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Bombay HC rejects CPI (M) plea to hold protest rally against 'Gaza genocide' in Mumbai

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) party received a jolt from the Bombay High Court on Friday when it dismissed its petition to hold a protest against the alleged genocide carried out by Israel in Gaza.

Indian doctors treating victims of fighter jet crash in Bangladesh, locals appreciate

The team of Indian doctors and nurses, who are currently visiting Bangladesh, have started treating patients who suffered burn injuries during a recent fighter jet mishap in the country.

India test-fires drone-launched precision-guided missile

In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight-trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Kerala rape and murder convict escapes Kannur Central Jail, nabbed hours later

Kannur/IBNS: An amputed rape and murder convict who was serving a life imprisonment on Friday escaped the Kannur Central Jail in Kerala's Kannur, media reports said.

Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation: Election Commission initiates steps for Vice President elections

The Election Commission has initiated all processes for the election of the new Vice President, days after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned.

Centre bans Ullu, ALTT, other OTT apps over obscene content

New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Friday banned 25 OTT apps including Ullu, ALTT for streaming obscene content, media reports said.

Modi completes 2nd highest number of consecutive days as PM, breaks Indira Gandhi's record

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday completed the second-highest number of consecutive days in office, breaking Congress stalwart Indira Gandhi's record.

Deeply touched by Muizzu's gesture, writes Narendra Modi on X after arriving in Male

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday appreciated the Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's gesture of welcoming him to the airport and expressed hope that the relationship between the two nations will scale new heights of progress during his two-day visit.

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

New Delhi/IBNS: Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Friday took oath as the Rajya Sabha MP.

PM Modi arrives in Maldives for two-day visit, welcomed by President Mohamed Muizzu

Male/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Maldives for a two-day visit to the country after concluding his UK visit.

Rajasthan: Primary school roof collapses in Jhalawar, 4 students die

At least four students and several others are still feared to be trapped under debris after the roof of a school building collapsed in Rajasthan's Jhalawar on Friday morning.

Meghalaya murder: Family of Raja Raghuvanshi perform rituals at crime site

The family members of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi performed rituals at the crime site in Meghalaya, where he was murdered allegedly by his wife Sonam and three other men on May 23, media reports said.

PM Modi meets King Charles III at Sandringham Estate, discusses bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on King Charles III at Sandringham Estate, the summer residence of the British monarch, during his visit to the United Kingdom.

'Say politely we are learning Marathi': Ajit Pawar's advice on language row

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar suggested a way on Thursday to avoid trouble to non-Marathi people caught in the crosshairs of the language row in the state.

112 Air India pilots took medical leave 4 days after Ahmedabad crash: Minister tells Parliament

A total of 112 Air India pilots went on medical leave four days after a Boeing 787-Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, junior Aviation Minister Murlidhar Mohol said Thursday.

India-UK FTA: Modi hails new era of shared prosperity, unveils Vision 2035

London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a "historic day" in bilateral relations, hailing the landmark pact as a blueprint for shared prosperity and a new chapter in strategic partnership between the two democracies.

Tejashwi Yadav mulls boycotting Bihar polls over SIR, says 'no point in holding elections when people can't vote'

Patna/IBNS: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said his party may boycott the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of cheating through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the poll-bound state.

'EC can't escape': Rahul Gandhi slams poll body for 'cheating' amid uproar over SIR in Bihar

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of "cheating" claiming he had "100 percent proof" of the poll body's "cheating in a Karnataka seat" amid the uproar over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar.

'Perverse exercise of judicial power': SC slams Karnataka HC bail to actor Darshan in Renukaswamy murder case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Karnataka High Court's bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who was arrested for allegedly killing his 'fan' Renukaswamy.

Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order acquitting 12 people in Mumbai train bomb blasts case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Bombay High Court order that acquitted all 12 who were accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case, media reports said.

ED raids Anil Ambani's 35 premises in Delhi and Mumbai for alleged money laundering

New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday raided 35 premises linked to industrialist Anil Ambani in Delhi and Mumbai in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.

PM Modi lands in London for two-day visit to UK, all eyes on Free Trade Agreement

London/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday landed in London for a two-day visit to the United Kingdom.

'Apologise to Raj Thackeray': MNS workers assault man for refusing to speak in Marathi

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers have thrashed yet another man in Maharashtra for refusing to speak in Marathi.

UP Police busts fake embassy in Ghaziabad, arrests suspected scammer

The Uttar Pradesh Police have busted a fake embassy in Ghaziabad and arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Harshvardhan Jain, for allegedly acting as the “ambassador” of Westarctica, an unrecognised micronation in Antarctica.

Tamil Nadu woman dies by setting herself ablaze, alleges sexual harassment by father-in-law

A 32-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district has committed suicide by setting herself on fire, allegedly in protest against continuous sexual harassment by her father-in-law as well as years of dowry-related abuse by her in-laws.

Rolls-Royce cars 'owned' by Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan fined in Karnataka over road tax evasion

Two Rolls-Royce cars, each registered in the names of Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, have been fined over 18 lakh and nearly 20 lakh, respectively, for failing to pay road tax in the capital city of Karnataka.

4 Al-Qaeda terrorists arrested in Gujarat for running fake currency racket, spreading group's ideology

Four terrorists, linked to Al-Qaeda, and involved in running a fake currency racket as well as spreading the global terror group's ideology have been arrested by the Gujarat anti-terrorist squad (ATS), media reports said.

PM Modi embarks on visit to the UK and Maldives

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday embarked on a visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives.

Indian Naval ships conclude Singapore visit, officials discuss maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific

The Indian naval ships recently concluded their visit to Singapore which officials discussed further opportunities and avenues for enhancing bilateral naval ties and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

Ghaziabad: Police arrest man who was posing as 'West Arctica' ambassador, running fake embassy

The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force have arrested a man for running a fake embassy at a rented bungalow in Ghaziabad’s Kavi Nagar.