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Celebration of illumination of wisdom: A vibrant spectacle of devotion

In a stirring display of faith and reverence, thousands of devotees gathered to mark the first Parkash Gurpurb (enshrinement day) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.

Sikh Temple Wisconsin: A beacon of resilience and hope

Eleven years have passed since that fateful day when an act of hatred and violence shattered the tranquility of the Sikh Temple Wisconsin (Oak Creek Gurdwara in Wisconsin).

BSF foils drug smuggling attempt, intercepts drone close to Pakistan border

In a swift and decisive operation, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted a drug smuggling attempt along the International Border in the Ferozepur sector during the early hours of Sunday.

India condemns assault on Sikh student in Canada

The Consulate General of India in Vancouver has strongly condemned the assault on a Sikh student in Canada’s British Columbia province and called for prompt action against perpetrators.

Special five-day session of Indian Parliament begins today

The special five-day session of the Indian Parliament will begin on Monday.

PM Modi 73rd birthday today; see how you can wish him by participating in 'Seva Pakhwada' on NaMo app

New Delhi: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 73rd birthday, the BJP has launched a special campaign named 'Seva Pakhwada' on the 'NaMo' app, urging citizens to participate in six activities to send their wishes to PM Modi.

PM Modi launches 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme, felicitates artisans at YashoBhoomi Convention Centre

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’, coinciding with the annual ‘Vishwakarma Jayanti’ celebrated every year on September 17.

PM Modi unveils Phase-I of Yashobhoomi International Convention and Expo Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), known as YashoBhoomi, in Delhi’s Dwarka.

'Seems Congress secretly struck deal to sell entire land to China': Himanta Biswa Sarma on map controversy

Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Saturday slammed the Congress, alleging that they demonstrated their indifference towards the Northeast and its people while mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their latest social media post.

PM Modi inaugurates Delhi Airport Metro Express line

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, officially inaugurated the extension of the Delhi Airport Metro Express line, extending it from Dwarka Sector 21 to a newly named metro station, YashoBhoomi Dwarka Sector 25.

Anantnag encounter continues for over 100 hours, troops engage in deep forest gunfight with terrorists

Gadol/Anantnag/IBNS: The encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag has stretched to the fifth day, with thousands of troops including para commandos locked in an endless gunfight deep inside the dense forests of Gadol.

UP Officer removed after video of complainant sitting in 'murga' position sparks outrage

Bareilly (UP): A Sub- Divisional Officer (SDM) was removed from the post and an inquiry was ordered to probe allegations that he forced a man to 'crouch like a chicken' on the floor, reportedly, as a punishment. 

3 militants killed as infiltration bid foiled close to Kashmir LoC: Army

Srinagar: Three militants were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the Army said.

India-Canada halt trade talk after relationship sours over Khalistan-related incidents

New Delhi/ Ontario: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reprimand over rising secessionist activities and Khalistan-related incidents targeting Indian diplomatic missions in Canada, the Canadian government has decided to postpone a trade mission to India scheduled for October.

Debate on religion should not turn into hate speech': Madras HC on current discourse on Sanatan Dharma

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): In the midst of the controversy surrounding DMK minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks, the Madras High Court said that Sanatana Dharma includes enduring duties derived from various Hindu sources, emphasizing responsibilities towards the nation, the king, parents, Gurus, the impoverished, and more, media reports said.

Kolhapur: Two traders from Gujarat booked for cheating grape trader of Rs 56.67 lakh

The city police on Saturday registered a criminal case against two traders from Gujarat, who allegedly cheated a complainant-grape trader of Rs 56.67 lakh recently.

Lucknow: Five members of a family die as roof of a dilapidated house collapses

Five members of a family, including three children, were killed when the roof of a dilapidated house caved in the Alambagh area of the state capital Lucknow on Saturday, police sources said here.

Jammu and Kashmir: Anantnag operation continues on Day 4

The massive operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district entered its fourth day on Saturday with two to three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, who were behind the killing of two Army soldiers and one police officer, believed to be still holed up in the forest area, officials said.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approves 23 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode

New Delhi: The Government of India has approved the initiative of setting up 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs/Private Schools/State Governments in a graded manner class-wise, starting from Class 6th onwards.

ED raids on sand mafia in Tamil Nadu: Rs 12.82 cr freezed, Rs 2.33 cr unaccounted cash, 1024.6 gms gold seized

Chennai/UNI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has launched a crackdown on sand mining mafia in Tamil Nadu by conducting raids at multiple locations on September 12, has frozen Rs 12.82 crore and seized Rs 2.33 crore unaccounted cash and 1,204.6 grams of gold worth more than Rs 50 lakhs

Kashmir: Two militants killed close to LoC in Baramulla

Srinagar/UNI: Two unidentified militants were killed in an ongoing operation close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said.

Mumbai: Man arrested for molesting college student in local train

A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a college student in a local train at Dombivli railway station.

Pokémon GO launches in Hindi; strengthens bond with Indian fans

New Delhi/UNI: The Pokémon Company (TPC), in collaboration with Niantic, announced the launch of its globally renowned mobile gaming application, Pokémon GO, in Hindi.

Rahul Navin appointed in-charge director of Enforcement Directorate after Sanjay Kumar Mishra's tenure ends

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Friday appointed special director Rahul Navin as in-charge director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till the name of the regular director is announced, according to an official order.

If we don’t love the poor, we cannot ensure development: Mamata Banerjee in Spain

Madrid/IBNS/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said no development is possible without there being love for the poor.

Existing rules on mandatory insurance cover, headgear for two-wheelers applicable on EVs: Delhi HC

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday said that rules on mandatory insurance cover, wearing of headgear on two-wheelers and penal action for non-compliance are already applicable to electric vehicles.

After successful G20 Summit, PM Modi tops global leaders' rating again: Survey

After hosting a successful G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to top global ratings among world leaders with an approval rating of 76 percent, a survey by Morning Consult reported.

Karnataka HC asks police not to take precipitative action against Aaj Tak anchor over alleged misinformation spread

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court Friday agreed to hear a plea filed by Aaj Tak TV news anchor Sudhir Chaudhary seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him and asked Bengaluru police to not take any precipitative action against him.

Sonia, Rahul are brains behind anti-Sanatana rhetoric: JP Nadda

Jashpur (Chhattisgarh)/IBNS: Tearing into the Congress, BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda Friday alleged that the former party’s erstwhile heads Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul gave the anti-Sanatana Dharma agenda to the DMK and other parties that constitute the “haughty combine” known as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Indian student killed in US, Jaahnvi Kandula, to be awarded educational degree posthumously

Indian student Jaanhvi Kandula, who was killed in the United States, will be awarded her academic degree posthumously by the college where she was studying, amid the massive row triggered by a footage showing a cop laughing about her death, media reports said.