India

Only Trinamool can counter BJP in Bengal, a message to I.N.D.I.A. bloc

29 Dec 2023 08:10 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee today virtually aborted the I.N.D.I.A. bloc alliance in the State stating that only the Trinamool had the capacity to fight and defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. “Banglay Trinamool Congress larai korbe (In Bengal, the

India to launch 50 satellites for intelligence gathering in five years: ISRO chief

29 Dec 2023 08:07 AM IST

India is aiming to launch 50 satellites in the next five years for geo-intelligence gathering which will include the creation of a layer of satellites in different orbits with a capacity to track the movement of troops and image thousands of kilometres of area, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman

RBI to stay vigilant on global risks, act decisively to pre-empt build-up: Das

29 Dec 2023 08:06 AM IST

Against a challenging global backdrop of slow and divergent growth prospects, elevated debt levels, growing geo-economic fragmentation and prolonging conflicts, the Reserve Bank of India has signalled its intent to remain alert and act early and decisively to prevent any build-up of risks. Flagging risks to financial stability and resilience

MP tragedy: PM Modi and CM Yadav extend sympathies to bereaved families

29 Dec 2023 08:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district which claimed 13 lives and left 17 injured. The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X, “The road accident that occurred in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna is heartbreaking. My

NIA chargesheets six in Maha ISIS terror case

29 Dec 2023 07:59 AM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged six people involved in recruitment and fund-raising for the global terrorist organisation. “NIA investigations so far in the Maharashtra ISIS Terror Module case (NIA RC-02/2023/NIA/MUM) have revealed a larger conspiracy with international linkages and the involvement of foreign-based ISIS handlers. The investigations have

Don’t believe in ad hoc panel: Sanjay Singh

29 Dec 2023 07:57 AM IST

After the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a committee of three members for the WFI, Sanjay Singh, the newly elected president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which was suspended by the Union Sports Ministry, stated that he will first hold talks with the government and then seek legal

Protests, vandalism rise over Kannada use in Bengaluru

29 Dec 2023 07:50 AM IST

In recent developments, Bengaluru witnessed a surge in protests led by pro-Kannada activists, particularly members of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, advocating for the prominent use of Kannada on commercial signboards. The demonstrations took a violent turn on December 27, prompting Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah to issue a stern warning against

Production warrant against Sanjay Singh in PM Modi’s edu degree case

29 Dec 2023 07:46 AM IST

A Metropolitan Court here on Thursday issued a production warrant against jailed AAP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh in a defamation case over his remarks regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s educational degree. The court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate SJ Panchal issued the production warrant against Singh after

Putin invites PM Modi to visit Russia

29 Dec 2023 07:40 AM IST

President Vladimir Putin has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Russia next year. “We will be glad to see our friend, Prime Minister Modi in Russia,” Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Kremlin on Wednesday. During PM Modi’s

Chanda Kochhar, 10 others accused of ‘cheating’ private company

28 Dec 2023 17:43 PM IST

In the nation’s capital, a case has been filed against Chanda Kochhar, the former managing director and CEO of ICICI Bank, charging her and ten other people with defrauding a private company and causing a loss of Rs 27 crores. On December 20, the Delhi Police’s Economic Offence Wing filed

Delhi Police Issue Traffic Advisory for New Year’s Eve Celebrations

28 Dec 2023 17:10 PM IST

Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in preparation for New Year’s Eve celebrations in the national capital. Special Commissioner of Police (Traffic) SS Yadav announced that on December 31, the police will implement necessary arrangements and deploy personnel at key locations where large gatherings are expected. Speaking at a

Special Trains Announced from Amritsar, Bathinda, and Chandigarh to Ayodhya for Ram Mandir Consecration Ceremony

28 Dec 2023 16:36 PM IST

In anticipation of the significant demand for the consecration ceremony of the newly built Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Ambala Division of Railways has revealed plans to operate special trains from Amritsar, Bathinda, and Chandigarh to Ayodhya. The consecration of Ram Lalla is scheduled to take place on January 22,