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'Unwarranted': India hits back at JD Vance over ‘indentured servants’ remark amid US Green Card crackdown

New Delhi/IBNS: India has criticised US Vice-President JD Vance for describing foreign workers as “indentured servants” amid a crackdown on employment-based immigration, calling the remark “unwarranted” and offensive.

'Wait till you discover the other guy': Rahul Gandhi's swipe at Modi govt after Elon Musk's 'Is Ambani the real boss of India?' post

New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi took an indirect swipe at the Centre and industrialist Gautam Adani while responding to billionaire Elon Musk’s criticism of the regulatory hurdles his satellite internet company Starlink is facing in India.

India-Singapore maritime ties in focus as INS Kulish docks at Tuas Terminal

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kulish arrived at Tuas Terminal in Singapore on October 6 for an Operational Turnaround (OTR) as part of the Indian Navy's ongoing Eastern Fleet Operational Deployment.

‘Israel honours your bravery’: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar to get top civilian award

The Israeli government will honour Indian Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar with the country's Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his role in preventing a mid-air catastrophe aboard a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight after an Omani co-pilot attacked him.

Gas leak sparks fire at IIT Bombay hostel, 5 injured

A gas leak triggered a fire at a hostel on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai on Thursday night, leaving five people injured, including two children.

'Forgive, forgive, forgive...': Supreme Court says leniency must have a limit

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that its “forgiving nature” in commuting death sentences may need to be reconsidered, warning that there has to be a point where such leniency comes to an end.

Saudi airport attacks: Indian Embassy urges citizens to stay indoors

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to remain alert, stay indoors when necessary and strictly follow instructions issued by local authorities amid escalating security concerns in the kingdom.

IndiGo, Air India cancel Riyadh flights after Houthi attack threat

Air India, IndiGo and Air India Express have cancelled flights to and from Riyadh until October 10 amid heightened security concerns following a series of attacks claimed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Plane, ship, fire and 228 people: Inside Coast Guard’s biggest rescue drill

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha, on October 8 under the aegis of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Board (NMSARB).

India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calls targeting of civilian infrastructure unacceptable

New Delhi/IBNS: India on Thursday condemned the recent attacks targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which left three people dead and 36 injured.

‘Attempt to destabilise world’s largest democracy’: 42 retired judges rally behind Gyanesh Kumar over ‘vote chori’ row

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of "vote chori", 42 retired judges on Thursday issued an open letter warning against attempts to undermine constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission of India (ECI).

‘Vote chor, gaddi chod’: Dhruv Rathee, Prakash Raj join Bengaluru protest against Gyanesh Kumar

Bengaluru/IBNS: PM Modi-critic YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor Prakash Raj on Thursday joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Bengaluru over allegations of "vote chori".

‘He was never wavering while expressing his opinions’: PM Modi mourns Nana Patekar

Mumbai/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to veteran actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar, praising his rare acting intensity, versatility and creative talent following his demise at the age of 75.

SC pulls up Rajpal Yadav over non-payment in cheque bounce case; actor says, ‘I have lost a lot of money’

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up actor Rajpal Yadav for failing to fully comply with its direction to deposit money in connection with a long-running cheque-bounce dispute involving M/s Murli Projects Pvt Ltd.

Seemapuri building collapse: 2 children, pregnant woman among 3 dead in Delhi

Three people, including two children, were killed after a four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Seemapuri area on Wednesday, triggering a major search-and-rescue operation.

IndiGo flight hit by lightning makes emergency landing in Lucknow

An IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing in the Uttar Pradesh capital on Wednesday after the aircraft was struck by lightning mid-air.

India-Canada ties get major boost? Doval, Carney’s adviser discuss defence, security

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with David Morrison, Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in New Delhi, with both sides welcoming efforts to advance negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Indian Oil official stabbed to death in Maharashtra over petrol pump dispute

An Indian Oil official was allegedly stabbed to death during a dispute over the sealing of a petrol pump in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district, police said.

Child dies after four-storey building collapses in Delhi’s Seemapuri, 8 rescued

A child was killed after a four-storey building collapsed in northeast Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday, triggering a massive search and rescue operation. At least eight people have been rescued so far, officials said.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained during Delhi protest against CEC

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was detained in Delhi on Wednesday as INDIA bloc members staged a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, media reports said.

Delhi Building Collapse: Several feared trapped under debris in Seemapuri

Several people are feared trapped under debris after a portion of a four-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri area on Wednesday.

Jio showcases AI playbook at India Mobile Congress 2026

Jio showcases AI playbook at India Mobile Congress 2026

Thai woman marries Kanpur-based Irfan, sends Rs 60 lakh — then discovers his 12-year marriage and 3 children

An online friendship that blossomed into marriage turned into a nightmare for a Thai woman after she allegedly discovered that the Indian man she married already had three children from a 12-year-old marriage, media reports said.

Class 10 Madrasa Dropout Behind AI Video Targeting Delhi Cop Accused by Women Journalist? Police Arrest Haryana Youth

New Delhi: Delhi Police arrested a 24-year-old man from Haryana for allegedly creating and circulating an AI-generated video and poster that falsely showed a senior police officer sexually assaulting a woman journalist, adding a disputed layer to an already contentious row over policing a protest at Jantar Mantar.

Delhi ACP in trouble after journalist’s sexual harassment complaint; promotion put on hold after his request

New Delhi/IBNS: A Delhi Police officer has come under the spotlight after a journalist accused him of sexual harassment during a recent protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, media reports said.

Gold smuggling busted! DRI seizes 8.3 kg gold worth Rs 12.37 crore near India-Bangladesh border

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized around 8.3 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at approximately Rs 12.37 crore in an intelligence-led operation along the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district.

CBI raids Bhagwant Mann's camp office in corruption probe; CM accuses BJP of political targeting

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday searched the camp office of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh as part of a corruption probe involving his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh Ghuman, and others.

UP woman kills husband with boyfriend's help, fakes heart attack death

A 30-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut was allegedly killed by his wife and her boyfriend, with the crime initially passed off as a heart attack, police said.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Air Force chief; to take over on October 31

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a fighter pilot with more than 3,500 hours of flying experience, has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff, the government announced on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi, sister Priyanka detained after 9-hour sit-in outside Election Commission

Nearly nine hours after Rahul Gandhi led Opposition MPs in a march from Parliament to the Election Commission, Delhi Police detained the Leader of the Opposition and several other leaders on Tuesday evening as their sit-in near the poll panel's office continued.