Narendra Modi leaves for USA, says he is confident that the trip will reinforce ties between two nations
New Delhi/Washington: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for a five-day visit to the United States and Egypt from Delhi.
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'Shocked': Mamata Banerjee slams Bengal Guv for declaring June 20 as state's Foundation Day
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday lashed out at Governor CV Ananda Bose for his decision to mark June 20 as the state's Foundation Day.
RTI activist found dead in Telangana lake, three arrested for murder
Hyderabad: A Right to Information (RTI) activist was killed in Telangana's Jangaon district in an apparent fallout regarding a land issue, police said on Monday.
Bengal Guv at loggerheads with TMC after setting up helpline at Rajbhavan over panchayat poll violence
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has set up a "peace room" at the Governor's House with helplines for those affected by violence during the panchayat polls.
'Adipurush insults Shri Ram and Hanuman, should be banned: Congress leader Nana Patole
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole Monday demanded a ban on the film 'Adipurush', alleging it has insulted Lord Ram and Hanuman.
IPS Ravi Sinha is India's new RAW chief
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior IPS officer Ravi Sinha has been appointed as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
Rajnath Singh, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam hold talks in New Delhi to carry forward bilateral defence cooperation
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi on June 19, 2023.
Indian Army contingent participates in multinational joint exercise in Mongolia
New Delhi: Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries has commenced in Mongolia on Monday.
India-UK participate in round ten of FTA negotiations
New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom concluded the tenth round of talks for an India-UK FTA.
India championing inclusion of African Union in G20: Bold step for global solidarity
As the crescendo of global calls for the African Union’s (AU) full-fledged membership in the G20 swells, India has positioned itself firmly in support.
Jammu and Kashmir: Man murdered allegedly over land dispute in Rajouri, 5 detained
Jammu: At least five people have been detained in a murder case of a man allegedly murdered over land dispute in Thannamandi belt of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.
US Congressman describes Narendra Modi as a 'special guest' ahead of his US visit
US congressman Mike Collins has praised Indian PM Narendra Modi and described him as the 'special guest'.
IAF helicopters to hover at Amarnath holy cave for surveillance
Jammu: For the first time, the helicopters of Indian Air Force (IAF) will be seen hovering at the cave shrine of Shri Amarnath during the annual 62-day long pilgrimage starting from July 1 and concluding on August 30 on Raksha Bandhan festival.
US Congresswoman voices 'great expectation' from Narendra Modi's US visit
Washington: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has said there is a “great expectation” from Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US.
Congress questions Modi's 'silence' over Manipur situation
New Delhi/UNI: Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation and asked when he will appeal for peace in the Northeastern state.
Pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassinated in Canada
In a significant turn of events, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader, was shot dead in Surrey city, British Columbia province.
Two apprehended in Delhi University student's 'stabbed to death' case
New Delhi/UNI: Two people were apprehended in connection with a Delhi University student's alleged stabbed to death case in South Campus, a senior police official said on Monday.
Manipur violence: Army jawan injured in firing, houses burnt in fresh attack
Imphal/UNI: An army jawan was injured and several houses were burnt at Imphal West in a renewed attack by armed persons in Manipur.
'Wish to follow our tradition of not accepting any award': Gita Press on Gandhi Peace Prize conferment
Gorakhpur: Gita Press, Gorakhpur follows the tradition of not accepting and he wish that the publishing company continues to follow that the right path, Gita Press manager Lal Mani Tiwari said after the Centre Sunday announced the confernment of Gandhi Peace Prize, 2021, on the 100-year-old institution for promoting Gandian ideals, TOI reported.
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur for promoting Gandhian ideals
New Delhi: The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, a 100-year-old institution, for promoting Gandhian ideals of peace and harmony, the Ministry of Culture said on Sunday.
Indian Army rescues 300 tourists stranded due to landslides in North Sikkim
Gangtok: The Indian Army rescued around 300 tourists stranded in North Sikkim due to landslides and roadblocks.
Manipur observes Uprising Unity Day in low key ceremonies as ethnic tension persists
Imphal: Manipur observed Uprising Unity Day on Sunday in a rather subdued manner, amid the ongoing ethnic violence since May 3, media reports said.
Colonel Ponung Doming Makes History as First Indian Woman Officer to Command World's Highest Border Roads Outpost
Itanagar/IBNS: Colonel Ponung Doming, a native of Arunachal Pradesh, has become the first Indian woman officer to command a border roads outpost situated above 15,000 feet in Ladakh.
'Congress puppet': BJP's Babita Phogat responds to Sakshi Malik's video message on wrestlers' protest
New Delhi: Babita Phogat, a prominent BJP leader and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, firmly rejected Sakshi Malik and Satyawart Kadian’s claim in connection with the permission for the sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in January.
Tracks melt as train passes in UP's Lucknow; major accident prevented
Lucknow: Railway tracks at the Nigohan railway station in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow when the railway tracks on the loopline melted due to intense heat, said media reports.
'Not under threat or fear': Minor wrestler's father rebuffs Sakshi Malik's claims
New Delhi: The father of the minor wrestler, who earlier withdrew sexual harassment charges against the wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, has firmly refuted Sakshi Malik’s claim that she did so under pressure.
Student stabbed to death in Delhi University's South Campus
New Delhi: A student of School of Open Learning in Delhi University's South Campus was allegedly stabbed to death during an altercation, police said on Sunday.
Farrukhabad: Three children run over by train
Farrukhabad: Three children were run over by a train when they accidentally went on the railway track in Mohammadabad area of Farrukhabad district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Sunday.
Prayagraj: Youth arrested with live bombs
Prayagraj: A 21-year-old youth was arrested with six live bombs by the police from Khuldabad area of Prayagraj district here in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police sources said.
Major narco-terror nexus busted in Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar: In a major breakthrough, security forces have busted a major narco-terror nexus in Arunachal Pradesh by arresting three individuals with a large cache of drugs and cash from border villages of Wakka circle in Longding district, police said on Sunday.