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DUSTLIK-VI: India-Uzbekistan's military exercise begins in Pune with focus on tackling terrorist action

The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced on Wednesday at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune, which will focus on responding to a terrorist action involving the capture of a defined territory.

Indian official Rajesh Kumar Singh Attends 11th India-Italy Annual Bilateral Joint Defence Committee

Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome, Italy, from April 14-15, 2025, on an official trip and co-chaired the 11th India-Italy annual bilateral Joint Defence Committee meeting.

Indian official Rajesh Kumar Singh Attends 11th India-Italy Annual Bilateral Joint Defence Committee

Indian Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Rome, Italy, from April 14-15, 2025, on an official trip and co-chaired the 11th India-Italy annual bilateral Joint Defence Committee meeting.

'PM Modi should control Amit Shah': Mamata Banerjee alleges Home Minister's conspiracy behind Murshidabad riots

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah with attempted digs and jibes blaming him for the anti-Waqf Islamic violence that was unleashed in the Murshidabad district of the state.

'PM Modi should control Amit Shah': Mamata Banerjee alleges Home Minister's conspiracy behind Murshidabad riots

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah with attempted digs and jibes blaming him for the anti-Waqf Islamic violence that was unleashed in the Murshidabad district of the state.

Language does not belong to a religion: Supreme Court rejects plea against Urdu on nameboard

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea seeking the removal of Urdu used on a nameboard of a municipal council in Maharashtra highlighting that no language belongs to a religion, media reports said.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead Indian delegation to BRICS AMM in Brazil tomorrow

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is leading the Indian delegation to the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting (AMM), scheduled to be held on Thursday in Brasilia, Brazil.

Air hostess, who was on a ventilator, 'sexually assaulted' by hospital staff in Gurugram

An air hostess has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a hospital staff when she was on a ventilator at a private hospital in Gurugram city.

Supreme Court to hear 73 pleas against Waqf (Amendment) Act today

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions which is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act that has triggered widespread protests in several corners of the country.

China issues over 85,000 visas to 'Indian friends' this year amid Donald Trump's tariff threats

New Delhi/IBNS: The Chinese Embassy in India has issued over 85,000 visas to Indian citizens between January 1 and April 9, marking a significant step towards strengthening people-to-people bonds between the two countries.

China issued over 85,000 visas to 'Indians friends' this year amid Donald Trump's tariff threats

New Delhi/IBNS: The Chinese Embassy in India has issued over 85,000 visas to Indian citizens between January 1 and April 9, marking a significant step towards strengthening people-to-people bonds between the two countries.

Tamil Nadu village in uproar as families protest Waqf land notice

Vellore: Multiple families in a village within Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district have taken to the streets following a notice declaring parts of Kattukollai as Waqf property, reported ANI.

Tamil Nadu village in uproar as families protest Waqf land notice

Vellore: Multiple families in a village within Tamil Nadu’s Vellore district have taken to the streets following a notice declaring parts of Kattukollai as Waqf property, reported ANI.

ED names Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald money laundering case chargesheet

New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda, who is the party's overseas unit chief, in connection with the alleged National Herald money laundering case.

Modi, Frederiksen discuss expansion of India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership in various fields

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with his Denmark counterpart Mette Frederiksen when they discussed the expansion of the Green Strategic Partnership in various fields, which have created favorable conditions for Danish investments in India to contribute to the green transition.

Karnataka: Mob allegedly assaults woman outside Davanagere mosque, six arrested

A mob allegedly assaulted a woman in Karnataka's Davanagere city after her husband complained about her to a local mosque regarding a domestic dispute.

'Don't get provoked': Mamata Banerjee's response to Murshidabad riots over Waqf Act

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peace and requested all communities to not get provoked amid the violent anti-Waqf Act protests that claimed three lives and led at least 500 Hindus to flee the Muslim-dominated Mushidabad district.

Amid clash with Guv, MK Stalin forms panel to maintain Tamil Nadu's autonomy

Chennai/IBNS: Amid clash with the Governor, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formed a panel for the recommendation of measures to maintain the state's autonomy, media reports said.

'I have nothing to hide': Robert Vadra reaches ED office on second summons over Haryana land deal case

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband, businessman Robert Vadra, on Tuesday reached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office after the probe agency issued its second summons to him in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.

'What kind of a language is this?': Opposition slams Modi's 'young Muslims repair punctures' remark over Waqf Act

Bilaspur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said young Muslims wouldn't need to repair bicycle punctures if the Waqf properties were used honestly, triggering sharp responses from the Opposition.

Jammu and Kashmir: One soldier injured as encounter breaks out in Poonch

At least one soldier was injured after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Monday.

UP cop mistakenly names judge as 'accused' in arrest warrant of a theft case, gets suspended

Firozabad/IBNS: A police officer in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad was suspended after he mistakenly named a judge in the arrest warrant for theft.

Andhra Pradesh man strangles 8-month pregnant wife after argument

Visakhapatnam/IBNS: A man killed his eight-month pregnant wife after a heated argument on Monday morning in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, media reports said.

After Murshidabad, fresh violence hits Bengal's South 24 Parganas over Waqf law

Kolkata/IBNS: After days of tension in Murshidabad, fresh violence erupted in Bengal's South 24 Parganas on Monday during a protest against the Centre's Waqf (Amendment) Act.

IAF jet involved in Myanmar quake relief operation faces mid-air cyber attack

New Delhi/IBNS: An Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J Super Hercules aircraft was reportedly targeted by a GPS-spoofing attack while flying over Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, India’s humanitarian relief mission in the earthquake-affected nation, reports said.

More than 2.5 million people from different religions have visited BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi past year, says Brahmavihari Swami

Spiritual leader Brahmavihari Swami has said more than 2.5 million people from different religions, races and regions visited the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi in the past year.

Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS intercept 300 kgs of narcotics worth approx. Rs 1,800 Cr

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in a joint overnight operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on April 12-13, 2025, seized over 300 kg of narcotics (methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs1,800 crore near the coast of Gujarat, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday

Belgian authorities confirm fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi's arrest

The Belgian Justice Department has confirmed the arrest of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi and said he is currently being held in detention.

Kolkata: Govt bus crashes into divider near Park Street, minor injuries reported

Kolkata/IBNS: A few minor injuries were reported after a state-run bus lost its control and crashed into the divider near Park Street in Kolkata on Monday morning.

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari demands NIA probe into Murshidabad riots

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday demanded a probe into the Islamic violence and riots that hit the Murshidabad district causing three deaths by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).