Who is Mehul Choksi? Understanding the PNB scam and his arrest in Belgium

Mehul Choksi, wanted in connection with the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, was arrested in Belgium, following an extradition request by Indian investigative agencies. The absconding diamond trader was located in Belgium where he was arrested by the police on Saturday. He has been on the run and reportedly fled from Antigua at the end of 2021.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift...

Weather update: Heavy rain alert issued for these states, heatwave warning in Delhi as temperatures soar

Weather update: Amid the scorching heat sweeping across North India, many regions have found relief in the widespread showers over the last few days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is expected to continue in states such as Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Kerala, and Assam over the coming days. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed http...

Weather to take a turn again? IMD forecasts heatwave-like conditions across THESE states from mid-April

New Delhi: After a brief spell of dust storms and scattered rain that brought temporary relief, Delhi and several parts of North India are now headed into a period of intense heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a steady rise in temperatures over the next four days, with heatwave conditions likely to grip parts of Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Bihar. On Saturday, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature...

US Vice President JD Vance, NSA Waltz to visit India this month as trade pact talks gather pace

Preparations are underway to schedule separate visits by US Vice President J D Vance and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz later this month, with sources indicating that both trips are likely to take place between April 21 and 25, media reports say. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/vLr9B...

We don't negotiate at gunpoint: Piyush Goyal on India's trade tussle with US

Amid the global tariff conflict triggered by US President Donald Trump, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is currently in discussions with the United States on a trade agreement. He emphasised that India’s interests would remain paramount and that negotiations would not be carried out under external pressure. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/TG3pN...

OPINION | Tahawwur interrogation: Pakistan must be exposed

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun interrogating 26/11 terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana after a court in Delhi sent him to 18 days' custody following his extradition from the US. DIG of NIA Jaya Roy is heading the team of interrogators. Rana will be questioned comprehensively to unravel the details of the full conspiracy that led to the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai resulting in the death of 166 people. It...

TMC MP Mahua Moitra moves Supreme Court challenging Waqf Amendment Act, hearing on April 16

Opposition's dismay over Waqf (Amendment) Act doesn't seem to end, and now Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Moitra filed her plea on April 9 and stated that the Amendments violated several fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution. "It is submitted that the violation of parliamentary practices during the law-making process...

Tahawwur Rana arrested by NIA after being extradited to India, to be taken to Patiala House Court

26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana on Thursday was arrested after being extradited to India. Senior Advocate Dayan Krishnan and Special Public Prosecutor for NIA, Advocate Narender Mann were seen arriving at Patiala House Court in the national capital ahead of Rana being produced before the court. He will be taken to Patiala House Court. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/6Bh4N...

Rahul Gandhi pushes for country-wide caste census, slams new Waqf Act at AICC session in Ahmedabad

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (April 9) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS of deliberately opposing the caste census to hide the actual share of minorities in the country. The Congress leader also challenged PM Modi that he will pass the caste census law in the Parliament right in front of him. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/Y6p9r...

Mamata Banerjee warns Mahua Moitra of suspension after her spat with Kalyan Banerjee: Sources

Infighting within TMC: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to party MP Mahua Moitra following a verbal altercation between Moitra and fellow TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, said sources. Sources indicate that Moitra was cautioned to "back off or face potential suspension from the party."  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/WwS6E...

Congress targets BJP, RSS at CWC meet: 'Violence, communalism pushing country into abyss of hatred'

Congress Working Committee meeting: The Congress on Tuesday passed a special resolution commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.In the resolution, the party sharply criticised the BJP and RSS, stating that "violence and communalism are pushing the country into an abyss of hatred." The party vowed to uphold Patel's legacy by standing firmly against religious polarization and divisive politics. from...

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan meets PM Modi, discusses UAE-India ties for prosperous future

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and UAE Defence Minister, commenced his two-day official visit to India today with a high-level meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit, marking his first official trip to India in his current role, underscores the growing and deep-rooted bilateral ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, spanning...

