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Priyanka Gandhi rips into Israeli govt over war on Gaza, says 'their actions are unacceptable'

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Friday launched a scathing attack on the Israeli government over its war with Gaza, which is now into its 10th month and has killed nearly 40,000 people, and called on the global community to condemn Tel Aviv's "genocidal actions and force them to stop".

Innovate UK brings 15 innovative companies to Kolkata for Urban Systems Global Business Innovation Programme

Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, in collaboration with British Deputy High Commission and industry partner FICCI concluded their “Global Business Innovation Programme” with a two-day visit in Kolkata on Friday.

Kanwar Yatra diktat row: UP govt opposes pleas challenging its order to display names of owners

New Delhi/IBNS: The Uttar Pradesh government has strongly opposed the pleas filed in the Supreme Court challenging its order to display the names of the shop owners along the Kanwar Yatra route, media reports said.

Agnipath scheme should be scrapped: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after Modi attacks Opposition

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has reiterated his party's demand for the scrapping of Agnipath after Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Opposition over its alleged politics centred on the scheme.

Mamata Banerjee jets off to Delhi for NITI Aayog meeting, Abhishek Banerjee joins her

Kolkata/IBNS: Ending all speculations, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday jetted off to the national capital New Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog meeting, which will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Pakistan learnt no lesson, wages proxy wars to stay relevant: Modi's swipe at Islamabad on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi/IBNS: In a swipe at Islamabad on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Pakistan learnt no lesson from the past and continues to wage proxy wars with New Delhi through terrorism.

PM Modi addresses Kargil Vijay Diwas: Full text here

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas in Ladakh on Friday.

The price of inaction: When extremist fringe threatens a whole community

In the wake of a deeply troubling incident that recently unfolded in a Canadian park, the disturbing reality of communal harassment and racial aggression has once again come into stark focus.

Agnipath aims to rejuvenate Army and keep them fit for war: PM Modi at Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi/IBNS: Backing his government's Agnipath amid controversy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the scheme launched by his government aims to keep the Army fit for the war.

'India pays taxes like India, gets services like Somalia': Raghav Chadha

New Delhi/IBNS: Intensifying his criticism of the Budget 2024-25, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha Thursday slammed the central government in Rajya Sabha, saying India "pays taxes like England to get services like Somalia".

Narendra Modi meets former PM HD Deve Gowda in Delhi

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda at official his residence in New Delhi.

Chandrababu Naidu compares YS Jaganmohan Reddy to Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar

Hyderabad/IBNS: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Thursday compared his predecessor YS Jaganmohan Reddy to Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Engineer jumps to death from Mumbai’s Atal Setu; 2nd suicide from sea bridge

Mumbai: A 38-year-old engineer from Dombivli, near Mumbai, jumped from the Atal Setu sea bridge on Wednesday around 12:30 pm, media reports said

Noida woman doctor loses Rs 59 lakh to 'digital arrest' scam; was told she circulated porn

New Delhi: A doctor from Noida lost Rs 59 lakh after scammers tricked her into a 'digital arrest' for 48 hours—a modus operandi used by scammers to defraud people, media reports said.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' renamed

New Delhi: The 'Durbar Hall' and 'Ashok Hall' at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where various ceremonial events take place, have been renamed 'Ganatantra Mandap' and 'Ashok Mandap', respectively.

Himachal Pradesh HC serves notice to Kangana Ranaut after her Mandi election faces challenge

Shimla/IBNS: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has served notice to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut after her election to the Lok Sabha from the Mandi constituency was challenged, media reports said.

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till Aug 8

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody has been extended by the Rouse Avenue court till August 8 in connection with a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the now scrapped excise policy, media reports said.

Supreme Court upholds states' rights to levy mineral royalties

New Delhi/IBNS: In a 8:1 verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state governments' right to levy royalties on mineral-bearing lands, media reports said.

Heavy rain causes waterlogging in Pune, normal life disrupted, 3 electrocuted

Pune/IBNS: Heavy rain disrupted normal life, caused waterlogging and battered the city of Pune on Thursday, media reports said.

Include North Bengal in NorthEast region: Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar proposes to PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: Triggering a row, Union Minister and West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar has proposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include North Bengal in the NorthEast region, in a bid to facilitate the state with more funds and development.

India ranks 82nd in world's most powerful passport list, Singapore grabs top spot

The latest ranking released by the Henley Passport Index has ranked India's passport at the 82nd spot, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries.

Bangladesh raises strong objection to Mamata Banerjee's 'provide shelter' remark: Reports

Bangladesh has raised strong objections to Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's comments on its internal affairs with the High Commission of India, media reports quoting sources said.

'When Speaker speaks, he speaks right': Om Birla, Abhishek Banerjee engage in war of words on Budget discussion

New Delhi/IBNS: The discussion on Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha Wednesday witnessed a sharp exchange of words between Speaker Om Birla and Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, with the latter claiming that the House did not discuss the three farm laws which were later rolled back while the Chair insisted to correct his facts.

Delhi man cheats US woman of $400,000, ED reveals ploy after arrest

A woman from the US, Lisa Roth, was duped for Rs. 3.3 crore after she got a call on July 4 last year, from a person who claimed to be an "agent of Microsoft" and was asked to transfer 400,000 dollars to a cryptocurrency wallet.

Kolkata: Temporary gate at Dhanyo Dhanyo Auditorium collapses ahead of cultural event to be attended by CM Mamata Banerjee, 2 injured

At least two people were hurt after a temporary gate at Dhanyo Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata's Alipore area collapsed on Wednesday ahead of a cultural event which was scheduled to be attended by CM Mamata Banerjee.

Goa Shipyard Limited constructed two Advanced Frigates for Indian Navy launched

The first of two Advanced Frigates under construction by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy, was launched on 23 Jul 24 at GSL, Goa.

India reopens its embassy in Libya after closing down five years ago amid worsening security situation

India recently reopened its embassy in Libya just five years after it closed its operation due to the worsening security situation in the country.

Rahul Gandhi meets farmer leaders from six states in Parliament

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi met farmer leaders from six states in the Parliament House Complex on Wednesday.

'And you have the audacity...?': Nirmala Sitharaman slams TMC over 'discriminatory budget' charge

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman engaged in a fierce faceoff with the Trinamool Congress MPs in Parliament after the party led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the budget as "discriminatory" and "biased".

Rahul Gandhi claims farmer leaders were not allowed to meet him in Parliament

New Delhi/IBNS: Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has claimed farmer leaders were not allowed to meet him in Parliament by the government.