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Chennai techie dies by suicide after suffering from depression over work pressure

Chennai/IBNS: A 38-year-old software engineer, who was suffering from depression, has committed suicide at his Chennai home, media reports said.

PM Modi arrives in New York, receives grand welcome from Indian diaspora

New York/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand welcome as he landed in New York on Saturday night (US time) following his participation at the Quad Summit hosted by President Joe Biden in Delaware.

US returns 297 antiquities to India during PM Modi's visit for Quad Summit

New Delhi/IBNS: The United States has returned 297 antiquities that had been stolen or trafficked from India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Delaware.

PM Modi attends Quad Cancer Moonshot event in US

Wilmington/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Quad Cancer Moonshot event hosted by US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware.

PM Modi stresses for free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific in his first address to Quad partners in US

New Delhi/IBNS: In his opening remarks at the sixth Quad Leaders’ Summit in the US's Delaware, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is a shared objective of the Quad partners.

'BJP is lying': Rahul Gandhi defends his remark questioning religious freedom in India during US visit

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strong criticism of his recent remarks about the Sikh community made during a speech in the United States.

Biden welcomes PM Modi with a hug at Delaware residence; leaders hold bilateral talks ahead of Quad summit

Delaware: US President Joe Biden welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Indian time) in Delaware, where they engaged in a bilateral meeting. The discussions are set to cover a range of topics, notably China’s actions in the Indo-Pacific and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. 

Irish envoy Kevin Kelly sees expansion of relationship with India

Irish Ambassador to India  Kevin Kelly has expressed plans to expand the relationship between the two nations at a time when 75th year of establishing diplomatic ties is being celebrated.

IAF completes Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully completed Exercise Eastern Bridge VII with the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) at the RAFO airbase in Masirah.

Bangladesh government approves export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India for upcoming Durga Puja

The Bangladeshi government has approved the export of 3,000 tonnes of hilsa fish to India on the occasion of Durga Puja.

Indian diaspora members feel excited about Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to USA

The Indian diaspora members are feeling excited about PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the USA which will commence on Saturday.

PM Modi arrives in US for Quad summit; Indian diaspora accords warm welcome

Philadelphia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the United States for a three-day official visit, during which he will participate in several high-profile meetings, including the strategic Quad summit and the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Education langar should be a priority for the Sikh community

From Guru Nanak Dev Ji to all the ten Sikh Gurus, the Sikh community has been consistently encouraged to help those in need.

Woman thrown off Noida elevated road after SUV hits scooter, lands on pillar

New Delhi: A woman was thrown off her two-wheeler and landed on a pillar after a car hit her vehicle on an elevated road in Noida, media reports said.

RG Kar: Bengal junior doctors resume work partially, vow to go on ceasework again if demands not met

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal junior doctors, who were on ceasework since August 9 when the rape and murder of a trainee doctor was discovered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, resumed services partially on Saturday.

BTech student arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly filming women in college bathroom

A BTech student was arrested in Bengaluru on Friday after he allegedly filmed women in the college bathroom.

Karnataka orders Nandini ghee usage at all temples amid Tirupati laddoo row

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka government has ordered the usage of Nandini brand ghee at all 34,000 temples in the state amid the massive controversy over the alleged use of animal fat in ghee to make laddoo at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati.

Tirupati laddoo row: Prakash Raj accuses Pawan Kalyan of turning a regional issue into a national controversy

New Delhi: The dispute over the adulterated ghee, allegedly made from beef and pork fat and fish oil, to make laddoos at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati Temple has sparked a war of words between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj.

Atishi takes oath as youngest Delhi Chief Minister succeeding Arvind Kejriwal

AAP leader Atishi on Saturday took oath as the youngest Chief Minister of Delhi, stepping into the shoes of party chief Arvind Kejriwal who quit the post earlier this week after walking free on bail in the liquor policy case.

The Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan: Embracing Tradition Through Sports

The successful conclusion of the Fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) this month demonstrated Kazakhstan's comprehensive approach to soft power in Central Asia. Astana successfully promoted its cultural legacy, established connections with neighbouring countries, and improved its reputation abroad as a host. Kazakhstan consolidates its status as a vital cultural and diplomatic influencer in the region by using the Games platform to celebrate nomadic customs while also pushing its larger geopolitical objectives. Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta writes

Arvind Kejriwal's successor Atishi set to be youngest Delhi CM

New Delhi/IBNS: Top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is on Saturday set to take oath as the new Delhi Chief Minister becoming the youngest to assume the charge of the city state.

Indian embassy official found dead under mysterious circumstances in the United States

Washington/IBNS: An Indian embassy official has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in the United States, media reports said.

PM Modi embarks on 3-day visit to the US to attend Quad Summit

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked on a three-day visit to the United States where he will attend the Quad Summit and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York.

'The fight is not over yet': Kolkata witnesses 42-km torch relay in protest against RG Kar rape-murder

Kolkata/IBNS: A massive crowd of people on Friday claimed the streets of Kolkata covering 42 kilometers across the city in a torch relay demanding justice for the 31-year-old trainee doctor, who was raped and murdered at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month.

AAP leader Atishi to take oath as Delhi Chief Minister today

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi is expected to take oath as Delhi's youngest Chief Minister on Saturday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi leaves for USA to attend Joe Biden hosted Quad Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for a three-day visit to the United States where he is scheduled to attend the fourth Quad Leaders' Summit and address the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Bombay HC strikes down Centre's bid to establish fact-checking unit

Mumbai/IBNS: The Bombay High Court Friday struck down the Centre's attempt to set up a fact-checking unit after standup comic Kunal Kamra filed a petition against the government's move.

3 BSF jawans dead, 6 injured as bus falls into gorge in J&K's Budgam

Srinagar/IBNS: Three Border Security Force (BSF) soldiers were killed and six others received injuries after a bus in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, the police said Friday.

Tirupati laddoo row: Jagan Mohan Reddy says 'TDP is using faith for politics'

New Delhi/IBNS: Ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is under fire from the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) over claims of animal fat in ghee used to make Tirupati laddoos during his tenure, refuted the allegation Friday and slammed "diversion politics" behind the row.

India to host World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit next year

India is gearing up to host the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) early next year from February 5 to 9 to bolster India's Media & Entertainment industry and extend its global influence.