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Republic Day: Govt announces Gallantry, service medals to 1,132 security personnel

New Delhi/UNI: A day ahead of Republic Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday announced the gallantry and service medals to 1132 personnel of the Police, Fire Service, Home Guard, Civil Defence, and Correctional Service.

UNGA President Dennis Francis calls on Indian President Droupadi Murmu

Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) called on Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday when he appreciated her for India being the championing the voice of the Global South.

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Assam Police transfers case against Rahul Gandhi to CID

New Delhi/IBNS: The Assam Police has transferred the case filed against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and his associates over the clash between the party workers and cops took place during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the northeastern state, media reports said.

Delhi Police to feature all-women contingent in Republic Day Parade

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Police will feature an all-women contingent in the Republic Day Parade on January 26.

United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis discusses Ukraine, Gaza during meeting with S Jaishankar

United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis met Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday when they discussed wide-ranging issues related to global peace and security situation that include the current state in Gaza and Ukraine.

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis visits Jaipur Foot Centre, calls it an example of 'Indian ingenuity'

United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis on Wednesday visited Jaipur Foot Centre in Rajasthan and said it is an example of Indian ingenuity and a pinnacle of innovation that restores hope and dignity.

3 lakh devotees visit Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Day 2, Yogi Adityanath holds meeting to review security

Ayodhya/IBNS: Braving the cold weather and clad in warm clothes, around three lakh devotees lined up outside the newly inaugurated Ram temple on Wednesday morning amid tight security arrangements.

Mamata unsubscribes INDIA alliance in Bengal, AAP follows her in Punjab

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday dropped a bombshell switching her Trinamool Congress off from the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national alliance, INDIA, in West Bengal, slamming the principal opposition force Congress just months ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Cabinet adopts resolution to congratulate PM for Ram Temple ceremony

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday adopted a resolution to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully leading the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22.

Rahul Gandhi challenges Assam CM, says not afraid of police case

Guwahati/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday challenged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, asserting that he is not afraid of any police case registered against him.

Mamata Banerjee suffers minor head injury after her car meets with accident

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a minor head injury while returning from a meeting in Purba Bardhman district on Wednesday.

After Mamata Banerjee, CM Bhagwant Mann announces AAP will contest Lok Sabha Polls alone in Punjab

Just an hour after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her Trinamool Congress will contest the national polls in Bengal alone, Punjab Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced a similar stance, giving a jolt to the INDIA alliance.

Ram Lalla statue, which could not make it to Ayodhya Temple's 'garbha griha', is placed here

India celebrated the consecration ceremony of the Ayodhya Ram Temple on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing the rituals and ensuring his Bharatiya Janata Party delivered a 35-year-old promise, which many believe will give a strong point to the ruling outfit ahead of the national polls this year.

Government explains the reason behind Ayodhya's Ram lalla idol being so 'extraordinary'

Ayodhya is witnessing thousands of devotees thronging the newly constructed Ram Temple every day to get a glimpse of the Hindu deity revered across the world's most populous nation.

Assam Rifles jawan shoots six personnel in Manipur

Imphal/UNI: Six Assam Rifles personnel were injured when a jawan, identified as Sangpi Baite, went berserk firing on his own room mates at Sajik Tampak in Chandel district on Tuesday night.

Kashmir: Police arrest 2 drug peddlers with contraband substances in Budgam and Baramulla

Srinagar/UNI: Police arrested two drug peddlers along with contraband substances in the twin districts of Budgam and Baramulla in the Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday.

Bengal: ED begins raid at TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh's house at Sandeshkhali

Kolkata/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday began raids at TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh's house at Sarberia,Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, aided by a company of armed central forces, in connection with alleged PDS scam.

Mamata Banerjee announces TMC will fight 2024 General Elections alone in Bengal

Kolkata/IBNS: In a jolt to INDIA, the alliance formed by more than 20 opposition parties, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her Trinamool Congress (TMC) will fight out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alone in the upcoming General Elections.

Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd

New Delhi/IBNS: Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said India not having a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) despite being the most populous country is "absurd".

Assam CM directs police to file case against Rahul Gandhi for 'provoking crowds'

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Tuesday instructed the DG of Assam Police to register a case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "unruly behaviour" and attempt to "provoke the crowd" during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Guwahati.

Amid West Asia Red Sea turmoil, India flexes maritime muscles

Dubai/IBNS: Amid ongoing turbulence in the Red Sea region, India has sent naval destroyers, frigates, and surveillance aircraft to the Arabian Sea to help commercial vessels amid rising security concerns in key economic zones.

Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to receive Bharat Ratna posthumously

New Delhi/UNI: Former Bihar Chief Minister and socialist leader Karpoori Thakur will be honoured with the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, posthumously, the President's Secretariat said in a press release on Tuesday.

Bulldozer action in Mumbai after clashes took place over Ram Temple inauguration rally

Mumbai/IBNS: Bulldozers, escorted by a large force of police and security personnel, have brought down "illegal" constructions in Mumbai's Mira Road suburb, which saw violence before and after the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led 'pran pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday.

'Your letter helped me to deal with these feelings': PM Modi writes to Droupadi Murmu on Ayodhya visit

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her letter written to him ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony and said it helped him "to deal with these feelings and to come to terms with them."

India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar kicks off in Himachal Pradesh

The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar is currently undergoing at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

Myanmar army plane crashes in Mizoram

Aizawl/IBNS/UNI: A Myanmar army plane crashed at the Lengpui airport on the outskirts of Mizoram's capital Aizawl on Tuesday morning, injuring eight people on board, officials said.

'Overseas Friends Of Ram Mandir' members distribute laddoos at Times Square ahead of consecration ceremony of Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Members of the 'Overseas Friends of Ram Mandir' distributed laddoos (sweets) at Times Square in the US city of New York on Sunday ahead of the consecration ceremony of the newly built Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

India hands over 15th consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia

India recently handed over the 15th consignment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing war against Russia.

Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration: UNGA President Dennis Francis says he feels delighted to visit India when the country is celebrating 'Second Diwali'

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Dennis Francis said he felt delighted arriving in India on a day when the country was celebrating 'second Diwali' with the inauguration of the newly built Rem Temple in Ayodhya.

Netaji is a symbol of bravery and valour of India, says Yogi Adityanath

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is a symbol of bravery and valour of India who energised the youth and inspired them to unite and join the country's struggle for independence.