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Kerala Congress social media head quits after row over ‘Bidi-Bihar’ post

Thiruvananthapuram: The head of the Congress party’s social media wing in Kerala has stepped down following a storm over a controversial online post that provoked sharp reactions from political leaders across states.

Sharjil Imam moves SC after Delhi HC denies bail in sedition case

New Delhi: Former JNU student Sharjeel Imam has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case linked to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.

'We remain engaged with the US': Jaishankar after Trump-Modi inch towards patch-up

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India "remains engaged with Washington" after US President Donald Trump softened his stance on India followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm response.

Lucknow: Amity University law student 'slapped 50-60 times' by classmates, six booked

Lucknow/IBNS: A first information report (FIR) has been filed against six students of Amity University in Lucknow for allegedly assaulting and threatening a second-year law student. The video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.

Lucknow: Amity University law student 'slapped 50-60 times' by classmates, six booked

Lucknow/IBNS: A first information report (FIR) has been filed against six students of Amity University in Lucknow for allegedly assaulting and threatening a second-year law student. The video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.

AIADMK rift widens as Palaniswamy removes senior leader KA Sengottaiyan from party posts

Chennai/IBNS: In widening of the rift within the AIADMK, party general secretary Edapaddi Palaniswamy on Saturday removed senior leader KA Sengottaiyan from all posts with an immediate effect, media reports said.

Man who threatened to kill 1 cr people in Mumbai with '34 human bombs' arrested

Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police on Saturday said the man who had threatened to kill one crore people with "34 human bombs" and "400 kg of RDX" has been arrested, media reports said.

PM Modi to skip general debate at UNGA special session, Jaishankar to represent India

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the general debate at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly scheduled to be held later this month in New York City, media reports said.

Jaishankar to represent India at virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week, media reports said.

'Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate Trump's sentiments': PM Modi after US Prez tones down and calls relationship with India 'special'

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "deeply appreciated" and "fully reciprocated" the sentiments of US President Donald Trump, who softened his stance on India and called the two countries' relationship "special" amid the tariff war.

PM Modi congratulates Andrew Holness on securing historic third term as Jamaica’s Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andrew Holness on securing victory and becoming Jamaica's Prime Minister for the third consecutive time.

Mauritian PM Navin Ramgoolam to visit India next week, discuss 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' with Modi

Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will visit India next week when he is scheduled to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi to further the ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.

Mauritian PM Navin Ramgoolam to visit India next week, discuss 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' with Modi

Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam will visit India next week when he is scheduled to meet Indian PM Narendra Modi to further the ‘Enhanced Strategic Partnership’.

'Wrong, don't support it': Tejashwi Yadav distances his party from Congress's 'Bihar, Bidi' post

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has distanced his party from a viral post by the Congress's Kerala unit, which claimed both "Bihar and Bidi start with B".

'My intention was not to interfere with law': Ajit Pawar after viral video shows him threatening woman IPS officer

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has landed in a controversy after a video of him "threatening" a woman police officer who was cracking down on illegal excavation in Solapur has gone viral.

'My intention was not to interfere with law': Ajit Pawar after viral video shows him threatening woman IPS officer

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has landed in a controversy after a video of him "threatening" a woman police officer who was cracking down on illegal excavation in Solapur has gone viral.

'Halal Lifestyle Township' near Mumbai stirs row, NHRC's Priyank Kanoongo calls it 'nation within the nation'

Mumbai/IBNS: A real estate project at Karjat in Neral, a town near Mumbai in Maharashtra, has stirred a row with its advertisement that allegedly promotes the project as a residential complex for a particular community.

'Halal Lifestyle Township' near Mumbai stirs row, NHRC's Priyank Kanoongo calls it 'nation within the nation'

Mumbai/IBNS: A real estate project at Karjat in Neral, a town near Mumbai in Maharashtra, has stirred a row with its advertisement that allegedly promotes the project as a residential complex for a particular community.

‘Inaccurate and misleading’: MEA slams Trump aide Peter Navarro’s remarks on Russian oil, calls U.S. tariff unfair

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday dismissed White House trade adviser Peter Navarro’s comments on India’s Russian oil imports, describing them as “misleading statements.”

Kolkata: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul suffers brain stroke, admitted to hospital

BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has suffered a brain stroke, and she is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, media reports said.

India’s Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat

When the United States raised tariffs on Indian exports this year, many feared a slowdown for Asia’s third-largest economy. Instead of retreating, India responded with a sweeping tax reform on September 3, 2025—simplifying GST, slashing rates on hundreds of consumer goods, and sending a clear message: if one door shuts abroad, another will open at home.

Kolkata: BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul suffers brain stroke, admitted to hospital

BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul has suffered a brain stroke, and she is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, media reports said.

Union Cabinet approves Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to promote Critical Mineral Recycling

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently approved a Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

Union Cabinet approves Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to promote Critical Mineral Recycling

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently approved a Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources.

India, Singapore officials attend Defence Working Group meeting, review bilateral defence cooperation initiatives

The 16th India-Singapore Defence Working Group meeting took place in Singapore on September on Thursday which was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), Ministry of Defence, India  Amitabh Prasad and Director, Policy Office, Ministry of Defence, Singapore Col Daxson Yap.

Mumbai on high alert as Lashkar-e-Jihadi threatens to kill 1 cr people in blast ahead of Ganesh Visarjan

Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, is currently on high alert after police received a message threatening to kill one crore people in a bomb blast by an organisation named Lashkar-e-Jihadi, media reports said.

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra face lookout circular in cheating case of Rs. 60 crore

Mumbai/IBNS: The Mumbai Police on Friday issued a lookout circular against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra in connection with a probe into an alleged cheating case of Rs. 60 crore, media reports said.

Mumbai on high alert as Lashkar-e-Jihadi threatens to kill 1 cr people in blast ahead of Ganesh Visarjan

Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, is currently on high alert after police received a message threatening to kill one crore people in a bomb blast by an organisation named Lashkar-e-Jihadi, media reports said.

India's First Training Squadron departs for Seychelles, marking completion of Long Range Training Deployment

The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul and ICGS Sarathi, departed Port Victoria, Seychelles on September 4, marking the completion of a successful visit as part of the ongoing Long Range Training Deployment.

'Halal Lifestyle Township' near Mumbai stirs row, NHRC's Priyank Kanoongo calls it 'nation with the nation'

Mumbai/IBNS: A real estate project at Karjat in Neral, a town near Mumbai in Maharashtra, has stirred a row with its advertisement that allegedly promotes the project as a residential complex for a particular community.