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Canadian Indian community calls for action against Khalistan hardliner Pannun

In a strong appeal to the Canadian government, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC), representing the Indian community in the country, has demanded swift action against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a pro-Khalistan hardliner and designated terrorist in India.

Telangana Assembly polls: Congress declares first list of 55 candidates

Hyderabad: The Congress on Sunday released its much-awaited first list of 55 candidates for the 119-seat Telangana Assembly polls, featuring a number of top guns including state party chief A Revanth Reddy.

'Deeply moved': Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gilon thanks Indians for support during India-Pak World Cup match

New Delhi: India extended its clean record against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup history with a seven-wicket victory in Ahmedabad on Saturday. This marked India's 8th consecutive win over their arch-rivals in the tournament.

Amid Israel-Hamas War, ex-JNU student leader Shehla Rashid thanks Modi govt for ensuring peace, stability in J&K

New Delhi: As the horrors of violence sparked by a sudden offensive launched a week ago by Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and the counterattacks by Israel to decimate it unfold daily, former student leader Shehla Rashid has said Indians are lucky and thanked the government and security forces for ensuring "long-term peace and security" in Kashmir.

MakeMyTrip draws flak from netizens for 'insensitive' ad on Pakistani fans

New Delhi: Online travel company MakeMyTrip has been severely criticised for its advertisement ahead of Pakistan vs India ODI World Cup match on Saturday in Ahmedabad. The company offered discounts to Pakistani fans on travel to India based on the margin of Pakistan’s defeat in the highly anticipated face-off.

PM Modi congratulates Team India on 'historic' World Cup victory on Pakistan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in applauding Team India's historic triumph over Pakistan in the World Cup.

Ferry service between Tamil Nadu, northern Sri Lanka launched, PM Modi attends virtually

In line with the announcement made by the leaders of the two countries in July 2023 during the visit of the President of Sri Lanka to India, the ferry service between Nagappatinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka commenced on Saturday (October 14, 2023).

Rajasthan: BSF shoots down Pakistani drone in Srikaranpur, drug smuggling attempt foiled

The  Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday shot down a Pakistani drone at Srikaranpur area in Rajasthan, foiling an international drug smuggling attempt.

Telangana Guv calls for report within 48 hrs on tragic suicide of Pravallik

Hyderabad/UNI/IBNS:  Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan extended her heartfelt condolences to the grieving parents and family members of Pravallika, a 23-year-old aspiring candidate for competitive examinations, who tragically took her own life.

Women capable of achieving anything with support from govt, says Yogi launching Mission Shakti

Lucknow/UNI/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched the fourth phase of Mission Shakti, focused on promoting women's safety, respect, and self-reliance, by flagging off a Women Empowerment Rally that traversed several locations in the capital before concluding at the 1090 Intersection.

Congress charges BJP-led Tripura govt for cheating people

Agartala/UNI: While accusing the BJP-led government in Tripura of being corrupt and anti-people, the State Congress charged the state government on Saturday for cheating the commoners with misleading campaigns rather than institutionalizing the fraud of some dishonest businessmen.

Punjab Police busts LeT module and recover arms and ammunition

Amritsar/UNI: In a major breakthrough on Saturday, SSOC Amritsar, in a joint operation with the Central Agency, busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module and arrested two persons who are residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Israel-Hamas conflict: Two evacuated Indian students praise PM Narendra Modi-led for launching Operation Ajay

Two Indian students, who were evacuated from war-hit Israel, have appreciated the Indian government for launching 'Operation Ajay'.

China’s air power and the myth of J20

The Myth of J20 One of the biggest enigmas of the border war between India and China in 1962 was the question of why India did not use its air power to engage the Chinese army in the Himalayan frontier.

Justice Ritu Bahri makes history as Punjab and Haryana High Court’s first woman acting Chief Justice

In a historic moment for the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Ritu Bahri has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice, marking the first time in its storied history that a woman has held this esteemed position.

Conflicts and confrontation benefit none, says PM Modi amid Israel-Palestine war

New Delhi/IBNS: "Conflicts and confrontation benefit none," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a veiled urge to the world to maintain peace and harmony amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine.

Bengaluru firecracker shop fire: Toll rises to 16

Bengaluru/UNI: One more person succumbed to burn injuries, taking the death toll to 16 on Thursday in the fire mishap at a firecracker shop in Attibele near the city.

Karnataka man arrested for posting provocative slogan supporting Palestine

Vijayanagar/UNI: A 20-year-old man was arrested on Thursday night by local police for allegedly posting a provocative slogan on WhatsApp in support of Palestine.

Raj Thackeray's delegation meets Eknath Shinde

Pune/UNI: A delegation, led by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray, met Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and raised issues regarding toll hike and congestion at toll booths and other facilities.

Operation Ajay: First flight with 212 stranded Indians arrives in India from war-hit Israel

The first flight carrying 212 Indian people, who were stranded in Israel, arrived in New Delhi on Friday.

PM Modi unveils projects worth Rs 4,200 cr in Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled and laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth about Rs 4200 crore in sectors including rural development, road, power, irrigation, drinking water, horticulture, education, health, and disaster management, among others in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand today.

Operation Ajay's first flight to bring back 230 Indians from Israel, Jaishankar monitors evacuation mission

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is monitoring Operation Ajay, the evacuation mission launched by India to rescue its nationals from war-torn Israel.

PM Modi performs puja at Gauri Kund in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh, meditates in front of Adi Kailash peak

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday visited the sacred Gauri Kund in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district and had a view of the Adi Kailash.

Bengal BJP workers stage protest outside party headquarters in Kolkata

Kolkata/IBNS: In an embarrassment for West Bengal's primary opposition camp Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), some of its workers staged a protest against the top brass outside party headquarters in Kolkata on Thursday.

Supreme Court Collegium recommends two judicial officers of Tripura as HC judges

Agartala/UNI: The Supreme Court Collegium on Wednesday recommended the appointment of two judicial officers of Tripura as judges of Tripura High Court.

Supreme Court extends interim bail to former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court, in its order on Thursday, extended the interim bail of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Maharashtra Minister, Nawab Malik, by three months on health grounds in a money laundering case.

Independent ST Commission to be set up for Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai/UNI: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that approval has been given to establish a separate Scheduled Tribes (ST) Commission for Maharashtra on the lines of the central government.

India-Sri Lanka launch logo to mark 75th year of diplomatic ties

India and Sri Lanka recently launched a logo to mark 75 years of diplomatic relationship.

Bihar train accident: 4 killed, over 100 injured as North East Express derails in Buxar

Buxar/UNI: At least four passengers died and more than 100 were injured, some of them seriously, when several coaches of the 12506 North East Express derailed near Raghunathpur station under the Danapur Rail division in Bihar on Wednesday night.

India, Italy strengthen defence ties

India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, engaged in talks with his Italian counterpart Defence Minister, Guido Crosetto, in Rome during the first leg of his official visit to Italy and France.