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By D.C. Pathak NEW DELHI - In India, the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the ‘mother’ organization that fostered the family of Intelligence entities including SSB, ARC and R&AW, traces its origins in the Central CID established by the British some 135 years

NEW DELHI (ANI) - Hitting back at China over its comments on the investigation into the foiled assassination plot against Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India and the United States can deal with

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) - Indian Ambassador to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, announced the launch of a new database designed to record crimes against peacekeepers during a high-level meeting of the India-led Group of Friends (GOF). India launched the GOF in

CHENNAI, (IANS) - With squash set to feature as a medal event in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028, three-time Commonwealth Games medalist Saurav Ghosal said he hoped Indian players would do well when the sport features in the

CHENNAI, (IANS) - The Indian space agency seems to have undergone a change of heart while naming its launch vehicle. From long-winded rocket names to shorter impressive ones, ISRO has opted for 'Pushpak' as the ID for its reusable launch

MALE, (IANS) - In an about-turn, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called India its "closest ally" and hoped it would provide debt relief to repay heavy loans that the successive governments in the island nation have taken from New Delhi. Further, the

LUCKNOW, (IANS) - The Allahabad High Court on March 22 declared the UP Board of Madrasa Education Act 2004 as ‘unconstitutional’ which would millions of students to be shifted to conventional schools. The court said the law on Islamic schools

NEW DELHI (IANS, Reuters) – Even as the issue of electoral bonds simmers and inquiries into it are getting a pushback from the BJP which is reported to have gained crores through the scheme, dozens of members of the opposition

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - India has been undergoing an economic transformation, with a remarkable increase in per capita income. This financial prosperity has improved the quality of life for many people across the country. However, this economic progress has also

AMRITSAR, (IANS) - No matter how many times one visits the Partition Museum in Amritsar, the 'Gallery of Hope' always makes you stand still. Amid the horror of 1947, this life-affirming space asserts the painful yet important process of reconciliation,

HYDERABAD, (IANS) - The last rites of Mohammed Asfan, who died in the Russia-Ukraine war after being duped into working as a helper for the Russian Army, were performed in here on March 17. The mortal remains of Asfan, 30,  were

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Bigwigs of corporate India, either directly or through front companies or associates, have shown generosity in subscribing to the Electoral Bonds scheme. Major corporate entities such as Reliance, Kotak Mahindra, and the Aditya Birla Group among those

BENGALURU (IANS) - Sandalwood oil produced in Mysuru is renowned as "Liquid Gold" due to its consistent quality and fragrance characteristics. It is also recognized as the "Fragrant Ambassador of India" for its hallmark purity and consistent quality. The botanical name

NEW DELHI (IANS) - India said it is ready to evacuate its nationals from violence-torn Haiti, if required and that it has set up a 24-hour control room in the Ministry of External Affairs and an emergency helpline in the

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) -  Calling India "a proud champion of pluralism," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj opposed the establishment of the post of "special envoy" on a special religion at the United Nations. This comes as the UN General Assembly

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India stands out as the most challenging country to emigrate to, according to a recent study. Topping the list of the difficulties in obtaining an employment visa, the study conducted by expat insurance provider William

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - China is reportedly considering pursuing military facilities in multiple locations, including Pakistan, Burma, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, and the UAE, as per the latest report by US Intelligence Community. These facilities are beyond

TAMPA (IANS) - Diksha Dagar registered her second straight Top-10 finish with a steady 1-under 71 on the third and final day of the Aramco Team Series - Tampa. Diksha, who shot 69-70 in the first two rounds, finished 6-under

KOLKATA (IANS) - Thousands of Bhutanese nationals, including Buddhist monks, were in the picturesque Zemithang in Arunachal Pradesh, to be part of the annual Gorsam Kora Festival that went on till March 10. Zemithang, the last administrative division of India in

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - Within days of India saying it was going to test fire the Agni-5 missile, a Chinese research vessel was sighted off India's eastern seaboard and is currently anchored in international waters off the Indian coastline. The

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A co-founder of India’s biggest airline IndiGo raised about $820 million from selling part of his holding, in the largest block equity sale in the country since 2019, reported Bloomberg. Rakesh Gangwal sold 22.5 million shares of

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Krystyna Pyszkova of the Czech Republic was crowned the 71st Miss World at a glittering ceremony co-hosted by filmmaker and celebrity talk show host Karan Johar in Mumbai on March 9. Krystyna was crowned by Miss World

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – After two reported deaths and repeated pleas from families, India has now said that it has initiated strong action against agents and unscrupulous elements who deceitfully sent Indian nationals to Russia under the pretext of providing

NEW DELHI (ANI) – Once again the Indian Navy responded swiftly to a distress call from the Gulf of Aden where a merchant vessel caught fire after being hit by a missile, and rescued 21 crew members, including one Indian

CHANDIGARH, (IANS) - AAP Rajya Sabha member from Punjab, Vikramjit Singh Sahney, on March 7 pleaded with the Indian Ambassador in Russia, Pawan Kapoor, and the Minister for External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, seeking immediate action to repatriate seven Indian youth,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - A 30-year-old man from Hyderabad, who was duped into joining the Russian Army and fighting against Ukraine, has been killed. The Indian Embassy in Moscow on March 6 confirmed the death of Mohammed Asfan but has not

