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Air India cancels 6 Dreamliner international flights amid increased scrutiny of Boeing's flagship aircraft

Air India Tuesday cancelled as many as six international flights, all using the 787-8 Dreamliner,  amid increased scrutiny of Boeing's flagship aircraft following the horrific crash in Ahmedabad last week that killed 241 people on board.

Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight too after nixing Ahmedabad-London journey

New Delhi/IBNS: An Air India flight (AI 143) from New Delhi to Paris was on Tuesday cancelled after an issue was identified during the "mandatory pre-flight checks", media reports said.

Indian Army contingent departs for France to participate in Joint Military Exercise

The Indian Army contingent departed on Tuesday to participate in 8th edition of the biennial India-French Joint Military Exercise Shakti.

'Can't allow mobs to take over streets, rule of law must prevail': Supreme Court slams ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the ban on Kamal Haasan starrer film Thug Life in Karnataka stating "the rule of law must prevail".

Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled over unavailability of aircraft

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London was on Tuesday cancelled due to the unavailability of aircraft, media reports said.

How could Mamata Banerjee arrange alternate space so quickly?: Suvendu Adhikari cries conspiracy in Khidirpur market fire

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the massive fire that gutted 1,300 shops at the Orphan Ganj Bazar in Kolkata's Khidirpur area.

Mumbai-bound Air India flight from San Francisco halted in Kolkata due to technical snag

Kolkata/IBNS: A Mumbai-bound Air India flight from San Francisco was halted at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata in the early hours on Tuesday due to technical snag, media reports said.

Israel-Iran conflict: 110 Indian students evacuated to Armenia, to reach Delhi tomorrow

Tehran/New Delhi/IBNS: India on Tuesday began its evacuation process from Tehran with the passage of 110 students to Armenia as Iran and Israel continue firing at each other, media reports said.

Iran-Israel tension escalation: India asks its nationals to leave Tehran immediately

The Indian Embassy in Iran has directed its nationals to leave Tehran amid escalating conflict in the region.

Iran-Israel crisis intensifies: Donald Trump cuts short G7 Summit

US President Donald Trump has cut short his visit to Canada to attend the G7 Summit amid escalating tension in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran continuing to target each other for the fifth consecutive day.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Canada to attend G7 Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in the Canadian city of Calgary on the second leg of his three-nation tour on Tuesday.

PM Modi underlines India’s skilled talent, start-up ecosystem in Cyprus business leaders' meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held a roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India in Limassol on Monday.

'Go back to your country': Bengaluru bike taxi driver slaps woman passenger, video goes viral

Bengaluru/IBNS: A Rapido bike taxi driver has assaulted a woman passenger in Bengaluru's Jayanagar, and the video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Modi receives an Indian-style greeting from Cyprus official

PM Narendra Modi was greeted in an Indian style by an official in Cyprus during his visit to the country on Monday.

'Not an era of war': PM Modi calls for peace amid escalation of Israel-Iran conflict

Nicosia/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discouraged the escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran and called for peace asserting "this is not an age of war".

Modi thanks Cyprus President for reiterating support for India's permanent membership to reformed UNSC

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday thanked Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for reiterating his country's support for India’s permanent membership of a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Fire in Kolkata's Khidirpur market: Locals blame fire brigade's late arrival as 1,300 shops feared gutted

Kolkata/IBNS: Around 1,300 shops are feared to have been gutted in a massive fire which broke out at the Orphan Ganj Bazar in Kolkata's Khidirpur area, media reports said.

PM Modi conferred with highest honour of Cyprus

Nicosia/IBNS: Cyprus conferred its highest honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first foreign visit since Operation Sindoor.

Delhi-bound Air India flight from Hong Kong returns after takeoff due to technical glitch

New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Hong Kong returned soon after takeoff due to technical glitch, media reports said.

Massive fire breaks out in Kolkata's Khidirpur market, over 1,000 shops gutted

Kolkata/IBNS: Over 1,000 shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out at the Khidirpur market in Kolkata, media reports said.

'All land borders are open for crossing': Iran responds to India's request for safe evacuation of its students

Tehran/New Delhi/IBNS: Iran has responded to India's request for safe evacuation of its students who are stuck in various Iranian cities amid attacks from Israel, media reports said.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani's funeral with full state honours today

Ahmedabad/IBNS: The funeral of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who was among those who were killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash, will be held with full state honours in Rajkot on Monday, media reports said.

Modi, Nikos Christodoulides discuss diverse sectors with business leaders from Cyprus and India

PM Narendra Modi, along with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, on Monday held a Roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India in Limassol.

India issues fresh advisory to its nationals in Israel amid conflict with Iran

The Indian Embassy in Israel on Sunday issued a fresh advisory to its nationals present in the country and asked them to avoid unnecessary movement while adhering to the safety protocols issued by the Israeli authorities amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

India gifts 40 ambulances to Nepal

The Indian government recently gifted 40 ambulances to various health institutions, spread across different districts of Nepal.

Indian diaspora welcomes Modi's upcoming Canada visit to attend G7 Summit

Global Indian Diaspora Alliance President HS Panesar has welcomed Indian PM Narendra Modi's upcoming invitation to visit Canada to attend G7 Summit and said it will give a crucial opportunity to reset strain bilateral ties between the two nations.

India, Canada ink intelligence pact to fight crime and terrorism

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Canada have agreed to a landmark intelligence-sharing agreement aimed at jointly confronting transnational crime and terrorism.

US denies inviting Pakistan Army Chief to military parade amid row in India

The United States on Sunday categorically denied reports that Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, had been invited to the ongoing military parade in Washington, held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Armed Forces.

Narendra Modi arrives in Cyprus on first leg of three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Cyprus for a two-day visit during which he will meet President Nikos Christodoulides.

Manali: Minor girl suffers injuries after zipline belt snaps mid-air

A 12-year-old girl from Nagpur was injured after she fell during a zipline ride in Himachal Pradesh's popular Manali city.