment allegations, Wednesday declared that he would allow the public to see the video footage of the concerned day "but not Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee or her police".

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visit amid diplomatic standoff

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid a diplomatic standoff, Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrived in the national capital Wednesday on an official visit to India to discuss bilateral ties between the two countries.

Sam Pitorda resigns as Congress' Overseas Chairman amid row over his racist comment

New Delhi/IBNS: After creating a political storm with his 'diverse country' remarks, Congress veteran and overseas chairman Sam Pitorda Wednesday resigned from his post amid the mammoth seven-phase Lok Sabha election.

PM Modi dares DMK to cut ties with Congress after Sam Pitorda's 'diverse country' remarks

New Delhi: Cashing in on Sam Pitroda's comments 'people in south look like Africans',  Prime Minister Narendra Modi dared DMK chief MK Stalin to cut ties with its ally Congress.

Hardeep Singh Nijjar: Three Indian nationals accused of killing Khalistani leader appear before Canadian court

Three Indian nationals, who are accused in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, appeared before a Canadian court on Tuesday (May 7, 2024) via video conference, media reports said.

Why did Rahul Gandhi stop abusing Ambani-Adani? Modi smells Congress' 'deal with Ambani-Adani'

New Delhi?IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched an unsparing attack on Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi invoking premier industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani from an election rally in Telangana.

Third umpire in Congress' confusion: Modi's jibe at Rahul Gandhi over Sam Pitroda's 'look' remark

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda the "third umpire" in the party's confusion in response to his controversial remark where he classified Indians on the basis of their looks.

Maldives Foreign Minister to visit India amid strained diplomatic relationship, meet S Jaishankar to discuss bilateral issues

Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer will visit India on May 9 amid strained relationship between the two nations in recent months.