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BJP holds two-day National Council meet in Delhi ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi/IBNS: The country's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s two-day National Council meet began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Kashmir: Militant aide arrested in Kupwara with arms and ammunition

Srinagar/UNI: A suspected militant associate was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said.

Building Maritime Cooperation: Milan 2024 amidst escalating tension with China

The 12th edition of the Multilateral Naval Exercise - 2024 (MILAN) is to be held at Visakhapatnam from February 19 to 27, and likely witness the largest-ever participation by over 50 countries and nearly 20 ships from friendly nations as compared to last year where only 39 countries participated.

S Jaishankar, Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly discuss bilateral ties amid strained relationship over Nijjar killing

Several months after the relationship between India and Canada deteriorated over the killing of  Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly when the two leaders discussed the present state of 'bilateral ties'.

Violence is spreading across country due to injustice by Modi govt: Rahul Gandhi

Chandauli (UP)/IBNS/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the incidents of violence were increasing in the country due to injustice.

Arvind Kejriwal moves trust vote after Enforcement Directorate summons

New Delhi/IBNS: In a show of strength amid speculation of his arrest, which has ramped up after a sixth summon was issued to him on Wednesday in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal moved a trust vote in the Assembly on Friday.

Congress does not want developed Bharat as Modi advocates for it, says PM

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday slammed the Congress party saying that it has only one agenda – 'anti-Modi, extreme anti-Modi'.

Talks with farmers positive, next round likely on Feb 18: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Another round of discussions between farmers' unions and the central government is expected to take place on Sunday, 'following the positive talks' late last night, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Friday.

Narendra Modi, Qatar Amir discuss space collaboration, economic cooperation

Indian PM Narendra Modi met the Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Amiri Palace in Doha on Thursday when they discussed topics ranging from economic cooperation to space collaboration.

After BJP's team, now Congress MP Adhir Chowdhury stopped from reaching Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Kolkata/IBNS: After the fact-finding team of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was stopped by police on his way to Sandeshkhali, where women have accused men linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan of sexually harassing them.

Indian student Shaik Muzammil Ahmed dies of cardiac arrest in Canada

A 25-year-old Indian student has died of cardiac arrest in Canada making his family seek help from External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to help bring his mortal remains to India.

Delhi: Fire at paint factory kills 11, injures 4

New Delhi/UNI: At least eleven people were killed and four reported injured after a massive fire broke out in a paint and chemical factory at Dayalpur market in Alipur, North Delhi on Thursday evening.

All bank accounts of Congress have been frozen, alleges Ajay Maken

New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Friday alleged that all its bank accounts including that of the Youth Congress’ have been frozen ahead of the Lok Sabha election and termed it as a deep assault on India's Democracy.

Sandeshkhali incident: Police stop BJP's fact-finding team from reaching spot

Kolkata/IBNS: The police stopped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s fact-finding team comprising union ministers and MPs from reaching West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, where women have accused men linked to Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan of sexually harassing them.

Tejashwi Yadav's drive in Jeep Wrangler with Rahul Gandhi headlines Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar

Patna/IBNS: Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday joined Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which has entered its last leg in the state of Bihar.

Sandeshkhali incident: PIL filed in Supreme Court seeking probe into sexual harassment allegations

New Delhi/IBNS: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an impartial probe into the allegations of land grabbing and sexual harassment of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali by the aides of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shahjahan, media reports said.

Maharashtra govt positive about Maratha reservation: Eknath Shinde urging activist Manoj Jarange to end fast

Kolhapur/UNI: The Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission submitted its report on the social and financial conditions of the Maratha community to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday.

Kashmir: Residential quarters building damaged in fire incident at MLA hostel in Srinagar

Srinagar/UNI: A fire incident damaged the residential quarter building at the Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) hostel in Srinagar on Friday, officials said.

India’s brilliance: Pioneering the AI revolution

In a world rapidly reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), a new narrative is taking shape, one that places Indian talent at the forefront of this transformative era. With a fusion of youthful dynamism, innovative spirit, and global leadership, India is not just participating in the AI revolution; it’s poised to lead it.

Violent mob burn offices in Manipur's Churachandpur, internet snapped

A violent mob attacked and tried to burn the DC, SP, and other government offices on Thursday night, resulting in the death of a person in Churachandpur district.

Rahul Gandhi promises legal guarantee for MSP, caste survey

Aurangabad/IBNS/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday promised a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and caste survey which would help in changing the fates of farmers, backward and deprived of society.

Mob storms police station in Manipur's Churachandpur after cop sacked over selfie with 'armed miscreants'

Imphal/IBNS: A violent mob comprising almost hundreds of people attacked the office of the Superintendent of Police in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Thursday night as they protested against the suspension of a head constable after a selfie of him with "armed miscreants" went viral.

PM Modi and Madagascar Prez discuss bilateral ties

Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday and discussed ways to advance bilateral ties, an official statement said.

PM Modi visits Doha days after Qatar released 8 Indian Navy veterans

Doha/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day visit to Doha on Thursday, days after eight Indian Navy were released by Qatar.

Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds scheme, calls it 'unconstitutional'

New Delhi/IBNS: In a landmark verdict months ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme calling it "unconstitutional", media reports said.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw files nomination for Rajya Sabha polls from Odisha

Bhubaneswar/UNI: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw filed a nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha on Thursday.

Ashwini Vaishnaw stresses on faster coal transportation to ports, industries and power plants

Bhubaneswar/UNI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stressed on faster coal transportation to different ports and industries, along with power plants.

Manipur: Violence escalates; arms and ammunition recovered

Imphal/UNI: Security measures were taken up and mass operations conducted in Manipur after Kuki militants attacked Serou, Kadanband, Sugnu, and some places in Imphal East during the last few days.

Kashmir: SIA raids at multiple locations in Srinagar

Srinagar/UNI: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out raids and searches at several locations in Srinagar in connection with a case on Thursday, official sources said.

ED raids on residences of senior BJD MLA Prafulla Samal

Bhubaneswar/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials on Thursday raided several places in Bhubaneswar and Bhadrak linked to former Odisha Minister and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Prafulla Samal, reportedly in connection with a multi-crore land scam.