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Man who abused PM Modi and his late mother at Congress-RJD's Bihar rally arrested

Patna/IBNS: A man who abused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother late Heeraben Modi at a public rally in Bihar has been arrested, media reports said.

Zelenskyy urges fresh sanctions against Russia amid fresh attacks on Ukrainian cities

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for fresh sanctions against Russia after Moscow attacked several Ukrainian cities, leaving at least four children dead.

Zelenskyy urges fresh sanctions against Russia amid fresh attacks on Ukrainian cities

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for fresh sanctions against Russia after Moscow attacked several Ukrainian cities, leaving at least four children dead.

Narendra Modi visits Tokyo: Japanese artists greet PM with classical, folk performances

A group of Japanese artists joined the Indian community members in welcoming PM Narendra Modi to Tokyo on Friday.

Narendra Modi visits Tokyo: Japanese artists greet PM with classical, folk performances

A group of Japanese artists joined the Indian community members in welcoming PM Narendra Modi to Tokyo on Friday.

Narendra Modi arrives in Japan, AI-semiconductors to be discussed to deepen ties

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Japan to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration, including in Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors.

India, Canada name new high commissioners as they attempt to restore ties

India and Canada named new high commissioners to each other's capitals on Thursday as aimed to restore relations 10 months after expelling envoys in a dispute over an alleged political assassination.

India, Canada name new high commissioners as they attempt to restore ties

India and Canada named new high commissioners to each other's capitals on Thursday as aimed to restore relations 10 months after expelling envoys in a dispute over an alleged political assassination.

27-year-old Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, her family alleges dowry harassment by in-laws

A 27-year-old techie was found hanging at her home in south Bengaluru's Suddaguntepalya on Tuesday night, following which her parents have filed a police complaint alleging dowry harassment by in-laws, media reports said.

27-year-old Bengaluru techie dies by suicide, her family alleges dowry harassment by in-laws

A 27-year-old techie was found hanging at her home in south Bengaluru's Suddaguntepalya on Tuesday night, following which her parents have filed a police complaint alleging dowry harassment by in-laws, media reports said.

"RSS doesn’t dictate BJP, never said someone should retire at 75’’: Mohan Bhagwat

New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has dismissed speculation that the Sangh dictates the BJP’s decisions, underscoring that the organisation functions independently while coordinating with governments across the spectrum.

'There might be struggle but no quarrel': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on relationship with BJP

New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has dismissed speculation that the organisation dictates the BJP’s decisions, insisting that the Sangh works independently while maintaining coordination with governments across the board.

'Shameful, people of Bihar won't forgive': BJP condemns 'indecent language' against PM Modi and his mother from Congress-RJD dias

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav for the "indecent language" passed from their parties' dais against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his mother late Heeraben Modi at a rally in poll-bound Bihar.

Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to stop Durga Puja grants to clubs which failed to submit utilisation certificate

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to stop grants for festival Durga Puja to the clubs that have failed to submit their utilisation certificate for the previous year's allocation, media reports said.

Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to stop Durga Puja grants to clubs failed to submit utilisation certificate

Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to stop grants for festival Durga Puja to the clubs that have failed to submit their utilisation certificate for the previous year's allocation, media reports said.

Noida dowry murder: Nikki Bhati's sister-in-law accuses her family of dowry harassment

In a major twist to the Nikki Bhati's dowry murder case, her sister-in-law, Minakshi, estranged wife of her brother Rohit Payla, has alleged that she too faced dowry harassment by her in-laws.

South actor Lakshmi Menon booked for allegedly kidnapping a techie in Kochi

Actor Lakshmi Menon, who has worked in Malayalam and Tamil movies, has been named in an alleged kidnapping of an IT employee in Kerala's Kochi, media reports said.

PM Modi, Finland President Alexander Stubb speak on phone; review bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Finland President Alexander Stubb on Wednesday, during which the two leaders reviewed progress in the bilateral relationship.

'I think at the end of the day we will come together': US official on ties with India amid trade war

Amid the tariff tension between India and the US, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that the ties between the two will improve eventually.

India, US officials participate in 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue amid Trump tariff imposition

Indian and the US officials held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday when they discussed regional security developments, and exchanged perspectives on a number of shared strategic priorities, amid the ongoing tension between the two countries over tariff imposition.

American political analyst Christine Fair uses Hindi cussword ‘Ch****’ to slam Trump over India-US row

An American political analyst recently triggered a controversy when he used a Hindi abuse 'Chu****' during an interview to criticise US President Donald Trump and his administration, leaving the interviewer smiling.

India, Kuwait officials exchange views on regional, international issues during 7th FO Consultations

The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Kuwait was held on 26 August 2025 in New Delhi, when both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

MK Stalin joins Rahul Gandhi's Bihar rally, BJP dares DMK chief to repeat 'insulting remarks against Biharis'

Patna/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's visit to poll-bound Bihar has prompted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to remind him of past remarks where DMK leaders had allegedly insulted the people of the state.

Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on India became effective on Wednesday as the August 27 deadline ended amid India's refusal to wilt under pressure, media reports said.

Deadline ends, Trump's additional tariffs on India for Russian oil purchase kick in amid New Delhi's firm stance

Washington DC/IBNS: US President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs on India became effective on Wednesday as the August 27 deadline ended amid India's refusal to wilt under pressure, media reports said.

India calls killing of journalists in Gaza 'shocking and deeply regrettable'

New Delhi/IBNS: India has called the killing of journalists in the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza "shocking and deeply regrettable", condemning the loss of lives in the ongoing conflict.

Will put tariff so high that your heads will spin: Trump claims he told India to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he personally put pressure on Indian PM Narendra Modi to reach a ceasefire with Pakistan during the conflicts in May.

PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war, German media claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected four phone calls from US President Donald Trump amid a strained relationship between the two countries over tariff imposition, a German newspaper reported.

PM Modi rejected 4 phone calls from Donald Trump amid India-US trade war, German media claims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rejected four phone calls from US President Donald Trump amid a strained relationship between the two countries over tariff imposition, a German newspaper reported.

India, US hold 2+2 dialogue amid tariff row, focus on defence and strategic ties

New Delhi: Indian and US officials held a 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue on Monday, advancing bilateral initiatives, reviewing regional security, and sharing perspectives on common strategic priorities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday evening.