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PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss need to 'de-escalate' tensions in Israel-Gaza conflict

London/IBNS: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon during which both leaders discussed the need to "de-escalate" tensions and the importance of protecting innocent civilians in the Israel-Gaza conflict, Downing Street said.

Tripura targets to scale up power generation for expansion of trade with Bangladesh

Agartala/IBNS/UNI: The Tripura government mulls a multipronged strategy to scale up power generation in the state, keeping an eye on the growing demand in Bangladesh, said Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday.

Maharashtra: Fire in pharma factory leaves five injured, 10 trapped

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Five persons were injured and 10 trapped in a fire after an explosion in a pharmaceutical factory at Mahad MIDC in Raigad district of Maharashtra here on Friday, officials said.

Bhupesh Baghel is prepaid CM who works like Congress ATM: Amit Shah in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh)/IBNS: In a sarcasm-laced assault, Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday described Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as a “prepaid CM” of the Congress.

Bengal ration scam probe: 'BJP conspired against me, Mamata Banerjee aware,' claims arrested minister Jyotipriyo Mallick

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the ration scam case, on Friday claimed he was a victim of the opponent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s conspiracy.

Thick smoke engulfs Delhi: Schools shut as air quality reaches 'severe' category

Despite the various preventive measures taken by the government, the air quality in New Delhi on Friday recorded in the "severe" category, with the Air Quality Index crossing the 400 mark at various places.

Kartarpur corridor welcomes ‘Langar Rasad Guru Nanak Dev Ji Hut’ for devotees

A heartwarming development has taken place at the Kartarpur corridor, allowing devotees to further embrace the spirit of sharing and selfless service associated with Sikhism. The inauguration of the “Langar Rasad Guru Nanak Dev Ji Hut” signifies a significant milestone in the relationship between India and Pakistan, particularly in the context of religious pilgrimage.

Sikh community extends hand of humanity amidst Israel-Hamas crisis

In a heartfelt display of compassion and solidarity, a Sikh community delegation led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Manjit Singh GK recently met with the Palestinian Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Hija.

The dangers of supporting the Khalistan movement: A wake-up call for Pakistan

In the complex world of international relations, the interplay between domestic politics and global dynamics can have far-reaching consequences. Often, neighboring countries find themselves secretly delighting in each other’s troubles.

New Delhi: Australian Opposition leader Peter Dutton launches IVI vision screening campaign for underprivileged children

The visiting leader of the Opposition in the Australian Parliament, Peter Dutton MP, recently launched a campaign to vision screen 10,000 underprivileged school children in Delhi. 

Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow-based property dealer killed in Barabanki

A Lucknow-based property dealer was killed with a sharp-edged weapon by unidentified persons in the Kursi area of Barabanki district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir: LG Manoj Sinha launches Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched the Srinagar Smart City’s 100 Electric Buses under Srinagar Electric Bus Project and flagged off a fleet of 75 E-Buses at Nishat Bus Terminal in the city on Wednesday.

Telangana assembly elections: Jagan Reddy's sister YS Sharmila Reddy offers support to Congress

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Reddy's younger sister and YSR Telangana Party chief, YS Sharmila Reddy, has offered support to Congress in the upcoming Telangana assembly elections, media reports said.

IT raids at Tamil Nadu PWD Minister EV Velu's premises

Chennai/UNI: Officials of the Income Tax department on Friday morning conducted raids at the premises of Tamil Nadu PWD Minister and ruling DMK strongman E.V.Velu on complaints of alleged tax evasion.

Not just for DMK's win, work to free India from BJP: MK Stalin to party cadres

Chennai/UNI: Asserting that there was a nation-wide wave against the BJP-led Government at the Centre as the Opposition-led INDIA bloc was growing from strength to strength with every passing day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K.Stalin has urged his party cadres not only to work for the victory of DMK and its allies in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, but also to free the country from the BJP regime.

French Minister announces the opening of Alliance franchise branches in Udaipur, Bhubaneswar

France's Minister of State for Development and International Partnership Chrysoula Zacharopoulou on Wednesday announced two new Alliance francaise branches would be opened in India soon.

India's Smart Cities Mission: French govt announces Euro 100 million loan

The French government has announced the conclusion of a 100-million-euro loan agreement between the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Government of India to support India’s innovative flagship Smart Cities Mission and builds on the CITIIS 1 programme.

'They are threatening me of arrest everyday': Arvind Kejriwal after skipping ED questioning

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who skipped questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the alleged liquor scam this morning, went campaigning in Madhya Pradesh several hours later. 

Two ED officers arrested in Rajasthan in alleged bribery case

Jaipur: Two Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Rajasthan have been arrested on charges of accepting a bribe of Rs 15 lakh with his associate Babulal Meena through a middleman.

Congress has adversarial relationship with development: PM Modi in Chhattisgarh

Kanker (Chhattisgarh)/IBNS: Going all guns blazing against the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that the party's policy and conduct are characterised by "dynasticism, nepotism and corruption".

ED summons 2 sons of Rajasthan Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra after raiding their premises

Jaipur: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Abhilash and Avinash, the sons of Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra, next week, in relation to the alleged exam paper leak case, media reports said.

Cash-for-query row: Mahua Moitra walks out of ethics committee meeting, alleges she was asked 'filthy questions'

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra, who was questioned by the Lok Sabha ethics committee in the alleged cash-for-query row, left the meeting along with Opposition party members of Parliament, including BSP MP Danish Ali, who is a member of the committee.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra blames 'sour personal relationship' for cash-for-query row

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who appeared before the parliamentary ethics committee on Thursday, has blamed her ‘sour personal relationship’ for the cash-for-query row, media reports said.

Himachal Pradesh: 4 killed, 7 injured in road accident in Mandi district

Shimla/UNI: Four passengers died and seven injured last evening when a Tempo Traveler fell down a deep gorge near Dhanyara in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

ED raids AAP leader Raaj Kumar Anand's residence in money laundering case

New Delhi/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residence of Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raaj Kumar Anand in connection with the alleged money laundering, sources said on Thursday.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra appears before Lok Sabha Ethics Committee in cash-for-query case probe

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday appeared before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee to attend the hearing on the cash-for-query case, media reports said.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal skips ED summons in excise policy scam case

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s summons served to him in connection with the excise policy scam case in the national capital, media reports said.

Time for India and Bangladesh to enter into a comprehensive partnership

The 11th Bangladesh-India Friendship Dialogue at Sylhet (Bangladesh) concluded that the two countries should move towards a comprehensive partnership to consolidate gains from their half-a-century-old friendly relations.

Six inebriated men arrested for stripping, urinating on two Dalit youths

After the assault on Dalit siblings on alleged caste discrimination in a school in the southern district of Tamil Nadu recently, yet another such incident has surfaced with a group of inebriated men, assaulting and stripping two youths of a lower caste and urinating on them in Tirunelveli district.

Protests erupt within Rajasthan Congress as party releases new candidates' lists ahead of polls

Jaipur/IBNS: The Congress is facing a major hurdle in its quest to register a second straight term in the Rajasthan after the fourth and fifth lists for the Assembly elections, which will be held on November 25, were released on Tuesday, leading to infighting in the party.