Rahul Gandhi on two-day visit to Manipur
New Delhi/UNI: Top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to Manipur from Thursday.
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Terrorist killed, 3 injured in military operation in NW Pakistan
Islamabad/UNI: A terrorist was killed and three others were injured during a military operation in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said in a statement on Wednesday.
Calcutta HC says appointments of VCs to state-run universities' by Bengal Guv valid
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: A division bench of Calcutta High Court on Wednesday pronounced that there is legality in the orders, issued by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, appointing interim vice-chancellors in 11 state-sponsored universities across the state.
Seven electrocuted during Rath Yatra procession in Tripura
Agartala/IBNS: Seven people died and at least 20 were injured when a chariot caught fire during a Rath Yatra procession after it touched a high-tension electricity line at Kumarghat in Tripura's Unokoti district on Wednesday evening.
Centre approves introduction of National Research Foundation Bill 2023 in Parliament
New Delhi/IBNS/uni: The Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre on Wednesday approved the introduction of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 in the Parliament, in a bid to strengthen the research eco-system in the country.
Karnataka man strangles daughter over love affair, distraught lover commits suicide
Bengaluru/IBNS: A 20-year-old woman in Bengaluru was killed by his father as she was planning to marry his lover who belonged to a different cast. Her death also left the distraught lover to commit suicide who jumped in front of an oncoming train and died by suicide.
Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan shot at in UP's Saharanpur
Saharanpur/UP/IBNS: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan was on Wednesday shot at in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, media reports said.
Threat to Abu Azmi: Chotta Rajan gang under police scanner
Mumbai: Mumbai police are probing the alleged death threat to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi from different angles, including the involvement of underworld don Chhota Rajan gang, sources said on Wednesday.
PM Narendra Modi praises 'Vitasta-The Festival of Kashmir' programme showcasing rich culture, arts and crafts of Valley
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi praised the wonderful initiative “Vitasta-The Festival of Kashmir” showcasing rich culture, arts and crafts of Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: No Eid prayers at Srinagar's Eidgah this year again
Srinagar: The managing body of Jamia mosque in Srinagar on Wednesday said that the authorities have disallowed Eid congregational prayers at the historic Eidgah Srinagar.
Trapped in a Nightmare: Punjab and Haryana youths imprisoned in Libya
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the dreams of eleven young individuals from Punjab and Haryana to embark on a journey to Italy have tragically transformed into a horrifying nightmare, as they find themselves confined behind bars in war-torn Libya.
'UCC is an aspiration, can't be forced on people': P Chidambaram after PM Modi's renewed push
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Union Finance Minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram has called out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's renewed push for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which will enforce a common set of laws for all citizens of India.
Odisha: Five died, nine injured in road accident
Bhubaneswar/UNI: In a tragic incident, five members of a wedding party died and nine were injured after a truck ran over the wedding procession on NH 20 near Sathighar Sahi in Keonjhar district in the wee hours of Wednesday.
Uttar Pradesh: Youth gets capital punishment for rape and murder of minor girl
Auraiya/UNI: A youth was awarded capital punishment by a local court in Auraiya district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday in connection with the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in the Ayana area, prosecution sources said here.
ED summons TMC's Saayoni Ghosh in Bengal teacher recruitment scam
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) youth state president and Bengali actress Saayoni Ghosh in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam, media reports said.
ED arrests Supertech promoter RK Arora in money laundering case
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested RK Arora, the promoter of real estate group Supertech, in an alleged money laundering case, media reports said.
Rahul Gandhi to visit violence-hit Manipur
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be on a two-day visit to violence-hit Manipur starting June 29, a senior party leader said on Tuesday.
'Do you consider people brainless?' Allahabad HC clams 'Adipurush' makers
Lucknow/IBNS: The Allahabad High Court Tuesday slammed the makers of the film 'Adipurush' over its dialogues that have infuriated a large section of the audience, who accuse it of 'hurting religious sentiments'.
Mob ransacks hospital alleging 'poor' treatment facilities, assaults on-duty doctor in Tripura
Agartala/IBNS/UNI: Alleging poor treatment facilities and inadequate service, a violent mob beat up an on-duty doctor at Kanika Memorial Primary Health Centre at Singirbil in Kailashahar under Unakoti district of Tripura on Sunday night and vandalised the hospital property and an ambulance.
Mamata Banerjee undergoes MRI at SSKM following pain, Guv CV Ananda Bose expresses concern
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday underwent an MRI after she got hurt following emergency landing of her helicopter at an Army base on Sevoke Road in North Bengal owing to sudden inclement weather.
Arvind Kejriwal slams Centre over Delhi's law and order situation, calls it a 'jungle-raj
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday slammed the Centre over the national capital's law and order situation, terming it a "jungle-raj" and claiming that there was a "deep sense of insecurity" among the people.
India voices outrage over attacks on Sikhs in Pakistan
In a firm response to the recent wave of attacks targeting Sikh community members in Pakistan, India summoned a high-ranking diplomat from the Pakistan High Commission on Monday. Expressing deep concern, Indian officials conveyed the urgent need for Pakistan to prioritize the safety and security of its minority populations, particularly those who live under the constant threat of religious persecution.
Jammu and Kashmir: Five killed, 12 injured as car plunges into gorge in Doda
Jammu: At least five persons were killed and 12 others injured, two of them critically when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge on Bhaderwah Pathankot road in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh: Delhi court adjourns hearing till July 1
New Delhi: A Delhi Court adjourned hearing in the alleged sexual harassment case filed against BJP MP and outgoing Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to July 1.
Bhutan: International standard swimming pool under construction in Thimpu
Thimphu: Bhutan might be witnessing a sporting boom and the next mega sporting event in the country may be swimming.
US-based Sikh businessman praises Modi for putting India on world map
Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, a non-resident Indian Sikh businessman, who recently met Narendra Modi at the State Dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden at the White House, said he praised the Indian PM for putting the nation on the world map.
Enrique A. Manalo to visit India to attend Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation
New Delhi: At the invitation of External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Enrique A. Manalo will visit India from 27-30 June 2023 to co-chair 5th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), to be held on 29 June 2023 in New Delhi.
NSA Ajit Doval visits Oman, meets top officials
New Delhi: National Security Advisor (NSA)Ajit Doval paid an official visit to the Sultanate of Oman on 26 June 2023.
LG Manoj Sinha paid obeisance at Hazratbal shrine, reviewed arrangements for Eid-ul-Adha
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid obeisance at the holy Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar.
Arunachal Pradesh: Byorung Bridge over Siang river in upper Siang district successfully rehabilitated by BRO
The strategically important Byorung Bridge, also known as Gandhi Bridge, spanning over the Siang River on the Yingkiong-Moying road in the Upper Siang district, has been successfully rehabilitated by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).