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Narendra Modi meets Thailand royals, discusses ways to enhance Indo-Thai multifaceted ties

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at Dusit Palace in Bangkok on Friday when they discussed ways to further strengthen Indo-Thai multifaceted ties.

Congress, AIMIM leaders move Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi/IBNS: After the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the Parliament on Friday, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi have approached the Supreme Court, challenging the validity of the Bill.

Huge protests erupt in Kolkata, Chennai after parliament passes Waqf Amendment Bill

Thousands of people took to the streets of Kolkata, Chennai, and Ahmedabad on Friday, after weekly prayers by the Muslim community, to protest the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament.

PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge on Ram Navami

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami, and will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge.

K Annamalai says he is not in a race to become Tamil Nadu BJP's next president

Chennai/IBNS: Adding fuel to speculation that he may be replaced as the Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai has said that he is not in the running to be the next state chief of the party.

BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi meets KP Sharma Oli, says New Delhi attaches immense priority to relations with Nepal

Indian PM Narendra Modi met Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli and said New Delhi attaches immense priority to relations with the Himalayan nation.

Indian govt approves 4 railway projects worth Rs 18,658 cr to expand network across Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on April 4 approved four multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, with an estimated cost of ₹18,658 crore.

Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment: Modi urges Yunus during Bangkok meeting

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Muhammad Yunus when he urged the Bangladesh interim government chief to avoid any rhetoric that vitiates environment, referring to the recent comment on Northeast India made by the Nobel Laureate that triggered a controversy.

Narendra Modi visits Wat Pho Temple of Reclining Buddha

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday visited Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, popularly known as Wat Pho.

BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi meets Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus amid Dhaka's growing closeness with Beijing

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the ongoing BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, days after the Nobel Laureate's comment on Northeast India triggered a row.

Modi proposes 21-point Action Plan in BIMSTEC Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday proposed a 21-point Action Plan covering different aspects of cooperation among the BIMSTEC nations at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok city.

BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi discusses earthquake, bilateral ties with Myanmar Junta leader

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Myanmar's Junta Leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing when he condoled the loss of lives in the deadly earthquake that hit the nation last week.

PM Modi meets Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok amid bilateral tension in first since Hasina's fall

Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh's interim government's chief advisor Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Jadavpur University denies permission to Ram Navami celebrations, organisers furious

Kolkata/IBNS: The Jadavpur University has sparked a row by denying permission to the celebrations of Hindu festival Ram Navami inside the campus, media reports said.

BIMSTEC: Narendra Modi meets Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus amid Dhaka's growing closeness with Beijing

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the ongoing BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, days after the Nobel Laureate's comment on Northeast India triggered a row.

Calcutta HC blasts TMC leader-headed film federation over infringement of directors' fundamental rights

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday said the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India (FCTWEI) can't infringe upon the right to profession of a director even if the individual fails to produce the unique card, media reports said.

BJP demands Mamata Banerjee's resignation over Supreme Court verdict quashing Bengal govt jobs

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday demanded West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation over the Supreme Court order that favoured the annulment of almost 26,000 government jobs in the state.

Rajya Sabha passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after marathon debate, 128 voted in favour

The Rajya Sabha, or the Upper House of the Indian Parliament, passed the highly debated Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after a marathon discussion on Friday.

8 die after inhaling toxic gas following a well-cleaning exercise in Madhya Pradesh's Kondawat village

Bhopal/IBNS: At least eight people died after inhaling a toxic gas in Madhya Pradesh's Kondawat village following a well-cleaning activity, media reports said.

London-Mumbai Virgin Atlantic flight diverted to Turkey, passengers stranded for over 30 hours

A Virgin Atlantic flight en route to Mumbai from London was diverted to Turkey's Diyarbakir due to an urgent medical case and a subsequent need for a technical inspection, the UK-based airline said in a statement on Thursday.

Thailand govt releases iStamp depicting Ramakien mural paintings to mark PM Modi's Bangkok visit

Bangkok/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his Thailand counterpart  Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok during his official visit to the country.

'Millions of dedicated Indian Muslims shocked': 2 JDU leaders quit party over support to Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi/IBNS: Two key Janata Dal (United) leaders resigned from Nitish Kumra's party over its support for the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.

Rajya Sabha MPs must exercise conscience for voting: Naveen Patnaik's party eases Opposition to Waqf Bill

Bhubaneshwar/IBNS: Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal has apparently changed its stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill.

Indian journalist found dead in Andaman Islands, PEC demands fair investigation

Indian journalist found dead in Andaman Islands, PEC demands fair investigation

India examines impact of Trump’s 27% tariffs, explores trade opportunities

New Delhi: In its first official response to US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on India, country's Department of Commerce said on Thursday that it is carefully examining the implications of the measures and announcements made by Trump.

Jawhar Sircar on quitting TMC: ‘Corruption, authoritarianism were getting too bad’

Kolkata: As the Mamata Banerjee government faced a major blow in the Supreme Court over the teachers' recruitment case, former Trinamool Congress MP Jawhar Sircar cited corruption and authoritarianism as the reasons for his exit from the party.

India's Defence exports touch record high of USD 2.76 billion, Modi calls it 'proud milestone'

Indian Defence exports have surged to a record high of Rs 23,622 crore (approx. US$ 2.76 Billion) in the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25, said Indin Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Narendra Modi, Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra discuss 'Strategic Partnership'

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday met Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok city when they discussed ways to deepen 'Strategic Partnership' between the two nations.

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP, CPI (M) for SC verdict on SSC recruitment, vows to support affected teachers

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday hit out at opposition BJP and CPI(M) over the outcome of Supreme Court’s verdict upholding the Calcutta High Court’s decision to cancel the recruitment of nearly 26,000 teaching and non-teaching staff by the School Service Commission (SSC). The top court had termed the selection process "vitiated and tainted by fraud."

Supreme Court stays deforestation in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli amid protests

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a stay on the cutting down of trees in 400 acres of land in the Kancha Gachibowli of Telangana's Hyderabad amid massive protests against the regional government's action, media reports said.