Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to chair SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers Meeting on 28 April, 2023 in New Delhi.
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Truck hits 12 vehicles on Mumbai-Pune Expressway; triggers huge jam
Mumbai: At least four people were injured when a truck's brakes failed and collided with at least 12 other vehicles on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Thursday, media reports said.
Bengal Ram Navami clashes to be probed by NIA
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed that the communal clashes, which took place over the Hindu festival Ram Navami in two districts of West Bengal last month, will be probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), media reports said.
Shimla: Major fire at new OPD block of IGMC
Shimla/UNI: A major fire broke out in the new OPD block of Indira Gandhi Medical College Hospital(IGMC) on Wednesday morning due to a cylinder blast in Shimla, a state government official confirmed.
Operation Kaveri: India evacuates nearly 1,100 citizens from Sudan
New Delhi/UNI: India has pulled out nearly 1,100 of its nationals to safety from violence-hit Sudan, via Indian Naval ships and IAF aircraft, under Operation Kaveri so far.
Delhi court adjourns pronouncement of order on Manish Sisodia's bail application
New Delhi/IBNS: A special court Wednesday adjourned till April 28 the pronouncement of order in the bail application of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the excise policy case.
First batch of 360 Indians evacuated from Sudan under Operation Kaveri arrives in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: The first batch of 360 Indians from crisis-hit Sudan arrived in New Delhi this evening under "Operation Kaveri".
Chattisgarh Maoist attack that killed 10 cops and driver used 50-kg IED
Raipur/IBNS: The Maoist ambush in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, which left 10 policemen and a driver dead, involved the use of a powerful 50-kg improvised explosive device (IED), said reports.
Gujarat HC judge opts out of hearing Rahul Gandhi's appeal in Modi surname case
New Delhi/IBNS: The Gujarat High Court judge, assigned to hear the appeal of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname case, has recused herself, media reports said.
Effective leadership through communication: Aamir Khan praises PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'
New Delhi: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 'National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100', media reports said.
Police impose Section 144 in Maharashtra's Shivaji Park area over possible anti-social elements
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: The Mumbai Police Wednesday imposed Section 144 and prohibited flying activities around Shivaji Park in the Dadar area ahead of the Maharashtra Day celebration on May 1.
Mamata Banerjee says Kaliaganj teen had love affair, cites WhatsApp messages: Report
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the teenager who was found dead near a canal in Kaliaganj last week allegedly died due to a romantic relationship, citing "WhatsApp messages" as evidence to support her assertion.
PM pays last respects to Parkash Singh Badal in Shiromani Akali Dal's office in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached Chandigarh to pay his last respects to Shiromani Akali Dal patriarch Parkash Singh Badal.
IED blast claims 11 personnel in Chhattisgarh
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh): At least 11 security personnel, including the driver, of a returning patrol vehicle in a Naxal attack in the Aranpur area on Wednesday afternoon.
6 months after death, Calcutta HC orders IIT-Kharagpur student's body be exhumed for second autopsy
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court has ordered the exhumation and the second autopsy six after the death of an IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's body, media reports said.
Congress appoints regional observers for Karnataka
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Wednesday appointed regional observers for Karnataka ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.
Kerala: Cases filed against Congress workers for pasting posters on Vande Bharat Express
Palakkad/UNI: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has registered cases against the Congress workers in connection with the complaint lodged by S Dhanesh, District General secretary of Yuva Morcha (Youth wing of BJP), for alleged pasting posters of Palakkad MP, V K Sreekantan on Vande Bharat train at Shoranur junction during the maiden journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.
BJP calls Delhi CM Kejriwal 'Maharaja' over alleged Rs. 45 cr spending in house renovation
New Delhi/UNI: The BJP on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly spending Rs 45 crore for renovation of his official residence and said that Kejriwal renovated his "Palace" at a time when there was an outcry in Delhi due to coronavirus.
PM Modi mourns former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal's demise
New Delhi/IBNS: Parkash Singh Badal was "a towering figure in Indian politics," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a tweet mourning the former Punjab Chief Minister's demise.
'Are you number two to Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah?': Smriti Irani taunts Jagadish Shettar in Karnataka poll campaign
Dharwad/UNI: Giant killer and BJP's star campaigner Smriti Irani has launched a tirade against Jagadish Shettar who migrated to Congress after saffron party denied him a ticket to contest in May 10 assembly election from Hubballi-Dharwad Central constituency.
#MeToo against WFI chief: Supreme Court to hear wrestlers plea on Apr 28
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear on Friday the plea of 7 wrestlers seeking registration of FIR against WFI President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexually harassing women wrestlers, including a minor, who have represented India in international sporting events.
Operation Kaveri: India evacuates more than 500 nationals from Sudan so far
New Delhi: India safely evacuated 534 Indian nationals from strife-torn Sudan to Jeddah, via Indian naval ships and IAF aircraft, with more sorties to follow as part of Operation Kaveri.
India is exploring possibility of setting up logistics hub in Panama: S Jaishankar
Panama City/IBNS External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the possibility of setting up a logistics hub for Indian companies in Panama, during his talks with his Panamanian counterpart Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, who said her country shares the potential of it emerging as an energy and logistics hub and as a strategic business and investment center.
'Such dilution leads to impunity': IAS body to Bihar on release of former MP
Patna/IBNS: The top body of Indian bureaucrats has issued a strong protest against the change in rules in Bihar to facilitate the release of gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh, who was serving a life term in the murder case of a Dalit IAS officer.
Former Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal dies at 95
Mohali/IBNS: Parkash Singh Badal, a five-time former Punjab Chief Minister, and Akali Dal patriarch, died on Tuesday. He was 95.
Bollywood actor Chrisann Pereira jailed in UAE; Mumbai Police arrest 2 for making her drug mule
Mumbai: The Mumbai Police have nabbed the actual perpetrators in a drug case that landed a Bollywood actor in a UAE jail, media reports said.
Delhi liquor policy case: Manish Sisodia named as an accused first time in CBI chargesheet
New Delhi/IBNS: AAP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia has been named as an accused in the Delhi liquor policy case chargesheet filed by the CBI, media reports said.
PM Modi inaugurates India's 1st water metro in Kerala
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated India's first water metro that connects 10 islands around Kochi in India’s southern state of Kerala.
Karnataka polls: PM Modi to hit campaign trail on Apr 29, May 3
New Delhi/UNI: In order to give a fillip to BJP's electoral prospects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on April 29 and May 3.
PM Modi flags off Kerala's first Vande Bharat Express
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express at Thiruvananthapuram Central Station, the service has been started between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod.