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Controversial road project in Arunachal Pradesh's Pakke Kessang district progressing smoothly

Itanagar/IBNS: The long-awaited 62-kilometer stretch road project connecting Itakhola in Assam to Pakke Kessang through Seijosa in Arunachal Pradesh is finally bringing joy to the residents after facing several hurdles and delays.   

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar meet Rahul, Priyanka; invite them for swearing-in ceremony tomorrow

New Delhi/IBNS: Karnataka CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra here on Friday.

Jammu and Kashmir: Survey shows that Valley witnessed sharp decline in unemployment since scrapping of Article 370, 35A

Srinagar: A survey has shown that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a decline in unemployment rate since August 5, 2019, a significant year when the Indian government scrapped Article 370 and 35A.

Govt asks airlines to exercise moderation in pricing air tickets amid spike in fares on some routes: Report

New Delhi: The Centre has asked domestic airline companies to ensure balance and moderation in their ticket prices amid a rise in fares on certain routes, especially after the troubled airline Go First suspended operations, media reports said.

'Please have mercy': SRK in alleged chat Sameer Wankhede on son Aryan Khan's arrest

Mumbai/IBNS: Former anti-drugs officer Sameer Wankhede, the accused of trying to extort Shah Rukh Khan after arresting his son Aryan Khan in 2021, produced what he claimed were his chats with the Bollywood superstar as a part of his defence.

Congress slams PM Modi over RBI's decision to withdraw Rs 2000 notes

New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Reserve Bank of India's decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

Turban Day: Celebrating Sikh identity, promoting unity

Every year, in the heart of New York City’s Times Square, an extraordinary event takes place that brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate and learn about the Sikh Turban (dastar).

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Japan to attend G7 Summit

New Delhi/Hiroshima: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Japan's Hiroshima city where he will attend the G-7 Summit.

Operation Karuna: Indian govt sends humanitarian assistance to Cyclone-Mocha hit Myanmar 

New Delhi: The Indian government has launched “Operation Karuna” to provide humanitarian assistance to Cyclone Mocha-hit Myanmar.

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visits Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, pays tribute to 26/11 victims

Mumbai: US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti visited the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai and paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack on Wednesday.

Gyanvapi issue: Supreme Court defers carbon-dating, scientific examination of 'Shivling'

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday put on hold the Allahabad HC order for carbon-dating and scientific examination of 'Shivling', which was found during a court-ordered survey inside the wuzu khana (a place where ablutions are performed before namaz) of Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, last year.

Adani vs Hindenburg case: Supreme Court-appointed committee's report says can't conclude currently Sebi failed

New Delhi: The Supreme Court-appointed expert committee into the Adani -Hindenburg case submitted its report to the Apex court on Friday and said at this stage it is not possible to conclude that there was a regulatory failure on the price manipulation allegation.

Tripura: Five arrested in sandalwood smuggling

Agartala/UNI: Acting on a tip-off Khowai district police of West Tripura on Thursday arrested five persons hailing from Assam for their alleged involvement in a sandalwood smuggling racket and seized sandalwood worth Rs 90,000 from their passion while they were proceeding towards Assam through alternative National Highway.

G7 Summit to take place in Japan from May 19 to 21

Hiroshima/UNI: The G7 summit will be hosted by Japan in the city of Hiroshima from May 19-21.

India sends 25 tonnes medical aid to Sudan

New Delhi/UNI: India has donated 25 tonnes of medical aid to the people of violence-hit Sudan.

PM Modi leaves for Japan to attend G7 Summit on first leg of three-nation tour

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for Japan, to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, on the first leg of his three-nation tour.

India, Australia working together to secure Indo-Pacific region: Aussie minister Tim Watts

Kolkata: Australia’s Assistant Foreign Minister Tim Watts on Thursday said India and his nation are working more closely than ever before to ensure that the Indo-Pacific region remains not only prosperous but also peaceful and secure.

Karnataka: Congress legislature party elects Siddaramaiah its leader, Guv invites CM-designate to take oath

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot Thursday invited CM-designate Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM-designate DK Shivakumar to take oath along with team members.

Terror suspect's father says Zakir Naik's agent converted his son to Islam: Report

Bhopal: Saurabh alias Mohammed Saleem was among the 16 people police arrested in Bhopal and Hyderabad last week on the suspicion of having connections with Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), a radical organisation, media reports said.

Congress plans to turn Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar's swearing-in ceremony into show of opposition unity

Bengaluru/IBNS: The Congress is all set to turn the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and his deputy-designate DK Shivakumar into a show of opposition unity just as the previous Congress-JDS government did ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Karnataka's next CM Siddaramaiah, his deputy DK Shivakumar attend legislature meeting in Bengaluru

Bengaluru/IBNS: Karnataka's next Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar were given a grand welcome as they reached Bengaluru to attend the legislature meeting of the party where the formal election will take place.

Supreme Court seeks response from Delhi Police on student activist Umar Khalid's bail plea

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Thursday issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its reply on the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case.

'Law cannot be used to put a premium on public intolerance': SC stays West Bengal govt's ban on 'The Kerala Story' film

New Delhi/Kolkata: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government on ‘The Kerala Story’ film and stated that the state administration is duty-bound to maintain law and order.

Jammu and Kashmir: Hindu temple-Mosque share common yard in Kupwara, promotes harmony

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Trehgam village is setting an example for the Hindu-Muslim unity as it is a region where people could see a grand mosque and a Hindu temple sharing a common yard.

Supreme Court's Constitution Bench affirms Tamil Nadu law allowing Jallikattu

New Delhi/UNI: A five judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu law that protects Jallikattu by claiming that the bull-taming sport is a cultural heritage of the state.

Congress announces Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar his deputy

New Delhi/Bengaluru/IBNS: The Congress on Thursday declared Siddaramaiah as the next Karnataka Chief Minister and state president DK Shivakumar as the former's deputy, resolving the deadlock five days after the election results were announced.

Cabinet rejig: Modi removes Kiren Rijiju as Union Law Minister

New Delhi/UNI: In a major rejig of the cabinet led-by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kiren Rijiju was on Thursday removed as Union Minister for Law and Justice and allocated the portfolio of Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Kashmir: Hideout busted in Poonch, IED, explosives found in Poonch

Jammu/UNI: Security forces on Thursday busted a hideout and found improvised explosive devices and other explosives in Mendhar belt of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Karnataka govt formation: DK Shivakumar convenes CLP meeting today evening

Bengaluru/UNI: The process of forming a new government in Karnataka has almost been drawn up with Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar shooting a letter to all MLAs to attend the Congress Legislature Party meeting here on Thursday evening.

Indian-American woman from Texas found dead in Oklahoma a day after she went missing

Houston/IBNS: An Indian-American woman from the US state of Texas, who went missing earlier this month, was found dead nearly 322 kilometers away in neighbouring Oklahoma state, media reports said.