Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister Lal Singh has been arrested in a case of money laundering by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after his anticipatory bail application was dismissed by an Anti-Corruption Court, an ED official said.
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India follows 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' approach with neighbouring nations too: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that relations between India and Bangladesh have reached new heights and that New Delhi has considered the approach of 'Sabka Saath Sanka Vikas" with Dhaka as well.
Modi, Sheikh Hasina to virtually inaugurate 3 India-assisted projects on Wed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina will jointly inaugurate three India assisted development projects on Wednesday at 11 a.m. via video conferencing.
Rs 20 cr extortion-cum-death threat email to tycoon Mukesh Ambani
Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani has received an extortion-cum-death threat via email, officials said here on Saturday. The email demanding Rs 20-crore threatens to shoot Ambani, 66, if he fails to cough out the amount.
Six run over by speeding truck in Bengal's Kharagpur
According to police, the now-deceased were loading sacks full of flowers into a pick-up van on the main road at Buromala area under Kharagpur Police Station, when suddenly a cement-laden truck ran over them.
Rajasthan Polls: Seizures worth over Rs 300 cr made since imposition of MCC
Since the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Rajasthan on October 9, the enforcement agencies in the state have set a new record by seizing illicit liquor, cash and other materials worth over Rs 300 crore.
'What did Sharad Pawar do for farmers', PM Modi asks in front of Ajit Pawar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a broadside against Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad, asking “what did he do for farmers when he was the Union Agriculture Minister”, here on Thursday.
8 Navy veterans sentenced to death in Qatar; India to contest order
The Indian government on Thursday expressed shock over the news of the eight former Indian Navy personnel, who have been in custody in Qatar since last year, being awarded the death sentence, saying it will contest the order.
We will not accept Palestinians displacement from Gaza: Turkish Minister
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday said that his country will not accept the displacement of Palestinians from their homes in Gaza.
Sensex plunges more than 600 points to below 64K mark
The uncertainties associated with the Israel-Hamas conflict will continue to weigh on markets in the near-term, says V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
Weapons in India are worshipped not to dominate others' land but to protect one's own land: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Vijay Dashami on Tuesday, called for an end to casteism and regionalism which are harming the society, while underlining that weapons in India are worshipped not to dominate others' land but to protect one's own land.
'Cash-for-query' case BJP’s character assassination attempt against Mahua Moitra: CPI(ML)
At a time when her party Trinamool Congress has stated to distance itself from her over the 'cash-for-query' controversy, Lok Sabha MP Mahua Maitra has received unexpected support from the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist).
Not permissible to give Israel unconditional green light: Qatar
Emir of the State of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday said that it is not permissible for Israel to be given an unconditional green light and unrestricted permission to kill.
India poised to surpass Japan to become world’s 3rd largest economy by 2030: S&P
India is likely to surpass Japan to become the world's third-largest economy with its GDP doubling to $7.3 trillion by 2030, according to the latest S&P Global Market Intelligence report.
RSS cautions against divisive forces, calls to vote for 'best available' candidates in polls
The RSS chief said it was indeed an achievement that during its Session in India, the G20 warm heartily welcomed the African Union in its fold. The all round progress of India be it on science, agriculture and defence sector was showcased.
3 dead, 14 injured in stampede in Bihar's Gopalganj
Three persons -- two elderly women and a minor boy -- died and 14 others were injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja Pandal in Bihar's Gopalganj district on Monday evening, police said.
Modi speaks with King Abdullah of Jordan, discusses West Asia crisis
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Jordan, Abdullah II. Both the leaders exchanged views on the developments in West Asia.
Gold expected to trend higher amid geopolitical uncertainty
The ongoing Middle East conflict has boosted investors’ preference for gold which has resulted in upward price mobility in the asset class. Gold prices have remained well supported at $1,880 and $1,860 levels.
Legendary India spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passes away at 77
India's legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi passed away on Monday, aged 77. Bedi played 67 Tests for India between 1967 and 1979, taking 266 wickets at an average of 28.71, apart from making 656 runs with the bat.
Close associate of K'taka Home Min hacked to death in Kolar
In a shocking incident, M. Srinivas, a close associate of Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara, was hacked to death by a gang here on Monday. The deceased was also close to former speaker and senior Congress leader Ramesh Kumar.
Armed forces equipped with advanced weaponry, drones & UAVs: Jitendra Singh
He said that unlike in the past, the armed forces now are equipped with advanced weaponry including drones, heliborne operations and UAVs and are ready to adapt to new frontiers like Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.
Invoked diplomatic parity due to Canada's continuous interference in India's domestic affairs: Jaishankar
India on Sunday said that it invoked diplomatic parity on Canadian diplomats present in the country owing to "continuous interference" in its domestic affairs.
300 kg unaccounted gold seized in Andhra's Proddatur town
The Income Tax department has seized about 300 kg of unaccounted gold from four jewelry shops in Proddatur town in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district. The I-T Department officials from Vijayawada and Tirupati seized the gold during the searches for the last four days.
India sends humanitarian aid to war-torn Palestine
India has sent humanitarian aid to war-torn Palestine, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi, said on Sunday in a post on X that an Indian Air Force flight carrying more than six tonne of medical aid and more than 30 tonne of disaster relief material has departed for Egypt.
Tribunal set up to adjudicate valid cause for declaring NLFT, ATTF 'unlawful associations' under UAPA
A tribunal set up by the Centre will adjudicate whether there is sufficient cause for declaring the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) as "unlawful associations" under Unlawful Activities of (Prevention) Act.