US makes surprise move: India gets 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil amid global supply crisis
The United States on Thursday granted a temporary waiver to India, allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.
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IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet goes missing in Assam; search underway
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft has gone missing from radar in Assam, officials said, and a search and rescue operation has been launched.
Indian Navy launches rescue operation after Iranian warship sinks near Sri Lanka
The Indian Navy launched search and rescue operations after receiving a distress signal from the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean after being struck by a torpedo from a United States submarine.
CV Ananda Bose resigns as Bengal Governor; Mamata alleges pressure by Centre, says RN Ravi next
C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal who had frequently made headlines over his differences with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has resigned from his post, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced.
India, Finland seal migration and mobility pact as Modi calls for deeper cooperation
New Delhi/IBNS: India and Finland have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties after signing a comprehensive migration and mobility agreement aimed at expanding collaboration in education, research and innovation.
India condoles Khamenei's death as foreign secretary meets Iranian envoy in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: India has formally conveyed condolences to Iran following the death of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who died hours after US–Israeli air strikes in Tehran.
End of an era! Bihar's 'Susashan Babu' Nitish Kumar announces exit as CM, set for Rajya Sabha debut
Patna/IBNS: Putting an end to speculation, veteran politician Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced he would step down as Chief Minister of Bihar and move to the Rajya Sabha.
‘Baseless’: India rejects claims US used its ports to strike Iran
New Delhi/IBNS: India has rejected a former US Army official's claim that the United States is using Indian ports to target Iran, calling the allegation "baseless" and "fabricated".
Nitish Kumar likely to move to Rajya Sabha; BJP set to pick new Bihar CM: Report
In a development that could mark the end of an era in Bihar politics, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to move to the Rajya Sabha, with the BJP poised to take over the top post in the state, NDTV reported, quoting sources.
Emotional homecoming: 200 Indians rescued from Jeddah as Middle East conflict shuts airspace
Ahmedabad/IBNS: Around 200 Indian citizens stranded in Saudi Arabia were brought back home on a special IndiGo relief flight amid widespread airspace restrictions triggered by the escalating Middle East conflict, media reports said.
India signs Rs. 5,083 Cr defence deal for advanced helicopters and Russian Missiles
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
Strait of Hormuz gridlock: 700 tankers stranded as India weighs fuel safeguards
Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have slowed to a near standstill, disrupting one of the world’s most critical energy corridors and jolting global markets.
Madras HC restrains illegal broadcast of ‘The Kerala Story 2’; Kerala HC earlier cleared release
Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court has restrained cable television operators and internet service providers from unlawfully broadcasting the controversial film The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, media reports said.
Middle East on edge: PM Modi dials Saudi, Bahrain, Jordan amid explosive escalation
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, strongly condemning the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions in West Asia following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
'Spoke to my great friend PM Modi,' Netanyahu tells NDTV amid Iran tensions, thanks India for support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told NDTV that he had spoken to his “great friend” Narendra Modi, thanking him for India’s support amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
India, Canada to host renewable energy summit as Modi, Carney push to deepen bilateral ties
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India and Canada will host a summit on renewable energy and storage later this year to deepen bilateral cooperation in the sector, as the two countries seek to rebuild and strengthen ties.
Modi-Carney talks signal fresh start as India, Canada push to revive trade pact and strategic partnership
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in Hyderabad House, aiming to reset bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation between the two countries, media reports said.
Safety of civilians must remain a top priority: Modi tells Netanyahu during telephone conversation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East following joint military strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran.
India stands in solidarity: Modi speaks to UAE President amid attack on Gulf country
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing India’s solidarity during the ongoing crisis.
Microchip is the new oil: PM Modi inaugurates Micron’s mega semiconductor plant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Micron’s ATMP (Assembly, Test, Marking, and Packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of commercial production and a significant milestone in India’s journey toward global technology leadership.
Odisha horror: Woman raped twice in a day, thrown off roof by second accused; both arrested
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: In a shocking incident from Odisha, a 23-year-old woman was allegedly raped twice in a single day and later thrown from the roof of a four-storey building by the second accused, leading to her death, media reports said.
Who attacked ex-Muslim YouTuber Saleem Wastik? Inside the Ghaziabad stabbing case
Ghaziabad/IBNS: Popular YouTuber and social media commentator Saleem Wastik is battling for life after being stabbed multiple times at his residence in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, media reports said.
Menaka Guruswamy, nominated by TMC for RS polls, poised to be India’s first openly queer MP
Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, a key lawyer in India’s historic Supreme Court verdict legalising same-sex marriage, has been nominated by the Trinamool Congress for the Rajya Sabha elections.
Trinamool picks Rajeev Kumar, Babul Supriyo, Menaka Guruswamy, Koel Mallick for RS polls
The Trinamool Congress on Friday announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections- former DGP Rajeev Kumar, singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo, senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy and actor Koel Mallick.
Twin blows for AIADMK: Sasikala floats new party, O Panneerselvam joins DMK
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is facing fresh turbulence as two former confidants of late Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa step up their attacks on party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), at a time when the party is struggling to recover from three successive electoral defeats.
What is VSHORADS? DRDO successfully conducts three successive flight-trials
India's Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
Koel Mallick’s political debut? TMC announces names of four Rajya Sabha candidates
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has named Bengali film actress Koel Mallick and former West Bengal Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar among four candidates nominated for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
India, Bhutan boost river cooperation; key hydropower projects reviewed
An Indian delegation visited Bhutan from February 24 to 27 to discuss cooperation on transboundary rivers and review progress on key hydropower projects, including the Punatsangchhu-I Hydro Electric Project.
Judge who stayed ‘Kerala Story’ sequel elevated as Chief Justice of Madras High Court
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala High Court judge Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, who recently imposed an interim stay on the controversial film Kerala Story: Goes Beyond, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, media reports said.
Panic in Kolkata! Powerful earthquake sends people fleeing buildings
Kolkata/IBNS: A high-intensity earthquake jolted Kolkata at around 1:22 pm on Friday, triggering panic across the city.