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The delegation led by Kanimozhi includes SP MP Rajeev Rai, NC MP Mian Altaf Ahmad, BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chowkta, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, former Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri, and NCP MP Jawed Ashraf
This will be the second visit of Gandhi, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, to Jammu and Kashmir after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 tourists and one local were killed
The Union Home Minister, while delivering the Rustamji Memorial Lecture organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) on the occasion of its 22nd Investiture Ceremony, said that the jawans had proved their mettle during Operation Sindoor and didn`t allow Pakistan`s nefarious activities
Acting on intelligence provided by the BSF`s intelligence wing. Border Security Force (BSF) has thwarted multiple cross-border smuggling attempts in Punjab`s Ferozepur district, recovering two drones and apprehending an armed suspect, said a statement from BSF, Punjab Frontier
The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar Islands was closed for three hours from 7 am on Friday for high altitude weapon test by the tri-services command, an official said. Airspace for commercial flights will entirely be closed, as informed by officials
Japans Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that on Friday he had a formal call with US President Donald Trump regarding the upcoming tariff discussion between both nations. The call, which marked a critical moment in ongoing trade negotiations
Gautam Adani on Friday announced an additional massive investment of Rs 50,000 crores across different regions of the North-Eastern part of the country over a period on next 10 years. Also, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia, highlighted the transformative progress of the North East
In his address, the Prime Minister lauded the Northeast as the most diverse region of the country, celebrating its unique blend of trade, tradition, textiles, and tourism
The secret of India`s success amid operating sindoor has many hidden variables. DRDO recently briefed about one of their indigenously developed air defence systems that played a huge role in Operation Sindoor`s success amid India-pakistan tensions
The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the exchange of fire in the area
After the stabbing, the deceased have been identified as Suleman, a resident of Vamanjoor, who worked as a marriage broker. His sons, Riyab and Siyab, sustained injuries in the attack
The DGP visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area on Thursday, where a major anti-terror operation was underway, to review the anti-terror operation and assess the ground situation and operational strategy
IMD said that the low-pressure area has been observed moving northwards and can intensify into a depression within the next 36 hours. Following this information from the India Meteorological Department, orange and yellow alerts have been issued
Earlier, on May 17, authorities deported 21 Bangladeshi nationals and arrested five others, including three transgender individuals, for residing illegally in Delhi and engaging in begging and other unlawful activities
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Andhra Pradesh police recently apprehended two individuals who manufactured explosives from their own premises. The court on Thursday, 22 May, sent both the terror suspects to seven-day police custody
The Kirti Chakra is India`s second-highest peace-time gallantry award. Col Manpreet Singh of the Sikh Light Infantry, two other Army personnel from the Rashtriya Rifles and a Jammu and Kashmir Police officer have been conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously, according to the list of awardees shared by the government
The brief order, signed by a foreign ministry director general, said it would be effective from May 23 and it was issued in public interest; the development came while media reports suggested that the government decided to remove Uddin around two weeks ago for obscure reasons
The UK High Court said that Nirav Modi is wanted for trial in India for matters of `very great seriousness and substance` relating to allegations of economic crime, in which he is said to have been the principal perpetrator
According to a local shopkeeper, the fire broke out in three to four shops, and as soon as the news was given to them, every shopkeeper arrived at the accident spot and called the fire brigade
Marcos, the 67-year-old son of a late Philippine dictator overthrown in 1986, won the presidency in the deeply divided Southeast Asian country by a landslide in 2022 in a stunning political comeback as he made a steadfast call for national unity
During a launching event at the northeastern port of Chongjin on Wednesday, the newly built 5000-tonne-class destroyer became unbalanced and was punctured in its bottom sections after a transport cradle on the stern section slid off first and became stuck
The multilayered, USD 175 billion system would put US weapons in space for the first time. Trump said the previous day he expected the system to be fully operational by the end of his term in 2029
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar identified the victims as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Lischinsky was a research assistant, and Milgrim organised visits and missions to Israel
The delegation to Japan is led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha while Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde is leading the delegation to the UAE. The two delegations held multiple meetings with ministers, prominent persons and think-tank officials too
The ED sleuths on Wednesday raided 16 locations in the state under the PMLA targeting hawala operators and accommodation entry operators who allegedly made fake financial transactions into Raos accounts
COVID-appropriate behaviour is being emphasised by health officials. The BMC has stated that public health laboratories are equipped with the necessary facilities. The health department is closely monitoring the situation across the city
I wonder what I could have been if, like our firstborn, I had access to world-class educational facilities without my parents having had to burn a hole in their pockets?
