Drone strike on merchant ship off Gujarat coast was 'fired from Iran', US claims
The drone strike that caused an explosion and fire on the Japanese-owned chemical tanker off the Gujarat coast was "fired from Iran," the United States said.
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BJP's office-bearers meet to chalk out poll strategy for upcoming LS polls
New Delhi/UNI: The BJP's national office-bearers met on the second day of the two-day meeting, which was called to take stock of its preparedness for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024 and chalk out strategy for other upcoming programmes of the party.
Two terrorists killed, infiltration bid foiled in Jammu's Khour
Jammu/UNI: The Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration bid on Saturday morning and eliminated two terrorists in Khour area here in the city outskirts.
Surankote terror attack: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah asks Home Minister Amit Shah to address 'people's concerns' over civilian arrests
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday claimed that the police had apprehended several civilians in the course of their counter-terrorism operations following the recent terrorist attack in Poonch district, media reports said.
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder bid: Czech ministry says India has 'no jurisdiction' on Nikhil Gupta
New Delhi: A spokesperson for the Czech Ministry of Justice has made it clear that the Indian judicial authorities lack jurisdiction in the case of Nikhil Gupta, media reports said.
Firefighters extinguish massive blaze in Hyderabad hospital; avert major tragedy
Hyderabad: A major fire erupted at Ankura Hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday, media reports said.
Lyft driver flees with Indian student's luggage in Boston; CEO reacts on her LinkedIn post
Boston: An Indian student found herself stranded on the streets of Boston after a cab driver, with whom she had booked a ride through Lyft, abruptly cancelled the trip and fled with all her belongings.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah issues clarification on recall of hijab ban
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the Karnataka government has not issued any directive to lift the ban on wearing the hijab in educational institutions.
Pakistani Army burns down its post to help terrorists' infiltration bid in Jammu
Srinagar: The Pakistani Army helped four terrorists attempting to cross the International Border into India through Jammu by allegedly setting one of its posts on fire to divert the attention of surveillance equipment on the Indian side, NDTV reported, citing sources.
Congress appoints Sachin Pilotin top role amid major reshuffle ahead of LS polls
New Delhi: Sachin Pilot has been appointed as the Chhattisgarh Congress General Secretary on Saturday.
Drone hits merchant ship with 20 Indians near Gujarat coast; Coast Guard rushes for help
New Delhi: A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on the merchant ship MV Chem Pluto in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, news agency ANI reported.
India-Nepal digital payment gateway may start from February: Envoy
Indian Ambassador to Kathmandu Naveen Srivastava has said the digital payment gateway between India and Nepal is expected to start in the first phase from the end of February 2024.
Social media influencer and motivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked over domestic violence
The Noida Police in Uttar Pradesh has registered an FIR against motivational speaker Vivek Bindra for allegedly assaulting his wife, media reports said on Saturday.
Srinagar Crime Branch in Jammu and Kashmir produces chargesheet in court against Ayurveda practitioner
Kolkata Metro plans to tighten security anticipating heavy rush of commuters on Christmas Day
The security in the entire Kolkata Metro stretch will be tightened to manage the anticipated huge rush of commuters on Christmas day on Monday and ensure hassle-free journeys of passengers.
Jammu and Kashmir: Indian security forces foil infiltration bid, neutralise terrorist in Akhnoor belt
Indian security forces have foiled a major infiltration bid and neutralised one terrorist along the International Border in Akhnoor belt here.
India condemns defacing of Hindu temple with pro-Khalistani slogans in US
India on Saturday strongly condemned the incident of the defacing of SMVS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir at Newark, California, with anti-India graffiti, saying "it has hurt the sentiments of the Indian community".
Karnataka Hijab ban lift is tantamount to establishment of Sharia law: BJP leader Giriraj Singh
New Delhi/UNI: Taking an exception to the statement of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for lifting the hijab ban in educational institutions in Karnataka, Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Saturday said it is a tantamount to establishment of Sharia law.
2024 Lok Sabha polls: Bengal BJP leader dares Mamata Banerjee to contest against PM Modi
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Agnimitra Paul has dared West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to contest against her arch-rival and Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi in the upcoming General Elections, which will give Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) an opportunity to return to power for the third straight term.
BJP's office-bearers meet to chalk out Lok Sabha poll strategy
New Delhi/UNI: BJP's national office-bearers' meeting commenced on the second day at party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday.
Night temperature rises in Kashmir: Met
Srinagar/UNI: Amid light rain and snow, the night temperatures recorded a rise in Kashmir Valley.
Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy joins Christmas celebrations
Hyderabad/UNI: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy participated in the Christmas celebrations hosted by the state government at LB Stadium on Friday night.
US: Hindu temple defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in Newark
A Hindu temple was recently defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans in the US city of Newark.
France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians over suspected 'human trafficking', consular access granted to those onboard
New Delhi/IBNS: France has grounded an aircraft en route to South America's Nicaragua from Dubai with 300 Indian-origin passengers over suspected “human trafficking”, the Indian Embassy in Paris said on Friday.
French Prez Emmanuel Macron to attend India's Republic Day celebration as chief guest
New Delhi: French President Emmanuel Macron accepted India's invitation to be the chief guest at Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
'World needs to know truth': Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar threats to 'expose' Jacqueline Fernandez
New Delhi/IBNS: Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, accused of multi-crore fraud, has threatened to "expose" actor Jacqueline Fernandez after she requested the court to restrain him from issuing any letter to her.
ED summons Arvind Kejriwal for third time in Delhi liquor policy case
New Delhi/IBNS: A day after Arvind Kejriwal skipped the Enforcement Directorate's second summons in the liquor policy case, the agency has now asked the Delhi chief minister to appear before it on Jan 3.
INDIA bloc holds protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar over MPs' suspension
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, comprising a clutch of parties opposed to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Friday held a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the suspension of MPs from both Houses of Parliament during the winter session.
Govt passed 'historic' bills under PM Modi's leadership: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi Friday said the Narendra Modi government has passed "historic" bills including the abrogation of Article 370 and the three criminal law bills in the last five years.
Narendra Modi congratulates new Emir of Kuwait
PM Narendra Modi recently congratulated Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for taking over as the new Emir of Kuwait.