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Modi sets goal of turning India into a developed nation in next 25 years

As India marks 75 years of its independence from more than two centuries of British rule, the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (August 15, 2022) flagged corruption and nepotism among the biggest two challenges saying graft is eating into the country like termites.

Babul Supriyo, 7 others in Mamata’s new cabinet after reshuffle

Against the backdrop of the sacking of senior minister Partha Chatterjee – arrested in school recruitment scam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today carried out a reshuffle of her council of ministers inducting eight new faces, five of them with cabinet rank, including singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo.

Teacher recruitment scam: West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee sacked from cabinet

West Bengal’s Commerce and Industry minist Partha Chatterjee, arrested in the multi-crore-rupee school teacher recruitment scam, was sacked from the cabinet today (July 28, 2022).

Babri Masjid demolition “not pre-planned”: Indian court says in ruling

About three decades after the 16th century Babri mosque was razed, a special court in India today acquitted all the 32 people, including Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Lal Krishna Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti, in the case saying “there is no conclusive and enough proof” against the accused.

India to hold election in Bihar despite surging coronavirus cases

India announces local elections involving millions of voters in the densely packed Bihar state even as it remains set to overtake the United States by next month as the world’s worst-affected nation by Covid-19 pandemic.

India proposes air bubble pact with Bangladesh

India proposes to enter into separate air bubble pacts with Bangladesh and four other South Asian countries to resume international flights, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said today.

‘Bulbul may weaken gradually, cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts late tonight’

The severe cyclonic storm “Bulbul” is very likely to weaken gradually and cross West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts between Sagar Islands and Khepupara in Bangladesh across the Sundarbans delta late tonight as a severe cyclonic storm with maximum sustained wind speed of 110-120 Kmph gusting to 135 Kmph, the Indian Met Department says.

Cyclone Fani moving towards West Bengal

As severe cyclonic storm Fani hits Puri coast in Odisha, the impact of landfall process has started.

Nepalese maids in India accuse Saudi diplomat of rape

Two Nepalese maids have accused a Saudi diplomat of rape and torture while they were working in his home outside the Indian capital.

Pakistani Bajrangi Bhaijaans want to reunite Indian woman with family

Alike Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Pakistani activists launches fresh campaign to unite a hearing and speech impaired Indian woman who has been stranded in the neighbouring country for at least 15 years.

Sanjay Dutt turns 56

Actor Sanjay Dutt turns 56 today and the film fraternity, including Anil Kapoor and his “All The Best: Fun Begins” co-star Ajay Devgn, are waiting for him to come out of jail.

Return Kohinoor to India, says UK MP Keith Vaz

Indian-origin British MP Keith Vaz calls for the world-famous Kohinoor diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November, reports the Times of India.

Abdul Kalam: People's president, extraordinary Indian

Dr Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam, India's 11th president, dies aged 83, on Monday evening while doing what he loved - addressing students - was an extraordinary Indian.

Bank’s error makes Indian woman super rich for a day

Urmila Yadav becomes one of the richest women on earth when an amount of Rs 95,71,16,98,647 was credited to her State Bank of India (SBI) account by the bank to get in touch with her.

Mumbai bomber mercy plea rejected

India's SC rejects final mercy plea of a man found guilty of financing the 1993 serial bombings in the western city of Mumbai.

Ranveer Singh's parody of Pakistani song goes viral (video)

It's not been long when Ranveer Singh has danced on a busy Mumbai road to please Hrithik Roshan, and he has done it again. This time, he has made a Dubsmash video on the viral Pakistani song Eye to Eye on Hrithik's request.

India issues dress code for exams

Authorities in India issues dress code for candidates who are retaking a medical school exam.

Grandfather jumps in front of train to save toddler (video)

A 62-year-old Indian jumps in front of a fast moving train to dramatically save his 18-month-old granddaughter after the baby’s stroller fell on tracks at a railway station in Australia, media reported today.

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