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MP Man thrashed, forced to lick feet of his kidnapper in moving car in an act of revenge

Gwalior: A new video has emerged, showing a man being forced to lick the soles of another person's feet in a moving vehicle in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior less than a week after the Sidhi urination incident sparked massive outrage following a viral video.

Delhi roads turn into water bodies after few hours of rain

Delhi witnessed a fresh round of rainfall on Saturday with the Meteorological Department forecasting heavy to mild showers throughout the next few days.

Congress means 'loot ki dukan, jhooth ka bazaar': PM Modi in Rajasthan

Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the Congress as a "loot ki dukan, jhooth ka bazaar" (Congress party is a 'shop of loot' and a 'market of lies')  as he slammed the grand old party during his public address in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Sidhi urination victim urges govt to release accused

New Delhi: The victim of the urination incident in the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh has requested the release of the accused involved in the act, media reports said.

Bengal panchayat poll violence claims 14 lives, Oppn blasts Mamata govt

Kolkata/IBNS: At least 14 people were killed and many others were injured in a widespread violence that dominated the three-tier panchayat elections in West Bengal, which is infamous for political clashes for decades, on Saturday.

Sachin Pilot decides to 'forgive and forget' on Congress prez Kharge's advice ahead of Rajasthan assembly polls

Jaipur: Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot, on Saturday, maintained that he had resolved his differences with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on the advice of party president Mallikarjun Kharge.

The proposed trial of Pakistani civilians in military courts violates not just the country’s Constitution but also international law

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is facing a string of court cases since being ousted from power last year and whose arrest in a graft case in May led to violent protests across the country, bemoaned recently when commenting on the state of democracy in Pakistan that the country was “standing on the edge of darkness”.

Aaditya Thackeray makes big claim amid Maharashtra political turmoil

Mumbai: Aaditya Thackeray has made an explosive claim amid ongoing political upheaval in Maharashtra.

G20: Meghalaya hosting conclave to address climate change issue

Shillong: The Meghalaya government recently launched a two-day conclave to address the urgent of climate change  as part of the G20 Summit hosted by the Government of India, media reports said.

Karnataka’s Ladlapur Dargah is now an epitome of Hindu-Muslim unity

Kalaburagi, a region in Karnataka, is touching the hearts of millions with its episode of communal harmony.

Attempted vandalism and arson at Indian Consulate: India Caucus co-chairs slams Khalistan rally in San Francisco

Washington: Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17) and Michael Waltz (FL-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, recently criticised arson attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco by pro-Khalistan elements.

Tanzania: S Jaishankar visits water project in Kibamba which is built with Indian support 

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited the water project in the Kibamba district of Dar es Salaam which is built with Indian support.

Jaishankar stresses on Mission IT during his interaction with Indian community in Dar es Salaam

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday stressed the importance of the Mission IT (India and Tanzania) while interacting with the members of the Indian community in Dar es Salaam.

Violence hits Panchayat polls in West Bengal, 12 die

Kolkata: Violence rocked West Bengal during the single phase three-tier Panchayat polling as 12 people, who were owing allegiance to both the ruling Trinamool Congress and Opposition, lost their lives in different parts of the state on Saturday.

Rajnath Singh to visit Malaysia to further cement defence ties, enhanced strategic partnership

New Delhi: Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Malaysia on July 10-11, 2023, with focus on further consolidating bilateral defence cooperation and Enhanced Strategic Partnership.

Jammu and Kashmir: Youth held for issuing online rape threats to girls, say police

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a youth for allegedly stalking and issuing online rape threats to girls, Police said on Saturday.

Indian soldiers to march in Paris again after 107 years; glorious return for Punjab regiment

In a remarkable turn of events, soldiers from the Punjab Regiment are set to march in Paris, marking a historic moment after 107 years. This significant event, reminiscent of the past, highlights the enduring ties between India and France.

Ajit Pawar and his supporters should come back to Sharad Pawar: NCP leader Jitendra Awhad

Mumbai/UNI: NCP Sharad Pawar group leader Jitendra Awhad on Saturday has made an emotional appeal that Ajit Pawar and all the legislators should come back to their original fold.

BJP is going to trounce BRS and Congress in Telangana polls: Modi

Hanumkonda/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that the BJP will trounce the ruling BRS and Congress in the upcoming Assembly election in Telangana.

PM Modi lays foundation stone for several Infra projects in Telangana

Hanamkonda/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure development projects in Telangana worth around Rs. 6,100 crore.

Bengal panchayat polls: Guv dissatisfied with prevailing law and order situation

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose expressed grave concern on Saturday at the prevailing law and order situation during the Panchayat polling in the state.

Violence mars Bengal panchayat polls in absence of central forces in most booths

Kolkata/IBNS: In almost a continuation of what was witnessed before the polls over the last one month, clashes and violence marred the key West Bengal three-tier panchayat elections, which will be a litmus test for all parties ahead of the 2024 General Elections, being held on Saturday.

Bengal panchayat poll: Three party workers killed during polling, claims TMC

Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday alleged that three of its workers were murdered and two left wounded from gunshots in Domkol during the polling for the three-tier Panchayat election.

Bengal: Panchayat polling begins under massive security blanket

Kolkata/UNI: Amidst an atmosphere of palpable tension following unbridled pre-poll violence, polling for the three-tier single-phase Panchayat election began at 7 am on Saturday.

Lavender cultivation revolutionizes agricultural practices in Pulwama, empowering local community

The CSIR Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, based in Bonera, is spearheading the promotion and expansion of lavender cultivation in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

Langar organized in Udhampur District fosters religious harmony and unity among Amarnath Yatra pilgrims

A langar (community kitchen) has been arranged for the pilgrims undertaking the sacred Amarnath Yatra at Battal Ballian, Industries Estate, in the Udhampur district. The National Human Rights and Social Justice Council of India, in collaboration with the local Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh communities, has taken up the initiative to provide free food and a resting place for the pilgrims throughout the duration of the Yatra.

Indian Railways revolutionizes train journeys with Vistadome Coaches, boosting tourism in Northeast India

Indian Railways has transformed train journeys across the country with the introduction of Vistadome coaches. These innovative coaches, featuring expansive glass windows and roofs, offer passengers an immersive 360-degree view of the picturesque landscapes, revolutionizing the travel experience.

Ten political parties including Congress, AAP call for restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur

Imphal/IBNS/UNI: A Peace Convention was organised by ten political parties on Friday appealing to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.

'True benefit of democracy reached right people in BJP govt': PM Modi in Varanasi

Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government started the new tradition of 'direct benefit and direct feedback and the true benefit of democracy has reached the right people in real terms after so many years of independence, otherwise interest of only select few were served in the past.

ED attaches former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia’s assets in liquor case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached the assets worth Rs 52. 24 crores belonging to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in a case related to the alleged Delhi liquor scam.