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Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility for the attack on Kapil Sharma’s restaurant, alleging that the comedian insulted Nihang Sikhs in his show. Gunfire erupted at KAP’S CAFE, the new Canadian restaurant owned by Indian comedian Kapil Sharma in Surrey, British Columbia, on Thursday. In a social media post, Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi claimed…

India seeks to cooperate, not compete with Africa, says Mr. Modi; says Africa should not just be raw material source, but lead in value creation, sustainable growth; PM conferred Namibia’s highest civilian honour Continuing his diplomacy focused on the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 9, 2025) highlighted India’s support to Namibia’s decolonisation, “not…

Bharat Bandh: The strike is likely to impact sectors like banking, postal services, coal mining, factories, and transport, causing major service disruptions. Trade unions affiliated with Left parties are observing a nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, alleging that the central government is implementing economic reforms that undermine workers’ rights. The shutdown has been called by 10 central…

Speaking during a dinner with Israeli PM Netanyahu, Donald Trump noted that countries unwilling to agree will receive tariff notices. Trump added some may get adjustments if they have valid reasons, stressing fairness in negotiations. US President Donald Trump announced that the United States is nearing a trade agreement with India as part of his efforts to…

PM Narendra Modi’s statement can be seen as an indirect swipe at US President Donald Trump for his interaction with Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir last month Without taking names, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called out western hypocrisy and said condemning terrorism should not simply be a “convenience” but a matter of “principle”.…

Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the US on India’s extradition request over the Rs 13,000 crore PNB scam.  Nirav Modi’s brother, Nehal Modi, was arrested in the US on the CBI, ED’s extradition request, news agency PTI reported. Nehal Modi was taken into custody on Friday, US authorities have informed India,…

The revised notfication issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways reduces the toll rate for stretches such as flyovers,and tunnels up to 50 per cent The government has announced a significant reduction in toll rates, up to 50 per cent, on sections of National Highways featuring major structures such as tunnels, bridges, flyovers, and elevated…

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi government on a plea filed by Delhi Petrol Dealers Association challenging the prosecution of fuel pump owners for refuelling banned End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) [Delhi Petrol Dealers Association & Anr v Government of NCT of Delhi & Anr]. In an order passed on July 2,…

Torrential rains over the past several days have wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, triggering cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides. Mandi district has emerged as the worst-hit region. According to official reports, a total of 10 cloudburst incidents – all from Mandi – have been recorded, causing massive destruction, loss of life, and widespread disruption to infrastructure and…

Pakistan is acquiring 80 KARGI drones from Turkey, raising security concerns for India. Turkey, Pakistan’s second-largest arms supplier, supports its military. After suffering a huge blow from the Indian side during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has been ramping up its drone arsenal and solidifying its defence ties with Turkey in what Indian officials describe as a “dangerous and…

The remarks made by the defence attache to Indonesia could not be independently verified and there was no immediate reaction from the Centre or the armed forces on it The Indian embassy in Indonesia on Sunday said its defence attache’s remarks over Operation Sindoor were taken out of context and are a “misrepresentation” of what his presentation…

The newly built over-bridge became a subject of criticism and ridicule due to its dangerously sharp 90-degree turn. The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday suspended seven engineers including two chief engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) and ordered a departmental probe against a retired superintendent engineer for the ‘faulty design’ of a new rail over-bridge in…

The central rath yatra celebration unfolded at Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, a prominent Vaishnavite shrine located in the heart of Imphal The annual ‘Kang’ festival, Manipur’s own version of the Lord Jagannath rath yatra, was celebrated with hundreds of people coming out to see the pulling of the chariot. Many of those who came to pray also…

“The seaside pilgrim town of Puri on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) turned into a fortress with around 10,000 security personnel deployed for the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath on June 27,” police said. “Besides, more than 250 Artificial Intelligence-enabled cameras have been installed in various places in the town for surveillance,” a police officer said.…

While the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Iran has offered some hope for aviation recovery, the underlying volatility persists. The military conflict between Iran and Israel has triggered severe disruptions to international airline operations in India, with major carriers grounding flights, scrambling for alternate airspace, and facing mounting passenger chaos. Following Iran’s missile strike on a U.S.…

