In what could be one of the lowest points in relations between the two countries, India on Monday evening decided to withdraw its High Commissioner and "other targeted diplomats and officials" from Canada following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's continued "hostility" towards the country.
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PM Modi to inaugurate ITU-WTSA event, being held in India for the first time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the International Telecommunication Union - World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (ITU-WTSA) 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam here on Tuesday.
Govt advances target for 20 pc ethanol blending by 2025: Hardeep Puri
The government has advanced its target for 20 per cent ethanol blending by 2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday.
India’s retail inflation jumps 5.49 pc over high base effect, weather conditions
India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation jumped 5.49 per cent in the month of September, up from 3.65 per cent in August, due to high base effect and weather conditions, the government said on Monday.
RG Kar case: Meeting between doctors' association, Bengal Chief Secy ends without conclusion
The meeting between representatives of 12 doctors' associations and West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant on Monday regarding the impasse over demands raised in the aftermath of the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here ended without any conclusion.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami vows strict action against 'love, land and spit jihad'
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday vowed to initiate strict action against what he termed as "love, land, and spit jihad", for preserving the state's spiritual identity as 'Devbhoomi' (Land of Gods).
Govt will plead for death penalty for accused involved in Baba Siddique's killing: CM Eknath Shinde
Amid the opposition’s criticism over the deteriorating law and order situation following the murder of NCP leader and former minister Baba Siddique, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that the state government will plead in the court for the death penalty for the accused involved in the latter’s killing.
India to outpace China, US in economic growth: USISPF Chairman John Chambers
Speaking at the Annual India Leadership Summit 2024 hosted by USISPF in New Delhi, Chambers lauded the rapid pace of India's economic progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Sensex jumps up 591 points, realty and banking stocks shine
The Indian benchmark indices closed in green on Monday with a strong start for the week, as buying was seen in realty, banking, and IT stocks. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,973.05, rising 591.69 points or 0.73 per cent.
BJP's new J&K MLAs receive warm welcome at party headquarters in Jammu
Welcoming the new legislators, BJP's J&K President, Ravinder Raina, said it was a special moment for the party to welcome its elected candidates as they have done it proud.
Indian conglomerates set to spend $800 bn on growth, new businesses in focus
Indian conglomerates are likely to spend about $800 billion on growth over the next 10 years, almost triple of what they spent over the prior decade, a report showed on Monday.
Dalit man’s death in police custody: Ajay meets family members, demands Rs 1 crore compensation
Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Monday met the family members of 24-year-old Dalit youth Aman Gautam, who allegedly died in police custody, hours after being apprehended from a gambling den in city’s Vikas Nagar area.
Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to combat air pollution
The Delhi government on Monday imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers till January 1, 2025. The measure is part of the city government’s ongoing effort to curb rising air pollution levels during the winter season.
Calcutta HC junks Sandip Ghosh's plea for fast-track hearing on registration cancellation
A vacation bench of Calcutta High Court, on Monday, rejected a plea by Sandip Ghosh, the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, seeking a fast-track hearing in the matter of the cancellation of his medical registration by West Bengal Medical Council last month.
Maharashtra State Skills University named after late industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata
The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday gave nod for naming Maharashtra State Skills University after Ratan Tata, the former chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. This is one of the many decisions taken by the cabinet in its recent meetings, even as the state prepares for imminent assembly elections.
MUDA scam petitioner says Cong leader visiting Lokayukta office, urges CCTV camera installation
One of the petitioners in the MUDA scam, Snehamayi Krishna, on Monday, urged the Mysuru Lokayukta SP to install CCTV cameras in the premises and inside the office of Lokayukta.
Delhi: Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind
The Joint Committee of Parliament will meet in the Parliament Annexe on Monday, to discuss on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill under the chairmanship of Jagdambika Pal. During the meeting, the Committee will hear the views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and other stakeholders.
ED raids 20 locations linked to Jharkhand Minister's associates in Jal Jeevan Mission case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting raids at 20 locations in Jharkhand on Monday, targeting individuals close to state Minister Mithilesh Thakur, including his personal secretary Harendra Singh, IAS officer Manish Ranjan, and businessman Vijay Agarwal.
BJP MP urges Salman Khan to apologise to Bishnoi Community for blackbuck incident
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harnath Singh Yadav on Monday urged Bollywood actor Salman Khan to apologise to the Bishnoi community for the blackbuck incident that occurred over two decades ago.
On Day 10 of doctors' hunger strike, Bengal govt and associations meet today
The fast-unto-death agitation by junior doctors over the rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital entered the 10th day on Monday. A crucial meeting of various doctors' associations and the West Bengal government is scheduled for the day to find a solution.
India surpasses 200 GW-mark in renewable energy production
As per latest data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity (including small and large hydro, biomass and co-generation and waste-to-energy) crossed the 200 GW-mark in September.
Mumbai-New York Air India flight diverted to Delhi after bomb threat
The aircraft is currently stationed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and authorities added that all standard safety protocols are being followed to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
SC to hear plea seeking restitution of provision in new panel code akin to Section 377 of IPC
The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday against the "missing" protection in the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) about non-consensual unnatural sex against male, female, transgender and bestiality.
US-India Strategic Partnership Forum begins as EAM Jaishankar highlights ways to strengthen relations
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) aims to create a powerful partnership between the US and India. As the only independent not-for-profit institution dedicated to strengthening the US-India partnership.
Baba Siddique murder: One accused gets police custody till Oct 21; another sent for medical test
A Mumbai court on Sunday remanded one of the two prime accused behind the killing of Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Ziauddin Siddique to police custody till October 21 and the other for a medical test to determine his age status.