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India’s vision for Indo-Pacific is based on fostering partnerships through sustainable development, economic growth, mutual security: Rajnath Singh

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said India’s vision for the Indo-Pacific is based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) as the country believes in fostering partnerships that prioritise sustainable development, economic growth and mutual security.

Zakir Naik's visit to Pakistan is disappointing, says top Indian official

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said it was not surprising to see fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik receiving a high-level welcome in Pakistan.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to arrive in India for first bilateral visit between Oct 6 to Oct 10

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will tour India on October 6 for his first bilateral visit to the country, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

India's DRDO flight-tests fourth-generation very short-range air defence system in Rajasthan's Pokhran

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4.

India's DRDO flight-tests fourth-generation very short-range air defence system

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th Generation, technically-advanced miniaturised Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on October 3 and 4.

TMC MLA chased away, 'Go Back' slogans against MP as Mamata faces fresh public ire over Bengal minor girl's murder

Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress leaders faced massive backlash from locals at Mahishamari in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas after a minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and murdered triggering fresh public fury against the Mamata Banerjee government.

IndiGo passengers stranded nationwide as airline faces major 'system slowdown'

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines on Saturday (Oct. 5) experienced a major system slowdown around 12:30 pm, causing widespread disruption to flight operations and ground services across airports nationwide.

Haryana assembly elections: 36.7% voter turnout till 1 pm

Chandigarh/IBNS: About 36.7% of the total voters have cast their mandate till 1 pm as the assembly elections in Haryana are underway on Saturday.

Minor girl kidnapped and murdered in Bengal; locals set police camp on fire, BJP slams Mamata govt

Kolkata/IBNS: A minor has been allegedly kidnapped and murdered in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, sparking anger among locals amid the public fury over the RG Kar case, media reports said.

Minor kidnapped and murdered in Bengal; locals set police camp on fire, BJP slams Mamata govt

Kolkata/IBNS: A minor has been allegedly kidnapped and murdered in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas, sparking anger among locals amid the public fury over the RG Kar case, media reports said.

Haryana assembly elections: 22.7% voter turnout till 11 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: About 22.7% of the total voters have cast their mandates till 11 am in the Haryana assembly elections, which are underway on Saturday.

Massive fire burns down warehouse near Mumbai

Mumbai/IBNS: A massive fire burnt down an entire warehouse at a village near Mumbai, media reports said.

Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in Kupwara as Army foils infiltration bid

Srinagar/IBNS: Two terrorists have been killed after the Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara, media reports said.

Maharashtra Deputy Speaker, 3 MLAs jump off secretariat building in protest, land on net safely

Mumbai/IBNS: In an unprecedented event, Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal and three other legislators jumped off from the third floor of the state secretariat building in Mumbai to protest the inclusion of a community in the Scheduled Tribes category

Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy: PM Modi at Kautilya Economic Conclave

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world today as he addressed the Kautilya Economic Conclave in the national capital on Friday.

Haryana voting to elect new assembly today

Over 2 crore eligible voters are expected to exercise their franchise with Haryana voting to elect a new Assembly on Saturday.

After linking Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce, now Telangana minister Konda Surekha says KTR is behind KCR's 'disappearance'

Vijayawada/IBNS: Telangana minister Konda Surekha has claimed Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao is behind the "disappearance" of his party boss K Chandrasekhar Rao, days after dragging popular actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya to her political statement, media reports said.

After linking Samantha-Naga Chaitanya divorce, now Telangana minister Konda Suresh says KTR is behind KCR's 'disappearance'

Vijayawada/IBNS: Telangana minister Konda Surekha has claimed Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader KT Rama Rao is behind the "disappearance" of his party boss K Chandrasekhar Rao, days after dragging popular actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya to her political statement, media reports said.

Kar diya 2024 mein murder: Teen, now arrested, posts on Facebook after killing Delhi doctor

New Delhi/IBNS: A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by police in connection with the murder of a doctor at a private nursing home in Delhi, media reports said.

Supreme Court orders SIT probe into Tirupati laddoo row

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the allegations that animal fat was being used in making laddoos meant for prashad at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, media reports said.

PM Modi chairs urgent top level meeting on Middle East crisis

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired an emergency top level meeting of his government to discuss the ongoing Middle East crisis after Iran's missile attack on Israel, media reports said.

Indian PM Narendra Modi greets 'friend' Benjamin Netanyahu on Jewish New Year

Indian PM Narendra Modi recently wished Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Jewish community around the world on Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah.

Union Cabinet grants 'classical language' status to Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet on Thursday conferred the status of 'classical language" 'to five more languages including  Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit, and Assamese. 

CBI arrests RG Kar doctor and TMC leader Ashish Pandey in corruption case

Kolkata/IBNS: Ashish Pandey, who is a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital and an alleged confidant of its former principal Sandip Ghosh has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the corruption case that sprung up after the horrific rape-murder of a junior doctor in the same hospital. 

PM Modi and Tamil Nadu CM Stalin hail Cabinet's Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II approval

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the people of Tamil Nadu following the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II, which will add three new corridors to the city's transportation network. 

Haryana Congress MLA’s son accused in Rs 400 cr real estate fraud, caught roaming freely despite judicial custody

Rohtak (Haryana): Sikandar Singh, son of Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker, who was arrested in connection with a Rs 400 crore money laundering case, has been seen outside a hospital in Rohtak, raising serious concerns about his judicial custody, media reports said.

Nagarjuna files complaint against Telangana Minister for 'defaming' his son

Hyderabad/IBNS: Telugu cinema superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni has filed a complaint against Telangana Environment Minister Konda Surekha over her "defamatory (and) derogatory" comments about his son Naga Chaitanya's divorce with fellow actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu.

'No need to criminalise marital rape': Centre tells Supreme Court

New Delhi/ The Centre Thursday told the Supreme Court marital rape should not be criminalised as there are other "suitably designed punitive measures".

Fake SBI branch uncovered in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhapora; villagers duped of lakhs

Chhapora (MP): A fake State Bank of India (SBI) branch, operating in Chhapora, Madhya Pradesh, was uncovered after an inquiry by police and SBI officials on September 27, media reports said.

Tampering with evidence: Siddaramaiah faces fresh complaint in MUDA scam

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Chief Minister has tampered with the evidence in the MUDA (Mysuru Urban Development Authority) scam in which the Congress leader is accused, a fresh complaint has alleged, media reports said.