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Sonia, Rahul Gandhi summoned for questioning in money laundering case
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) today summoned opposition Congress party president Sonia Gandhi and her son, lawmaker Rahul Gandhi, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper, officials said.
1 June 2022, 10:55 AM
How an entire generation fell in love with KK and his music
KK left a mark on Indian and global music, connecting and resonating with people.
1 June 2022, 07:01 AM
'I want to win the World Cup no matter what happens'
After leading Gujarat Titans to the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in their first season, winning the Twenty20 World Cup with India is next on Hardik Pandya's bucket list.
30 May 2022, 06:02 AM
Bangladesh, India share visions of connecting South, Southeast Asia
Foreign ministers of Bangladesh and India have shared a common vision of connecting South and Southeast Asia through regional projects of water, rail and roadways, as well as sharing of energy, tourism and telecommunication networks.
28 May 2022, 15:30 PM
Indian SC recognises rights, dignity of sex workers; orders police not to harass them
India’s Supreme Court has directed police forces in all states and federally-run territories to treat sex workers with dignity and not to abuse them, verbally or physically, and observed that every individual in the country has a right to a dignified life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
27 May 2022, 11:22 AM
India trumpets pro-business, foreign investment drive at Davos
Bright colours and bold logos proudly signal where India has set up base on the main street in Davos this year, as the country trumpets its pro-business and foreign investment drive.
26 May 2022, 11:40 AM
‘India to allow wheat export’
Nearly a fortnight after deciding to curb wheat supplies abroad, India today said it would continue to allow the export of the crop to neighbouring and vulnerable countries.
25 May 2022, 13:11 PM
No decision on excavation at Qutub Minar: India's culture minister
India’s Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy tonight (May 22, 2022) denied media reports claiming that the Archaeological Survey of India would be conducting an excavation at the iconic Qutub Minar complex Delhi.
22 May 2022, 17:28 PM
India needs to protect rights of all including minorities: Dipu Moni
Bangladesh Education Minister Dipu Moni has said India needs to ensure “protecting and guaranteeing the fundamental rights of every citizen including minorities” if it wants to emerge as a great world economic power.
22 May 2022, 14:19 PM
Thank you Mumbai, says Kohli
Faltering superstar Virat Kohli and his IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore have a shot at winning their first title after a late blitz and a bit of luck secured them a playoff spot.
22 May 2022, 12:18 PM
India calls out West: Food grains shouldn’t go the way of Covid vaccines
India has called out western countries and cautioned that food grains should not go the way of Covid-19 vaccines, as it voiced concern over hoarding, discrimination and the “unjustified increase” in food prices which threaten food security of vulnerable countries amidst the war in Ukraine.
19 May 2022, 06:00 AM
Mame Khan becomes first Indian folk artiste to walk the 2022 Cannes red carpet
History was made at the red carpet event at Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday (May 17) when playback singer Mame Khan became India’s first folk artist to walk on it.
18 May 2022, 12:04 PM
5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022
Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022, 11:19 AM
Didn’t receive anything official from India on PK Halder yet: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said legal action will be taken against Prashanta Kumar Halder alias PK Halder after receiving relevant documents officially.
15 May 2022, 08:48 AM
Wheat export ban won’t affect South Asian neighbours: India
India today indicated that it would not allow the food security of its South Asian neighbours to be hit by the ban imposed on exports of wheat and that the measure was a temporary one.
14 May 2022, 15:18 PM
India bans wheat export, will be sensitive to Bangladesh's needs
India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of its measures to cool rising domestic prices but lifted prohibition on export of onion seeds, according to official notifications by the commerce ministry of the country.
14 May 2022, 04:44 AM
Singing Indian anthem must at all madrasas in BJP-ruled UP
Singing of India’s national anthem "Jana Gana Mana" was made compulsory at all madrasas in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh from today (May 12, 2022), according to an official.
12 May 2022, 14:10 PM
Is there a way out of the ethno-political cauldron in India’s far-east?
After describing why this region is India’s gateway to realising its eastern ambitions, Sudeep soon cuts to the chase, stating that the Naga peace process is central to establishing peace in Nagaland and Manipur.
11 May 2022, 18:00 PM
BJP leader wants to open Taj Mahal rooms to look for 'Hindu idols'
A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has filed a petition in India's Allahabad High Court to open 22 closed rooms of the Taj Mahal to ascertain reports of “hidden” idols of Hindu deities.
9 May 2022, 13:35 PM
Mosques in Mumbai turn down volume for azaan after Raj Thackeray's demands
Sitting in an office lined with books overlooking a giant prayer hall, Mohammed Ashfaq Kazi, the main preacher at the largest mosque in Mumbai, checked a decibel meter attached to the loudspeakers before he gave the call to worship.
8 May 2022, 15:52 PM