January 11, 2025 08:09 pm (IST)
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Bengal: Woman dies, 5 others critical after 'expired' saline administered at patients at Midnapore govt hospital | Los Angeles wildfire: Toll touches 11, more than 10,000 structures burnt down as blaze still persists | 'I legitimately believe Elon Musk may be going mad,' his biographer Seth Abramson claims | Donald Trump dodges jail with ‘unconditional discharge’ for felony convictions | Los Angeles wildfire toll climbs to 10, thousands of structures destroyed | 8 labourers still trapped in Assam's flooded mine even after 3 days of rescue ops | SC refuses to hear petitions seeking review of its same-sex marriage judgement, says there is 'no error' | 'They should wind up the alliance': Omar Abdullah on AAP-Congress fight over Delhi elections | Pune woman killed by her colleague in full public view for not paying back his money, no one intervenes | Los Angeles wildfire leaves 5 dead, forces 1 lakh including celebs to flee, Hollywood hills ablazed

Uttar Pradesh: Under-construction roof slab collapses in Kannauj railway station, several feared trapped under debris

Jan 11, 2025, at 05:32 pm

Several railways staff and workers are feared to be trapped under debris after an under-construction roof slab of the Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh collapsed on Saturday.

Indian government sends Humanitarian Assistance to Hurricane Rafael-hit Cuba 

Jan 11, 2025, at 03:51 pm

The Indian government has sent Humanitarian Assistance to the people of Cuba after the country was ravaged by devastating Hurricane Rafael.

Omani minister praises India's economic growth achieved in 20 years

Jan 11, 2025, at 02:50 pm

Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, Qais bin Mohammad Al Yousef praised India's economic growth in the past 20 years and appreciated the country's leadership for the massive transformation achieved during the period.

AAP Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Gogi dies of gunshot wound

Jan 11, 2025, at 01:57 pm

Ludhiana/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Punjab's Ludhiana West Gurpreet Gogi died of a gunshot wound late on Friday, media reports said.

Bengal: Woman dies, 5 others critical after 'expired' saline administered at patients at Midnapore govt hospital

Jan 11, 2025, at 01:40 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: A woman died and five others were in critical condition after delivering babies as a result of an "expired" saline administered at the patients of a government hospital in West Bengal, media reports said.

Indian diaspora is an integral part of Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, says Droupadi Murmu while addressing 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2025

Jan 11, 2025, at 01:32 pm

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday attended the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (PBD) in Odisha where she said the Indian diaspora represents the best of the country and is an integral part of the country's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

UP: Yogi Adityanath warns Waqf Board of action over Maha Kumbh land claims

Jan 11, 2025, at 12:53 am

Prayagraj (UP): In a firm warning to the Waqf Board, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that those arriving at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj with intentions of claiming the land would face "denting-painting," referring to punitive measures, media reports said.

Designed to provide best travel experience to the poorest, says Ashwini Vaishnaw on Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains

Jan 11, 2025, at 12:03 am

Chennai: The Ministry of Railways has unveiled 12 key enhancements in the Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains, with plans to produce 50 of these upgraded trains at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) over the next two years, said Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday, according to media reports.

I did whatever I could to handle myself: PM Modi on Godhra train burning

Jan 10, 2025, at 11:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Responding to a question on anxiety during a podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his experience at the time of the Godhra train burning incident in February 2002 and recalled that it took place just three days after he became an MLA for the first time.

I am a human being, not God, says PM Narendra Modi on Nikhil Kamath's podcast 

Jan 10, 2025, at 05:19 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made his podcast debut when he appeared in Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's People by WTF series where he said he is just a human being and can commit mistakes.

Kolkata Police arrest 11 people, including mastermind Chirag Kapoor, for digital arrest scams in major crackdown

Jan 10, 2025, at 04:27 pm

The Kolkata Police have arrested 11 people, including one of the masterminds, in connection with the digital arrest scams that have hit people across the country for the past several months.

Karnataka-born Chandra Arya announces bid to be next Canadian PM after Justin Trudeau's exit

Jan 10, 2025, at 10:10 am

India-born Canadian MP Chandra Arya on Thursday announced his intention to run for the prime minister's post, days after Justin Trudeau decided to quit the position amid growing dissent against him in the Liberal Party.

India stands at 85th position in world's most powerful passport list, Pakistan struggles at 103

Jan 10, 2025, at 09:32 am

Singapore and Japan topped the list of the Henley Passport Index 2025 unveiled recently while India stood at 85th position on the chart, falling by five positions. 

