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  Indian national pleads not guilty in murder plot of Pannun, US Court says 'will not tolerate....'

  World | June 18, 2024 7:23 IST

  Gupta was produced before a federal court in New York on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty. He is charged with murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each charge.

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  Lok Sabha Election Results: Moody's predict slow fiscal reforms as India returns to coalition era

  Business | June 05, 2024 16:14 IST

  Earlier in fiscal 2023-24, India's real GDP accelerated to 8.2 per cent from 7.0 per cent in the previous year. It is driven by gains in gross fixed capital formation as the government's infrastructure program gained further traction even as private consumption remained subdued.

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  Govt issues helpline numbers for Indians amid extreme weather in Dubai, in touch with authorities

  World | April 18, 2024 17:29 IST

  The Indian Consulate General in Dubai said it had facilitated contact between stranded passengers and their families in India and extended relief materials. The UAE recorded its highest rainfall in the last 75 years, flooding roads, buildings and the airport in Dubai.

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  US: Centre extends help to relatives of Indian dancer shot dead in Missouri

  World | March 02, 2024 13:39 IST

  TV actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee said Ghosh was shot dead near the St Louis Academy in Missouri on Tuesday and appealed PM Modi and the government to repatriate his body. There have been a string of worrying incidents of Indians dying in the US.

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  Who are 8 Indian Navy veterans released by Qatar? Know the timeline of India's diplomatic victory

  India | February 12, 2024 9:29 IST

  This successful resolution of a challenging diplomatic issue highlights India's proactive approach to safeguarding the interests of its citizens abroad and reinforces the importance of robust diplomatic efforts in addressing complex international disputes.

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  FACT CHECK: Journalist's photo mistakenly used in Oman detention case | Here's the truth

  Fact Check | February 08, 2024 6:57 IST

  The woman mistakenly depicted as detained in Oman is identified as Deepika Jogi, aged 29, residing in the Khursipar area of Bhilai. She had travelled to the Arab Peninsula's eastern-southern region for employment as a housemaid. However, she was mistakenly detained for employment purposes.

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  Indian Embassy assures assistance to Hyderabad man attacked in US after his wife pleads EAM for help

  World | February 07, 2024 11:24 IST

  Amjed Ullah Khan, Spokesman of Majlis Bachao Tahreek, who initially posted the video on X, formerly Twitter, has added a thread wherein the victim's wife could be seen pleading with EAM S Jaishankar for urgent assistance.

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  Indian government faces cyber threat as hackers launch espionage campaign for secret documents

  Technology | January 17, 2024 22:10 IST

  As per the new report, the campaign was first detected in October 2023 when it was using Rust-based malware and encrypted PowerShell commands, to exfiltrate confidential documents, according to Seqrite, the enterprise arm of global cybersecurity solutions provider, Quick Heal.

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  Government cracking down on fraudulent loan app ads on social media: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

  India | December 27, 2023 18:56 IST

  The Ministry of Electronics and IT had on Tuesday directed social media platforms to take additional measures to ensure that they don't host advertisements of fraudulent loan apps.

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  Indian govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports I Check new rules HERE

  India | October 19, 2023 14:52 IST

  The official said that the changes have been taken after the concerns raised by stakeholders in the sector. It said some "tweaking" in the policy has been made, and an end-to-end online system was launched for importers.

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  What is Operation Ajay? How Indians stranded in Israel will be brought back

  News | October 12, 2023 14:53 IST

  Breaking News: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has started this operation. At present 18 thousand Indians are living in Israel... Under this operation, the first flight from India is going to Israel today... Those who will return by this flight have been informed by mail..

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  India launches 'Operation Ajay' to bring back citizens from war-torn Israel

  World | October 12, 2023 6:14 IST

  The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day. According to the details on the website of the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv, there are around 20,000 Indian citizens in Israel.

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  Pathankot attack mastermind Shahid Latif shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan: Reports

  World | October 11, 2023 12:41 IST

  A key figure in the banned group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Latif was arrested in 1994, and after serving a 16-year prison sentence in India, he was deported to Pakistan in 2010.

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  India retains 40th rank in the Global Innovation Index 2023, a jump of 41 positions from 2015

  India | September 28, 2023 16:03 IST

  Government think tank NITI Aayog said in a statement on Thursday that India has been on a rising trajectory over the past several years in the GII -- from 81st position in 2015 to 40 this year.

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  Government extends AFSPA in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland for another six months from Oct 1

  India | September 27, 2023 8:20 IST

  The government has issued two separate notifications, the decisions have been taken after a review of the law-and-order situation in both states.

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  Bharat Action On Canada: India expels senior Canadian diplomat

  News | September 19, 2023 14:37 IST

  Bharat Action On Canada: India expels senior Canadian diplomat

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  'Absurd and motivated': India reacts to Trudeau's allegations over Khalistani terrorist's death

  World | September 19, 2023 8:38 IST

  The External Affairs Ministry said that similar allegations were made during Trudeau's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and were completely rejected.

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  Canada expels Indian diplomat as Trudeau blames New Delhi for 'killing' of Khalistani terrorist

  World | September 19, 2023 9:04 IST

  "Canadian security agencies have been actively pursuing credible allegations of a potential link between agents of the Government of India," Trudeau said in the House of Commons on Monday.

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  Google, MeitY collaborates to empower India's cybersecurity workforce: Know-how

  Technology | September 07, 2023 14:41 IST

  As part of partnership, the focus is on cybersecurity training and skill development through various initiatives. One notable initiative involves training a 'cyber force' consisting of 1,000 government officials to equip them with best practices in cyber defense.

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  Government exempts LPG imports from 15 per cent agri cess

  Business | September 01, 2023 13:06 IST

  The Finance Ministry in a notification said that imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane have been fully exempted from Agriculture Infrastructure Development cess (AIDC) effective September 1.