Tech job loss, isolation: What led to Bengaluru couple’s tragic deaths
A young tech couple’s deaths in Bengaluru have brought attention to the growing pressures of job instability and personal isolation in the city’s fast-paced tech ecosystem.
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UN Peacekeepers killed in Lebanon — India demands urgent global action
India has condemned the killing of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, demanding that safety and security of these soldiers should be a top priority.
India's massive semiconductor push: Narendra Modi unveils Kaynes plant in Gujarat
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology at Sanand, Gujarat.
Amit Shah to join Suvendu Adhikari on Bhabanipur nomination day; BJP plans mega roadshow
Kolkata/IBNS: In a show of strength, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead a roadshow on Thursday in support of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari ahead of the filing of his nomination.
Bengal SIR progress: 47 lakh of 60 lakh adjudicated cases disposed of, Supreme Court informed
New Delhi/IBNS: The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court has informed the Supreme Court of India that 47 lakh out of 60 lakh adjudicated cases under West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have been disposed of till March 31, with the entire process expected to be completed by April 7, media reports said.
Shocking double death: Telangana techie couple ends lives in Bengaluru apartment
A young techie couple from Telangana has died by suicide at their home in Bengaluru in a shocking sequence of events, media reports said.
West Bengal Police arrest industrialist Pawan Ruia in cyber fraud case
The West Bengal Police’s Cyber Crime Wing has arrested industrialist Pawan Ruia, chairman of the Ruia Group, in connection with an alleged multi-crore cyber fraud operation, media reports said.
Indian Navy’s INS Trikand wraps up high-profile visit to Mozambique—Here’s why it matters
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on March 29.
Big Boost to Indian Navy! ‘Sanshodhak’ delivered with advanced capabilities
Sanshodhak (Yard 3028), the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship steered by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30.
India signs Rs.1,950 crore defence deal—Game-changing radars to guard borders!
Strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around Rs 1,950 crore.
‘Unsubstantial allegations’: Calcutta HC dismisses plea on ECI’s officer transfers in Bengal
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s large-scale transfer of IPS and IAS officers in West Bengal following the announcement of Assembly elections.
8 killed, several injured in crowd crush at Bihar temple in Nalanda
Patna/IBNS: At least eight devotees were killed and several others injured in a crowd crush at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, media reports said.
Tennis icon Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian tennis icon Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
Amroha woman kills her husband, sleeps with his corpse after illicit affair
In a chilling case from Amroha, a woman, her lover, and his friend were arrested for the murder of her husband, media reports said.
'India has become free from Naxal violence’: Amit Shah makes bold claim ahead of deadline
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that Maoist insurgency in India is on the verge of being completely eliminated, claiming that even its last stronghold, Bastar, is now firmly on the path of development.
Big boost for Nepal! India funds major waste management project in Koshi province
The foundation stone for the construction of a Waste Management Centre in Duhabi Municipality-4, Sunsari in the Koshi Province of Nepal, has been inaugurated.
Big relief for Sri Lanka: India sends 38,000 MT of fuel to Colombo
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday expressed gratitude to India for supplying 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to the crisis-hit island nation amid ongoing disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Big terror bust: Lashkar commander Shabbir Ahmad Lone arrested near Delhi border
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shabbir Ahmad Lone.
Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar CM after Rajya Sabha entry
Patna/IBNS: Nitish Kumar has resigned as the Bihar Chief Minister after being elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month, media reports said.
Shock attack in Kuwait: Indian worker killed in alleged Iranian strike
An Indian national was killed after Iran allegedly struck a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait on Monday, according to media reports.
India-Malta tie-up gets big boost: Talks cover defence, trade, and tech expansion
Officials of India and Malta discussed avenues to strengthen the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and broaden the scope of bilateral engagement, read an official statement issued by the MEA.
Middle East crisis: Modi appeals countrymen to collectively overcome challenges during Mann Ki Baat address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to stay united and resilient amid growing global tensions arising from the Middle East conflict.
Shocking mid-air drama: Passenger tries to open emergency door in IndiGo flight, claims ‘ghost possessed' him
The flight journey from Bengaluru to Varanasi turned into a scary ride for passengers after one of their co-travellers tried to open the emergency door mid-air, media reports said.
UP: Woman shocked after Rs.10 crore suddenly appears in bank account—What happened next?
A woman in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh was left stunned after discovering that nearly Rs. 10 crore (over USD 100 million) had been mistakenly credited to her bank account.
Actor Vijay takes the plunge: Double seat gamble shakes up Tamil Nadu polls
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Sunday announced that he will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Perambur and Trichy East constituencies, marking his electoral debut.
Modi says govt taking steps to shield Indians from impact of Middle East crisis
Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure that the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia does not burden Indian citizens.
Bengal polls a ‘fight for liberation from fear’, says Amit Shah as he unveils TMC chargesheet
Kolkata/IBNS: The upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming to end the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), are a fight for “liberation from fear”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday.
Pre-wedding shoot turns violent in Karnataka: Photographers assaulted at Bettada Bhairaveshwara Temple
A pre-wedding photoshoot at the iconic Bettada Bhairaveshwara Temple in Karnataka turned violent after a group of photographers were allegedly assaulted by locals, media reports said.
Shock in Abu Dhabi: Ballistic missile debris injures 5 Indians near KEZAD
At least five Indian nationals were injured in the United Arab Emirates after being struck by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), officials said.
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport due to engine failure
New Delhi/IBNS: An IndiGo flight carrying 161 passengers made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Saturday following an engine failure, media reports said.