Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Operation to rescue 40 trapped underway; food, water supplied
A multi-agency operation to rescue 40 people, who are trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand, are underway, media reports said.
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Jaishankar gifts UK PM Rishi Sunak Lord Ganesha statue, Kohli-signed cricket bat on Diwali
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is now on his official trip to the United Kingdom, has gifted a statue of Lord Ganesha and a bat autographed by India's cricket icon Virat Kohli to British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on the occasion of Diwali.
S Jaishankar arrives in UK, meets PM Rishi Sunak on Diwali
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently visiting the UK, met PM Rishi Sunak on Sunday and exchanged Diwali greetings with him.
Uttar Pradesh: Coaching instructor shot dead in Jaunpur
A coaching instructor was shot dead by unidentified assailants while he was sleeping in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district on Saturday, police said.
India is safe as borders are protected by brave Jawans', says Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with security personnel and said India is safe as its borders are protected by the brave jawans with Himalaya-like determination.
Under-construction tunnel collapses in Uttarakhand, several workers feared trapped
Dehradun/IBNS: Several workers are feared trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand after a part of the under-construction structure collapsed on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh: Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with soldiers
Indian PM Narendra Modi maintained his tradition of celebrating Diwali with security personnel and this year he visited Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to mark the occasion on Sunday.
'May this special festival bring joy, prosperity': PM Modi wishes citizens on Diwali
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday wished the citizens of the country on the auspicious occasion of Diwali and expressed hope that the festival would bring happiness, prosperity and good health to everyone.
Deepotsav 2023: Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya breaks its own record with 22.23 lakh diyas
Ayodhya: Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Saturday was illuminated with lakhs of diyas as the temple city celebrated Deepotsav with 22.23 lakh earthen lamps lit at the same time across 51 ghats in Ayodhya to create a new Guinness World Record.
3 Bangladeshi tourists killed in Dal Lake houseboat fire in Srinagar
Srinagar/UNI: Three tourists from Bangladesh were burned to death in a massive fire that broke out in a houseboat in the Dal Lake early, here, on Saturday.
India backs UN resolution condemning Israeli settlements in Palestine
India on Saturday voted in support of the United Nations resolution that condemned Israel’s activities of settlement in “the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan”.
UP ATS arrests 6 suspected ISIS operatives linked to Aligarh Muslim University students' organisation
Aligarh: The Anti-Terror Squad of Uttar Pradesh arrested six suspected ISIS operatives in different parts of the state, media reported.
'Abundance in Millets' song featuring PM Modi nominated for Grammy
New Delhi: A special song promoting the benefits of millets, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi collaborated with Indian-American singer Falu, has been nominated for the Grammy Award in the best global music performance category.
'I am alive': UP boy appears in SC hearing his murder case
New Delhi: An 11-year-old boy appeared before a Supreme Court bench today in an attempt to convince the judiciary that he is alive and that the alleged murder case involving him is fabricated, media reported.
Jammu and Kashmir hosts three-day workshop to promote fish farming culture
The Indian government recently hosted a three-day workshop to promote fish farming in Jammu and Kashmir.
Uttar Pradesh: Sisters commit suicide in Brahma Kumaris center in Agra
Two sisters committed suicide inside Brahma Kumaris ashram after accusing some members of the staff of indulging into immoral activities in Jagner area of Agra district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Saturday.
Narendra Modi expresses satisfaction on deepening India-USA cooperation during meeting with Blinken, Austin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed satisfaction at the deepening cooperation in all areas during his meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at multi-storied building
A fire broke out at a multi-storied building, housing the residential flats as well as markets on the ground floor, in the thickly populated Chandni Chowk market in the central part of the city, police and fire brigade officials said on Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Gun battle rages in Pulwama
A gun battle raged between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, police said.
Major fire breaks out at firecracker shop in Telangana
Hyderabad/UNI: A major fire broke out at a cracker shop in the Suncity area of Rajenderanagar in RangaReddy district on Saturday morning.
Delhi Police files case over Rashmika Mandanna's Deepfake video
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police has filed a case over the AI-generated Deepfake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna, media reports said.
Middle-aged woman dies after Odisha-bound bus catches fire in West Bengal
Kolkata/UNI: A middle-aged woman burnt alive after an Odisha-bound passenger packed bus, which had also stacked firecrackers illegally, caught fire on the highway (NH41) near Kharagpur in West Bengal Friday night, police said on Saturday.
BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra appointed as Karnataka BJP President
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: Former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's son Vijayendra Yediyurappa has been appointed as State BJP President, according to the appointment letter issued by the party's state in-charge Minister Arun Singh.
Delhi officer under scanner over reports of manipulation in land acquisition deal
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's office has received a corruption complaint against Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar regarding a land acquisition deal and the complaint has been forwarded to Vigilance Minister Atishi.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approves Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023
New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has sanctioned the "Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023" to empower the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), the governmental advertising arm in India, to conduct campaigns in the digital media sphere, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Friday.
Let's not become Delhi: Bombay HC limits firecrackers bursting in Mumbai
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Bombay High Court extended a series of crucial directives regarding air quality in Mumbai until November 19 and continued the transportation of construction debris from the city's construction sites.
Supreme Court asks Centre, states to take long-term measures to improve air quality in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Supreme Court Friday asked the Centre and states to take long-term measures to improve the air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.
Puri: Thirty devotees injured in stampede-like situation inside Sri Jagannath temple
At least 30 devotees were injured following a stampede-like situation inside Sri Jagannath temple during the Mangal arati darshan of the Trinity on Friday.
India's third tranche of earthquake relief materials reaches Nepal
India has sent the third tranche of earthquake relief support to Nepal, officials said on Friday.
India-Bangladesh Navies participate in CORPAT
The 4th edition of Bilateral Exercise between Indian Navy and Bangladesh Navy, BONGOSAGAR-23, and the 5th edition of Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) by the two navies was conducted in the Northern Bay of Bengal from Nov 7-9.