Indian missions in Jordan and Israel organised the first batch of evacuation from Israel as the Indian nationals living in Israel constantly grappled with the sounds of sirens, frequently taking cover in bunkers and fortified safe rooms from incoming missiles and drones from Iran. With Israeli airspace closed and commercial flights suspended, the Indian missions in Israel…

Naidu also said that about 22,000 tribal students simultaneously performed 108 Surya namaskar in 108 minutes in one location, thus creating another record. Visakhapatnam: Describing the 11th International Yoga Day celebration as a grand success, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the state has achieved two Guinness Book of World Records. Addressing media…

“Yoga isn’t just an exercise. It is a way of life,” said PM Modi as he joined this year’s Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people of India and the world as he led the 11th International Yoga Day celebration. The theme of this year’s Yoga Day is “Yoga For…

The Indian Army contingent, comprising 90 personnel, is primarily represented by a battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, along with personnel from other arms and services. A joint exercise between the militaries of India and France, aimed at enhancing operational coordination and focused on joint operations in a sub-conventional environment, began on Thursday, officials said. The…

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Indian students in Tehran were moved out of the city, 110 of them crossing the border into Armenia, through arrangements made by the Indian Embassy on Tuesday under ‘Operation Sindhu’. The first flight carrying over 100 students, who were evacuated to Armenia from war-torn Iran, landed in Delhi in the…

At G7, PM Modi urges global action against terrorism, highlights voice of Global South (Eds: Adds details, changes slug) Reaffirming India’s stand against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged leaders of the G7 to galvanise global action against terrorism, and underscored the need for strict action against those who “promote and support” it. In his address…

SIPRI’s latest report shows India edging out Pakistan in both capability and posture as other nuclear powers race to expand arsenals amid rising global tensions As the Israel–Iran war escalates and global security tensions mount, the spectre of nuclear conflict has once again moved to the forefront. But beyond the world’s largest stockpiles, it is regional rivalries…

Hillang Yajik, hailing from Arunachal Pradesh, has created history by winning one gold and silver medal each at the 15th South Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2025 hosted by Thimpu, Bhutan from June 11 to 15. Yajik, 25, has forged history by becoming the first female athlete from the state to clinch gold at the international…

They complained of nausea and irritation in the eyes, the Turbhe MIDC police station official said. Twenty-six labourers, including several women, were hospitalised in Vashi in Navi Mumbai on Friday after discharge of carbon monoxide due to a power failure and snag in a generator at an industrial unit, a police official said. They complained of nausea…

The death toll in the London-bound Air India flight crash rose to 274 on Saturday after rescue teams recovered more bodies on Friday. Among the deceased were 241 passengers and crew onboard the ill-fated plane and people on the ground, including medical students, when the aircraft crashed into the of BJ Medical College campus and burst into…

Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, a British national, is the lone survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people near Ahmedabad. He escaped with minor injuries after the plane exploded mid-air moments after take-off. On 12 June, Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, departed Ahmedabad, bound for London Gatwick. Just 30 seconds after take‑off, the…

Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who served between 2016 and 2021, was among the passengers on the ill-fated London-bound Dreamliner that went down minutes after take-off from Ahmedabad. Rupani’s demise marks the second time a former Gujarat CM has died in a plane crash, six decades after Balwantrai Mehta’s fatal air accident in 1965. Former Gujarat Chief…

In response to rising Covid-19 cases, including the detection of the new XFG variant, an RT-PCR test is now required for anyone meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Active cases have surpassed 7,000, with Kerala reporting the highest numbers. An RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for everyone, including senior ministers, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as active…

India’s total fertility rate has declined to 1.9 births per woman, falling below the replacement level of 2.1. India’s population will touch 1.46 billion in 2025, the highest in the world, though the country’s fertility rates have fallen below the replacement threshold, which will stabilise the population size over the coming decades, according to a United Nations…

A video of an Indian national being handcuffed and pinned to the floor at an airport in the United States surfaced online. As the video sparked reactions online, the Consulate General of India in New York said that it is in touch with local authorities A video surfaced online showing a young Indian man being handcuffed and…

Eleven people died and many more were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium last week, where a large number of people had gathered to participate in the RCB victory celebrations. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday distanced himself from the stampede incident outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPL win celebrations…

This is in addition to Rs 10 lakh compensation announced each for the families of the victims by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah government on Saturday announced that the compensation amount for the families of the Bengaluru stadium stampede victims has been increased from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. At least 11 people died,…