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Centre directs CBI to probe Manipur horror video, wants trial outside state

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Home Ministry has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the horror video from Manipur that showed two women being paraded naked by a mob, media reports said.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to prevent film piracy, make India content hub

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Rajya Sabha Thursday approved Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 which seeks to contain piracy of films and promote India to become a global content hub.

Supreme Courts allows extension of Enforcement Directorate chief's tenure till Sept 15

New Delhi/IBNS: To an appeal by the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday said Enforcement Directorate chief SK Mishra can stay on in the position till Sept 15, thus extending his tenure by about one and half months.

Commonwealth Secretary-General all praise of India's G-20 leadership, says the body needs India's strength

Secretary-General of Commonwealth Patricia Scotland KC has hailed the Indian leadership in G-20 and said the global association needs India's strength, vision and support to deliver on issues like climate justice and reforms.

'We should display a united front when it comes to national interest' : Jaishankar to Opposition

New Delhi/UNI:  External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Thursday slammed the opposition for creating ruckus in the Rajya Sabha, and said, "when it comes to national interest, politics should be set aside".

Former UK PM Tony Blair meets CM Naveen Patnaik, discusses economic development of Odisha

Former UK PM Tony Blair on Wednesday met Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and discussed the issue of economic development and growth of the East Indian state.

8th day Muharram procession from traditional routes of Srinagar a 'historic occasion': LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday described the 8th day Muharram procession taken out from traditional Guru Bazar to Dalgate, after 34 years, a “historic occasion”.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari moves SC against Calcutta HC order allowing FIRs against him

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Aug 4, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari's plea challenging a July 20 order of Calcutta High Court vacating a two-year-long restraint on West Bengal police in registering FIRs against him.

Former Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda gets 4 yrs imprisonment in coal scam case

New Delhi/UNI: A special court, after hearing arguments on quantum of sentence, has awarded four years imprisonment to former Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda in a case related to irregularities in allocation of a coal block in Chhattisgarh.

Tripura govt to launch weeklong 'Meri Matti Mera Desh' campaign on Aug 9

Agartala/UNI: With the successful implementation of Har Ghar Tiranga (National Tricolour in every house) over the year to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence as part of the national program to promote patriotism, the Tripura government has decided to launch the 'Meri Matti Mera Desh' (My soil is my country) campaign for a week.

Rahul Gandhi visits temple, witnesses Kathakali arts form at Malappuram

Malappuram/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was undergoing wellness treatment at Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS), at Kottakkal, offered prayer at Sri Viswambara temple, which is located in the AVS premises on Wednesday late evening.

Modi in Rajasthan: 'My speech removed,' says Ashok Gehlot; PMO responds

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has claimed his three-minute speech was removed at a government programme to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, media reports said.

'My daughter is as good as dead': Father of Indian woman who married Pakistan man crossing border

The father of Rajasthani woman Anju who travelled to Pakistan and married her Facebook friend Nasrullah broke silence on the action of his daughter, whose cross-border love has caught the glare of people, media reports said.

Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of 3,111 pilgrims leave from Jammu base camp

Jammu/UNI: A fresh batch of 3111 pilgrims amidst the chants of 'Bam Bam Bhole' on Thursday left from Bhagwati Nagar Base camp here for Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas.

Manipur's Tamenglong district receives first essential goods train from Guwahati

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) collaborated with the state's transport department to send the first goods train carrying essential commodities to Manipur's Tamenglong district from Guwahati on Monday, EastMojo reports.

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh visits Oju Welfare Association Center, pledges support for underpriviled

The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.), along with his wife Mrs. Anagha Parnaik, paid a visit to the Oju Welfare Association (OWA) Centre in Naharlagun on July 19 to assess the various facilities provided by OWA, including the Specialized Adoption Agency Home, the 'Children Home', the 'Shakti Sadan', the Women Helpline-181 office, and the Free Legal Aid Clinic, established by the Arunachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority.  

My support with you: Sonia Gandhi tells AAP's Sanjay Singh after his suspension from Rajya Sabha's remaining session

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi Wednesday commended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on the Opposition's handling of the Manipur issue in Parliament.

Allahabad HC seeks more clarification over Gyanvapi mosque survey

Varanasi/IBNS: The Allahabad High Court Wednesday sought more detail from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as it was not satisfied with the methodology of a scientific survey at Varanasi's Gyanvapi mosque.

PM Modi unveils revamped Pragati Maidan, assures 'India will be among world's top 3 economics' in his third term

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday assured that India will become one of the world's top three economies during his third term.

Jailed TN minister V. Senthilbalaji's judicial remand extended till Aug 8

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: A Principal Sessions Court Wednesday extended till August 8, the judicial remand of Tamil Nadu Minister V.Senthilbalaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case and now lodged in Puzhal Central Prison after a bypass surgery at a private hospital.

Centre moves SC seeking extension of tenure for ED director till Oct 15

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction for an extension of the tenure of ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra till Oct 15.

India, Australia participate in Defence Policy Talks as both sides review bilateral cooperation

Indian officials recently participated in the 8th India-Australia Defence Policy Talks (DPT) in Canberra when both sides reviewed the bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries and explored new initiatives to further strengthen defence engagements.

Indian Army will not hesitate to cross LoC to safeguard the interests of the country: Rajnath Singh

Drass: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the Indian Army will not hesitate to cross the Line of Control (LoC) to safeguard the interests of the country.

Uttar Pradesh: Two arrested for murder of brothers, father

Agra: Two persons were arrested by the police on Wednesday for the murder of two brothers and father allegedly over a property dispute in Kagarol area of Agra district here in Uttar Pradesh, a senior police officer said here.

American Sikh majority rejects Khalistan violence: US Congressman Krishnamoorthi

The resurgence of the Khalistan movement, primarily on social media, and in some countries such as Canada, the US, UK, and Australia, has sparked significant concerns, especially after the recent attacks on the Indian consulate in San Francisco.

Congress brings no-trust vote in Parliament, Modi govt to face it

New Delhi/IBNS: The Narendra Modi government will face the no-trust vote, which has been brought by the premier opposition party Congress in Parliament, media reports said.

Sikh Diaspora: The living tradition of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'

The Sikh diaspora refers to the modern migration of Sikhs from the traditional region of Punjab state of India.

Telangana: Unknown assailants kill elderly couple

Kamareddy: In a shocking and brutal incident, an elderly couple was murdered at their residence in Rythunagar, Beerkur Mandal, Telangana, at midnight on Tuesday.

From Rain to Floods: Farmers’ struggle with crop loss continues

The hardworking farmers of Bhallaiana village are facing yet another setback as they grapple with the aftermath of heavy rains and hailstones that wreaked havoc on their wheat crops back in March.

Indian Army can cross LoC for honour of nation: Rajnath Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Drass/UNI: On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the Indian Army can cross the Line of Control (LoC) for the honour of the country.