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Conjoined twins successfully separated for the first time in Mizoram

Falkawn/Mizoram: Zoram Medical College (ZMC) in Mizoram achieved a surgical milestone by successfully separating a pair of conjoined twins on Monday.

Revival of Assam Flying Club to take place soon

Guwahati: The Assam Flying Club Society was established during the weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday as a part of efforts to revive the Assam Flying Club.

'We do not live in era of war': Denmark Envoy echos PM Narendra Modi’s remark

New Delhi/IBNS: Denmark Envoy to India Freddy Svane said on Tuesday that India is already doing a lot in stopping the war between Ukraine and Russia, and quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark: “We do not live in an era of war.”

Muslim men killed in Haryana by cow vigilantes were driven for 20 hours: Reports

New Delhi/IBNS: The two Rajasthan men whose bodies were found in a burnt SUV in Haryana's Bhiwani, were driven around for 20 hours before they were killed, sources have told NDTV.

Punjab: After massive protest, Punjab Police says pro-Khalistan group aide innocent, to be released

Amritsar (Punjab): The Punjab Police have decided to release Lovepreet Toofan, the close aide of pro-Khalistan group 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh.

What India will do this year will make a big difference in world politics: S Jaishankar

Pune/UNI: Every country has its challenges and no challenge is as big as that of national security. India is a country that will neither be pushed out nor will it allow its red lines to be crossed, Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar said during a summit in Pune.

Congress leader Pawan Khera released on bail after arrest by Assam Police

New Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera was able to walk out free after Delhi’s Dwarka court released him on bail.

'Withdraw case or face consequences': Pro-Khalistan group chief warns; protesters clash with police, break barricades

Amritsar: The supporters of the pro-Khalistan group 'Waris Punjab De' clashed with the police, and broke barricades outside Amritsar’s Ajnala Police Station in a protest against leader Amritpal Singh's close aide Lovepreet Toofan's arrest on Thursday, media reports said.

Offloading Pawan Khera from the plane is condemnable: Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday slammed the removal of senior Congress leader Pawan Khera from Delhi by the Assam police on his way to attend the Raipur Congress session.

Supreme Court allows Congress leader Pawan Khera's release on interim bail

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the release of senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on interim bail by a Delhi court this evening, media reports said.

Conman Sukesh wept bitterly after prison authorities confiscated his luxury slippers, jeans in raid: Report

New Delhi: Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar shed copious tears after officials seized some of the luxury items he had been keeping with himself, media reports said.

Pawan Khera 'deplaned' from flight, claims Congress

New Delhi/UNI: Congress' Media and Publicity Department chairman Pawan Khera was deplaned from an aircraft at Delhi airport here on Thursday, the party claimed.

West Bengal: Elephant attack kills Madhyamik examinee in Raiganj

Kolkata/IBNS: A class 10 state board examination candidate was killed in an attack by elephant at Raiganj in West Bengal on Thursday morning, media reports said.

Kashmir: Man arrested for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Srinagar

Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a man who has allegedly sexually assaulted a minor girl in Srinagar.

After Delhi Mayor polls, late night ruckus inside MCD House over Standing Committee members' election

New Delhi/UNI: Hours after Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections were held, several councillors created a ruckus inside the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House here over the election of Standing Committee members' on Wednesday late night.

'Environment is not just a global cause but responsibility of every individual': PM Modi

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the environment is not just a global cause, but the personal and collective responsibility of every individual.

Indian Railway completes electrification of all broad gauge routes in UP; charged up to be the largest green railways network in world

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Railways has completed the electrification of all broad gauge routes in Uttar Pradesh with the completion of the electrification of the Subhagpur-Pachperwa Broad Gauge (BG) route in the North Eastern Railway, according to an official statement.

'Not our business': Germany on India's purchase of Russian oil at discounted rate

New Delhi/IBNS: German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann, Wednesday stated that India's purchase of oil from Russia is not a matter of concern for Germany and that no government can be held responsible for procuring oil at a low price.

Bhima Koregaon case: Activist Gautam Navlakha was introduced to Pak ISI General for recruitment, NIA tells Bombay HC

Mumbai/IBNS: Activist Gautam Navlakha was introduced to a Pakistan Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) General for his recruitment showing his nexus to the organisation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) told the Bombay High Court on Tuesday in connection with the 2018 Bhima Koregaon case.

Arvind Kejriwal, Lt Guv indulge in Twitter war over Delhi law-and-order situation

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena indulged in a war of words on Twitter again and this time it's over the law-and-order situation in Delhi.

SC to hear Uddhav Thackerya's plea; Shiv Sena name, symbol to remain with Shinde camp now

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court will hear Uddhav Thackeray's plea now over the Shiv Sena name and "bow and arrow" symbol, which the Election Commission granted to the Eknath Shinde faction.

Delhi playing gimmick on restoration of JK statehood to fool us and the world: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar/UNI: National Conference President and Member Parliament Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that the central government was playing a gimmick with the people here and the world on restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir: SIA official arrests three in narco terror case

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Investigation Agency have arrested three persons, including a lady, during the investigation of a narco terror case in the UT.

India, China participate in border talks

Beijing: The 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on Wednesday in person in Beijing, officials said on Wednesday.

Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi elected as Delhi Mayor

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Shelly Oberoi was elected as the new Mayor of the unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

West Bengal: After Mamata's warning, pro-Gokhaland parties call off Darjeeling bandh

Kolkata/IBNS: A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's warning of action, the pro-Gorkhaland political parties on Wednesday called off their Feb 23 bandh in Darjeeling, media reports said.

Hijab ban issue: Supreme Court to decide on urgent listing of Muslim students' plea

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday assured that it will "take a call" on listing an application seeking permission for hijab-clad girls to take their examinations in Karnataka Government run institutions from Mar 9 onwards.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with visiting UAE Minister

New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with visiting UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Al Jaber, during which the two sides exchanged perspectives on taking forward the shared priorities during India’s G20 presidency and UAE hosting COP28.

'Won't allow bandh': Mamata Banerjee warns of action against those calling Darjeeling strike

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has disapproved of the 12-hour bandh (strike) called in Darjeeling on Feb 23 by the pro-Gorkhaland parties, warning the strike supporters of strict action on behalf of the government.