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MoS Pabitra Margherita welcomes Chile's President Gabriel Boric in New Delhi

MoS Pabitra Margherita welcomes Chile's President Gabriel Boric in New Delhi

Apr 01, 2025

Chilean President Gabriel Boric arrives in India, marking his first state visit to the country. The visit focuses on strengthening economic and cultural ties.

"India’s northeast not dependent on Bangladesh for ocean access", says defence expert

Mar 31, 2025

Defence expert Dhruv Katoch has strongly criticized Bangladesh’s interim chief Muhammad Yunus for his recent statement suggesting that the seven northeastern states of India are landlocked and that Bangladesh serves as their sole maritime gateway.

Fire erupts near petrol pump in Kutch, emergency teams deployed

Mar 31, 2025

A major fire broke out at a wood company located near a petrol pump on the Gandhidham-Bhachau Highway in Kutch, triggering an emergency response.

Dalai Lama receives Gold Mercury Award for peace, sustainability  

Dalai Lama receives Gold Mercury Award for peace, sustainability  

Mar 31, 2025

The Dalai Lama has received the Gold Mercury Award for his peace and sustainability efforts. The spiritual leader emphasised collective action in his acceptance speech.

Director who gave viral Kumbh girl Monalisa film role arrested on rape charges 

Director who gave viral Kumbh girl Monalisa film role arrested on rape charges 

Mar 31, 2025

Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, known for offering a film role to viral personality Monalisa, has been arrested following the Delhi High Court’s rejection of his bail plea in a rape case. The 45-year-old director was taken into custody by Delhi Police in Ghaziabad after extensive surveillance and intelligence tracking.

Opposition to Waqf Amendment Bill 'misguiding': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Opposition to Waqf Amendment Bill 'misguiding': Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Mar 31, 2025

Kiren Rijiju defends the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling opposition misleading. He urges critics to understand the bill and invites dialogue for improvements

President Droupadi Murmu extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation

President Droupadi Murmu extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation

Mar 30, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on March 30 conveyed her heartfelt greetings to citizens across India and abroad, on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Every code needs conscience: CJI Ranjan Gogoi at BITS Pilani

Every code needs conscience: CJI Ranjan Gogoi at BITS Pilani

Mar 30, 2025

At BITS Pilani’s tech fest, ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi urged engineers to embed ethics in innovation, warning that unchecked technology without accountability risks societal harm and moral disorientation.

Centre approves 2 per cent hike in DA for Central government employees and pensioners

Centre approves 2 per cent hike in DA for Central government employees and pensioners

Mar 29, 2025

The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned a 2 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from January 1, 2025. This decision aims to alleviate the impact of inflation and enhance financial security for government personnel and retirees.

Comedian Kunal Kamra faces three FIRs over remarks on Eknath Shinde, interim bail granted

Comedian Kunal Kamra faces three FIRs over remarks on Eknath Shinde, interim bail granted

Mar 29, 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is facing legal trouble after three separate FIRs were registered against him at Khar Police Station over his alleged controversial remarks about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Security forces neutralize 16 Naxalites in Sukma encounter, two jawans injured

Security forces neutralize 16 Naxalites in Sukma encounter, two jawans injured

Mar 29, 2025

Security forces have eliminated 16 Naxalites in an intense ongoing encounter in the Kerlapal area of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, officials confirmed on Saturday, March 29.

Cleric condemns Salman Khan for wearing ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ watch, calls it 'Haram'

Cleric condemns Salman Khan for wearing ‘Ram Janmabhoomi’ watch, calls it 'Haram'

Mar 29, 2025

The President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, has strongly criticized Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for wearing a limited-edition "Ram Janmabhoomi" watch, deeming it forbidden (haram) in Islam. He urged the actor to seek repentance and adhere to Islamic principles.

Myanmar earthquake: NCS Director warns of more aftershocks, explains Sagaing Fault’s impact

Mar 28, 2025

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday originated from the Sagaing Fault, one of the region’s longest and most seismically active fault lines, according to Dr. OP Mishra, Director of the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

Myanmar-Bangkok earthquakes: Two killed, tremors jolt Northeast

Myanmar-Bangkok earthquakes: Two killed, tremors jolt Northeast

Mar 28, 2025

Two massive earthquakes struck Myanmar, causing the iconic Ava Bridge in Mandalay to collapse. Tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok, though no damage was reported there.

PM Modi assures India’s support as massive earthquakes devastate Myanmar & Thailand

PM Modi assures India’s support as massive earthquakes devastate Myanmar & Thailand

Mar 28, 2025

Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.4 on the Richter scale, struck Myanmar on Thursday, sending shockwaves across Southeast Asia and triggering a state of emergency in Bangkok, Thailand.

Bengaluru horror: Woman found murdered in suitcase, husband held

Bengaluru horror: Woman found murdered in suitcase, husband held

Mar 28, 2025

In a shocking incident, a woman's body was found in a suitcase in Bengaluru, leading to her husband's arrest. The motive for the murder remains under investigation.

'Have you ever seen woman in RSS?': TMC MP Sushmita Dev slams BJP

Mar 27, 2025

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sushmita Dev strongly defended West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s upcoming UK visit, where she has been invited to deliver a speech at Oxford University.

India Today’s first ‘Gross Domestic Behaviour’ survey reveals startling social realities – Where does Assam stand?

India Today’s first ‘Gross Domestic Behaviour’ survey reveals startling social realities – Where does Assam stand?

Mar 27, 2025

India Today's survey highlights Assam's unique social trends, offering insights into the state's evolving norms. The findings aid in understanding the local social landscape

Second round of tripartite talks on Darjeeling scheduled for April 2

Second round of tripartite talks on Darjeeling scheduled for April 2

Mar 26, 2025

Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has confirmed that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has invited all stakeholders from Darjeeling hills, Terai, and Dooars region for the second round of tripartite talks with the Central and West Bengal governments.

SC halts Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape' order, cites lack of sensitivity

SC halts Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape' order, cites lack of sensitivity

Mar 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed a controversial Allahabad High Court ruling on assault charges. The SC criticized the lack of sensitivity and sought responses from the Centre and UP government.

Press Club of India condemns Assam Police over journalist’s arrest amid alleged corruption cover-up

Press Club of India condemns Assam Police over journalist’s arrest amid alleged corruption cover-up

Mar 26, 2025

The Press Club of India (PCI) has extended its solidarity with the Guwahati Press Club in protest against the midnight arrest of digital media journalist Dilawar Hussain Mozumder by the Assam Police.