INDIA

Red Diary mystery and corruption: War of words between Congress and BJP escalates in Rajasthan

Congress leader and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot slams PM Modi, alleging that Central Govt. is "working in a biased manner" Our BureauJaipur/New Delhi A political storm is brewing in Rajasthan after the expelled Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha...

Demand for debate on Manipur turns bitter as Opposition seeks no-confidence vote on Modi Govt.

The Parliament sees a ‘slogan war’ as Opposition MPs demand Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on the Manipur issue Our BureauNew Delhi/Imphal   On the seventh day of the Parliament Monsoon session on Friday, several MPs from opposition parties gave...

Terror Alert! Suspects held in several states amid suspicion of planned attacks by radicalized men

NIA suspects their involvement in the distribution of sticky bombs, magnetic bombs, Improvised Explosive Devices, funds, narcotic substances and arms Our BureauBengaluru/Patna/New Delhi In a major breakthrough this week, seven country-made pistols, live bullets, walkie-talkie sets and dagger were among...

Outrage in India: Four held after video of Manipuri women being paraded naked goes viral

Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu requests the Prime Minister and the Home Minister to resolve the issue in her home state Our BureauImphal/New Delhi   In a major development on Thursday, four people were arrested after a horrifying viral video...

Big-ticket defense deals and top French honor: Modi’s visit to France scripts a new chapter

An Indian military contingent marched to the tune of 'Sare Jahan Se Accha,' while a squadron of IAF Rafale fighters participated in a flypast at the Bastille Day Parade. Our BureauParis/New Delhi   Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Bastille Day...

Congratulations from abroad and cheers across the country as India’s lander heads to Moon

Chandrayaan-3 is equipped with a lander, a rover and a propulsion module. It weighs around 3,900 kilograms Our BureauSri Harikota The much-awaited moment is over as the GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) heavy-lift launch vehicle lifted off successfully from the...

Third-time lucky: ISRO hopes for a ‘soft and safe’ landing on Moon with Chandrayan-3 mission

Chandrayaan-3 will lift off on July 14 and it will land on August 23, says ISRO chief at G20 Space economy leaders' meeting Our BureauBengaluru Director of Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO), S Somanath, has announced that the Chandrayaan-3,...

Truce or strategy? Gehlot and Pilot on the same page as Congress eyes victory in next elections

"Our organization, ministers all will work together", says Congress leader Sachin Pilot after meeting at AICC on Rajasthan Our BureauNew Delhi/Jaipur   In an important development on Thursday, Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met leaders from Rajasthan to...

Missiles and big coverage area: How Predator drone will add to the firepower of Indian forces

Our BureauNew Delhi India secured the deal to procure Predator drones made by General Atomics, which was one of the major takeaways of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden state visit to the US last week. This mega pact that will...

War of words breaks out between Congressand BJP as Rahul Gandhi lands in Manipur 

Police use several rounds of tear gas shells to stop and disperse a crowd that gathers near the regional office of BJP in Imphal in Manipur on Thursday Our BureauImphal/New Delhi Rahul Gandhi landed in Imphal earlier on Thursday but...