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Moscow: Ajit Kumar Doval, Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov discuss bilateral military-technical cooperation

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval on Friday met  Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov when they discussed topical issues of bilateral military-technical cooperation in Moscow, officials said.

Moscow: Ajit Kumar Doval, Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov discuss bilateral military-technical cooperation

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval on Friday met  Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov when they discussed topical issues of bilateral military-technical cooperation in Moscow, officials said.

'Attacked, shankha bangles broken': RG Kar victim's mother brings assault charge against cops during Nabanna march

Kolkata/IBNS: The parents of the RG Kar rape-murder victim claimed they were assaulted by cops during the march to state secretariat Nabanna in Kolkata on Saturday.

Five Pakistan fighter jets shot down during Operation Sindoor: IAF

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday said five Pakistan fighter jets and a large aircraft were shot down during Operation Sindoor, which was launched to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Five Pakistan fighter jets shot down during Operation Sindoor: IAF

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday said five Pakistan fighter jets and a large aircraft were shot down during Operation Sindoor, which was launched to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Kolkata braces for mega Nabanna march as RG Kar rape-murder incident completes a year

Kolkata/IBNS: A mega march to the state secretariat Nabanna will be held in Kolkata on Saturday rekindling the protests against the RG Kar rape-murder incident that completes a year, media reports said.

Kolkata braces for mega Nabanna march as RG Kar rape-murder incident completes a year

Kolkata/IBNS: A mega march to the state secretariat Nabanna will be held in Kolkata on Saturday rekindling the protests against the RG Kar rape-murder incident that completes a year, media reports said.

ECI asks Bengal govt to suspend four officers by 3 pm on Aug 11 over discrepancies in electoral rolls

New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday set a deadline for the West Bengal government to suspend four state officers, who are accused of including fictitious names in the electoral rolls amid row over Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Two soldiers killed in ongoing Operation Akhal in Jammu and Kashmir

At least two Indian soldiers were killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Saturday.

After Kapil Sharma's cafe attack, gangster warns actors, directors against working with Salman Khan

A day after shots were fired outside actor-comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada, a member of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's group has warned actors, producers, and directors against working with superstar Salman Khan.

After Kapil Sharma's cafe attack, gangster warns actors, directors against working with Salman Khan

A day after shots were fired outside actor-comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada, a member of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's group has warned actors, producers, and directors against working with superstar Salman Khan.

Delhi restaurant denies entry to couple over Indian attire, CM Rekha Gupta takes note

A couple was allegedly denied entry into a Delhi restaurant for wearing Indian attire, the video of which has gone viral on social media and has invited flak for the eatery.

Election Commission slams Rahul Gandhi over his voter fraud allegations, asks him to apologise

The Election Commission on Friday slammed Rahul Gandhi over his allegations regarding voter fraud in collusion with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling them 'baseless' and said the Congress leader must apologise to the nation.

China welcomes PM Modi for upcoming SCO Summit, seeks to deepen ties with India

China has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his upcoming visit to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, seeking to deepen ties with New Delhi amid global concerns over the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Reviewed progress in India-Russia bilateral agenda, says Modi after telephonic conversation with Putin

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they reviewed the progress of the bilateral agenda between the two nations, amid the recent tariffs imposed on New Delhi by the US.

Reviewed progress in India-Russia bilateral agenda, says Modi after telephonic conversation with Putin

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they reviewed the progress of the bilateral agenda between the two nations, amid the recent tariffs imposed on New Delhi by the US.

Aadhaar Face Authentication hits all time high of 19.36 Cr transactions in July

Aadhaar Face Authentication recorded an all-time high with 19.36 crore transactions in July 2025, as against 5.77 crore such transaction during the same period in pervious fiscal, the Indian government said on Friday.

India raised 334 minority violence cases in Pakistan and 3,582 with Bangladesh in past four years

Indian minister of state for external affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Centre has formally raised 334 major incidents of violence and atrocities against religious minorities with Pakistan and another 3,582 cases of violence against Hindus and other minorities with Bangladesh over the past four years.

Supreme Court recalls its order to remove Allahabad HC judge from criminal jurisdiction on CJI's request

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its previous order that removed Allahabad High Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar from criminal jurisdiction on Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai's request, media reports said.

Supreme Court recalls its order to remove Allahabad HC judge from criminal jurisdiction on CJI's request

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday recalled its previous order that removed Allahabad High Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar from criminal jurisdiction on Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai's request, media reports said.

Actress Huma Qureshi's cousin killed in Delhi over parking dispute, two arrested

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi's cousin was on Thursday night killed in Delhi's Nizamuddin over a parking dispute, media reports said.

Actress Huma Qureshi's cousin killed in Delhi over parking dispute, two arrested

New Delhi/IBNS: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi's cousin was on Thursday night killed in Delhi's Nizamuddin over a parking dispute, media reports said.

Trump’s tariff threat vs. India’s economic will: Why 50% duties won’t derail our growth

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited a global trade storm by announcing a 50% tariff on Indian imports on August 6, 2025.

Trump’s tariff threat vs. India’s economic will: Why 50% duties won’t derail our growth

U.S. President Donald Trump reignited a global trade storm by announcing a 50% tariff on Indian imports on August 6, 2025.

Over 25 shots fired at Kapil Sharma's Canada cafe for the second time in a month

At least 25 gunshots were fired at comedian-actor Kapil Sharma's cafe in Canada's Surrey for a second time in a month, a purported video of the attack that surfaced on social media showed.

India freezes $3.78 billion P-8I Poseidon deal with US amid tariff spat over Russian oil: Report

New Delhi: In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, India has reportedly suspended a $3.78 billion (₹31,500 crore) defence deal with the United States in retaliation for President Donald Trump's imposition of a 50% duty over Indian oil imports from Russia, media reports said.

India freezes $3.78 billion P-8I Poseidon deal with US amid tariff spat over Russian oil: Report

New Delhi: In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, India has reportedly suspended a $3.78 billion (₹31,500 crore) defence deal with the United States in retaliation for President Donald Trump's imposition of a 50% duty over Indian oil imports from Russia, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi alleges voter fraud in Karnataka, accuses EC of collusion with BJP; poll body reacts

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged large-scale voter fraud in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura Assembly segment during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, accusing the Election Commission of aiding the BJP in “stealing” the election, media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi alleges voter fraud in Karnataka, accuses EC of collusion with BJP; poll body reacts

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged large-scale voter fraud in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura Assembly segment during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, accusing the Election Commission of aiding the BJP in “stealing” the election, media reports said.

6 yr-old Indian-origin girl assaulted in Ireland in racist attack

Dublin: A six-year-old girl of Indian origin was brutally assaulted by a group of boys outside her home in Waterford, Ireland, in what appears to be a racially motivated attack, media reports said.