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Congress leaders are upsetting MPs as they try to set their sons' political future: PM Modi in Madhya Pradesh

Seoni (MP)/IBNS/UNI: Using wordplay to strafe the rival camp, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday alleged that two Congress bigwigs from Madhya Pradesh are attempting to “set” the political future of their sons but are “upsetting” the state in the process.

Karnataka govt employee murdered at home while husband and son away

A 37-year-old Karnataka government employee, working as a geologist, was fatally stabbed at her residence in Bengaluru, media reports said.

Delhi govt closes primary schools till Nov 10 as air quality worsens

New Delhi: Due to the rising levels of air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi administration has decided to prolong the closure of schools for students up to class 5 until November 10.

Top Canadian official destroyed Nijjar-killing probe: India's High Commissioner to Canada

India's High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has said in an interview with the Globe and Mail that Canada's police investigation into the murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia has been damaged by public statements made by a senior Canadian official.

'Don't travel by Air India on Nov 19...': Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's new threat

New Delhi: A fresh video of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has emerged on social media, where he is seen giving a threat to commuters planning to fly via Air India on November 19, warning that their "lives would be in danger", India Today reported.

Maoists murder BJP leader Ratan Dubey ahead of Chhattisgarh polls

Raipur: Three days ahead of the first phase of polling in Chhattisgarh, Maoists have allegedly assassinated a BJP leader Ratan Dubey, who was actively engaged in election campaigning, media reports said.

Smriti Irani attacks Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel amid Mahadev App row

New Delhi: Union Minister Smriti Irani unleashed a scathing attack on Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel in light of accusations suggesting that he received Rs 508 crore from the backers of the Mahadev betting application.

Telangana teen arrested in Mukesh Ambani for giving death threats to Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai: A 19-year-old person from Telangana has been arrested for alleged involvement in sending threatening messages to Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, media reports said.

Kerala: Worker trampled to death by wild elephant

A 58-year old cardamom plantation worker was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Elimbilery hills near Meppadi in this district on Saturday.

Jitendra Singh says India poised to be among top 5 Global Bio-manufacturing Hubs by 2025

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that India is poised to be among top 5  Global Bio-manufacturing Hubs  by 2025.

Indian, Sri Lankan navy members meet, discuss maritime security

The 33rd edition of annual IMBL meeting between the representatives of Navies and Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka was held onboard INS Sumitra on Friday at the Indo - Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line off Point Calimere at Palk Bay.

Tamil Nadu: Police open fire at rowdy sheeter in Tiruchirapalli

A rowdy-sheeter was arrested after the police opened fire on him in self-defence, when he attacked a Cop at Salapatti village in Thottiyam of Tiruchirapalli district on Friday night.

CRPF jawan allegedly commits suicide by shooting himself in Sukma

A Central Security Force (CRPF) jawan allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Saturday, police said.

PM Modi announces extension of free ration scheme in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Durg/UNI: In an emphatic measure against the scourge of impoverishment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the free ration scheme for 80 crore indigent citizens across India shall be extended for half a decade further.

Mukesh Ambani receives fresh death threat on email

Mumbai/UNI: Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, a billionaire businessman and the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, received a fresh death threat by email, Mumbai police said on Saturday.

Raigad: 7 bodies recovered after explosion in chemical company, 11 still missing

Kolhapur/UNI: At least seven employee's bodies were recovered from the debris after fire, which broke out after an explosion due to gas leakage in a chemical company at Mahad MIDC in Raigad district, while eleven more employees, who were trapped in fire, are still missing.

Black smog engulfs Delhi, PM 2.5 exceeds WHO's safer limits

Delhi's air quality remains in the "severe category" for the third consecutive day on Saturday morning with an Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 504 at 8:30 AM.

Black smog engulfs Delhi, PM 2.5 exceeds WHO's safer limits

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi's air quality remains in the "severe category" for the third consecutive day on Saturday morning with an Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 504 at 8:30 am.

India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal, says Narendra Modi as 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Himalayan nation

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday (November 4, 2023) expressed sadness over the loss of lives in Nepal and said New Delhi is ready to extend all possible assistance to the Himalayan nation.

IPS officer Pravin Madhukar Pawar appointed Joint Director of CBI

New Delhi: The government on Friday appointed IPS officer Pravin Madhukar Pawar as the Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a duration of five years, starting from the date he assumes office, or until further instructions, whichever comes first, an official notification said.

PM Modi, Rishi Sunak discuss need to 'de-escalate' tensions in Israel-Gaza conflict

London/IBNS: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon during which both leaders discussed the need to "de-escalate" tensions and the importance of protecting innocent civilians in the Israel-Gaza conflict, Downing Street said.

Tripura targets to scale up power generation for expansion of trade with Bangladesh

Agartala/IBNS/UNI: The Tripura government mulls a multipronged strategy to scale up power generation in the state, keeping an eye on the growing demand in Bangladesh, said Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday.

Maharashtra: Fire in pharma factory leaves five injured, 10 trapped

Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Five persons were injured and 10 trapped in a fire after an explosion in a pharmaceutical factory at Mahad MIDC in Raigad district of Maharashtra here on Friday, officials said.

Bhupesh Baghel is prepaid CM who works like Congress ATM: Amit Shah in poll-bound Chhattisgarh

Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh)/IBNS: In a sarcasm-laced assault, Union Home Affairs and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday described Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as a “prepaid CM” of the Congress.

Bengal ration scam probe: 'BJP conspired against me, Mamata Banerjee aware,' claims arrested minister Jyotipriyo Mallick

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the ration scam case, on Friday claimed he was a victim of the opponent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s conspiracy.

Thick smoke engulfs Delhi: Schools shut as air quality reaches 'severe' category

Despite the various preventive measures taken by the government, the air quality in New Delhi on Friday recorded in the "severe" category, with the Air Quality Index crossing the 400 mark at various places.

Kartarpur corridor welcomes ‘Langar Rasad Guru Nanak Dev Ji Hut’ for devotees

A heartwarming development has taken place at the Kartarpur corridor, allowing devotees to further embrace the spirit of sharing and selfless service associated with Sikhism. The inauguration of the “Langar Rasad Guru Nanak Dev Ji Hut” signifies a significant milestone in the relationship between India and Pakistan, particularly in the context of religious pilgrimage.

Sikh community extends hand of humanity amidst Israel-Hamas crisis

In a heartfelt display of compassion and solidarity, a Sikh community delegation led by former Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee president Manjit Singh GK recently met with the Palestinian Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Al-Hija.

The dangers of supporting the Khalistan movement: A wake-up call for Pakistan

In the complex world of international relations, the interplay between domestic politics and global dynamics can have far-reaching consequences. Often, neighboring countries find themselves secretly delighting in each other’s troubles.

New Delhi: Australian Opposition leader Peter Dutton launches IVI vision screening campaign for underprivileged children

The visiting leader of the Opposition in the Australian Parliament, Peter Dutton MP, recently launched a campaign to vision screen 10,000 underprivileged school children in Delhi.