In a post shared on X, the external affairs minister expressed his appreciation for the strong support from German parliamentarians in fostering deeper relations between the two countries
Speaking at an interaction event with the Indian community in Abu Dhabi, the Lok Sabha lawmaker from Kalyan highlighted Indias steadfast commitment to combatting terrorism and recognised the UAE as a trusted ally
Earlier in the day, the Congress leader interacted with students from Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) at the universitys North Campus on matters of representation, equality, and academic justice. The interaction took place within the office of the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) President
Of these cops, in the ranks of constables to police sub-inspectors, 226 have completed 12 years in the same tehsil, the department said in a press release. The district has nearly 2,100 policemen
The three barrages that have filled to capacity are Renapur, Jawalga and Kharola. The gates of the barrages have been opened by 2 metres, allowing excess water to flow into Rena river, an official said
The incident took place in Kosambi Chek village in Mul tehsil under Chichpally forest range when the man and his kin were grazing cattle, an official said
India is modernising its train network and infrastructure. This reflects the new speed and progress of the country, PM Modi said after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore to the nation
The temple was renovated last year by a team from the Sindh Heritage Department as it holds historical significance. A cremation site for Hindus is also close to the temple, where an annual religious ceremony is held
Earlier on Wednesday, the cops busted an international drug trafficking cartel. One accused was arrested with 5 kg of heroin during the investigation. The police reiterated its commitments of eradicating drug syndicates, disrupting supply chains, and ensuring a drug-free Punjab
An orange alert has been declared for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on May 23 and 24. This region is set to experience thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds at a speed of 50 to 60 km/hr in isolated regions
The fire broke out at Jindal Poly Films Ltd plant on Nashik-Mumbai highway in Igatpuri taluka at around 1.30 am on Wednesday and fire-fighting operations were underway
South Africa has officially downgraded the status of Taiwan`s liaison office, renaming it the `Taipei Commercial Office` to maintain trade ties with Taipei while further limiting the island`s diplomatic presence in the country
An all party parliamentary Delegation from India held a meeting with Japans Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, reaffirming Indias united stance and steadfast commitment to tackling terrorism in all its forms
Vaishnavi Hagawane, daughter-in-law of an NCP member, allegedly died by suicide after facing sustained dowry harassment; a case has been filed against her husband and four in-laws by Pune police
Rajendra Hagawane and his son Sushil -- both of whom are absconding -- have been expelled from the party, said Pune district NCP chief Shivaji Garje in a statement
During Indian EAM`s visit to Netherlands, he stated, the Europe has now woken up to the reality which India had been facing for almost eight decades. I`ve had difficult neighbors, Pakistan and China especially, he added
A special team was formed to investigate. The phones of both suspects were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for examination after the arrest of both the persons involved in the attacks were arrested by Gujarat ATS
The bench observed that the Enforcement Directorate is violating the federal concept of governance. Further adding that the ED probe will not proceed against the state-run TASMAC in the meantime
The Prime Minister also virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, marking a historic leap towards modernising Indian Railways. The 103 redeveloped stations spanned across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories
According to reports, the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly invaded with their boat and confiscated fishing nets valued at Rs 2.6 lakh, along with a GPS device, a walkie-talkie, and other equipment
Farooq Inamdar, a farmer and former local politician hailing from Varvand village in the Pune district of Maharashtra, has successfully cultivated 120 mango trees on merely 20 gunthas (equivalent to half an acre) of land. Of these, 90 trees bear international varieties, while 30 are indigenous to India
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear a plea seeking the registration of an FIR against High Court judge Yashwant Varma in connection with the recovery of cash from his official residence in Delhi