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An Indian delegation visited Bhutan from February 24 to 27 to discuss cooperation on transboundary rivers and review progress on key hydropower projects, including the Punatsangchhu-I Hydro Electric Project.
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala High Court judge Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, who recently imposed an interim stay on the controversial film Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: A high-intensity earthquake jolted Kolkata at around 1:22 pm on Friday, triggering panic across the city.
New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi court on Friday cleared former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia in the alleged corruption case related to the liquor policy, according to media reports.
The ambitious Project Cheetah in Madhya Pradesh has sparked political uproar, with opposition leaders questioning the government about the daily expenditure of nearly Rs 35,000 on goat meat for the big cats at Kuno National Park.
New Delhi/IBNS: A reference to judicial corruption in a Class 8 social science textbook has triggered concern at the highest level of government, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing clear displeasure during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, sources said on Thursday.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered an interim stay on the release of the controversial film Kerala Story: Goes Beyond for two weeks, dealing a setback to its makers, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Operation Sindoor will be “stronger” if India is compelled to launch it again, a top Army commander warned on Thursday, cautioning Pakistan against any attempt to revive cross-border terrorism.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday ordered a blanket ban on the reprinting and online circulation of the Class 8 Social Science textbook published by the NCERT after it included a controversial chapter referring to corruption in the judiciary, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed concern that names of nearly 1.2 crore voters could be deleted through the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is in its final phase in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trademark “hugplomacy” has once again captured international attention, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praising what he called the famous “Modi hug.”
The Family Court at Patiala House Court in New Delhi has ruled in favour of Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan in a civil suit filed against his former wife Aesha Mukherji, holding that orders passed by an Australian Family Court in their matrimonial dispute are not enforceable in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, a first by an Indian Prime Minister, reaffirmed that India stands with Israel in its battle against terror.
Mumbai/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its money laundering investigation by attaching Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani’s 17-storey Mumbai residence, ‘Abode’, valued at ₹3,716.83 crore.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu personally received his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the airport on his arrival in Israel, underscoring the importance both nations attach to further strengthening bilateral ties.
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the controversy surrounding The Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, national-level shooter Tara Shahdeo has shared her personal experience, saying it resonates with the theme explored in the film.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for a two-day State visit to Israel at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, with an aim to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the formation of a new regional alliance aimed at countering Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood, according to media reports.
Following a spate of aviation accidents involving non-scheduled operators (NSOPs), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced a series of enhanced safety measures aimed at improving oversight, accountability, and transparency in the sector.
New Delhi/Tel Aviv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on his second state visit to Israel on Wednesday, marking a landmark moment in India-Israel relations.
In a dramatic political move ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday announced that she will launch her own political party and field candidates, mounting a direct challenge to AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS).
The tragic death of Tushar Ghelani, a prominent real estate developer in Surat, has escalated into a high-stakes legal battle following the arrest of his long-time partner, Poonam Bhadoria.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the development of a new Civil Enclave at Srinagar International Airport at an estimated cost of ₹1,677 crore.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a proposal to change the name of the state of ‘Kerala’ to ‘Keralam’.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday allowed the deployment of judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand to adjudicate claims and objections related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal, media reports said.
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rapped the makers of Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, observing that the controversial film appeared to portray the people of the state in a wrong light, media reports said.
Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested Indian Youth Congress national president Uday Bhanu Chib after several rounds of questioning in connection with the shirtless protest staged at Bharat Mandapam during the recently held India AI Impact Summit 2026, an event attended by global leaders and technology executives.
An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed in Chatra district on Sunday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Brazil, and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, have entered into a cooperation arrangement granting access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) — a first-of-its-kind prior-art database documenting India’s traditional knowledge systems.
Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Safaga, Egypt on Feb 21 as part of her ongoing Lokayan-26 deployment. Covering a distance of 1,832 nautical miles in 16 days, the passage from Salalah to Safaga marks a significant milestone, highlighting the resilience, confidence, and endurance of the ship’s crew.
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