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Faith and Diplomacy: PM Modi with New Zealand PM Luxon visit Gurudwara Rakabganj

In a heartening display of spiritual solidarity, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the historic Gurudwara Rakabganj in Delhi on Monday evening.

Central banks of India and Mauritius ink Mou to promote local currencies for bilateral transactions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Bank of Mauritius (BOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions.

Punjab Police detain farmer leaders in Mohali, cops remove protesters from Shambhu border

Chandigarh/IBNS: The Punjab Police Wednesday detained a group of farmer leaders who were on their way to join the ongoing farmers' protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders.

Meerut Merchant navy officer murder: Wife convinced boyfriend to commit crime with Snapchat texts posing as his dead mother

The brutal murder of a Merchant Navy officer in Meerut, whose body was chopped up and dumped in a drum, was planned by his wife, who convinced her boyfriend that his dead mother was speaking to him - through Snapchat - from the grave, media reports quoting the police said on Wednesday.

Jitendra Singh says India plans Chandrayaan-4 mission with advanced docking

Indian Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the country's Chandrayaan 4 mission, which will feature multiple advanced docking technology and lunar sample collection, is poised to be a major step toward India’s goal of establishing its own space station by 2040.

Iceland envoy praises India's progress in gender empowerment

Iceland's envoy to India Benedikt Hoskuldsson has appreciated the Indian government's initiatives towards promoting gender parity and empowerment and said his nation is looking forward to further deepen cooperation with New Delhi in this sector.

India expresses concern over Gaza situation, calls for hostage release

The Indian government on Wednesday expressed 'concern' over the escalating tension in Gaza where at least 400 people died after Israel attacked the region.

Jadavpur University student Soumyadeep Mahanto arrested for arson gets interim bail

Kolkata/IBNS: Jadavpur University (JU) student Soumyadeep Mahanto, who was arrested for arson, has been granted an interim bail by the Alipore court, media reports said.

'Welcome back, the Earth missed you': PM Modi to Sunita Williams on her return from Space

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned a note on social media after Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore arrived on Earth on Wednesday after staying nine months in space.

Don't speak against any religion: TMC warns Humayun Kabir over remarks against Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday warned its fiery party MLA Humayun Kabir asking him not to speak against any religion in view of the leader's controversial remark against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

India has a PM who can hug both Putin and Zelenskyy and be accepted: Shashi Tharoor lauds Modi's foreign policy

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's foreign policy on the Russia-Ukraine war in a massive embarrassment for his party which is consistent in slamming the incumbent.

Bengaluru: ED raids alleged beneficiaries of George Soros' Open Society Foundations in forex probe

Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday carried out searches in Bengaluru against individuals and entities allegedly benefiting from the Open Society Foundations (OSF), founded by US billionaire George Soros, as part of a probe into suspected foreign exchange violations, PTI reported.

'The controversial ruler died 300 years ago': Uddhav Thackeray questions row over Aurangzeb's tomb

Mumbai/IBNS: As Maharashtra witnessed massive vandalism and arson in Nagpur over demands for removing Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb out the state, ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for a face-off on this issue, stating that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago.

Piyush Goyal says India, New Zealand working on a comprehensive, mutually beneficial FTA

Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India and New Zealand are working to finalize a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.

ICGS Saksham makes port call in Madagascar

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Offshore Patrol Vessel Saksham made a port call at Antsiranana, Madagascar on March 18, 2025 as part of its overseas deployment to friendly countries in the Indian Ocean Region.

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific, AI with Dutch Minister Ruben Brekelmans

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Dutch counterpart Ruben Brekelmans in New Delhi when they discussed elevating bilateral ties in areas ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Indo-Pacific.

You remain close to our hearts, says Narendra Modi in his letter to Sunita Williams as she heads home

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams commenced her return journey to Earth after spending nine months in the International Space Station (ISS) where she remained stuck with colleague Butch Wilmore.

Indian Director General Defence Intelligence DS Rana to visit Australia tomorrow to boost ties

Indian Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) Lt General DS Rana is set to embark on an official visit to Australia from March 19-21 to further strengthen bilateral defence intelligence cooperation and enhance strategic engagement between the two nations.

Left, BJP call Mamata's Oxford University invitation fake PhD deja vu, TMC hits back

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that she has been invited to deliver a lecture at the Oxford University on March 27 stirred a row after the opposition parties in the state accused the veteran politician of peddling a lie.

Maha Kumbh showed unity in diversity: PM Modi in Parliament

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Maha Kumbh 2025, which saw crores of people visiting the Sangam in Prayagraj to take the holy dip, showed the "unity in diversity".

Think twice before travelling outside US: Indians with H-1B, F-1 visas, green cards warned by immigration attorneys

Washington/IBNS: The Indians with H-1B or student visas or green cards have been advised not to travel outside the United States now to avoid delay in their returns amid the Trump administration's ramp up in the vetting process, media reports said.

Mamata Banerjee visits Furfura Sharif, slams Opposition for questioning her intent ahead of 2026 polls

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday hit out at the Opposition for questioning her intent behind visiting Furfurfa Sharif, a prominent Muslim pilgrimage in the state's Hooghly district, with assembly elections due to be held next year.

New Zealand backs India's permanent membership bid in UNSC, says PM Luxon at Raisina Dialogue

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon addressed the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday when he backed India's bid to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

PM Modi attends Raisina Dialogue, listens to Christopher Luxon's 'insightful views'

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday attended Raisina Dialogue 2025 in the national capital where his visiting New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon delivered an address.

Violence breaks out in Nagpur over call to remove Aurangzeb's tomb, Fadnavis appeals for peace

Mumbai/IBNS: Massive violence broke out in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday amid a row over the call to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb.

Ballet dance between dragon, elephant is the only choice: China after Modi's 'positive' remarks in Lex Fridman podcast

New Delhi/IBNS: China Monday "appreciated" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's positive remarks on the ties between the two countries, saying that a "dragon-elephant dance" cooperation is the correct choice for these neighbours.

PM Modi joins Truth Social, thanks Trump for sharing his interaction with Lex Fridman

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday made his debut on Truth Social, a social media platform owned by Trump Media and popularised by the US President.

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses ways to enhance cooperation for tackling terrorism

New Delhi/IBNS: United States' Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday evening.

Lex Fridman says he fasted for 45 hours to prepare for interaction with Modi

AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman said he fasted for 45 hours before interviewing PM Narendra Modi as a mark of honour before his conversation with the Indian politician.

Oxford historian Manikarnika Dutta facing deportation from UK for staying 691 days in India

The UK Home Office has warned an Indian historian can face deportation since she has spent too many days conducting her research requiring access to historic Indian archives stored in India, The Guardian reported.