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Congress's Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha over 'misconduct'

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress's leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, was on Thursday suspended from the house for allegedly attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and disturbing the ministers.

Release of 11 convicts might pose a danger to Bilkis Bano's life: Mahua Moitra

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday, while opposing the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case, said that release of these convicts might pose a danger to her life and it is a crime against humanity.

PM Modi: Thankful to the Opposition for the no-confidence motion

New Delhi: Speaking in response to the no-confidence motion in the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a dig at the Opposition, saying that the no-confidence motion is lucky for the NDA.

No confidence motion : 'Previous regimes made promises only but Modi govt delivered it,' says Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi/UNI: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday hit out at the previously ruled Central governments, saying that they had made promises only, but the present government headed by Narendra Modi have delivered on all the promises.

PM Modi elucidates significance of handloom on National Handloom Day

New Delhi/IBNS: National Handloom Day, observed annually on August 7, holds a profound and revered place within India's historical tapestry and cultural ethos. This cherished event stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of artisans who have diligently preserved and passed down indigenous weaving traditions through the annals of time.

Parliament: PM Modi's reply to no-trust motion today

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday reply to the no-trust motion brought by the Opposition in Parliament, media reports said.

Kolkata: Fire breaks out at dressing room of Eden Gardens

Kolkata/UNI: A fire broke out at the dressing room of Eden Gardens, damaging false ceilings and some furniture on Wednesday night, official sources said on Thursday.

Kashmir: LeT modules busted, six militant associates arrested

Srinagar/UNI: Security forces busted two modules of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) by arresting six militant associates of the group in Kashmir, police said on Thursday.

Jammu and Kashmir prepares for Independence Day celebration

Srinagar/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a pivotal meeting to conduct a comprehensive review of preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations spanning the captivating expanse of Jammu and Kashmir.

Rotary International District 3291 unveils ambitious community support plans totalling Rs 58 crores

Kolkata/IBNS: Rotary International District 3291, encompassing regions of West Bengal and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has revealed an expansive blueprint to provide substantial community assistance amounting to approximately Rs 58 crores.

Arunachal Rang Mahotsav is a celebration of state’s rich cultural tapestry: PM Modi

Itanaga/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed delight at the Arunachal Rang Mahotsav being celebrated in different parts of India including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Guwahati.

Bilkis Bano case: No third party can have a say in remission of sentence, Gujrat govt tells SC

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Gujarat Government Wednesday told the Supreme Court that no third party can have a say in remission of sentence, by referring to the release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case.

Kerala to be called 'Keralam' soon as state assembly adopts resolution unanimously

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: God's Own Country won't be called Kerala anymore as it embraces the traditional name called 'Keralam', which is what it is called in Malayalam.

Rajya Sabha passes data protection bill amid opposition walkout

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Rajya Sabha Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, which seeks “to provide for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the right of individuals to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes."

Website receives message threatening to kill PM Modi, trigger bomb blasts in several places across India

Pune/IBNS/UNI: A Pune-based resident running a website has claimed to have received a message threatening to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi and triggering bomb blasts in several places in India, police said on Wednesday.

After Rahul Gandhi's 'killing Bharat Mata' remark in LS, Amit Shah accuses him of 'indulging in drama' during Manipur visit

New Delhi/IBNS: Participating in the No-Confidence Motion debate in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi and accused the Congress leader of "indulging in a drama" when he visited violence-hit Manipur.

London: Over 700 India-origin women participate in 'Saree Walkathon' to celebrate National Handloom Day

The streets of London turned colourful and vibrant when over 700 Indian-origin women paraded from Trafalgar Square to Parliament Square as part of a 'Saree Walkathon'.

Jammu and Kashmir: Man held for stabbing his son in Srinagar

Srinagar: Police arrested a man, who allegedly made an attempt to murder his son by stabbing him in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Man held for stabbing his son in Srinagar

Srinagar: Police arrested a man, who allegedly made an attempt to murder his son by stabbing him in Srinagar on Wednesday.

We are going to write a new chapter on US-India relations: American envoy Eric Garcetti

American envoy to India Eric Garcetti recently attended an event in Mumbai to mark  247th US Independence Day when he raised a  toast to celebrate the deep ‘US-India Dosti’.

Uttar Pradesh: Girl raped in moving car, commits suicide

Meerut: A girl committed suicide after being raped in a moving car and was threatened that her video would be made viral in Lawar area of Meerut district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh: Girl raped in moving car, commits suicide

Meerut: A girl committed suicide after being raped in a moving car and was threatened that her video would be made viral in Lawar area of Meerut district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Wednesday.

Ro Khanna-led US Congressional Member Delegation to visit India, attend Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech

US Congressmen, Ro Khanna and Michael Waltz, who are also co-chairs of the House India caucus will lead a bipartisan Congressional Member Delegation to India when they will attend PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day address on August 15.

Gurubani: The saviour from flames of human miseries

Today, among the various descriptions about the world view the most popular is seen as brittle, anxious, non-liner, incomprehensible (BANI).

1947 partition: A glimpse into the refugee camps

Partition of India was an invisible inheritance. What comes to mind when we talk about ‘inheritance’? Heirlooms; ornaments studded with rubies, lapis lazuli rings, collector’s antiques, Renaissance paintings, property deeds, or maybe even a cash or bond bequest?

Uttar Pradesh: Mother-son duo mowed down by truck in Bareilly

Bareilly: A woman and her son were mowed down when a motorcycle was hit by a truck in Fatehganj Pashchimi area of Bareilly district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, a police officer said here.

PM Modi pays tributes to freedom fighters who participated in Quit India Movement

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to the freedom fighters who took part in the Quit India Movement.

'You have killed Bharat Mata in Manipur': Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt in Parliament

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the Modi government in Parliament's lower house Lok Sabha in reference to the violence in Manipur, media reports said.

Embassy of Israel in India and The Circle: Founders Club launch program to solve water-related challenges in India

New Delhi/IBNS: The Embassy of Israel in India in collaboration with The Circle: Founders Club (FC), business accelerator backed by Hunch Ventures, announces the launch of a program - “The Water Challenge” dedicated to empowering early-stage startups and fostering innovations that solve water related problems in India.

West Bengal: Seven primary teachers of govt-aided schools appear before CBI

Kolkata/UNI: Seven primary teachers in the West Bengal government-aided schools accused of getting jobs against cash (bribe) on Wednesday appeared before the CBI's investigation officials at its Nizam Palace office in the city, official sources said.