Cabinet approves 3 pacts with Bhutan as part of India's Neighbourhood First Policy

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its approval for the signing of three MoUs between India and Bhutan, covering the supply of petroleum products, energy efficiency, and cooperation in food…

NIA makes first arrest in Bengaluru cafe blast case

New Delhi (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made its first arrest from Ballari, Karnataka in connection with the recent Bengaluru cafe blast.

The accused has been identified as Mohammed Shabbir.

Shabbir's arrest…

PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 chip projects in big leap to become a global hub

Ahmedabad (IANS) In a huge boost to India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which took just 15 days…

Mamata Banerjee cancels anti-CAA rally in Siliguri

Kolkata (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to return to Kolkata and cancel the proposed anti-CAA rally in Siliguri.

Besides attending an administrative review meeting, the Chief Minister was also supposed to lead…

You might lose everything if you apply on CAA portal: CM Banerjee

Kolkata (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday issued a note of caution against enrolling on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) portal, saying applicants might ultimately lose everything.

“Some of you might be happy…

Nayab Saini next CM of Haryana, to take oath in evening

Chandigarh (IANS) Haryana BJP Chief Nayab Saini will be the next Chief Minister of the state.

The oath ceremony will take place on Tuesday evening. Saini is currently an MP from Kurukshetra.

Saini was elected leader of the BJP legislature…

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safe

Jaipur (IANS) A Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday during an operational training sortie, said IAF officials.

Sharing the information on X, the IAF officials said, “One Tejas aircraft…

Assam CM supports CAA, says the state will not face any influx of foreigners

Guwahati (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday refuted claims of the Opposition, All Assam Students Union (AASU) and other organisations that the state would witness an influx of foreigners after the Citizenship (Amendment)…

Govt notifies CAA rules to grant citizenship to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan

New Delhi (IANS) The Union Home Ministry on Monday notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), paving the way for granting of citizenship to people of certain faiths facing persecution in neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh,…

SC dismisses Bengal govt's plea against CBI probe into Sandeshkhali attack

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court order directing a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the attack on the Enforcement Directorate and central…