CHENNAI, (IANS) - On March 4 India stepped into a milestone second stage of its three-stage nuclear power program with the commencement of "core loading" at the first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (500 MWe) at Kalpakkam near here. Upon completion of

Photo: X @IndiaUNGeneva GENEVA (ANI) - India “strongly refuted” the "unwarranted" concerns raised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, regarding the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the country. India's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, Arindam

India-West News Desk WASHINGTON, DC - In the latest Pew Research Center survey titled 'Representative Democracy Remains a Popular Ideal, but People Around the World Are Critical of How It’s Working,' India stands out. While 79 percent expressed support for representative

UNITED NATIONS, (IANS) - India has expressed “serious concern” over the allegations against the world body’s beleaguered agency that provides support for Palestinians but said that it was “positively considering” requests for aid. India’s Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj said on March

India-West News Desk SURREY, BC - Sikh activists gathered outside the Sheraton Guildford Hotel here on the evening of March 1 to protest the presence of Sanjay Kumar Verma, India's High Commissioner to Canada. Verma was attending a trade forum hosted

KOLKATA, (IANS) - The Indian Armed Forces may employ nearly 1.4 million people but there is little awareness of the complexities involved in the return of a soldier to civilian life after years in service. To create awareness among authorities, the

ABU DHABI (ANI) - India on February 28 blocked the China-led Investment Facilitation Development Agreement (IFD) in the World Trade Organization (WTO), so the proposal is unlikely to be mentioned in the outcome document of the ministerial conference. South Africa

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - At least 20 Indians, who had gone to work with the Russian Army, are stuck in that country and efforts are on to seek their early release, the Ministry of External Affairs finally acknowledged. It said that

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded an honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. He has been made Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Photo: Instagram NEW DELHI (ANI) - Malayalam actor Lena announced her marriage to Gaganyaan pilot Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the names of four Indian Air Force pilots who will participate in India's first

JAMNAGAR (ANI) - A bevy of global former and current leaders have been invited to Gujarat’s Jamnagar to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant Ambani who will marry industrialist Viren Merchant’s daughter Radhika Merchant

Photo: divyayoga.com NEW DELHI, (IANS) - The Supreme Court on February 27 issued a contempt notice to Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balakrishna over the continued publication of misleading advertisements. It also chastised the Narendra Modi government for not taking action. Observing

MUMBAI, (IANS) - The parents of the late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala are expecting their second child. Moosewala’s mother Charan Kaur and his father Balkaur Singh opted for In Vitro Fertilization, as stated by Moosewala's uncle, Chamkaur Singh. As per media reports,

MALE, (IANS) - Maldives' main opposition leader Abdulla Shahid has denied allegations that India backed his recent appointment as a media report said. The accusations by several government officials came after the 61-year-old leader was named to the new role without

BENGALURU, (IANS) - Karnataka will establish a separate ministry for non-resident Indians Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced on February 21. He made the announcement after welcoming NRIs from more than 15 countries seated at the visitors' gallery of the state Assembly. "NRIs

KATHMANDU, (IANS) - Nepal is witnessing a growing call for the restoration of the Hindu state. The erstwhile Hindu state adopted a federal, secular, and democratic identity in 2008. The changes took place after the CPN (Maoist) decided to join the

HYDERABAD (ANI) - Mohammad Sufiyan, from Hyderabad, is one of the many youths who were allegedly duped by some agents and drafted into fighting for Russia in the ongoing conflict against Ukraine. Sufiyan's family has urged the central government as well

BANGKOK (ANI) - In a significant religious event, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and disciples Arahata Sariputta and Arahata Maha Moggallana have arrived in Thailand for public exposition, marking a momentous occasion. Preserved in India, it's the first time

NEW DELHI (IANS) - Condolences poured in from the political and legal fraternity after the death of former Additional Solicitor General of India and senior advocate of the Supreme Court, Fali S Nariman in the national capital on February 21,

NEW DELHI, (IANS) - Setting aside the election of the BJP candidate as declared by the Returning Officer, the Supreme Court on February 20 declared AAP councilor Kuldeep Kumar as the Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation while hearing a plea

MUMBAI, (IANS) - Star couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced the arrival of their second child -- a boy -- and revealed that they have named their bundle of joy 'Akaay'. The couple posted,  “With abundant happiness and our

CHANDIGARH, (IANS) - The office of Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on February 19 announced to designate ace India cricketer Shubman Gill as the ‘State Icon’. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C. said that Punjab resident Gill, who's popular among cricket enthusiasts, especially

GANDHINAGAR, (ANI) - Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, is to marry Radhika Merchant, the daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant in Jamnagar from March 1 to March 3, and the functions are expected to happen in a

KOCHI (IANS) - The US Consulate General Chennai and the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) signed a memorandum of understanding on February 16 to establish an American Corner on the CUSAT campus here. US Consul General Christopher W. Hodges