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11:18 PM

'Very reasonable' for India to 'prepare' for far greater Chinese presence in Indian Ocean, says S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said it is "very reasonable" for India to “actually prepare” for a far greater Chinese presence than seen before in the Indian Ocean, asserting that the concerns in the strategically important region will be better addressed if the Quad countries work together.
 

“Pearls look benign unless you ask the oysters. They may have a slightly different perspective," Jaishankar said at the Council on Foreign Relations on Tuesday.

10:13 PM

We respect India very deeply, says Cuba envoy

On India- Canada row, Alejandro Simancas Marin, Ambassador, Republic of Cuba to India says, "We respect India very deeply and we respect the Indian history, the culture and the historical context in which India has developed and the will of the Indian people and the Indian government in order to continue finding the best way for the economic, political and social development of the country..."

9:52 PM

We can bring transformation in the lives of a vast population in our country: PM Modi

9:50 PM

At UN Human Rights Council, India flags atrocities against minorities in Pakistan

At the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council, India came down hard on Pakistan for using the forum for their baseless allegations against New Delhi and also highlighted the prevailing atrocities against the minorities in the neighbouring country.

9:30 PM

Several detained, weapons, ammo seized in anti-terror raids at 51 places

The NIA on Wednesday detained several people after a multi-state crackdown on the nexus between criminal syndicates in India and Khalistani separatists and terrorists based in countries like Pakistan and Canada, who use these networks for terror-related activities, reported NDTV.
 

The NIA raids - and the focus on links with Canada-based syndicates and criminals - come as Delhi is locked in a major diplomatic row with Ottawa. Last week Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau claimed "credible" information connecting "agents of Delhi" to the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June. Nijjar was a Canadian citizen.

7:59 PM

CBI probes alleged violations in Delhi Chief Minister's new home, AAP reacts

The CBI has initiated a preliminary inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities, including violation of tender rules, in the construction of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal official residence. The inquiry has been filed against "unknown public servant(s) of the Government of Delhi". If the inquiry reveals sufficient details the agency will register a RC or 'regular case'.

7:56 PM

Delhi implementing comprehensive strategy to tackle pollution: Centre's air quality panel

Delhi is implementing a comprehensive strategy to tackle air pollution with a focus on reducing dust pollution and emissions from transport and firecrackers, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said on Wednesday, reported PTI. Delhi currently boasts a fleet of 7,041 buses, including 4,088 Delhi Transport Corporation buses and 2,953 cluster buses. These include 456 e-buses and 94 mini electric buses.

7:48 PM

Income Tax department conducting searches on Lenevo

Indian income tax officials on Wednesday visited a factory of Chinese PC maker Lenovo in the union territory of Puducherry and one of its offices in Bengaluru city as part of an inquiry, two sources told Reuters. The officials inspected laptops of Lenovo employees during the visit, one of the sources said. They also tried to contact Lenovo's senior management during and after the visit as part of the inquiry, the person added.

4:59 PM

CBI officials to visit Manipur to investigate murder of two students

 A Central Bureau of Investigation team, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, reached Imphal in a special flight earlier today to investigate the alleged "kidnapping and killing" of two students, Sources said.

4:57 PM

Chief of Staff of the Korean Army General Park Jeong-hwan receives Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns

3:08 PM

New NEP, which was in limbo for three decades, was finally introduced by our govt: PM Modi

New National Education Policy, which was in limbo for three decades, was finally introduced by our government, says PM Modi.

2:22 PM

India not planning tax changes to aid bond inclusion on global indexes: Govt sources

India is not planning any changes to its tax regime to help Indian government bonds be included on other global indices, a government source said on Wednesday.

 

JPMorgan's decision last week to include India in its emerging market bond index from June 2024 is likely to bring in around $25 billion, as per analysts' estimates. Fellow index provider FTSE Russell, which has India on the watchlist for inclusion, has a review scheduled later this week. The Bloomberg indexes do not include India either.

2:15 PM

Several students injured in Imphal during protest rally: Officials

Several students injured in Manipur's Imphal during protest rally against killing of 2 youths: Officials

1:59 PM

Lawmakers from CM Shinde-led Shiv Sena won't win next election: Sanjay Raut

MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed that lawmakers from the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will not win the next election. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Raut also claimed that CM Shinde was keen on a foreign tour, while farmers in parts of the state were staring at crop losses due to erratic rainfall.

1:46 PM

INDIA bloc talks about destroying 'Sanatan Dharma', won't be able to sustain in states, says Manoj Tiwari

The opposition grouping ‘INDIA' which talks about “destroying” ‘Sanatan Dharma' will no longer be able to sustain even in states, BJP parliamentary Manoj Tiwari said on Wednesday and defended his party's move to field MPs in upcoming assembly polls. Tiwari, the MP from the North-East Delhi constituency, was in Congress-governed Chhattisgarh to attend BJP's ‘Parivartan Yatra' in Bilaspur and Mungeli districts.