BJP's first-time MLA Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi CM
BJP's first-time MLA Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi CM
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Army must stay out of politics, says Indian Army chief amid row over China remarks
New Delhi: Expressing his concerns over involving the defence forces in political debates, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi emphasised that the Army should not be drawn into politics, media reports said.
BJP names first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chief Minister, oath ceremony tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named senior leader and first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as the next Delhi chief minister on Wednesday evening.
S Jaishankar to visit South Africa for G20 FMM tomorrow
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Johannesburg, South Africa on February 20 and 21 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM).
Kashmiri medical student alleges facing brutal ragging by seniors in Karnataka college
A second-year Kashmiri MBBS student alleged that he was assaulted and severely ragged by senior students at Al-Ameen Medical College in Karnataka.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron enhances friendly bond during Cambodia visit
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera departed from Sihanoukville, Cambodia on Feb 17, marking the conclusion of a successful visit, the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
'Time is money': Bengaluru man sues PVR-Inox for wasting his time with ads in cinema hall, wins case
Bengaluru/IBNS: A Bengaluru man has won the case which he filed against PVR-Inox and Book My Show for wasting his time by running lengthy commercials at a cinema hall, media reports said.
'Rarest of rare case': Kolkata court sentences man to death for raping 7-month-old baby
Kolkata/IBNS: A POCSO court in Kolkata has sentenced a 34-year-old man to death for raping a seven-month-old girl child, media reports said.
Mamata Banerjee dares Suvendu Adhikari to tackle revolt, LoP says 'you can't scare me'
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who dared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA to get hold of himself upon facing a revolt from people of a particular religion.
Qatar plans to invest $10 billion in India, target set to double bilateral trade by 2030
Qatar has announced it will invest $10 billion in India across various sectors, as per the joint statement issued by the two nations on Tuesday during the visit of the Gulf country's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to New Delhi.
Narendra Modi describes Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India
Indian PM Narendra Modi described his former British counterpart Rishi Sunak as a 'great friend' of India during their meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Former British PM Rishi Sunak visits Indian Parliament House with his family
Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Tuesday visited the Indian Parliament House with his wife Akshata Murty and daughters Krishna and Anoushka.
5 arrested over KIIT protest after Nepali student's death get bail
Kolkata/IBNS: The five people arrested in connection with the forcible eviction of Nepali students from hostels at Odisha's Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) following the death of a student from the same community, have got bail.
All is not well in Maharashtra ruling alliance with Eknath Shinde being upset over reduced security cover to its MLAs
Mumbai/IBNS: Just three months after a landslide victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance seems to be having a widening rift over the withdrawal of 'Y'-security cover to some MLAs.
Former British PM Rishi Sunak visits Indian Parliament with his family
Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Tuesday visited the Indian Parliament House with his wife Akshata Murty and daughters Krishna and Anoushka.
This is Mrityu Kumbh, says Mamata Banerjee targeting BJP over Maha Kumbh stampede
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Uttar Pradesh over the recent stampede in the ongoing Maha Kumbh and said it has turned into a 'Mrityu Kumbh'.
Nepali student's death in KIIT: Private institute apologises, removes staffers amid tension
The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in the east Indian state of Odisha has suspended three employees, including two hostel staffers, for allegedly misbehaving with Nepali students and evicting them from the campus during the recent protests over the suspected suicide of a Btech student from Nepal.
India showcased as 'Theme Country' at New Year Celebration of APCC in USA
India was showcased as the 'Theme Country' at the 27th New Year Celebration of Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) at Tacoma Dome in US city of Washington DC.
Modi govt exacerbated voters' concerns over integrity of electoral process: Rahul Gandhi slams new CEC appointment
New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) claiming the Modi government violated the Supreme Court order and removed the Chief Justice of India as a part of the selection committee.
Thani visiting New Delhi: India, Qatar decide to elevate bond to 'Strategic Partnership' level
Indian PM Narendra Modi and visiting Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Tuesday when they decided to elevate the relationship between the two nations to the Strategic Partnership level.
Piyush Goyal says India, Qatar's future partnership rests on pillars of sustainibility, technology, entrepreneurship
Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India-Qatar future partnership will rest on the pillars of sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship and energy.
Telangana reduces work hours for Muslim employees during Ramzan, BJP slams Congress govt over 'appeasement'
Hyderabad/IBNS: In a controversial order, the Congress government in Telangana has relaxed the work hours for all its Muslim employees during the festival Ramzan, media reports said.
Dirty and perverted mind: Supreme Court raps Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps over 'sex with parents' remark
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday called popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia "dirty" and "perverted" by mind rapping him over his controversial "sex with parents" remark on Samay Raina's comedy show, India's Got Latent.
Not party's view: Congress distances itself from Sam Pitroda's 'China is not India's enemy' remark
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress has distanced itself from its leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remark where he claimed China was not India's enemy inviting criticisms from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party [BJP].
Delhi CM's oath ceremony to be held on Feb 20; film stars, industrialists, diplomats among those invited
New Delhi/IBNS: The new Chief Minister of Delhi will take the oath of office at the iconic Ramlila Maidan on Thursday in a grand ceremony that will be attended by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and ministers and all the allies.
Gyanesh Kumar is the new Chief Election Commissioner of India
New Delhi/IBNS: Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner of India, replacing the outgoing Rajiv Kumar, the government said on Monday.
PM Modi greets 'brother' Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at airport with a warm hug
New Delhi/IBNS: Breaking protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday to receive the Amir (Head) of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, upon his arrival in India.
'Enough is enough': Supreme Court refuses to allow new petitions in matters involving Places of Worship Act
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain any new petitions in matters involving the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which stops a lawsuit from being filed to reclaim a place of worship or change its character.
Congress objects to new chief election commissioner's selection before Supreme Court hearing
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party has objected to the selection of a Chief Election Commissioner stating that the law for appointment to post was challenged in the Supreme Court.
Indian Army to participate in sixth edition of joint military exercise with Japan
The Indian Army will participate in the sixth edition of the joint military exercise Dharma Guardian with Japan at Mount Fuji from February 25 to March 9.