Baba Siddique murder: Shooters claim Lawrence Bishnoi gang link, say sources

Mumbai (IANS) The two suspects arrested in the killing of NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique have claimed they belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, sources have said. 

However, this was yet to be verified by the police.

President Murmu embarks on historic visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi

New Delhi (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday departed for her official state visit to Algeria, Mauritania, and Malawi, in the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the three African nations. 

The Ministry of External Affairs…

PM Gati Shakti scheme assesses 208 infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.39 lakh crore

New Delhi (IANS) In a fillip to India’s infrastructure development and multi-modal connectivity, the PM Gati Shakti scheme has achieved a milestone of assessing 208 big-ticket infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.39 lakh crore of various ministries,…

US sanctions Indian company for involvement in 'Ghost Fleet' transporting Iranian oil

New York (IANS) The United States has sanctioned an Indian ship services company for allegedly being involved in the transport of petroleum from Iran through a "Ghost Fleet" in defiance of restrictions on Tehran. 

The State Department said…

Omar Abdullah calls on J&K Lt Governor, stakes claim to form government

Srinagar (IANS) National Conference (NC) Vice President, Omar Abdullah on Friday called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan and staked claim to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir. 

"I met the LG and handed over letters of support…

PM Modi leads India's efforts to preserve age-old civilisational connect with Laos

Vientiane (IANS) Deepening further the close partnership between two countries, India and Laos signed seven agreements, including on defence cooperation, following the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Laos PM Sonexay Siphandone…

Japan's grassroots anti-nuclear weapon organisation awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Oslo (IANS) As nuclear powers modernise their arsenals and threaten their use amid various global conflicts, Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was on Friday awarded the…

Paris Agreement's goals no longer achievable, net zero still in sight: Report

New Delhi (IANS) Despite progress being made, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are continuing to increase, reaching a new record high of 37.4 billion tonnes (Gt) in 2023, confirming that the path to reach UN-mandated Paris Agreement’s objectives is…

Jr Women's National Hockey: Jharkhand crowned champions of 14th edition

Ranchi (IANS) Hockey Jharkhand defeated Hockey Madhya Pradesh in the final as they were crowned champion after eleven action-packed days at the 14th Hockey India Junior National Championship 2024. Hockey Haryana won the bronze medal after defeating…

India bids tearful adieu to icon Ratan Tata, thousands join his final journey

Mumbai (IANS) Many thousands including top political leaders, captains of industry, celebs and commoners bid a tearful farewell to the legendary business giant and a genteel Parsi, Ratan Naval Tata at his final journey on Thursday.

Battling…