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Indian Consulate in Atlanta expresses deep anguish over death of Indian-origin man Vivek Saini

Indian Consulate in Atlanta on Monday (January 29, 2024) expressed 'deep anguish' over the killing of Indian-origin man Vivek Saini by a homeless man in Lithonia city.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren appears in Ranchi amid speculations over his whereabouts

Ranchi/IBNS: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday appeared in the state capital Ranchi amid speculations over his whereabouts following Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials' bid to reach out to him for questioning in connection with a money laundering scam, media reports said.

Decoding Nitish Kumar's political manoeuvres: What lies ahead in Bihar's political landscape?

Patna: As Nitish Kumar turned another political somersault, many are questioning his political future, with experts indicating that this move might have a detrimental effect on his voter support.

Bihar woman killed in Saran for not getting motorcycle as dowry

A 20-year-old woman was killed in Bihar's Saran district for not getting a motorcycle as dowry, police said on Tuesday.

Decoding Nitish Kumar's political manoeuvres: What lies ahead in Bihar's political landscape?

Patna: In the wake of Nitish Kumar's recent change of stance, many are questioning his political future, with experts indicating that this move might have a detrimental effect on his voter support.

Indian-origin student Neel Acharya, who went missing recently, found dead in Indiana

An Indian-origin student, who went missing on Saturday (January 27, 2024), has been found dead in the US state of Indiana, media reports said.

BJP defeats AAP-Congress in Chandigarh Mayoral Elections in setback for INDIA bloc

Chandigarh/IBNS: In its first contest against the opposition alliance INDIA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday won the Chandigarh Mayoral Elections defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, media reports said.

After Lalu, ED interrogates Tejashwi Yadav in 'land for job' scam

Patna/UNI: A day after RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad was grilled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for over nine hours in 'land for job' scam in railways, the central investigating agency started interrogating his son and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday in the same case.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren 'missing', state cabinet meets in Ranchi

Ranchi/IBNS: Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s claim that Jharkhand Chief sinister Hemant Soren is "missing", the state cabinet met on Tuesday morning to decide the future course of action, media reports said.

Martyrs' Day: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Tuesday.

Kashmir: Suspected IED found near bridge in Kathua

Jammu/UNI: Panic gripped the border village after a suspected improvised explosive device was found near a bridge on Tuesday in Hiranagar-Ghagwal belt of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian Navy again thwart piracy bid, rescues Iranian vessel with 19 crew onboard

New Delhi/IBNS: After successfully thwarting a piracy attempt on Iranian Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, INS Sumitra carried out yet another successful anti-piracy operation off the East Coast of Somalia by rescuing a fishing vessel Al Naeemi with 19 crew members (Pakistani nationals), an Indian Navy statement said here on Tuesday.

Consul General to Kolkata Zha Liyou feels stability in India-China relationship is essential for peace and prosperity in Asia

Consulate General of China to Kolkata, Zha Liyou, on Monday said the stability of China and India's relationship is significant for the peace and prosperity of Asia and the development of the world.

Terror finance tactics evolve: Khalistan terror group exploits tourism channels

In a startling revelation, Indian intelligence agencies have unearthed a novel method employed by the notorious terror outfit, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), to fund its operations. Designated as a terrorist organization by India and several other countries, BKI has reportedly abandoned traditional hawala channels and, instead, delved into exploiting loopholes within India’s Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) intended for foreign tourists.

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistani sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates 

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has successfully rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from a fishing vessel which was hijacked by Somali Pirates.

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra to visit Bhutan tomorrow

Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary, is on an official visit to Bhutan from January 29 to 31.

ED seizes Hemant Soren's BMW from his Delhi home

Ranchi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a raid at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's Delhi residence and seized some documents and his BMW car.

US issued 1.4 million visas to Indians in 2023: American Embassy

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Amid the 'unprecedented' increase in visa applicants, the American Embassy and consulates in India processed a record 1.4 million US visas in 2023.

Govt extends ban on Islamic students' outfit SIMI for another five years

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Central government on Monday extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for another five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a Home Ministry statement said.

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues hijacked Iranian fishing vessel

In a swift action, Indian Navy's Warship INS Sumitra, successfully rescued all 17 crew members of an Iranian flagged Fishing Vessel (FV) Iman, that was hijacked by pirates along the East Coast of Somalia and Gulf of Aden.

Elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states to be held on next month

The Election Commission of India on Monday released the date for the elections on 56 Rajya Sabha seats in 15 states.

Defence Secretary to visit Oman visit tomorrow

Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will pay a visit to Oman on January 30 and 31, 2024, officials said on Monday.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024: PM Modi says 'Parents should not make report cards of their children as their visiting card'

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a pep-talk to students and parents in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024, an annual interactive session hosted by the country's premier leader.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath temple

Gorakhpur/UNI: Chief Minister and Goraksha Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on Monday and prayed for the well-being of the people and the world.

Hanuman Flag removal in Karnataka's Mandya triggers Congress-BJP slugfest

Bengaluru/IBNS: A controversy over the erection of a Hanuman flag instead of the tricolour in the Keragodu village of Karnataka's Mandya has triggered a slugfest between the ruling Congress and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), media reports said.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra enters Bihar after Nitish Kumar's fresh U-turn

Patna/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, a nationwide rally, entered Bihar on Monday, a day after state Chief Minister Nitish Kumar returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in a fresh political U-turn, media reports said.

The Khalistan referendum: A misguided pursuit of self-determination

On January 28th, hundreds of Sikhs lined up in California to cast their votes in the “Khalistan” Referendum, organized by the proscribed group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). This self-declared vote seeks to carve out an independent Sikh homeland from Northern India. While the SFJ touts this as a noble pursuit of self-determination, a closer look reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of both the principle and the necessary procedures for its legitimate exercise.

Supreme Court completes 75 yrs; PM Modi inaugurates diamond jubilee celebrations

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Supreme Court on Sunday at the Supreme Court auditorium in New Delhi.

Around 19 lakh devotees offer prayers to Lord Ram in six days since grand consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

Over 18.75 lakh pilgrims have offered prayers to Ram Lalla since the consecration ceremony in the grand temple in Ayodhya within a span of just six days as the spiritual fervour continues to surge drawing a colossal congregation of devotees seeking darshan.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Guv Arif Mohammed Khan for staging roadside protest

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday for staging a roadside sit-in protest in Kollam district.