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New Delhi/IBNS: The Waqf was not created for a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, senior advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court on Tuesday, challenging the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as per the law's provision.
Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs led the Indian Delegation for the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting hosted in Brasília on Monday under Brazil’s Presidency where he highlighted energy security as one of the most pressing current challenges.
The 8th meeting of the India-US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (JWGACTC), constituted under the auspices of the India – US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI), was organised in India from May 13 to 16.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met the Netherlands PM Dick Schoof in The Hague when he thanked him for his country's firm and resolute stance against terrorism.
The Indian Navy will induct and unveil the name of the Ancient Stitched Ship during a ceremonial event on May 21 at Naval Base, Karwar.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress has nominated its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to represent the party inthe delegation formed for Operation Sindoor's global outreach after Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju called up miffed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the previous "unilateral" nomination.
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, has demanded a hand over of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed by Pakistan in a manner the United States extradited Tahawwur Rana, who is linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attack.
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, has demanded a handover of terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed by Pakistan in a manner the United States extradited Tahawwur Rana, who is linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attack.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed states to set up special task forces in all districts and identify illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants and deport them within the next 30 days.
New Delhi/IBNS: Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested last week on charges of espionage, came in touch with Pakistani information officers and was being developed as an asset, media reports quoting police said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Hearing a petition by Turkey-based company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd against the revocation of its security clearance in the wake of the country's support to Pakistan amid tensions with India, the Delhi High Court on Monday said it is better to be "safe than sorry".
Police have arrested another man for allegedly spying for Pakistan from Haryana's Nuh region, days after travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was detained in the northern Indian state on similar charges.
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met strategic experts in Hague when he discussed the need for India and the Netherlands to engage more deeply in an era of multi-polarity and 'strategic autonomy'.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) backs the Centre's policy on foreign affairs but the union government is not entitled to decide on which MP from her party will join the global outreach delegation to brief the world on India's stand against terrorism.
New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday doubled down his attack on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar claiming the government had informed Pakistan about Operation Sindoor.
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday wished ex-US President Joe Biden a speedy recovery after he was diagnosed of suffering from prostrated cancer.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into the controversial remarks passed by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who was one of the two Indian Army officers to brief the media on Operation Sindoor.
The Indian Embassy in Portugal reacted strongly against a recent protest organised by Pakistani nationals outside the Chancery building near the Embassy office in Lisbon and called it a 'desperate provocation'.
Bengaluru/IBNS: A 35-year-old woman died after a wall collapsed on her at a workplace following heavy rainfall that flooded the city on Monday, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Army has revealed the Pakistani forces had targeted the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar after Operation Sindoor decimated nine terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and beyond.
New Delhi/IBNS: Travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, who was arrested last week on charge of espionage, had travelled to Pakistan ahead of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.
Intelligence Bureau (IB) officials and Puri Police on Sunday quizzed Puri-based YouTuber Priyanka Senapati over her alleged association with vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, who has been arrested for charges of spying for Pakistan.
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has announced it is suspending its academic partnerships with Turkish universities, following growing public pressure to sever ties with Turkey over its military and strategic support to Pakistan during the recent Indo-Pak escalation.
Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative Saifullah Khalid, who is accused of having orchestrated several terror attacks in India, was killed in Pakistan's Sindh province, media reports said.
New Delhi: Months before she was taken into custody over allegations of spying for Pakistan, an Indian man had flagged concerns about travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra.
Indian Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will lead an Indian delegation at the 17th edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), being held at Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20 to 24, 2025.
Hyderabad/IBNS: At least 17 people, including a seven-year-old girl and several women, died after a massive fire broke out at a building near Hyderabad's iconic Charminar on Sunday morning, media reports said.
Kolkata: The Election Commission of India has suspended Arun Gorain, the assistant system manager of Kakdwip subdivision in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, following allegations of serious misconduct flagged by the district administration, media reports said.
New Delhi: In a first-of-its-kind diplomatic move to counter Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, the Indian government on Saturday announced the formation of seven all-party parliamentary delegations that will represent the country on international platforms with a strong message of zero-tolerance for terrorism.
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