OPINION | Global tariff war escalates: Investors, be careful

The global tariff war escalated on Tuesday with China threatening to "fight till the end" after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports if China did not withdraw its retaliatory tariff of 34 per cent. After Monday's "bloodbath" on stock markets across the globe, Asian stock markets recovered on Tuesday regained only a fraction of the previous day's losses. On Tuesday, China's...

Can new Pamban Bridge withstand stronger cyclones than the one in 1964? Check full details here

Pamban Bridge: The New Pamban Bridge inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (April 6) in Tamil Nadu's Rameshwaram can withstand cyclones of greater intensity than the one in 1964 which substantially damaged the old bridge, a senior official said. MP Singh, director (operations) at Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), said this bridge has been designed to withstand a wind speed of 230 kmph as well as considerable...

RJD to move Supreme Court against Waqf Amendment Act, Manoj Jha, Fayaz Ahmed to file petition tomorrow

Waqf Amendment Act: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) will move the Supreme Court against the Waqf Amendment Act, with Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and party leader Fayaz Ahmed set to file a petition representing the party. The two leaders will approach the apex court on Monday, challenging the bill's provisions, which they believe could seriously impact the administration of Waqf properties. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed...

BJP Foundation Day: PM Modi hails Party’s journey from humble beginnings to historic mandates

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the people of India have consistently endorsed the BJP's good governance agenda, as reflected in the historic mandates the party has received over the years. Marking the BJP's foundation day, Modi extended greetings to party workers, or karyakartas, and paid tribute to those who had dedicated themselves to building the party over the decades. “This important day makes us reiterate...

PM Modi greets nation on Ram Navami, to visit Rameswaram today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami and expressed hope that the blessings of Lord Ram continue to guide the country in all its endeavours. “Ram Navami greetings to everyone! May the blessings of Prabhu Shri Ram always remain upon us and guide us in all our endeavours,” Modi said in a post on X. He also announced his visit to Rameswaram later in the day, saying, “Looking forward...

DRDO and Indian Army successfully conduct four flight-tests of MRSAM

In a significant milestone for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four flight tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 3 and 4, 2025. The trials marked a crucial achievement in strengthening the operational readiness of the Indian Army. from...

Cabinet approves 4 Railways expansion projects across three states worth Rs 18,000 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Friday approved four railway projects worth around Rs 18,658 crore. These projects, spanning 15 districts across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 1,247 km.   from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ITg6j...

OPINION | Waqf Bill passed: Why Modi is unique compared to other leaders?

The Waqf Amendment Bill was passed by Lok Sabha after a marathon 12-hour debate with 288 votes in favour and 232 against. All amendments brought by opposition MPs were rejected by voice vote. The Bill will now be passed in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In the Lok Sabha, the bill was passed with support from the BJP's allies like Janata Dal-United, the Telugu Desam Party and some smaller parties. The bill, if enacted, will be a landmark...

Amended Waqf Bill will ensure rights of women are protected: Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes

New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday tabled the Waqf Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha and said it was introduced after talking to all stakeholders. Rijiju urged the Congress party and its allies to support Waqf Amendment Bill 2025. The amended Waqf Bill will ensure that the rights of women are protected, said Rijiju in Rajya Sabha. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/jK6FE...

Silence on India's land taken by China: Rahul Gandhi jabs at Centre in Lok Sabha

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the Centre over the reciprocal tariffs imposed on India by the US and also alleged that China has taken over India's land at along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/lVHES...

Sena vs Sena: Uddhav's Shiv Sena opposes Waqf Bill, Shinde's Shiv Sena supports it

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde criticised the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) for opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill. He questioned whether they would have taken such a stance if Balasaheb Thackeray were alive. "If Bala Saheb Thackeray was alive today, he would have been hurt by UBT’s attitude," Shinde said. Opposing the Bill, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant said the government is only focused on the Bihar elections. He further...

