Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss the India-US relationship, counterterrorism cooperation, and key areas of bilateral partnership. Kwatra said he was “honoured to meet Speaker Mike Johnson at Capitol Hill today.” He said he expressed “deep appreciation for his support for strengthening the India-US bilateral relationship.”The ambassador thanked the Speaker for US support on …
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Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Amid ongoing BMC polls, Mumbai BJP president Ameet Satam on Wednesday raised concerns over a particular community’s “silent demographic and cultural invasion” in the city, saying that it is a planned modus operandi involving illegal encroachments, infiltration, and vote-bank politics.He further targeted Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, questioning how many Bangladeshis and Rohingya infiltrators were settled in Mumbai by a minister who served in Uddhav’s cabinet.”Demogra…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday with both leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership. The two leaders also discussed the regional situation and reaffirmed their shared resolve to fight terrorism.”Glad to speak with my friend, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and convey New Year greetings to him and the people of Israel. We discussed ways to further …
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Security arrangements have been significantly strengthened ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) concluding public rally in Tamil Nadu, scheduled to be held on Sunday evening.The meeting, led by Tamil Nadu BJP leader Nainar Nagendran, will take place at 5 p.m. at the Pallathivayal area near Balan Nagar in Tirukokarnam, Pudukkottai.Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to participate in the event and address the gathering. In view of the high-profile nature of the ral…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India welcomed the New Year with grand celebrations, countdown parties and festive gatherings, as state governments across the country stepped up security measures to ensure that the celebrations passed off smoothly and without incident.In major metropolitan cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, large crowds thronged iconic landmarks such as India Gate, Connaught Place and Marine Drive to usher in the New Year, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere.Meanwhile, authoritie…
Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) Maharashtra Home Department on Tuesday issued a Government Resolution (GR) allowing restaurants, hotels, and orchestra bars across the state to remain open until 5:00 AM for the New Year. The government resolution, dated December 30, 2025, aims to streamline the annual permission process and accommodate the high demand during the year-end holiday season.According to the resolution, the relaxation of operating hours applies to December 31 (New Year’s Eve). On these days, e…
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) The Kolkata Police’s Special Task Force (STF), on Tuesday, recovered multiple firearms and arrested two persons in connection with it, police said. According to the police, acting on a tip-off, officers of STF detained two youths from the Strand Road in Kolkata.Several firearms were seized which were in the possession of the accused duo. Following the recovery of firearms, questions have been raised about the origin of these weapons and their intended destination. Police h…
Srinagar, Dec 30 (IANS) Several districts of Jammu and Kashmir have banned the use of virtual private network (VPN), citing security reasons, as the forces have increased cell phone surveillance to ensure that the ban order is not violated.Kupwara, Kulgam and Shopian districts of the Valley are the latest districts to impose a VPN ban, ordering legal action against those violating the order.In one such order, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse, Magistrate Kupwara, has referred to communications received fr…
Jammu, Dec 29 (IANS) After a proposal was submitted by the AIIMS Jammu to the Union Home Ministry (MHA), the ministry on Monday approved the setting up of a state-of-the-art forensic institute in J&K. An official statement said today that the MHA has approved a proposal of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu, for a state-of-the-art Forensic Institute in J&K.The proposal had been sent to establish an institute to consolidate evidence collection, increase conviction …
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) An influential American Congressman has expressed deep concern over what he described as a steadily deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, warning that continued violence and attacks on minorities could further destabilise the country unless urgent corrective steps are taken.“I’m deeply concerned about the security situation in Bangladesh. I think that it has deteriorated,” Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi told IANS in an interview.“Unfor…