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Arvind Kejriwal condemns ED raid at Tamil Nadu minister's premises

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a dig at the BJP-led Centre over an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at multiple premises of K Ponmudy and his son in an alleged money laundering case.

Kashmir: Two terrorists killed, infiltration bid foiled in Poonch

Jammu/UNI: Security forces successfully foiled an infiltration bid and eliminated two terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

Opposition parties' second meeting in Bengaluru to chalk out 'anti-Modi' front

Bengaluru/IBNS: With less than a year to go for the next General Elections, 24 opposition parties will on Monday meet, the second in recent times, here to chalk out strategies and create a bloc to prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from returning to power for the third consecutive term in 2024.

Maharashtra: State govt stands firmly with people along with Baliraja, says Eknath Shinde

Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asserted that the priority of the government is to provide basic facilities to the people of the state and that the government stands firmly with the people along with Baliraja (farmers), official sources said on Monday.

Pannu’s Khalistan rants insult the bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers

In a recent open message, Gurpatwant Singh Pannu of the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) called on Sikh soldiers participating in the Bastille Day parade in France to “dump the Tiranga” and raise the Khalistan flag.

Misguided priorities? Pakistan splurges on flag feud with India amid dire economic crisis

In a startling display of misguided priorities, Pakistan’s Punjab government has announced plans to hoist a colossal national flag on a 500-foot-tall flag mast, a venture that will deplete the nation’s coffers by approximately PKR 40 crore (Pakistani Rupee) on August 14, commemorating its 76th Independence Day.

Punjab’s power grid restored: Majority of areas reconnected

In the face of colossal financial losses caused by the recent floods, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has displayed remarkable dedication by working tirelessly to reinstate power supply.

Maharashtra: Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve criticises Eknath Shinde govt over 'failing' to maintain law and order

Mumbai:  Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, on Sunday slammed the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis-led government and said they have completely failed to maintain law and order in the state.

Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska Peninsula, triggering tsunami warning

New Delhi/IBNS: Today, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted the Alaska Peninsula region, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Following the seismic event, authorities promptly issued a tsunami warning for specific areas within the US state.

DyCM Ajit Pawar, 8 NCP ministers meet Sharad Pawar in Mumbai

Mumbai: Newly elected ministers of NCP (Ajit Pawar group), led by Ajit Pawar, on Sunday met NCP president Sharad Pawar at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre here and urged him to think of ways to keep the party united.

DyCM Ajit Pawar, 8 NCP ministers meet Sharad Pawar in Mumbai

Mumbai: Newly elected ministers of NCP (Ajit Pawar group), led by Ajit Pawar, on Sunday met NCP president Sharad Pawar at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre here and urged him to think of ways to keep the party united.

S Jaishankar meets Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly, discusses issue of safety of Indian diplomats amid 'Khalistani' events

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly in Jakarta last week when he highlighted the importance of ensuring safety of diplomats.

Khalistan Attack: Indian-Americans gather outside consulate in San Francisco to show solidarity with India

A large number of Indians recently assembled outside the  Indian consulate in San Francisco and showed solidarity with the country and its diplomats following attempted arson at the diplomatic facility by pro-Khalistan supporters.

India-Mongolia joint military exercise “Nomadic Elephant – 2023” to commence at Ulaanbaatar

New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent of 43 personnel left for Mongolia on Sunday.

I was quite impressed by the presence of Indian soldiers: French Parliamentarian praises Bastille Day event

Paris: A French Parliamentarian has said Anne Genetet praised the participation of the Indian tri-service contingent in the Bastille Day event and said she was “quite impressed” with what the Indian soldiers demonstrated at the National Day celebrations on Friday.

India and France wants to see secure and peaceful Indo-Pacific region: Modi

New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has said India and France have special responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa offers prayers in Jama Masjid

Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa recently offered prayers at the iconic Jama Masjid in Indian national capital New Delhi.

OP Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party realigns with NDA ahead of 2024 polls

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: O P Rajbhar-headed Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) on Sunday rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2024 general election.

Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to inclement weather

Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes in Kashmir due to inclement weather on Sunday, officials said. 

5 kanwariya pilgrims electrocuted to death in UP's Meerut dist

Meerut (UP): Five pilgrims died of electrocution, while an equal number sustained injuries in Western Uttar Pradesh when they were returning with water from the Holy Ganges River in Haridwar, media reports said.

Delhi flood: Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj writes to LG, demanding action against Chief Secretary & Divisional Commissioner

New Delhi: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Saturday wrote to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena demanding action against Chief Secretary (CS), Divisional Commissioner (DC), and IFC Security for allegedly ignoring instructions of two Delhi Ministers.

Fire erupts at DCM building in Delhi's Connaught Place

New Delhi: A fire broke out on the ninth floor of the DCM building in Delhi's Connaught Place on Saturday, a Delhi Fire Service official said.

Told Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal difference between barrage and dam: Haryana CM Khattar

New Delhi: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has rejected AAP-led Delhi government’s allegations that the BJP-led Centre and Haryana government conspired to cause severe flooding in Delhi.

Regulated release of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu dam ensured no severe flooding': Assam CM Sarma

New Delhi: Severe flooding in Assam's Baksa and Chirang districts could be avoided as water from Bhutan's Khurichu dam was released in a regulated manner.

Delhi floods: Authorities rush to open jammed gates of Yamuna Barrage

New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi on Saturday, reigniting fresh fears of flooding even as large parts of the national capital remained submerged as the Yamuna River flowed at a record-high level in the past few days.

Azam Khan sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in hate speech case

Rampur (UP): Samajwadi Party (SP) national general secretary and former cabinet minister Mohammad Azam Khan was sentenced to two years imprisonment along with a penalty of Rs 2,500 in a hate speech case by an MP-MLA court here on Saturday, prosecution counsel said.

Modi surname remark: Rahul Gandhi moves SC challenging Guj HC's verdict

New Delhi: Congress leader and disqualified Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), Rahul Gandhi knocked the doors of the Supreme Court, challenging the Gujarat High Court's order dismissing his plea to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark.

IIT-Delhi to set up offshore campus in Abu Dhabi after MoU signed during Narendra Modi's visit

India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Education and Knowledge Department of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) which will lead to the setting up of IIT Delhi campus in the Middle Eastern city.

Narendra Modi meets COP28 President-designate Sultan Al Jaber in UAE, discusses ways to further sustainable development

Abu Dhabi: Indian PM Narendra Modi, who was on an official visit to the UAE, met  President-designate of COP28, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, here on Saturday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President of National Assembly of France

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Haël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly and the senior leadership of the Assembly, over lunch at her official residence, Hotel de Lassay in Paris, on Friday