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First flight carrying Indian nationals who were evacuated from Sudan lands in Delhi

Some people angry because I have stopped the means for them to do corruption and make money: PM Modi

WHO says assessing threats to public health after fighters occupy Sudan laboratory

Anubrata Mondal's daughter held in cattle scam, say reports

Govt offices across Punjab to remain closed on Apr 27 following demise of Parkash Singh Badal

India jumps 6 places to Rank 38 in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023

Lt Governor VK Saxena approves creation of 244 additional posts of principals in Delhi govt schools

Ukraine President Zelensky appoints China ambassador after Xi phone call

UK, India to sign landmark agreement to collaborate on science and innovation today

Man accused of raping minor girl stripped, paraded in MP's Indore

China says to send delegation to Ukraine with aim of finding 'political settlement' to conflict

PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' took Akashvani to younger generation: Home Minister Amit Shah

Beauty of 'Mann ki Baat' is that a political person like Narendra Modi did not mention single political issue in its 99 episodes: Amit Shah

Amit Shah releases a commemorative coin at National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat@100

Indians evacuated from Sudan thank Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia and Indian govt

Xi tells Zelensky 'China has always stood on the side of peace'

Plea filed to take strict action against Tejashwi Yadav over 'Gujarati thug' jibe

Colombian president calls on his cabinet to resign

Pope Francis allows women to vote at upcoming meeting of bishops for 1st time

President Xi Jinping talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone

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Security forces recover suspected IED in Tinsukia's Makum area in Assam

PM Modi condemns naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

360 Indians leave from Jeddah Airport on flight bound for New Delhi

Security personnel and ambulances reach spot in Dantewada where 10 DRG jawans, one civilian driver lost their lives in IED attack by naxals

Former Bihar MP and murder convict Anand Mohan Singh reaches Saharsa jail to surrender himself after 15 days of parole

INS Teg stationed at Port Sudan to bring back Indians from there to Jeddah

Russia says expels 10 Norwegian diplomats in 'retaliatory measure'

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Names of DRG jawans, civilian who lost their lives in IED attack

PM Modi pays respect to former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

Driver of a school van held for allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl student

Court defers pronouncement of order on bail plea of Manish Sisodia in Excise Policy case for April 28

India's healthcare talent has won the world's trust: PM Modi

India has many strengths when it comes to holistic healthcare: PM Modi

Amit Shah assures 'all possible help' to Chhattisgarh CM over Maoist attack

Shah speaks with Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel over Maoist attack

Naxals won't be spared, says Chhattisgarh CM on Maoist attack in Dantewada

Ten policemen, one civilian killed in blast carried out by Maoists in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada

11 killed in Maoist strike, say media reports

Leave the issue of same-sex marriage to Parliament, Centre urges Supreme Court

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Centre, urged the Supreme Courtto leave the issue of same-sex marriageto Parliament. He said thatthe court is dealing with a very complex subject having a profound social impact. He raisedthe question that who will take a call on what constitutes marriage and between whom. "There would be ramifications on several other statutes which would need debate in society," the Centre told the apex court.

Rahul seeks urgent hearing on defamation case before Gujarat HC on April 29

PM Modi pays last respects to Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh

Fire breaks out at Gaur City's 14th Avenue in Noida, no casualty reported so far

A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Gaur City in Noida. No casualty has been reported so far.

Manmohan Singh writes to Sukhbir Singh Badal and offers condolences on demise of Parkash Singh Badal

AAP's Shelly Oberoi unanimously elected Mayor of Delhi MCD

Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi unanimously elected Mayor of Delhi MCD after BJP candidate Shikha Rai withdrewher nomination. BJP candidate for Deputy Mayor elections also withdrewher candidature

Security has been heightened outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence ahead of BJP protests today against alleged 'beautification' of CM residence amid Covid.

India is a country which celebrates the diversity, says PM Modi

India is a country which celebrates the diversity. We celebrate different languages, different arts, different cultures, religions and customs. Our country encapsulates and celebrates diversity right from her Faith to Spirituality! Such is the beauty of our country, says PM Modi.

PM Modi says Gujarat and Tamil Nadu share 'great connection' that has been hidden for years

Launchingthe book 'Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih' by Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, PM Modi said that there has been a great connectionbetween Gujarat and Tamil Nadu but it has been hidden for generations.

SC bench resumes hearing on same-sex marriage

Meanwhile, the five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has begun hearing a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the Supreme Court.

PM Modi virtually addresses Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam

Glad to see the enthusiasm for Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam. This initiative will further cultural exchange, says PM Modi.

IAF evacuates over 250 more Indians from conflict-torn Sudan

The India Air Force on Wednesdayevacuated over 250 Indians from Sudan after a naval ship rescued another 278 citizens from the strife-torn country.

The total number of Indians evacuated so far from Sudan stands at around 530, according to official data.

Mortal remains of Parkash Singh Badal is now being taken to SAD office in Chandigarh

121 stranded Indians leave Sudan onboard IAF C-130J aircraft

The second batch of 121 stranded Indians left thePort Sudan for Jeddah onboard IAF C-130J aircraft on Wednesday.

Centre files affidavit in Supreme Court against multiple PILs challenging Triple Talaq

The Centre has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court against multiple PILs challenging three-year jail term for husbands giving Triple Talaq to their wives, according to multiple media reports.

The Supreme Court had announced on Monday that it will hear petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, in November 2023.

India reports 9,629 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

India on Wednesday recorded9,629 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The active coronavirus cases now stand at 61,013.

Mortal remains of former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal have been kept at SAD office in Chandigarh for people to pay homage

PM Modi to pay final tributes to SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal in Chandigarh today

PM Narendra Modi will reach Chandigarh at 12 noon to pay final tributes to Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal, reported ANI quoting sources.

Delhi school gets bomb threat, investigation under way

TheDelhi Public School onMathura Road in the national capital received abomb threat via e-mail on Wednesday, news agencyANIreported.

An investigation is currently under way,ANIfurther said, citing the Delhi Fire Service.

PM Modi will address the closing ceremony of Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam today.

Case filed after Congress workers pasted posters of MP on Vande Bharat Express

US President Joe Biden will attend G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima

Australia to host Quad leaders' summit on May 24