Immigration and Foreigners Bill becomes law with President Droupadi Murmu's assent
New Delhi/IBNS: The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Friday became a law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it, media reports said.
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Bihar man rapes 12-year-old girl in express train toilet, films the act
Hyderabad/IBNS: A twelve-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a co-passenger at toilet in an AC compartment of an express train in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka, several major deals expected
Colombo/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reached Sri Lanka last evening, on Saturday morning received a ceremonial welcome at the Independence Square in Colombo.
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.