Pakistan, Bangladesh invited to 'undivided India' seminar, Islamabad confirms participation

Jan 10, 2025, at 01:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India has invited Pakistan and Bangladesh, among other neighbouring countries to participate in an 'undivided India' seminar that is being organised to commemorate 150 years of the India Meteorological Department, said reports.

8 labourers still trapped in Assam's flooded mine even after 3 days of rescue ops

Jan 10, 2025, at 12:35 am

Dima Hasao/IBNS: Several teams from various central and state organisations and all three arms of the Indian Armed Forces - the Army, Navy and Air Force - have been carrying out an operation to rescue the labourers trapped in a flooded mine in Assam since Monday.

SC refuses to hear petitions seeking review of its same-sex marriage judgement, says there is 'no error'

Jan 09, 2025, at 11:58 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed petitions seeking a review of its October 2023 judgment in which it refused to grant legal sanction to same-sex marriage noting that there was no "error apparent" and hence does not need "interference".

'They should wind up the alliance': Omar Abdullah on AAP-Congress fight over Delhi elections

Jan 09, 2025, at 11:29 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said the Opposition INDIA bloc should be dissolved if it was just formed for the Parliament election last year and there is no clarity on the leadership.

Pune woman killed by her colleague in public view for not paying back his money, no one intervenes

Jan 09, 2025, at 09:50 pm

Pune/IBNS: A 28-year-old woman was killed by her colleague in the parking lot of their company in Pune on Tuesday, as she allegedly borrowed money from him under false pretences, media reports said.

Man dies by suicide in Uttar Pradesh, accuses wife’s family of harassment

Jan 09, 2025, at 08:55 pm

Barabanki (UP): A 25-year-old man, Sudheer Kumar, died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki, leaving behind a note accusing his wife’s family of harassment. Kumar also shared a Facebook post titled “Hamari Adhoori Kahani” (Our Incomplete Story), which included pictures from his court wedding and marriage certificate, media reports said.

Four Indians accused in Hardeep Singh Nijjar murder case granted bail in Canada

Jan 09, 2025, at 05:43 pm

Ottawa: A Canadian court has granted bail to four Indian nationals charged with the first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder of Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, media reports said.

'Only one rogue nation': Priyanka Chaturvedi blames Pakistan for UK grooming gangs, Elon Musk agrees

Jan 09, 2025, at 05:37 pm

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has hit out at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for linking the notorious grooming gang involved in the rape of hundreds of young girls in his country with ‘Asians’ when only "one rogue nation," Pakistan, is responsible for the heinous crimes. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk endorsed her remark, calling it "true."

PETA India pays tribute to prominent journalist-film producer Pritish Nandy who passed away at 73

Jan 09, 2025, at 03:20 pm

PETA India has paid tribute to prominent journalist-film producer Pritish Nandy who passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest at his South Mumbai residence on Wednesday. He was 73.

PM Modi inaugurates 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Odisha

Jan 09, 2025, at 02:37 pm

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

PM Modi condoles death of six people in Tirupati stampede incident

Jan 09, 2025, at 01:08 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of six lives due to a stampede which broke out at Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati.

Days after condemning Pak airstrikes, India in a first engages with Afghanistan's Taliban regime

Jan 09, 2025, at 12:34 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's foreign secretary Vikram Misry on Wednesday met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi's first engagement with the Taliban regime since it invaded the South Asian country.

6 dead in stampede near Tirupati temple during token distribution to offer prayers

Jan 09, 2025, at 12:50 am

Tirupati/IBNS: At least six people died in a stampede situation at Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati during the distribution of tokens for Vaikuntha Dwara Sarvadarshanam, which is a special 'darshan' for devotees for 10 days, starting Friday.

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to run soon between Katra and Srinagar

Jan 08, 2025, at 11:39 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: A Vande Bharat Express is all set to run soon between Katra and Srinagar reducing the travel time between Jammu and Srinagar to 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Thank You Didi, writes Arvind Kejriwal on X after TMC backs AAP for Delhi Assembly polls

Jan 08, 2025, at 06:33 pm

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has announced support for his political outfit for the upcoming Assembly polls in Delhi.

India extends ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visa: Reports

Jan 08, 2025, at 04:51 pm

The Indian government has extended the visa of ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, a day after the interim government of the South Asian nation cancelled her passport, media reports said.

India hands over High Impact Community Development Project to Nepal

Jan 08, 2025, at 03:06 pm

A school building built under the assistance of Indian government was handed over to Nepal on Tuesday.