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Question is not about degree but your corruption: Nishikant Dubey attacks Mahua Moitra over 'cash for questions' row

New Delhi/IBNS: In a fresh attack on Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, who is accused of taking bribes for raising questions in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday said the question was not about "Adani" or "degree" which the firebrand politician raised but her "corruption".

Indonesia: Jakarta University hosts seminar on October 1947 Kashmir carnage

An Indonesian university recently hosted an international seminar on the theme ‘Remembering Kashmir Carnage of October 1947’.

Israel-Hamas crisis: Sent 38 tons of humanitarian goods to Palestine, says India at UNSC

Ambassador R. Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, on Wednesday (October 25, 2023) highlighted New Delhi's  efforts to send humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Three killed, over 20 injured in Bihar's Gopalganj stampede

Patna/IBNS/UNI: At least three people, including a child, were killed and more than 20 injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Gopalganj district of Bihar.

Ram temple in Ayodhya is symbol of victory for Indians' patience: PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that it is a matter of great fortune to witness the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) and that the construction of the temple at Lord Ram's birthplace is a symbol of victory for Indians after centuries of waiting and patience.

Bombardment on Gaza must stop to save innocent people from getting killed: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that bombardment on Gaza must stop to save innocent people from getting killed.

Rajnath Singh visits forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh, reviews defence preparedness along LAC

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (October 24, 2023) visited the forward posts in Arunachal Pradesh and carried out first-hand on-ground assessment of the operational preparedness of the Armed Forces there.

Kerala: One killed, 12 injured as tempo traveller falls into gorge

A 60-year-old woman was killed and 12 others injured, three of them seriously, when a tempo traveller in which they were travelling fell into a gorge on Madappally National Highway (NH) near Vadakara of Kerala, in the early hours on Tuesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Several PDP leaders detained ahead of anti-Israel protest

Several People's Democratic leaders and activists were detained or placed under house arrest ahead of the party’s proposed anti-Israel and pro-Palestine protests, the party said on Tuesday.

A day after quitting, Naveen Patnaik's ex-secy gets new role in Odisha government

Bhubaneswar/UNI: A day after V K Pandian, Secretary to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, took Voluntary Retirement from Service (VRS), he was appointed the Chairman 5T (Transformational Initiative) and Nabin Odisha with the rank of a Cabinet Minister on Tuesday.

Punjab: Police arrest four accused after brief encounter

Barnala/UNI: The district police on Tuesday arrested all four accused involved in the killing of HC Darshan Singh after a brief encounter in which one of the accused got injured.

2 dead, 5 injured as fire massive fire breaks out at residential building in Mumbai's Kandivali

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Two people, including an 8-year-old minor boy, died and 5 others were injured after a massive fire broke out at the Pavan Dham Veena Santur residential Building in the Kandivali West area of Mumbai's suburb.

UNWTO names Gujarat's Dhordo as 'best tourism village', PM Narendra Modi says he feels 'absolutely thrilled'

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has awarded Gujarat's Dhordo village as the 'best tourism village'

Actress-politician Gautami Tadimalla quits BJP

Actress-politician Gautami Tadimalla has snapped a 25-year-old tie with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleging that some party leaders are "helping and supporting the very person" who cheated her.

JK AUTOX WOMEN: Kashmir Valley hosts first-ever women-only motorsports event

JK AUTOX WOMEN,  the first-ever Women-Only Autocross event of Jammu and Kashmir, was recently hosted in the Kashmir Valley.

Jammu and Kashmir: Baramulla event marks October 22 Black Day

The South Asia Center for Peace and Peoples Empowerment (SACPPE) recently hosted a one-day event titled ‘Tribal Invasion: A Black Day in J-K’s History’ in Baramulla region of Jammu and Kashmir to mark October 22 as ‘Black Day’.

Yogi Adityanath performs 'Kanya Pujan' on Maha Navami in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur/UNI: Peethadhishwar of Gorakshpeeth and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday performed 'Kanya Pujan' and offered prayers to 'Matri Shakti' (mother power) by washing the feet of maidens in Gorakhpur on the occasion of 'Maha Navami', the ninth day of Shardiya Navratri.

Operation Ajay: Sixth flight lands in New Delhi, 143 passengers return home

The sixth flight operated under the Indian government's Operation Ajay landed in India on Sunday with 143 passengers.

Lav-Kush pair will not accept leadership of Tejaswi: Nitish

Patna, Oct 22 (UNI) Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP member of Rajya Sabha Sushil Kumar Modi on Sunday said that Lav-Kush pair will never accept the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Prasad Yadav, who has been virtually declared as his successor by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Operation Ajay: MEA says 1200 people, including 18 Nepali citizens, were brought back to India from war-torn Israel

As many as 1200 people, including 18 Nepali nationals, were brought back from Israel under 'Operation Ajay', the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed recently.

Attari to have radioactive detection equipment to prevent N-smuggling

Radioactive Detection Equipment (RDE) has been installed at the Integrated Check-Post (ICP) at Attari border with Pakistan, a measure taken by the Indian government to prevent the smuggling of radioactive materials.

Sikh Mayor of Hoboken receives death threats

In a troubling incident that underscores the persistent challenges of hate and intolerance, the Indian-origin Sikh Mayor of Hoboken, Ravi Bhalla, recently revealed that he and his family were targeted with a series of threatening letters last year.

Indra Mani Pandey will be next Secretary General of BIMSTEC

Indra Mani Pandey will be the next Secretary General of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation(BIMSTEC).

The Canadian Dream: A fading mirage

In the past, the idea of the “Canadian Dream” held a certain allure for people around the world, including many Indians. Canada was often seen as a land of opportunity, offering an easy, cheap, and fast pathway to citizenship, along with the promise of a high standard of living. However, as the years have gone by, it’s becoming increasingly evident that the Canadian Dream, as we once knew it, is fading away.

Manipur: Three Myanmar nationals arrested at Moreh

Three Myanmar nationals were apprehended by a team of Special Commando, Manipur Police while conducting foot patrolling at border town Moreh on Sunday.

The Khalistan Conundrum: Where does history truly point?

The very name ‘Punjab’ evokes vivid memories, from the verdant fields of wheat swaying with the breeze to the valorous tales of its inhabitants. Punjab, or the land of the five rivers, is a region that has seen many rulers, and among them, the Sikh Empire stands out prominently. At its zenith, the empire was ruled from Lahore, a city that today sits in Pakistan.

Jammu and Kashmir: Infiltration bid foiled in Uri sector

An infiltration bid was foiled by security forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, Army said.

Israel-Hamas war: India sends humanitarian aid to Palestine

New Delhi/IBNS: India Sunday sent humanitarian aid to war-hit Palestine in the Gaza Strip amid the war between Israel and Hamas.

BJP leader slams Mahua Moitra after Trinamool Congress distances itself from 'cash-for-questions' case

New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya late last evening took a jibe at Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, saying that her party has "abandoned" her amid a row over allegations that she took bribes for asking questions in Parliament to corner Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rajasthan Assembly polls: In a balancing act, BJP includes Vasundhara Raje in 2nd candidate list

Jaipur: Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is among the 83 candidates announced by the BJP for the upcoming state assembly elections, media reports said.