Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani to visit India tomorrow
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani will pay a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.
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India is the second-largest fish-producing country with 8 percent share in global production: Ministry
India is the second largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production, said the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
Lalu Prasad calls Maha Kumbh ‘faaltu,’ sparks controversy amid stampede fallout
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad ignited controversy on Sunday after dismissing the Maha Kumbh as "faaltu" (meaningless) while commenting on the tragic New Delhi Railway Station stampede, media reports.
Inquiry finds special train announcement, ticket surge led to deadly New Delhi stampede
New Delhi: An inquiry report into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives on Saturday night due to overcrowding, has identified key factors behind the tragedy.
Elon Musk-led US department cancels $21 million grant meant for influencing 'voter turnout in India', BJP responds
New Delhi/Washington DC/IBNS: Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the new US government has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant, initiated by former President Joe Biden's administration to influence "voter turnout in India."
Congress targets Centre over Delhi station stampede, demands 'exact figures' of dead
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after the stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station leaving 18 people dead and several others injured last night, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the Centre and the Railways, accusing them of negligence and failure to manage the crisis.
US plane carrying second batch of 'illegal' Indian immigrants lands in Amritsar
Amritsar/IBNS: A second plane carrying 119 Indian deportees from the United States landed in Punjab's Amritsar on Saturday night, which is in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station kills 18 including 11 women, 4 children
New Delhi/IBNS: At least 18 people, including 11 women and four children, died after a sudden rush of passengers caused by the delay of two trains for the Maha Kumbh led to an overcrowding situation at the New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, media reports said.
15 killed in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid spiralling Maha Kumbh rush
New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night after two trains headed for the Maha Kumbh were delayed leading to overcrowding, media reports said.
15 killed in overcrowding chaos at New Delhi Railway Station amid spiralling Maha Kumbh rush
New Delhi: At least 15 people, including 10 women and three children, died at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night two trains headed for the Maha Kumbh were delayed leading to overcrowding, media reports said.
Tamil Nadu govt takes possession of Jaylalithaa's seized assets including gold sword, crown, luxury watches
Bengaluru: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s disproportionate assets case has culminated in a huge transfer of wealth, both in financial and symbolic terms, media reports said.
Congress slams Punjab’s AAP govt over illegal immigration as second US deportee flight heads to Amritsar
Chandigarh: As a second US flight carrying 120 deported Indians is set to land in Amritsar today, the political debate over the deportation of illegal immigrants has reignited, media reports said.
'Scared but not running away': YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia says he faces death threats amid row over remarks on reality show
Mumbai: YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, embroiled in a major controversy, has revealed that he is receiving death threats following backlash over his comments on a reality show. "I am feeling scared... But, I am not running away," he stated in an Instagram post.
BJP slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over comment on PM Modi’s caste amid state’s caste survey row
Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing debate over Telangana's caste survey, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to a backward class by birth but is part of a "legally converted backward class", media reports said.
BJP Slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over comment on PM Modi’s caste amid state’s caste survey row
Hyderabad: Amid the ongoing debate over Telangana's caste survey, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not belong to a backward class by birth but is part of a "legally converted backward class", media reports said.
'India a democracy that delivers': Jaishankar counters US Senator Elissa Slotkin ‘democracy doesn’t put food on table’ remark
Munich (Germany): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday criticised the West for perceiving democracy as an exclusively Western trait.
Maharashtra forms panel to study law against forced conversions and ‘love jihad’
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has constituted a seven-member committee to assess the legal framework for a potential law addressing forced religious conversions and cases of "love jihad", media reports said.
India, Sri Lanka strengthen bond in critical minerals, mining
Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey held a productive meeting today with Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
India, Chad discuss deepening further bilateral ties in key areas
Indian and Chad officials attended the Foreign Office Consultations in N’Djamena city on Thursday when they agreed to further deepen bilateral ties in key areas to enhance cooperation in the multilateral fora.
Akhilesh Yadav demands extension of Maha Kumbh as millions still head to join mega Hindu festival
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday demanded an extension of the Maha Kumbh duration with an overwhelming number of devotees still waiting on roads to attend the mega Hindu religious congregation.
Big concerns addressed, I am encouraged: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauds Modi's US visit
Washington/IBNS: In contrast to his party's reactions to Narendra Modi's US visit, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lauded the Prime Minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump saying he was "encouraged" by the outcome of the bilateral engagement.
Second US plane with 119 Indian deportees to land in Punjab's Amritsar today
New Delhi/IBNS: Second plane from the United States carrying 119 Indian deportees will on Saturday land in Punjab's Amritsar in line with US President Donald Trump's crackdown on the illegal immigrants, media reports said.
Prayagraj: 10 Maha Kumbh pilgrims die after car-bus collision on highway
At least 10 pilgrims, who were on their way to Maha Kumbh, died after the car that was carrying them collided with a bus in Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.
'How can we involve Chief Justice with any executive appointment?' Jagdeep Dhankar's big remark on separation of powers
Bhopal/IBNS: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Friday said the country's Chief Justice should not be involved in making any executive appointment in a democracy like India.
BJP says AAP renames CMO Delhi X handle to 'KejriwalAtWork', then deletes profile
New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party, who have come to power in Delhi after a massive victory in assembly polls, engaged in a tussle with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after the Chief Minister's X account, @CMODelhi, was suddenly renamed @KejriwalAtWork.
Elon Musk’s ‘space relic’ gift to PM Modi sparks buzz online
Washinton DC: Speculation has been swirling over what Prime Minister Narendra Modi received as a gift from the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. Reports suggest that the Indian leader was presented with a piece of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket.
Mumbai, Assam cops land at Ranveer Allahbadia's residence but could not find him
Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai and Guwahati Police on Friday landed at Ranveer Allahbadia's house, over his crass comments during his appearance on an episode of 'India's Got Latent', a stand-up comedy show but returned empty hand as the popular Youtuber was not found and the apartment was locked.
Dubai-based venture capitalist linked to Rs 500-600 cr investment fraud in India: ED
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified a Dubai-based venture capitalist, who owns a franchise in the Abu Dhabi T10 cricket league, as the mastermind behind an investment fraud worth Rs 500-600 crore in India, sources told ThePrint.
Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrive in Cambodia
The ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) comprising INS Sujata and ICGS Veera arrived at Sihanoukville Port, Cambodia on 14 Feb 25 as part of Long Range Training Deployment of the squadron to South East Asia.
India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Thailand’s ‘Act West’ policy complement each other: says Narendra Modi in his SAMVAD address
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s ‘Act East’ policy and Thailand’s ‘Act West’ policy complement each other, promoting mutual progress and prosperity.