From Sangat to syndicate: The dark underbelly of Sikh migration to Canada
Jan 08, 2024, at 09:33 pm
The most recent case of Raj Kumar Mehmi, a Sikh man from India, on the run for his involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation in Canada, highlights the increasing involvement of Sikhs in the Canadian drug trade.
Bengal Guv seeks compliance report from govt on no arrest of TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh
Jan 08, 2024, at 08:29 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has expressed concern as to why TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh was not arrested in the past three days and sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government regarding his whereabouts and action taken status on the issue, official sources said on Monday.
Jan 08, 2024, at 06:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court last week heard a plea filed by Blenders Pride against London Pride over an alleged "trademark infringement" case, media reports said.
Supreme Court cancels Gujarat govt's decision to release 11 convicts in Bilkis Bano case
Jan 08, 2024, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday overturned the Gujarat government's decision to release 11 convicts in the case pertaining to rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 communal riot which took place in the state, media reports said.
Jan 08, 2024, at 02:34 pm
The Supreme Court will on Monday deliver the judgment on petitions challenging the Gujarat Governments decision to prematurely release 11 convicts serving life imprisonment sentence for the gang rape of Biklis Bano and various other crimes committed during the 2002 riots.
Rajnath Singh to visit UK tomorrow, meet Rishi Sunak, Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps
Jan 08, 2024, at 05:04 am
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will leave on a two-day visit to London, United Kingdom (UK) on Jan 8 where he will attend a bilateral meeting with his British counterpart Grant Shapps.
Singapore to participate in Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, announces Rs. 2,300 crore investment
Jan 08, 2024, at 05:00 am
The Singapore government will participate in the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) in Gandhinagar and announced investments worth over Rs. 2,300 crore (USD 2,76,471).
Indigenous residents of Manipur border town seek PM Narendra Modi’s intervention
Jan 08, 2024, at 04:42 am
The Meitei Council of Moreh, a border town in Manipur, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help the indigenous populace from "illegal immigrants".
Narendra Modi to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on January 10
Jan 08, 2024, at 03:43 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat from January 8 to January 10 during which he will inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show.
Maldives govt suspends three ministers over derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi
Jan 08, 2024, at 01:03 am
The Maldivian government on Sunday suspended three ministers for their alleged derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi which triggered a row between the two nations.
Roosters fed Viagra to put them in fighting mode for Sankranti's cockfighting events in Andhra
Jan 08, 2024, at 12:07 am
Vijaywada (Andhra Pradesh): Desperate cock breeders in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada are resorting to administering aphrodisiacs like Shilajeet and Viagra to enhance the performance of their roosters for the upcoming cockfight season, media reported.
Jan 07, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Mumbai: Indian celebrities, who have loved and promoted Maldives as their favourite tourist destination, took to social media on Sunday, expressing their eagerness to explore the vast coastline of India and holiday at the country’s own pristine beaches.
Jan 07, 2024, at 07:22 pm
Male: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed strongly criticized the disparaging remarks made by a Maldivian minister regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst a controversy ignited by the minister's ridicule of PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.
PM Modi praises singer Geeta Rabari for her bhajan 'Shree Ram Ghar Aaye'
Jan 07, 2024, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday praised singer Geeta Rabari for her bhajan Shree Ram Ghar Aaye, based on Lord Ram and Ayodhya.
Jan 07, 2024, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: 'Boycott Maldives' is trending on social media following a tweet by a Maldives minister days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pictorial visit to the Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago with white sandy beaches, coral reefs and turquoise waters that can rival the island nation witnessing a huge inflow of Indian tourists.
Delhi schools to remain closed till Jan 12 for students upto Class 5 due to cold wave weather
Jan 07, 2024, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has extended the winter break till Jan 12 for students from nursery to Class 5 owing to the cold weather condition.
Madhya Pradesh Police locates all 26 girls missing from children's home in Bhopal
Jan 07, 2024, at 07:48 am
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police has successfully located all 26 girls who were reported missing from an illegally operated children's home in Bhopal, media reported.
Bengal ration scam: ED issues lookout notice against TMC leader missing since attack on probe team
Jan 07, 2024, at 05:24 am
Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh, who has been missing since yesterday after an ED team was attacked on the way to raid his residence in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal in connection with the public distribution system (PDS) scam, media reports said.
DGCA directs Indian airlines to conduct immediate inspection after Alaska Airlines mishap
Jan 07, 2024, at 04:07 am
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a directive to Indian air operators, directing them to immediately conduct a one-time inspection of emergency exits on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft currently in operation within their fleets, media reports said.
26 girls go missing from illegal children's home in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal
Jan 07, 2024, at 02:32 am
Bhopal: Twenty-six girls have gone missing from a children’s home, allegedly run without a government permit, in Madhya Pradesh’s capital Bhopal, media reports said.
Kerala church removes priest Shaiju Kurien from key positions amid protest over joining BJP
Jan 07, 2024, at 12:21 am
A Kerala church has removed a priest from his duties following protests against him for joining the BJP while holding influential positions in the diocese.
Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging UP government's ban on halal-certified products
Jan 06, 2024, at 10:45 pm
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea that challenged the UP government's notification that puts a complete ban on the sale, storage and distribution of Halal-certified products in the east Indian state.
BSF thwarts smuggling attempt by Pakistani smugglers, recovers 3.2 kg heroin during search operation
Jan 06, 2024, at 09:49 pm
On hearing the sound of a dropping of some material, Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab troops on Saturday launched a search operation and recovered 3.2kg of heroin wrapped with yellow adhesive tape, from the village Daoke in this district.
Canada’s four-decade dance with Khalistan extremism
Jan 06, 2024, at 08:48 pm
In a recent interview, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over the growth of Khalistani extremism generated out of Canada, blaming the Canadian political landscape for providing space for separatists to propagate their radical ideology.
Ambati Rayudu quits Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP within 10 days since joining
Jan 06, 2024, at 06:54 pm
Vijayawada/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu on Saturday quit Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP within 10 days after he joined the state's ruling party.
ED arrests TMC leader Shankar Adhya in Bengal ration scam
Jan 06, 2024, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Trinamool Congress leader and former chairman of Bongaon Municipality in North 24 Parganas Shankar Adhya was on Saturday arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from his home after a marathon interrogation, official sources said.
Indian Navy evacuate all crew members from cargo vessel after foiling hijack bid
Jan 06, 2024, at 04:58 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy evacuated all 21 crew members including 15 Indians onboard the cargo vessel MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea on Friday.
Five killed in massive train fire in Bangladesh ahead of polls
Jan 06, 2024, at 07:15 am
Dhaka: At least five people were killed in Bangladesh after a massive fire erupted in a passenger train on Friday.
'800-1000 mob intended to cause death': Enforcement Directorate on Bengal attack
Jan 06, 2024, at 06:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Giving chilling details about the attack on its officials in Bengal's Sandeshkhali during a raid, allegedly by supporters of a Trinamool Congress leader, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has said the mob consisted of 800-1,000 people and that there was an "intention to cause death".
Chinese state media praises India’s strides in economic, foreign policy under PM Modi
Jan 06, 2024, at 06:02 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Under the shadow of a decades-old border conflict, China’s state-run Global Times has heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's strides in economic progress, social governance, and foreign policy.