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Andhra Pradesh: Police arrest Swami Poornananda for allegedly raping minor girl in Vizag

Visakhapatnam: Vizag police arrested Swami Poornananda, head of the city-based Swami Gnanananda Ashram located at Venkojipalem here and houses an orphanage and old-age home, for allegedly torturing and repeatedly raping a 15-year-old girl inmate.

Uttar Pradesh: Two killed, 8 injured as truck hits tractor-trolley

Bareilly: Two persons were killed and eight others were injured when a truck hit a tractor-trolley carrying labourers in Baheri area of Bareilly district here in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, a police officer said here.

Madhya Pradesh: 2 children drown in pit

Morena: Two children of labourers working at a brick kiln in Madhya Pradesh's Morena drowned in a pit, police said on Tuesday.

Narendra Modi, other Indian leader wish Droupadi Murmu on her birthday

Indian PM Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders on Tuesday joined to wish President Droupadi Murmu on her birthday.

Uttar Pradesh: Man arrested for triple murder in Mainpuri

Mainpuri:  A man accused of the murder of three members of a family in the Karhal area of Mainpuri district here in Uttar Pradesh was arrested in an encounter with police on Tuesday, a police officer said here.

Bihar: 48-year-old man shot dead in Saran

Chhapra:  A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Bihar's Saran district, police said on Tuesday.

PM Narendra Modi greets people on Rath Yatra Festival

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Tuesday on the occasion of the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra festival.

We are not neutral, we are on the side of peace: Modi to WSJ ahead of US visit

New Delhi: Ahead of leaving for the US in his first historic state visit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an interview to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) in the context of Russia-Ukraine war said India's top priority is peace and it is on the side of peace instead of being neutral.

Narendra Modi leaves for USA, says he is confident that the trip will reinforce ties between two nations

New Delhi/Washington: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for a five-day visit to the United States and Egypt from Delhi.

'Shocked': Mamata Banerjee slams Bengal Guv for declaring June 20 as state's Foundation Day

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday lashed out at Governor CV Ananda Bose for his decision to mark June 20 as the state's Foundation Day. 

RTI activist found dead in Telangana lake, three arrested for murder

Hyderabad: A Right to Information (RTI) activist was killed in Telangana's Jangaon district in an apparent fallout regarding a land issue, police said on Monday.

Bengal Guv at loggerheads with TMC after setting up helpline at Rajbhavan over panchayat poll violence

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has set up a "peace room" at the Governor's House with helplines for those affected by violence during the panchayat polls.

'Adipurush insults Shri Ram and Hanuman, should be banned: Congress leader Nana Patole

Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Nana Patole Monday demanded a ban on the film 'Adipurush', alleging it has insulted Lord Ram and Hanuman.

IPS Ravi Sinha is India's new RAW chief

New Delhi/IBNS: Senior IPS officer Ravi Sinha has been appointed as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).

Rajnath Singh, Minister of National Defence of Vietnam hold talks in New Delhi to carry forward bilateral defence cooperation

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with Minister of National Defence of Vietnam General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi on June 19, 2023.

Indian Army contingent participates in multinational joint exercise in Mongolia

New Delhi: Multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” featuring participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries has commenced in Mongolia on Monday.

India-UK participate in round ten of FTA negotiations

New Delhi: India and the United Kingdom concluded the tenth round of talks for an India-UK FTA.

India championing inclusion of African Union in G20: Bold step for global solidarity

As the crescendo of global calls for the African Union’s (AU) full-fledged membership in the G20 swells, India has positioned itself firmly in support.

Jammu and Kashmir: Man murdered allegedly over land dispute in Rajouri, 5 detained

Jammu: At least five people have been detained in a murder case of a man allegedly murdered over land dispute in Thannamandi belt of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

US Congressman describes Narendra Modi as a 'special guest' ahead of his US visit

US congressman Mike Collins has praised Indian PM Narendra Modi and described him as the 'special guest'.

IAF helicopters to hover at Amarnath holy cave for surveillance

Jammu: For the first time, the helicopters of Indian Air Force (IAF) will be seen hovering at the cave shrine of Shri Amarnath during the annual 62-day long pilgrimage starting from July 1 and concluding on August 30 on Raksha Bandhan festival.

US Congresswoman voices 'great expectation' from Narendra Modi's US visit

Washington: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has said there is a “great expectation” from Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to the US.

Congress questions Modi's 'silence' over Manipur situation

New Delhi/UNI: Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation and asked when he will appeal for peace in the Northeastern state.

Pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassinated in Canada

In a significant turn of events, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader, was shot dead in Surrey city, British Columbia province.

Two apprehended in Delhi University student's 'stabbed to death' case

New Delhi/UNI: Two people were apprehended in connection with a Delhi University student's alleged stabbed to death case in South Campus, a senior police official said on Monday.

Manipur violence: Army jawan injured in firing, houses burnt in fresh attack

Imphal/UNI: An army jawan was injured and several houses were burnt at Imphal West in a renewed attack by armed persons in Manipur.

'Wish to follow our tradition of not accepting any award': Gita Press on Gandhi Peace Prize conferment

Gorakhpur: Gita Press, Gorakhpur follows the tradition of not accepting and he wish that the publishing company continues to follow that the right path, Gita Press manager Lal Mani Tiwari said after the Centre Sunday announced the confernment of Gandhi Peace Prize, 2021, on the 100-year-old institution for promoting Gandian ideals, TOI reported.

Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur for promoting Gandhian ideals

New Delhi: The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, a 100-year-old institution, for promoting Gandhian ideals of peace and harmony, the Ministry of Culture said on Sunday.

Indian Army rescues 300 tourists stranded due to landslides in North Sikkim

Gangtok: The Indian Army rescued around 300 tourists stranded in North Sikkim due to landslides and roadblocks.

Manipur observes Uprising Unity Day in low key ceremonies as ethnic tension persists

Imphal: Manipur observed Uprising Unity Day on Sunday in a rather subdued manner, amid the ongoing ethnic violence since May 3, media reports said.