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Indian government facilitates export of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to Solomon Islands

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.

Thousands protest over Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest

Thousands of supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu demonstrated across the country on Sunday, hours after the Istanbul Mayor was formally arrested and charged with corruption.

Chennai techie accuses wife of harassment amid divorce battle, she calls him 'sex predator'

Chennai/IBNS: A techie from Chennai has accused his wife of harassing him amid a legal battle over their divorce and custody of child, media reports said.

EAM S Jaishankar says India can parallelly engage with Russia, Ukraine, Israel and Iran

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said India remains one of the few nations in the world that is capable of simultaneously engaging with Russia and Ukraine as well as Israel and Iran, amid the ongoing geopolitical shifts in the world.

Nagpur communal violence: Suspected mastermind Fahim Khan's house faces bulldozer action

Nagpur/IBNS: The house of Nagpur communal violence's suspected mastermind Fahim Khan on Monday faced bulldozer action two days after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis threatened a similar action, media reports said.

Cash pile recovery: Justice Yashwant Varma's cases dropped from Delhi High Court's Monday hearings

New Delhi/IBNS: Justice Yashwant Varma's scheduled cases were dropped from the list of Monday hearings of the Delhi High Court in view of the corruption charges against him after a pile of unaccounted cash was allegedly recovered from the judge's residence, media reports said.

Habitat Studio announces shutdown after Shinde-led Shiv Sena's vandalism over Kunal Kamra's show

Mumbai's Habitat Studio, a popular platform for stand-up comedians in the city, on Monday announced its decision to shut down after Shiv Sena (Shinde) workers vandalised it over popular comedian Kunal Kamra's controversial reference to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in an act.

India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue: Officials discuss ways to ensure global well-being

The 4th India-EU Maritime Security Dialogue was held in New Delhi when officials discussed ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive to inclusive growth and global well-being.

Girl injured during fierce gunbattle between security forces, terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua

A girl was injured during a fierce gunbattle between terrorists and Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua region on Sunday.

India ships six-bedded container-based dialysis to Kirbiti

India has shipped a six-bedded container-based Dialysis Unit to Tarawa, Kiribati.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar files nomination for Kerala BJP chief, likely to be elected unopposed

Thiruvananthapuram: Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar submitted his nomination on Sunday for the position of Kerala BJP president, media reports said.

Indian, Mongolian officials carry out comprehensive review of bilateral ties

Indian and Mongolian officials recently met when they carried out a comprehensive review of the bilateral relationship shared between the two nations.

Man struggling financially kept ₹1.66 lakh after bank teller’s mistake, calls it his ‘personal bailout’

A man facing financial hardship ended up with ₹1.66 lakh ($1,900) after a bank teller mistakenly handed him the wrong bills. Years later, he admitted to feeling guilty but rationalised it as his own bailout, media reports said.

India, Kyrgyzstan conclude Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII in Tokmok

India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII, which began on March 10, has concluded, the Indian Army announced on Sunday.

Punjab: 'Prophet' Bajinder Singh seen slapping man, pushing woman in viral video

A self-styled pastor from Punjab, who was identified as Bajinder Singh, has triggered a controversy after a video went viral where he was seen assaulting a woman.

New Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu set for inauguration, to restore rail link to Rameswaram; check out key features and upgrades

Chennai: The newly constructed Pamban railway bridge is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in about two weeks, media reports said.

US: Indian man, daughter killed in Virginia store shooting

A 56-year-old Indian man and her 24-year-old daughter were shot dead at a departmental store in US's Virginia, where they both used to work.

Supreme Court makes report on judge's cash row public; shares images, videos

New Delhi/IBNS: In an unprecedented move taken in the interest of maintaining transparency, the Supreme Court has made public a report submitted by Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya into an alleged recovery of a huge pile of cash stashed at the residence of High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma.

PNB Scam: Fugitive Mehul Choksi found living in Belgium; India seeks extradition

New Delhi: Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is reportedly living in Antwerp, Belgium, alongside his wife, Preeti Choksi, a Belgian citizen, according to Associates Times.

CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput case, gives clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty

Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a closure report in the actor Sushant Singh Rajput death case, ending of its four-year-long probe, according to an NDTV report.

Bengaluru rains disrupt air travel: 10 flights diverted, airlines issue advisories

Bengaluru: Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru has caused major disruptions in air travel, leading to the diversion of at least 10 flights to Chennai, airport officials confirmed on Saturday, reported NDTV.

BEL engineer suspended for leaking critical information to Pakistan, probe underway

Bengaluru: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has suspended Deeparaj Chandra, a 36-year-old engineer from its Product Development and Innovation Centre (PDIC), for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information to Pakistani operatives, media reports said.

Samajwadi Party MP’s ‘traitor’ remark on Rajput king Rana Sanga sparks BJP backlash in Parliament

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramji Lal Suman's comments on Rajput king Rana Sanga in Parliament have ignited a political storm, drawing fierce criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

Pune techie kills 3-year-old son over suspicion of wife’s infidelity

Pune: A 38-year-old man in Maharashtra's Pune allegedly murdered his three-and-a-half-year-old son over suspicion that his wife was in an extra-marital relationship, media reports said.

Samajwadi Party MP’s ‘traitor’ remark on Rana Sanga sparks BJP backlash in Parliament

New Delhi: Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ramji Lal Suman's comments on Rajput king Rana Sanga in Parliament have ignited a political storm, drawing fierce criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

India's floriculture potential: Anthurium flowers exported from Mizoram to Singapore

In a significant step towards enhancing India’s floriculture export potential, particularly from the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, successfully facilitated the flagging off of the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, Mizoram, to Singapore.

Goa Shipyard launches second P1135.6 frigate

Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), one of India’s premier defence shipyards, achieved yet another historic milestone with the successful launch of ‘Tavasya’, the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259) today, March 22, 2025.

GI-tagged Indian jaggery exported from Muzaffarnagar to Bangladesh

In a significant boost to India’s agricultural exports, a consignment of 30 metric tons (MT) of GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar, a region renowned for its high-quality sugarcane, was flagged off for export to Bangladesh.

India, Italy discuss ways to expand bilateral military-focused cooperation during Rome meeting

The 13th edition of the India-Italy Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting was successfully conducted from March 20-21 in Rome when the officials discussed identifying new avenues to expand the scope of bilateral military-focused cooperation.

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard ignites US-India partnership at Raisina Dialogue

In a display of mutual respect and optimism, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard heralded the enduring partnership between the United States and India during her address at the prestigious Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. The event, held from March 17-19, gathered leaders and thinkers from across the Indo-Pacific to address critical geopolitical and economic challenges.