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New Delhi, April 10 In a diplomatic outreach, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing on Friday and handed over a letter of felicitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Singh represented India at the inauguration of Aung...

New Delhi, April 10 A key government scheme for processing critical minerals is at an advanced stage of finalization, Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said on Friday, as India races to secure its supply chain amid global competition for lithium and other vital resources needed for clean energy and...

New Delhi, April 10 Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his comments on the amendment to women's reservation, saying that women's reservation is not about political credit; it is about dignity, representation, and the rightful...

Jaipur, April 10 The forest department has barred three guides and three vehicle drivers from entering the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve after tourists allegedly surrounded a tiger during a safari, officials said on Friday.The action follows an incident reported on April 2 during the evening...

New Delhi, April 10 The Congress urged the BJP-led government on Friday to consult with the opposition, and urgently revise and adopt a unified national approach to restore India's historic role as a principled, proactive, and credible voice for peace.The opposition party welcomed the...

Mumbai, April 10 A special court here on Friday acquitted a retired assistant rationing officer in a 2015 corruption case, ruling that the prosecution "failed to present compelling and convincing evidence".Sanjay Sawardekar was acquitted of all charges by Special Judge for Anti-Corruption...

Quetta, April 10 – Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, highlighting the “persistent hostility and anti-Israel rhetoric” emanating from Pakistan.He cited Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who recently referred...

Washington, April 10 Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held productive discussions with senior White House officials and the National Security Council leadership on issues of mutual strategic interest and recent developments in West Asia, the Indian embassy here said on Friday.Misri's meetings at...

Bishkek, April 10 Meenakshi Goyat added a third silver to India's medal count in the women's 53kg category, while three male freestyle wrestlers advanced to the gold medal bouts in their respective weight classes at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships here on Friday.Monika (women's 65kg)...

Mumbai, April 10 The rupee reversed initial gains and closed the day 32 paise lower at 92.83 against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict.Forex traders said the rupee experienced high volatility as the deadline for the...

New Delhi, April 10 President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences on Friday for the loss of lives in the Mathura boat accident and prayed for the speedy recovery of those who were injured.A boat carrying tourists, primarily from Punjab, capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan (under the...

New Delhi, April 10 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a strong attack on the Congress on Friday over alleged remarks made by its leaders about Gujaratis, accusing it of engaging in "divisive and abusive politics" after repeated electoral defeats.BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla...

New Delhi, April 10 – Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, held a high-level meeting with senior leadership of Commonwealth Sport on Friday, reaffirming India's commitment to delivering a world-class, athlete-centric, and sustainable Commonwealth Games in 2030...

New Delhi, April 10 Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration should not be discouraged due to concerns about confidentiality and independent decision-making; instead, its use should be regulated through a procedural framework.CJI...

New Delhi, April 10 – The government has approved 52 new applications under Round III of the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme for Textiles, which are expected to attract an investment of ₹6,708 crore.According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Textiles on Friday, five of these...

Ahmedabad, April 10 The Sports Authority of Gujarat hosted the "draw of lots" for the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men's Cup in Ahmedabad on Friday, officials said.The continental tournament is scheduled to be held from June 20 to 28 this year at the city's Veer Savarkar Sports...

Kolkata, April 10 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday dismissed the allegations raised by the Trinamool Congress on Thursday, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of having a secret agreement with former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir to divide minority voters in West Bengal...

New Delhi, April 10 As the world grappled with the fallout of the West Asian conflict, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, primarily focusing on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.Motegi also conveyed Japan's...

Amritsar, April 10 A group of nearly 2,700 Sikh pilgrims crossed the border into Pakistan from the Attari border on Friday to participate in a religious gathering to be held on the occasion of Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Baisakhi) at the Gurdwara Panja Sahib in the Punjab province of the neighboring...

New Delhi, April 10 The BJP launched a sharp attack on the Congress on Friday, alleging that its leaders have repeatedly made "insulting" remarks against people from Gujarat and other states, using derogatory terms ranging from "infiltrators" to "demons".In a video statement posted on X, BJP...