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My entry into AIADMK has commenced: VK Sasikala declares her comeback in Tamil Nadu politics

Chennai/IBNS: After the AIADMK's drubbing in Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha polls, late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's aide VK Sasikala has declared that her "entry" into the party has begun, media reports said.

Goods train rams into Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjungha Express in West Bengal; 5 die, 25-30 injured

Kolkata/IBNS: Five people have died and 25-30 injured after a goods train rammed into the Kanchanjungha Express in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday morning, media reports said.

Freight train collides with Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjangh Express in West Bengal, several injured 

Several people are feared to have been injured after a freight train collided with Agartala-Sealdah Kanchanjangh Express near Rangapani railway station in West Bengal on Monday.

Narendra Modi greets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid Al-Adha amid strained relationship

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday greeted Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha amid the deteriorating relationship between the two nations.

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, accused in Pannun killing plot, extradited to USA: Reports

An Indian national, who is accused of attempting to kill a Khalistani separatist in New York, has been extradited to the USA from Czech Republic, media reports said.

Mumbai Police files complaint against meat shop owner after video of 'Ram' scribbled on goat's body ahead of Bakrid goes viral

Mumbai Police have filed a complaint against a meat shop owner after a social media post went viral which showed 'Ram' scribbled on the skin of a goat which was set to be sold ahead of the Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) festival.

Amit Shah directs to replicate successes achieved in Kashmir Valley through Area Domination Plan, Zero Terror Plan in Jammu division

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday directed security agencies to replicate the successes achieved in Kashmir valley through Area Domination Plan and Zero Terror Plan in Jammu division during his high-level meeting with officials amid the recent spike in terror activities in the region.

Amit Shah chairs a high-level meeting today to review security for Amarnath Yatra amid recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review security and logistics arrangements for Amarnath Ji Yatra, in New Delhi on Sunday amid the recent spike in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir.

World's highest rail bridge: Railway officials make crucial inspection on Chenab river

Indian railway officials conducted an inspection of the world's highest rail bridge built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.

Prince William's children wish him on Father's Day in their first ever post on social media

London: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis wrote a warm Father's Day message for their father, Prince William, on the family’s official social media handles.

Pavithra Gowda not Kannada actor Darshan's wife or partner, says his lawyer

Bengaluru: Pavithra Gowda is not Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa’s second wife or partner, his lawyer has said, reported media.

India will be the sixth nation to have its own Deep Sea Mission, confirms Minister Jitendra Singh

Indian Minister Jitendra Singh has said India is going to be the sixth nation in the world to have its own 'Deep Sea Mission'.

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan travels to Bhopal in Shatabdi Express; shares pics

New Delhi: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan travelled by train to Bhopal today, weeks after winning the Lok Sabha elections from his home constituency of Vidisha. Chouhan, who is often praised for his down-to-earth approach, boarded the Shatabdi Express from Delhi with his wife.

Noida woman finds centipede in Amul ice cream ordered on Blinkit

Noida: A woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida found a frozen centipede inside an Amul ice cream tub she ordered from quick-commerce platform Blinkit.

IAF contingent participate in Exercise Red Flag 2024 in USA's Eielson Air Force

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24.

Delhi water crisis: AAP's Atishi writes to Delhi Police seeking patrolling of key pipelines

New Delhi: As Delhi grapples with a severe water crisis, Water Minister Atishi penned a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Sunday, requesting increased patrolling of key water pipelines in the national capital, media reported.

Sharad Pawar takes dig at PM Modi, 'thanks' him for LS election results. Know why

Mumbai/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar has "thanked" Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Maharashtra's opposition alliance, the Maha Vikas Aghadi - consisting of his party, ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction, and the Congress won 30 of the state's 48 Lok Sabha seats in the recently concluded general election.

We should eliminate voting machine: Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk posts on X, triggers debate with former Modi-led government's minister

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has triggered a debate by saying that the world should eliminate the use of electronic voting machines since they are vulnerable to hacking.

Opposition targets Centre, PM Modi over NEET paper-leak row amid protests by aspirants

New Delhi/IBNS: Opposition leaders have targeted the Centre over the massive row surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), the all-India examination for admission to medical courses, that has sparked protests by aspirants in various parts of the country.

Jammu Kashmir terror attacks: Home Minister Amit Shah holds high-level meeting over security situation ahead of Amarnath Yatra

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level meeting in Delhi on Sunday to assess the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir following recent terror attacks, media reports said.

Amid India-Canada row, PM Modi meets Justin Trudeau. Here's what they discussed

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday said there is a commitment to work with India on some "very important issues" amid a massive diplomatic row.

'In a fool's paradise,' BJP's Annamalai's jab on Kharge's 'Modi govt by mistake' jibe

New Delhi: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, stating that the coalition government at the Centre was formed by mistake and could collapse at any moment, media reported.

Karnataka government hikes state sales tax, fuel prices go up

The Congress-led government has hiked the state sales tax from 25.92 percent to 29.84 percent for petrol and from 14.34 percent to 18.44 percent for diesel resulting in an increase in fuel prices with immediate effect. 

Who is BJP's Upasna Mohapatra, the youngest MLA in Odisha assembly?

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Upasana Mohapatra, 26, has turned out to be the youngest MLA in the Odisha assembly after she won on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket in the 2024 state polls.

'Hello from the Melodi team': Giorgia Meloni and Narendra Modi's greetings from Italy

New Delhi/IBNS: "Hello from the Melodi team," says Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni taking a selfie with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy, giving a virtual shoutout to the netizens who casually refer to the two global leaders as Melodi.

NDA govt formed by mistake, can fall anytime: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's claim

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance government was "formed by mistake" claiming it can "fall anytime".

Indian restaurant in Bari serves up delights during G7 summit in Italy

Amidst the picturesque landscapes of southern Italy, Bari, the capital of Apulia, finds itself not only hosting the prestigious G7 Summit but also welcoming a taste of India courtesy of Namaste India restaurant.

Nitish Kumar disrespected Bihar touching Modi's feet: Prashant Kishor

Patna/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Surag Abhiyan president Prashant Kishor has lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for touching the feet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the meeting of National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

PM Modi returns to India after 'successful completion of G7 Outreach Summit' in Italy

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India after participating in the G7 Summit held in Italy from June 13-15.

Delhi HC asks Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal to take down video of AAP leader's court address

New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court has asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, social media platforms to take down a video of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's address to the court on March 28, media reports said.