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Gina Raimondo, Piyush Goyal discuss shared interest in maximizing progress on IPEF

New Delhi: US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, India’s Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently discussed the shared interest in maximizing progress on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).

US working on jet engine deal with India ahead of Narendra Modi's visit: RO Khanna

New Delhi: Congressman RO Khanna has said the US wants to make sure the GE Engines deal with India is done so that they don’t lose out to Europe.

Operation Kaveri: Tenth batch of 135 Indians departs from Sudan

New Delhi: The 10th batch of Indians, who were stranded in conflict-hit Sudan, have successfully departed from Port Sudan on an IAF C 130J flight, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday.

Many shops closed, public transport hit in BJP's 12-hour North Bengal bandh

Kolkata: Many private buses kept off the roads and shops and markets remained shut in several areas in response to a 12-hour bandh called by the BJP in districts of Northern West Bengal on Friday.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh's event venue set on fire ahead of his visit

Imphal/IBNS: A mob vandalised and set on fire the venue of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh's programme scheduled for Thursday in Churachandpur district.

Improving basic amenities to enhance quality of life in border villages: Deputy CM Mein

Itanagar/IBNS: Anurachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein stated that there is a focused attempt to enhance the standard of living of individuals residing in border villages by providing fundamental necessities.

'Looked up to her for support': Protesting wrestlers after PT Usha's criticism

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha has strongly slammed the public protest by wrestlers over alleged sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation India boss Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.

India-Hungary Joint Working Group sign three-year working programme on Water Management

New Delhi/IBNS: The India-Hungary Joint Working Group Wednesday signed a three-year working programme in New Delhi to guide the future course of bilateral cooperation in water management.

Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki visits Nagaland for two days

Kohima/IBNS: Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan's ambassador to India, arrived in Nagaland for a two-day visit on Sunday.

'Basis of bilateral relations eroded': India tells China on border violations

New Delhi/IBNS: India Thursday sent a strong message to China during the first meeting of defence ministers of the two nations since the Galwan incident.

Kerala: 8-yr-old girl dies after smartphone explodes while watching video

Thrissur: Another yet another incident of mobile phone explosion, an eight-year-old girl named Adithyashree lost her life while she was watching a video in Kerala's Thrissur, media reports said.

Supreme Court asks govt to seek ways to give same-sex couples basic social rights

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Thursday said the government should find a way to give same-sex couples basic social rights like opening joint bank accounts or nominating a partner in insurance policies as it to accept that legalising gay marriage is the parliament's prerogative.

Bollywood actor Chrisann Pereira jailed in UAE's Sharjah in false drug case released; recounts her ordeal in letter

Mumbai/IBNS: Chrisann Pereira, a 27-year-old Bollywood actor from Mumbai’s Borivali, who was falsely implicated in a drug case and detained in a prison in Sharjah, UAE, narrated her traumatic experience in a letter, media reports said.

Viral video shows situation at ground zero after Maoist attack kills 10 security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

Dantewada: A video has emerged, showing the situation after an improvised explosive device planted by Maoists blew off the patrol vehicle carrying 10 security personnel and their driver in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada, on Wednesday.

Assam: NIA special court sentences 5 PLA, CPI (Maoist) insurgents to 8 years imprisonment

Guwahati/IBNS: An NIA Special Court in Guwahati Wednesday convicted five persons in the 2011 PLA-CPI (Maoist) nexus case related to a criminal conspiracy to threaten the unity, integrity, security, and sovereignty of India.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to chair SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers Meeting on 28 April, 2023 in New Delhi.

Truck hits 12 vehicles on Mumbai-Pune Expressway; triggers huge jam

Mumbai: At least four people were injured when a truck's brakes failed and collided with at least 12 other vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Thursday, media reports said.

Bengal Ram Navami clashes to be probed by NIA

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed that the communal clashes, which took place over the Hindu festival Ram Navami in two districts of West Bengal last month, will be probed by the National Investigation  Agency (NIA), media reports said.

Shimla: Major fire at new OPD block of IGMC

Shimla/UNI: A major fire broke out in the new OPD block of Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital(IGMC) on Wednesday morning due to a cylinder blast in Shimla, a state government official confirmed.

Operation Kaveri: India evacuates nearly 1,100 citizens from Sudan

New Delhi/UNI: India has pulled out nearly 1,100 of its nationals to safety from violence-hit Sudan, via Indian Naval ships and IAF aircraft, under Operation Kaveri so far.

Delhi court adjourns pronouncement of order on Manish Sisodia's bail application

New Delhi/IBNS: A special court Wednesday adjourned till April 28 the pronouncement of order in the bail application of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case.

First batch of 360 Indians evacuated from Sudan under Operation Kaveri arrives in Delhi

New Delhi/IBNS: The first batch of 360 Indians from crisis-hit Sudan arrived in New Delhi this evening under "Operation Kaveri".

Chattisgarh Maoist attack that killed 10 cops and driver used 50-kg IED

Raipur/IBNS: The Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, which left 10 policemen and a driver dead, involved the use of a powerful 50-kg improvised explosive device (IED), said reports.

Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Rahul Gandhi's appeal in Modi surname case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Gujarat High Court judge, assigned to hear the appeal of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname case, has recused herself, media reports said.

Effective leadership through communication: Aamir Khan praises PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

New Delhi: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 'National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100', media reports said.

Police impose Section 144 in Maharashtra's Shivaji Park area over possible anti-social elements

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Mumbai Police Wednesday imposed Section 144 and prohibited flying activities around Shivaji Park in the Dadar area ahead of the Maharashtra Day celebration on May 1.

Mamata Banerjee says Kaliaganj teen had love affair, cites WhatsApp messages: Report

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the teenager who was found dead near a canal in Kaliaganj last week allegedly died due to a romantic relationship, citing "WhatsApp messages" as evidence to support her assertion.

PM pays last respects to Parkash Singh Badal in Shiromani Akali Dal's office in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached Chandigarh to pay his last respects to Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal.

IED blast claims 11 personnel in Chhattisgarh

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh): At least 11 security personnel, including the driver, of a returning patrol vehicle in a Naxal attack in the Aranpur area on Wednesday afternoon.

6 months after death, Calcutta HC orders IIT-Kharagpur student's body be exhumed for second autopsy

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court has ordered the exhumation and the second autopsy six after the death of an IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's body, media reports said.