BJP slams Akhilesh Yadav for demanding DNA test in minor's gangrape in Ayodhya
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sparked controversy on Saturday by calling for a DNA test of the accused in the Ayodhya gangrape case.
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Over 8,000 pilgrims rescued on Kedarnath route, say officials
Dehradun/Mussoorie: A total of 8,495 pilgrims have been rescued along the Kedarnath trek route after heavy rains caused significant damage on Wednesday night, media reports said on Saturday.
Bhagwant Mann denied political clearance for Paris Olympics visit over security arrangement issue
Chandigarh: The Central Government has refused political clearance for Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to travel to Paris to support the Indian hockey team at the ongoing Olympic Games, media reports said.
S Jaishankar wishes newly appointed Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday congratulated newly appointed Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty for assuming the new post.
Sikhs abroad use Khalistan as a cover to further self-serving agenda
In recent years, the term “Khalistan” has been resurfacing, not as a genuine demand from the people of Punjab, but as a slogan used by a minority of Sikhs living abroad to advance their own agendas.
Jammu and Kashmir: Five cops, one teacher sacked for alleged involvement in drug trafficking
Five policemen and a teacher were dismissed from their positions after they were allegedly found to be involved in narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Kerala: Forest officials rescue four children, their parents who were stranded in a cave in landslide-hit Wayanad
A team of forest officials carried out an operation to save four tribal toddlers and their parents from the landslide-hit Wayanad district of the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Fresh violence in Manipur's Jiribam a day after peace talks
Imphal/IBNS: A fresh incident of arson took place in Manipur's Jiribam on Friday night, a day after Meitei and Hmar groups held a peace meeting, media reports said.
West Bengal: Cyclonic circulation-triggered downpour hits life, disrupts flight ops in Andal airport
Kolkata/IBNS: Torrential rains triggered by a cyclonic circulation hit services in the Kazi Nazrul Islam (KNI) airport at Andal in Paschim (West) Bardhaman district of West Bengal as the authorities temporarily suspended flight operations to and from the airport on Friday due to water logging in and around its premises, reports said.
After her revolt, now Jaya Bachchan introduces herself with name having Amitabh's mention
New Delhi/IBNS: Days ago, Bollywood actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan had revolted against calling her as "Jaya Amitabh Bachchan", which she felt was a way to show women have no identity of their own.
Centre removes BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal, his deputy with 'immediate effect'
New Delhi/IBNS: In an unprecedented move, the Centre Friday removed Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Nitin Agrawal and his deputy Special DG (West) YB Khurania and sent them back to their state cadres "with immediate effect", as per government order.
Centre plans new security matrix for J&K, more surprise attacks on terrorists now
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre is rolling out a new security plan for Jammu and Kashmir to counter the targetting of civilians and military personnel and camps by terrorists in recent weeks and months, including an attack on an Army camp in Rajouri last week, in which one soldier was injured.
Narendra Modi says his talks with Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh was 'productive'
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said he held a productive talk with his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh in New Delhi.
India, World Bank sign agreement to construct Green National Highway Corridors Project, says Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the Indian government and the World Bank have signed an agreement for the construction of Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP) in an aggregate length of 781 km.
Officials review range of bilateral defence cooperation issues during 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue
The 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue took place in New Delhi on Thursday when the two sides reviewed a range of bilateral defence cooperation issues.
Air India suspends flight operation to Tel Aviv amid ongoing conflict in Middle East
Tata-owned airline major Air India on Friday announced the suspension of scheduled operation of flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including August 8 amid the escalating tension in the region.
Cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh: Search operation on, states brace for more rain
Shimla/IBNS: The search for the survivors after cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, are still underway while the two states are bracing for more rain, media reports said.
Supreme Court asks NTA to 'avoid flip-flops' over NEET row
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to "avoid flip-flops" in reference to the controversy over paper leak in the NEET-UG 2024, media reports said.
Wayanad landslides: Toll crosses 300, rescue operations still on
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The toll in the landslides in Kerala's Wayanad has crossed 300, state Health Minister Veena Geroge confirmed on Friday, media reports said.
TMC leader Anisur Rahman, his brother arrested by ED in Bengal ration scam
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress leader Anisur Rahman and his brother Alif Noor alias Mukul Rahman were on Friday arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged ration scam in West Bengal, media reports said.
Chai and biscuits on me: Rahul Gandhi claims ED raid planned against him
New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday made an explosive claim that a raid by the Enforcement Directorate has been planned against him after the central government was allegedly miffed by his Parliament address referring to "Chakravyuh of the Mahabharata war".
Narendra Modi meets Japanese speaker, discusses key areas of collaboration
Indian PM Narendra Modi received the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro and his delegation when they underscored the robust India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
Kerala Police asks people to avoid visiting landslides-hit Wayanad for 'Dark Tourism'
Wayanad is struggling to revive from the recent landslides which have left over 200 people dead in the district with authorities still conducting rescue and relief operations for the people affected by the calamity.
Indian Embassy in Beirut issues advisory to citizens amid escalation tension between Israel-Hezbollah
The Indian Embassy in Beirut on Thursday issued an advisory to its citizens where it asked nationals not to travel to Lebanon till further notice and directed those currently present in the country to leave it amid escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah.
CBI files first FIR in NEET scam; names candidates, parents and kingpins
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has named 13 people, including four candidates, a junior engineer, and two kingpins in its first chargesheet in the NEET-UG paper leak case on Thursday, reports said.
Maldives President Muizzu sends message to PM Modi, condoles loss of lives in Wayand landslides
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has sent a message to PM Narendra Modi condoling the loss of lives in the landslides in southern Indian district of Wayanad.
India may host Global South Summit this month
The Indian government is likely to host the third edition of the Global South Summit this month, media reports said.
Shia Muslims raise 'Pakistan Murdabad' slogan in Lucknow against targeted killing of community members in Parachinar
Shia Muslims in the north Indian city of Lucknow recently demonstrated against targeted killings of community members in Pakistan's Parachinar town.
'I feel how I felt when my father died': Rahul, Priyanka in landslide-hit Wayanad
Wayanad/IBNS: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Thursday visited Kerala's Wayanad, Gandhi's Lok Sabha constituency, and offered messages of support to victims of the devastating landslides that have killed nearly 300 so far with another 200 still missing.
The Mirage of Khalistan: A dying dream of extremists
The recent Khalistan Referendum has predictably fallen flat, failing to garner the traction its extremist proponents had hoped for.