Blast at oxygen plant in Mohali kills 2, several injured
Mohali/IBNS: Two dead and several others were injured as a massive blast took place at an oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
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Blast at oxygen plant in Mohali kills 2, several injured
Mohali/IBNS: Two dead and several others were injured as a massive blast took place at an oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
Election Commission suspends four Bengal govt officers for including fictitious voters in electoral rolls
New Delhi/IBNS: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday suspended four West Bengal government officers for allegedly including fictitious voters in electoral rolls amid confrontation between the State and Centre over Special Intensive Revision (SIR), media reports said.
India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in Delhi to bolster bilateral cooperation
The inaugural edition of India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss security perspectives and further bolster bilateral cooperation.
Ajit Doval arrives in Moscow amid Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil import
Amid rift in ties between US and India over Russian oil imports, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for a visit to strengthen bilateral relations.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee 'apologises to nation' for supporting colleague Mahua Moitra in 2023
A day after he resigned as the Trinamool Congress's chief whip in Lok Sabha, senior MP Kalyan Banerjee Tuesday launched a fresh attack on party colleague Mahua Moitra, saying she "lacks basic gratitude" and apologised to the nation for defending her.
Trump threatens India again with harsh tariffs in next 24 hours over Russian oil purchase
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he would increase the tariffs imposed on Indian imports "very substantially" over the next 24 hours due to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.
India, Philippines elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday met visiting Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr when the countries decided to elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership.
India, Philippines elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday met visiting Philippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr when the countries decided to elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership.
Indian Navy's Eastern fleet ships visit Philippines, strengthening maritime ties
As part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, several Indian naval fleets, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded their port call at Manila, Philippines.
Indian Navy's Eastern fleet ships visit Philippines, strengthening maritime ties
As part of the ongoing Operational Deployment to South East Asia, several Indian naval fleets, under the Command of Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), concluded their port call at Manila, Philippines.
Narendra Modi expresses condolences over Uttarakhand landslide
Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed condolences to people hit by a massive cloudburst-triggered landslide and flash flood in Dharali village of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday.
US Embassy warns 'overstaying' Indians, directs them to respect terms of visa
The US Embassy in India has issued a stern message to those Indians who are staying beyond their authorised period of stay in the country, and warned that they may face visa revocation and even possible deportation.
US Embassy warns 'overstaying' Indians, directs them to respect terms of visa
The US Embassy in India has issued a stern message to those Indians who are staying beyond their authorised period of stay in the country, and warned that they may face visa revocation and even possible deportation.
TMC appoints Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as Lok Sabha chief whip after Kalyan Banerjee's abrupt resignation
New Delhi/IBNS: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday announced parliamentarian Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar as the party chief whip in the Lok Sabha, a day after Kalyan Banerjee resigned abruptly.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari's convoy attacked in Cooch Behar, TMC rejects BJP's 'assault' charge
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari's convoy was attacked in Cooch Behar allegedly by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers, media reports said.
Persecuted in silence: A post-Hasina year when violence against Bangladesh Hindus is new normal
One year after Sheikh Hasina’s sudden ouster from power on August 5, 2024, a grim reality has taken hold across Bangladesh—one that has placed the country's 13 million-strong Hindu population in a state of unprecedented fear and flight.
India, Philippines hold first joint naval drill in South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry responds
In an initiative aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and regional maritime security, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Indian Navy conducted their first-ever Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) from August 3 to 4, 2025.
Persecuted in silence: A post-Hasina year when violence against Bangladesh Hindus is new normal
One year after Sheikh Hasina’s sudden ouster from power on August 5, 2024, a grim reality has taken hold across Bangladesh—one that has placed the country's 13 million-strong Hindu population in a state of unprecedented fear and flight.
India, Philippines hold first joint naval drill in South China Sea, Chinese foreign ministry responds
In an initiative aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and regional maritime security, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Indian Navy conducted their first-ever Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) from August 3 to 4, 2025.
Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik dies at 79
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik died on Tuesday. He was 79.
'Unwarranted on the democratic rights of political parties': INDIA bloc backs Rahul Gandhi after SC slams his 'Chinese intrusion' remark
New Delhi/IBNS: INDIA bloc leaders have backed Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who was on Monday rapped by the Supreme Court over his claim that China grabbed 2,000 sq. km of Indian land.
'Unwarranted on the democratic rights of political parties': INDIA bloc backs Rahul Gandhi after SC slams his 'Chinese intrusion' remark
New Delhi/IBNS: INDIA bloc leaders have backed Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who was on Monday rapped by the Supreme Court over his claim that China grabbed 2,000 sq. km of Indian land.
Calcutta University snubs Mamata govt's appeal, decides to not reschedule exams for TMC event
Kolkata/IBNS: The University of Calcutta on Monday said it won't reschedule examinations due to be held on August 28, snubbing the West Bengal government's appeal for an alteration of dates coinciding with a ruling party event.
'Am I the only one to take responsibilities?': Kalyan Banerjee outpours anger against Mamata resigning as LS chief whip
New Delhi/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has hit out at party supremo Mamata Banerjee after the former was held responsible for the "lack of coordination" in the Lok Sabha and resigned as the chief whip in the lower house of Parliament.
'Am I the only one to take responsibilities?': Kalyan Banerjee outpours anger against Mamata resigning as LS chief whip
New Delhi/IBNS: Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee has hit out at party supremo Mamata Banerjee after the former was held responsible for the "lack of coordination" in the Lok Sabha and resigned as the chief whip in the lower house of Parliament.
TMC rejig: Mamata appoints Abhishek Banerjee as LS floor leader, Kalyan steps down as chief whip
New Delhi/IBNS: In a major rejig, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appointed her nephew Abhishek Banerjee as the Trinamool Congress' Lok Sabha floor leader replacing veteran Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
'Unjustified and unreasonable': India counters Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil import
New Delhi/IBNS: In a strong response to the Trump administration, India on Monday said the United States' tariff threats to the South Asian country over its Russian oil import are "unjustified and unreasonable".
'Unjustified and unreasonable': India counters Trump's tariff threat over Russian oil import
New Delhi/IBNS: In a strong response to the Trump administration, India on Monday said the United States' tariff threats to the South Asian country over its Russian oil import are "unjustified and unreasonable".
Go back to your own country: Indian-origin taxi driver assaulted in Ireland
An Indian-origin taxi driver, who has been staying in the country for the past 23 years, was assaulted in Ireland's Dublin city, media reports said.