Joe Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel's security amid threats from Iran

US President Joe Biden has stressed his country's \"ironclad\" support for Israel, after Iran vowed to retaliate for the recent deadly strike on the Iranian embassy in Syria.

'Now is time to be ready for war,' says North Korea leader Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, on Thursday, said that unstable geopolitical situations surrounding his country mean now is the time to be more thoroughly prepared for a war than ever, Yonhap News Agency reported citing KCNA.

17 KILLED AND 35 INJURED AS TRUCK CARRYING PILGRIMS FALLS INTO DITCH IN BALOCHISTAN

In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a truck carrying pilgrims fell into a ditch in Balochistan's Hub district, killing 17 people and leaving more than 35 others injured, police said on Thursday, Geo News reported.

Rongali Bihu fervour grips Assam, people throng markets

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April (11): Rongali Bihu fervour has gripped Guwahati and other parts of Assam to celebrate the biggest festival of the state, marking the Assamese New Year.

SHAH SAYS MVA IS LIKE AUTO-RICKSHAW WITH MISMATCHING SPARE PARTS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition of the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Congress in Maharashtra was like an \"autorickshaw with mismatching spare parts\", and it will fail to perform.

NDMC launches 'tree ambulance' to protect green cover

The NDMC has launched a tree ambulance' for treating ailing trees and maintaining the green assets in the areas falling under it, officials said. The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has customised an eco-friendly CNG-run tree ambulance' equipped with two water tanks, having storage capacities of 750 litres and 250 litres, and a high-pressure pump with a jetting hose.

Delhi records maximum temp of 39 degrees Celsius

The heat index forecast for the next 24 hours is expected to be less than 40 degrees Celsius.

Festive air at Nizamuddin, Jama Masjid as Eid spirit grips city

An air of festivity and celebration was palpable at Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah and Nizamuddin Market as Muslims filled the streets in bright attires to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

CBI TAKES CUSTODY OF KAVITHA IN LIQUOR POLICY SCAM

The Central Bureau of Investigation will produce Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Friday.

No CAA, NRC, UCC in West Bengal, Mamata tells Eid gathering

A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading the people of the State about the Citizen Amendment Act, Banerjee used the opportunity of an Eid gathering to reiterate her opposition to the CAA, NRC and the Uniform Civil Code in the State.

Anti-national elements in I.N.D.I.A bloc: Ex-Cong leader after joining BJP

Rohan Gupta, a former spokesperson of Congress who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, took a swipe at the opposition bloc INDIA, saying that the alliance named after the country consists of 'antinational elements'.

After resigning from BSP, Bijnor MP Malook Nagar joins RLD

Hours after Bijnor MP Malook Nagar resigned from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), he joined Jayant Choudhary-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) in Delhi on Thursday.

PM Modi highlights tourism potential of Rishikesh

Addressing a public rally in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh, known as the 'Yoga Capital' of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that even when yoga was not as popular, people across the world used to visit Rishikesh out of curiosity about it.

BJP SLAMS LALU'S DAUGHTER MISA BHARTI OVER HER 'WILL JAIL PM' REMARK

Misa Bharti will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Pataliputra constituency against BJP candidate Ram Kripal Yadav, who defeated her in the last elections.

Former IAS officer Parampal Kaur Sidhu joins BJP amidst resignation controversy

Sidhu's move comes at a crucial juncture in Punjab's political landscape, as the BJP is contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections independently for the first time since 1998, breaking away from its longstanding alliance with the Akali Dal.

COMMITTED TO WORK FOR WELFARE OF UDHAMPUR: JITENDRA SINGH

As the campaign for the Udhampur Lok constituency Sabha heats up, Union Minister and BJP candidate Dr. Jitendra Singh, who is contesting for the third time to represent this significant region, has some ambitious plans for development.

Lindy Cameron is new British high commissioner to India

Lindy Cameron was appointed as the new British High Commissioner to India on Thursday.

Stood up for Canadians, says Trudeau on Nijjar killing

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who testified at a public inquiry looking into foreign interference in Canada's electoral process said that his government was firm on the issue of protecting Canadians, including addressing the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was shot dead in Surrey last June.

Apple cautions users in India, 90 other countries of Pegasus malware

iPhone maker Apple has issued a series of fresh notifications to users in 91 other countries, including India, cautioning them of 'mercenary spyware' including Pegasus malware that has stirred up significant controversy in recent times.

Arrested in motivated manner: Kejriwal to SC

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while approaching the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court judgement that dismissed his plea against arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and his subsequent remand in the excise policy case, has contended in the appeal that his arrest after the announcement of the general elections was \"motivated by extraneous considerations.\"

TRAGEDY STRIKES ON EID AS SIX KIDS DIE IN SCHOOL BUS CRASH

Driver was drunk| GL Public School located in Kanina town of Mahendragarh was open on holiday| Principal taken into custody

SAMSON, PARAG PROPEL RR TO 196/3 VS GUJARAT TITANS

Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson’s blistering partnership of 130- run powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 196/3 against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Wednesday.

Germany denies accusations of aiding 'genocide' in Gaza at ICJ

In a lawsuit brought before the International Court of Justice by Nicaragua, Germany strongly denied allegations that it was supporting genocide in Gaza by providing Israel with arms, Al Jazeera reported.

DONALD TRUMP 'PRIMARY THREAT' TO US DEMOCRACY: BIDEN

President Joe Biden called his Republican challenger Donald Trump the main threat to US democracy in an interview aired Tuesday on the main US Spanish-language TV network.

UN to 'appoint' special representative for Afghanistan

Amid Taliban’s opposition to the move, the United Nations Secretary-General’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, said that the process of appointing a special representative for Afghanistan is underway, according to Khaama Press.

"The Contenders' gives a glimpse into India's future politics

The National Capital witnessed a captivating evening with the launch of the latest edition of ‘The Contenders’ at the India International Centre.

CONGRESS CORNERS ED AFTER SC QUASHES CHHATTISGARH LIQUOR SCAM COMPLAINT

Party stands vindicated that this case was politically/electorally motivated

ECI mandates disclosure of publisher and printer to curb anonymous political hoardings

Sending a strong message, the Election Commission of India (ECI) directed all States/UTs mandating the clear identification of printer and publisher on printed election-related material including hoardings, ensuring accountability and transparency in campaign communications.

HC JUNKS PLEA FOR KEJRIWAL'S REMOVAL

.“This is not like a James Bond movie where we will have sequels. (Lt) The Governor will take a call on this. You are trying to involve us in a political thicket, that’s all.”

HC raps Bengal police for FIR against NIA officials

Days after a National Investigation Agency (NIA) team faced stiff resistance during a raid in West Bengal’s Bhupatinagar, the Calcutta High Court today pulled up the State police over a FIR it had filed against officers of the Central probe agency.