Human rights body seeks protection for Sikhs in Sindh
The Sikh community living in Pakistan's Sindh finds itself deeply anguished in light of a recent surge in kidnappings and the unlawful seizure of revered shrines.
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President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Kolkata
Kolkata/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in the city on Thursday. Governor C V Ananda Bose received her at NSCBI Airport.
Jadavpur University incident: Kolkata Police summons Dean Rajat Roy again
Kolkata/UNI: The Kolkata Police on Thursday summoned again trouble-torn Jadavpur University's Dean of Students Rajat Roy to appear at its headquarters- Lalbazar- before the investigation officials after he failed to attend the first summon owing to confinement to his chamber by a group of students, who gheraoed him since Wednesday noon, official sources said.
'Be sensitive towards people, redress their grievances promptly': Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday heard the grievances of 220 people at the Janata Darshan and directed officers to address their grievances with utmost sensitivity, ensuring prompt resolution of their complaints.
Congress issues clarification after 'all 7 Delhi seats' irks INDIA partner AAP
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress has come out with a clarification after one of its leaders' statement on preparing to contest all Lok Sabha seats in Delhi irked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the ruling party of the national capital and a constituent of the newly-formed anti-Modi bloc INDIA, media reports said.
Supreme Court releases handbook for judges to be used as guide to gender-just language
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has released a handbook for judges to be used as a guide to gender-just language barring the judicial system from relying on some patriarchal stereotypes, media reports said.
India’s Act East Policy Continues to Blossom
At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-Pacific.
SAIL provides 4k tonnes of steel for 'Vindhyagiri' frigate in defense commitment
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has demonstrated its commitment to national defense by supplying 4,000 tonnes of special steel for India's indigenous sixth frigate ship, named "Vindhyagiri."
10-year-old girl suffers second-degree burns on flight as crew member spills hot chocolate on her
New Delhi/IBNS: A 10-year-old girl received second-degree burns on her left leg after a crew member accidentally dropped a cup of hot chocolate that the child ordered.
Fresh stir in Opposition camp after Congress leaders 'all 7 seats in Delhi' remark, AAP takes strong note
New Delhi/IBNS: A fresh row was created following a statement by a Congress leader that the party has asked its leaders to prepare for a contest in all the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi next year.
In rare show of support, Ashok Gehlot stands up for Sachin Pilot in face of BJP attack
New Delhi/IBNS: Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has extended a rare support for his party colleague Sachin Pilot, who has been attacked by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over claims that his father Rajesh Pilot dropped bombs on the country's own citizens in Mizoram as an Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot in March 1966.
Congress holds 4 hour meeting in Delhi to discuss strategy for 2024 polls
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party Wednesday held a key meeting in Delhi to discuss the strategy for the national election next year.
Sharad Pawar trashes reports of being offered union minister post at meeting with nephew Ajit
Mumbai/IBNS: As strain builds within the Maharashtra opposition alliance over a meeting between Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar, the veteran politician has trashed claims that he has been offered a Union Minister post if he leaves the INDIA bloc and joins hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Arunachal Rang Mahotsav: PM Narendra Modi praises month-long theatre festival for showcasing cultural tapestry of state
Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government initiated month-long theatre festival, which concluded recently, was appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said the event celebrated the rich cultural tapestry of the state.
Arunachal Rang Mahotsav: PM Narendra Modi praises month-long theatre festival for showcasing cultural tapestry of state
Guwahati: The Arunachal Pradesh government initiated month-long theatre festival, which concluded recently, was appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said the event celebrated the rich cultural tapestry of the state.
Uttar Pradesh: Man hacks wife, daughter to death, detained
A 19-year-old woman and her eight-month-old daughter were hacked to death by her husband allegedly over minor dispute in the Dataganj area of Badaun district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police said here.
Twelve pilgrims injured as passenger bus overturns in MP district
Shivpuri: About a dozen pilgrims travelling in a passenger bus were injured when it lost control and overturned on Lukwasa road in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district in the early hours of Wednesday.
BJP declares candidates for Tripura by-polls amid factional fight
Agartala/UNI: The ruling BJP on Tuesday night declared its candidates for by-election to Dhanpur and Boxnagar assembly seats of Tripura’s Sepahijala district after a series of meetings among the leaders.
Arunachal Pradesh: GoAP signs MoU for development of healthcare services
The Arunachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (GRH) and Religare Group’s CSR arm, Religare Care Foundation (RCF) in Itanagar on Friday in order to improve healthcare service in the region.
'Sports in India is an emotion, nurturing sporting talent is in line with taking nation ahead globally': Hardeep S. Puri
On the occasion of India's 77th Independence Day, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Petroleum and Natural Gas, released a rendition of India’s National Anthem featuring sportspeople who have brought glory to India across various sporting disciplines and have been supported by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, here on Tuesday.
Jadavpur University horror: Police arrest four more accused in undergraduate student's death
Kolkata: Police have arrested four more accused in connection with the death of a first-year student in Kolkata's Jadavpur student last week.
President Murmu, PM Modi pay tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary
New Delhi/UNI: President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal on his death anniversary on Wednesday.
Preserving the Past: Examining the truth behind the Sikh reference library saga
The recent revelations emerging from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, prompted by a writ petition filed by the Shiromani Committee, have cast a revealing light on the precious assets of the Sikh Reference Library.
Independence Day: Dubai's Burj Khalifa illuminated in colours of Indian flag
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa building on Tuesday joined Indians in celebrating the country's 77th Independence Day by illuminating the structure with colours of the Indian flag.
India-China agree to resolve border issues during a two-day meet
The Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) agreed to resolve the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector.
'Here as a Hindu, not as a PM': Rishi Sunak attends Ram Katha by Morari Bapu
Cambridge: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a 'Ram Katha' by spiritual preacher Morari Bapu organised at the Cambridge University campus on Tuesday.
Nitish Kumar refutes speculations about contesting Lok Sabha elections from UP's Phoolpur
Patna/IBNS/UNI: Reacting sharply at reports of him contesting Lok Sabha elections from Phoolpur parliamentary seat in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar settled down the speculations by ruling out the same.
Nuh violence: Bajrang Dal cow vigilante nabbed by Haryana Police after a long chase
Nuh (Haryana): Bajrang Dal member and a self-styled cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi from Haryana was nabbed in connection with the communal violence last month across Nuh, Gurugram, and other parts of the state.
UP: 5 dead, 6 injured after balcony wall collapses in Vrindavan
Mathura/IBNS/UNI: At least five people died, and half a dozen were injured when the balcony of a house and a small wall attached to it fell on the road near the Saneh Bihari temple built in Dusayat locality in Vrindavan town of Mathura district in UP on Tuesday.
Former Bengaluru cop arrested on charges of raping 7-yr-old girl
Bengaluru: A 74-year-old retired sub-inspector of the Bengaluru Police was taken into custody on charges of raping a seven-year-old girl, the daughter of his tenant, media reports said.