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"Responsible": Ex-Philippines President Surrendered To World Court Custody
- Mar 13, 2025 02:13 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was "responsible" as he arrived in the Netherlands on Wednesday to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.
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After PM Modi's Visit, US Vice-President, Top Officials To Be In India
- Mar 13, 2025 00:05 am IST
- Written by: Neeta Sharma
US Vice President JD Vance will visit India this month as well as his two top officials -- National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
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No Relief For Dalit PhD Student Suspended From TISS For 'Anti-National Activities'
- Mar 12, 2025 23:56 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to provide any relief to a Dalit PhD student suspended from the Tata Institute of Social Science (TISS) for alleged misconduct and anti-national activities.
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How New Immigration Bill Tries To Balance National Security, Economic Growth
- Mar 12, 2025 23:26 pm IST
- Written by: Neeta Sharma
Tackling the problem of illegal migration into India and tracking the movement of overstaying foreigners would be simplified with the new Immigration and Foreigners Bill, officials said on Wednesday.
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How Actor Ranya Rao Managed To Give Airport Security The Slip
- Mar 12, 2025 23:24 pm IST
- Reported by: Nehal Kidwai
- Edited by: Anindita Sanyal
Actor Ranya Rao's gold smuggling racket involved a huge syndicate and she got through airports with the help of the State Protocol Officer who was also part of the racket, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence or DRI.
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Tejas Fighter Jet Successfully Test Fires Air-To-Air Astra Missile Off Odisha Coast
- Mar 12, 2025 22:37 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
India's indigenously-built Tejas light combat aircraft on Wednesday successfully test fired homegrown air-to-air missile Astra.
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Tejashwi Yadav Calls Nitish Kumar 'Unfit' To Govern, Demands Resignation
- Mar 12, 2025 22:29 pm IST
- Indo-Asian News Service
Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over alleged insulting behaviour towards women and erratic actions in the Bihar Assembly and Council.
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IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Posts Welcome Message For Starlink, Then Deletes It
- Mar 12, 2025 22:25 pm IST
- NDTV News Desk
In a sign that Elon Musk's Starlink is set to enter India soon, Information Technology minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has posted a welcome message for the company on social media.
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"Maharashtra Can't Tolerate...": Ajit Pawar After Minister's Remarks
- Mar 12, 2025 22:22 pm IST
- Asian News International
After Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's remarks, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday emphasized the importance of communal harmony in the state, urging both the opposition and ruling parties to avoid making statements.
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Karnataka Withdraws CID Probe Into Police Role In Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
- Mar 12, 2025 21:34 pm IST
- Reported by: Nehal Kidwai
- Edited by: Anindita Sanyal
Karnataka Withdraws CID Probe Into Police Role In Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
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What Is Slowing India's Rocketship In Space Economy? New Report Says...
- Mar 12, 2025 21:19 pm IST
- Written by: Pallava Bagla
A lack of a solid legal framework around the governance and use of space technology remains a huge challenge as India seeks to become a frontline spacefaring nation, a new report has said.
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"Why Should I Speak Marathi?" Airtel Employee's Rant Sparks Row In Maharashtra
- Mar 12, 2025 20:56 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
BJP MLC Chitra Wagh called for promoting the use of local language in Maharashtra, a statement which comes after a video of a female employee of a prominent telecom company purportedly refusing to interact with a customer in Marathi went viral.
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"National Education Policy Meant To Develop Hindi, Not India": MK Stalin
- Mar 12, 2025 20:23 pm IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
- Written by: Chandrashekar Srinivasan
The 'language war' between Tamil Nadu and the centre - the contention that the BJP is trying to impose Hindi on the southern state in the guise of a National Education Policy - continued Wednesday with MK Stalin calling it a plan to develop Hindi.
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Double Allowance For Cows In Madhya Pradesh, But Why It Will Not Work
- Mar 12, 2025 20:09 pm IST
- Written by: Anurag Dwary
Namaste, dear readers! I am Gauri, a proud resident of a cowshed in Madhya Pradesh. Today, I have some big news to share - for me, my fellow cows, and the humans who take care of us.
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Delhi High Court Directs Removal Of "Defamatory" Content Against Isha Foundation
- Mar 12, 2025 19:26 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered pulling down from online platforms videos and content published by YouTuber Shyam Meera Singh against spiritual guru Sadhguru's Isha Foundation.
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Man Disguised As Woman Sets Lover On Fire After She Refuses To Elope With Him In UP
- Mar 12, 2025 19:20 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
A 28-year-old man disguised as a woman set his married lover afire inside her house here after she refused to elope with him, police said.
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Friday Prayers At Ayodhya Mosques Will Be Offered After 2pm On Holi
- Mar 12, 2025 19:11 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
Friday prayers in all mosques across Ayodhya will be offered after 2 pm in view of Holi celebrations this week, a prominent cleric of the city said.