Climate change and environmental sustainability in Bangladesh: PM Sheikh Hasina’s vision
Bangladesh, a nation known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity, is facing the immense challenge of climate change.
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Jammu and Kashmir: 3 drug peddlers arrested in Baramulla
Three alleged drug peddlers were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district and contraband substances were recovered from their possession, police said on Saturday.
Digital Bangladesh and technological advancements: A vision realized
Bangladesh has embarked on an inspiring journey towards a ‘Digital Bangladesh,’ a vision nurtured and championed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Narendra Modi inaugurates 7th edition of India Mobile Congress in New Delhi, says India lays emphasis on becoming a leader in 6G
'Gave Parliament login details to Darshan Hiranandani,' TMC MP Mahua Moitra admits
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the 'cash for questions' row, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Friday admitted she gave her Parliament login details to businessman Darshan Hiranandani but refuted the bribery allegations.
BJP attempting to muzzle opposition parties raising pro-people issues: Trinamool Congress
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: Reacting sharply to the arrest of West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the alleged ration scam, state minister for Women and Child Development Shashi Panja on Friday stated that it was another "petty" attempt by the BJP to "muzzle" opposition parties raising pro-people issues.
After rapid expansion of 5G network, India on way to become leader in 6G: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Noting that India is rapidly expanding the 5G network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said that the country is moving towards taking the lead in 6G technology.
Enemies of Bharat’s identity will never succeed in their designs: PM Modi in poll-bound MP
Chitrakoot (MP)/IBNS/UNI: In a blitzkrieg against those who "wish ill for Indian culture", Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said that individuals who are yet to be liberated from a slave mentality, despite decades of Independence, harbour hatred towards Sanskrit, which is not only a language of tradition but also a tongue of Bharat’s progress and identity.
Terrorist groups determined to create disturbance in valley, says GOC
A day after a major infiltration bid was foiled and five Lashkar-e-Taiba militants were killed along the Line of Control, a senior Army officer on Friday said there has been a constant endeavour from Pakistan to disturb the prevailing peace and vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Annual Urs of Dastgeer Sahib observed
The Annual Urs of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani, popularly known as Peer Dastgeer Sahib, was observed with religious fervour in Kashmir on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh Crime: Dalit youth attempts self-immolation, SO suspended
A Station Officer (SO) was suspended on Friday after a Dalit youth perturbed with police inaction attempted self-immolation in front of the police station in Gaindas Bujurg area of Balrampur district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here.
Uttar Pradesh: Five die, several injured as bus overturns in Mirzapur
Five people, including two women and a child, died and several others were injured when a private bus overturned in Sant Nagar area of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, police sources said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Friday prayers disallowed at Srinagar’s Jamia mosque
For the third consecutive Friday, the authorities disallowed the congregational prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, the managing body of the mosque said.
China's rapid military expansion raises global concerns
In recent years, China has been making significant strides in expanding its military capabilities, raising concerns among global powers, particularly the United States.
Jammu and Kashmir: Two BSF jawans injured in firing by Pakistan Rangers
Two Border Security Force personnel sustained injuries while the border dwellers moved to safer locations after Pakistan Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing along the International Border here.
Accord sanction to bill exempting Tamil Nadu from NEET: MK Stalin urges President Murmu
Chennai/UNI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin on Friday urged President Droupadi Murmu to accord assent to the Bill passed in the StateLegislative Assembly seeking to exempt Tamil Nadu from the purview of NEET exams and allow admissions for UG medical courses based on the marks secured in the Plus-2 board exams conducted by the State government.
Telangana assembly elections: Congress appoints Rakesh Shetty as party's observer
Mumbai/UNI: Congress high command on Friday appointed Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Seva Dal’s working president Rakesh Shetty as Observer for Telangana for the assembly election.
Urging for a probe into Mamata Banerjee's role in ration distribution scam: Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata/UNI: Reacting to the arrest of West Bengal Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick, state Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday demanded a probe into the role of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the alleged ration distribution scam.
West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick arrested by ED in 'ration scam', cries 'grave conspiracy'
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Foreign Minister Jyotipriya Mallick was on Friday morning arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged scam in the state's ration distribution when he helmed the food ministry, media reports said.
Multi-crore ration distribution scam: ED arrests West Bengal Forest Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Jyotipriya Mallick
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested West Bengal Forest Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Jyotipriya Mallick in the wee hours on Friday from his Salt Lake residence after marathon grilling in connection with an alleged multi-crore ration distribution scam in the state.
Centre's plan to rope in bureaucrats as 'Rath Prabharis' hits roadblock from Election Commission
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre's plan to rope in bureaucrats for a countrywide mega rally to highlight the BJP-led central government's achievements has hit a hurdle with the Election Commission banning the yatra in five states where elections are due by the year-end.
UP: Youth shot dead in Mirzapur, four policemen suspended
Mirzapur (UP)/IBNS/UNI: Four police personnel, including a Station Officer (SO), were suspended on charges of committing laxity after a youth was shot dead in the Jigna area of Mirzapur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here on Thursday.
Pakistan trying to push maximum militants before snowfall blocks routes: J&K DGP
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: Director General of J&K Police Dilbag Singh Thursday said Pakistan is trying to push as many militants to this side before the infiltrating routes are closed due to snowfall on the Line of Control (LoC).
Mamata Banerjee takes a swipe at BJP after ED raids Bengal Minister's house
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday described the ED raids at state minister Jyotipriya Mallick's house as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s "abuse of power to muzzle any opposition to their authoritarian rule".
Mallikarjun Kharge slams BJP over ED raids in Rajasthan, says 'last move ahead of polls seeing defeat'
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday tore into Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Enforcement Directorate raids at the premises of Rajasthan Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra and summons to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s son Vaibhav Gehlot.
5 militants killed as security forces foil infiltration bid in Jammu Kashmir
Srinagar: Five unidentified militants were killed as security forces foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of Kupwara district on Thursday.
Qatar gives 8 Indian Navy veterans death penalty; 'deeply shocked' Indian govt to challenge order
New Delhi: A court in Qatar handed down death sentences on Thursday to eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been jailed in the country for over a year. Responding to the verdict, the Indian government expressed “deep shock” and said it is exploring all available legal options.
Cash for query row: Allegations against Mahua Moitra 'very serious'; Ethics Committee summons TMC MP on Oct 31
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has been summoned to appear before the Lok Sabha ethics committee on October 31 in connection with the "cash for query" row, media reports said.
India-Middle East Economic Corridor likely cause for Hamas attack: Biden
Washington DC: US President Joe Biden has indicated that one of the motives behind Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7 was the recent announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which aims to connect the entire region through an extensive network of railways, roads, and ports, news agency ANI reported.
Election Commission appoints actor Rajkummar Rao as it National Icon for upcoming polls
New Delhi/UNI: In a bid to improve the electoral participation in the upcoming Five state assembly elections and the 2024 general elections, the Election Commission of India( ECI) on Thursday appointed actor Rajkummar Rao as its National Icon.