Anurag Thakur calls Waqf Bill an attack on injustice, says 'cannot allow another partition of country'

Ruling Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur launched a sharp attack on the Opposition during a debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, declaring that India "cannot allow another partition" of the country. "India has seen a partition in 1947. That partition happened because of one family and one party. Today, we will not allow a second partition in the name of land jihad. We will not allow it to happen. India...

Shopping center, walking trails: Yamuna banks at Sarai Kale Khan, Wazirabad to get a makeover soon | DETAILS

The Yamuna River stretch in Delhi is undergoing a major makeover. Around a dozen spots along the 22-kilometer-long stretch from the Wazirabad to the Okhla barrages will be turned into parks, ghats, cafes, and hike trails, becoming major tourist attractions.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/YZfGT...

Waqf Bill: BJP issues three-line whip to Lok Sabha MPs to be present in Parliament tomorrow

The Waqf amendment bill will be taken up for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha tomorrow i.e. April 2. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to all its MPs in Lok Sabha to be presented in the session. The Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting was held today, and an eight-hour discussion is allotted for the Waqf Bill. However, Congress demanded a 12-hour discussion. This led to a heated exchange...

Powerful people who have encroached upon Waqf properties are misguiding people: Kiren Rijiju

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday slammed the Opposition members against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people. He further stated that criticising the bill was everyone's right, but it must be substantial. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/tl4u7...

PM Modi extends wishes on Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, says 'best wishes to countrymen'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 30) extended greetings on the occasion of the Chaitra Navratri festival. He also extended wishes on the occasion of Hindu Nav Varsha (Nav Samvatsar)."Best wishes to the countrymen on Navratri. May this holy festival of Shakti-sadhana fill everyone's life with courage, restraint and strength. Jai Mata Di," PM Modi posted on X. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/4x...

PM Modi speaks to Myanmar Junta chief after devastating earthquake: 'India stands in solidarity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his deep condolences following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar earlier. PM Modi spoke to Myanmar Junta chief General Min Aung Hlaing and assured that India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. The PM also said that India has launched Operation Brahma, as New Delhi has sent disaster relief material and humanitarian...

Char Dham Yatra 2025: Uttarakhand govt issues health advisory for pilgrims | Check details here

Char Dham Yatra 2025: The Uttarakhand government has released a health advisory for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims, urging them to undergo a health checkup before embarking on the sacred journey. The advisory also recommended pilgrims to prepare themselves physically by practicing walking, performing 'pranayama,' and engaging in heart-related exercises well in advance of the pilgrimage. Every year hundreds of pilgrims die due to...

OPINION | Waqf issue: Who is trying to polarise Muslims?

In a move aimed at polarisation of Muslim votes ahead of Bihar assembly elections, opposition parties including Congress, RJD, AIMIM, Left and Prashant Kishor’s newly formed Jan Suraaj Party attended a rally organized by All India Muslim Personal Law Board to oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill. A call was given to all Muslims to “boycott” those political parties like JD(U), LJP, TDP, if they support the Bill in Parliament during voting....

Amit Shah accuses Mamata Banerjee of aiding Bangladeshis, Rohingyas as Lok Sabha passes Immigration Bill

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, accusing it of obstructing border security efforts and aiding illegal immigrants. Speaking during the discussion on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, Shah said that minority groups were the safest in India and that the government had always provided refuge to persecuted communities. Shah criticised...

Two more Hurriyat-affiliated groups discarded separatism, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that two more groups affiliated with the Hurriyat, namely J&K Tahreeqi Isteqlal and J&K Tahreek-I-Istiqamat, have discarded separatism and reposed their trust in the new Bharat built by PM Modi. The Home Minister stated that under the Modi government, separatism is breathing its last, and the triumph of unity is echoing across Kashmir. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed...

Govt submits status report on deepfakes: AI scams under scrutiny

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) highlighted key concerns regarding deepfake technology in a status report submitted to the Delhi High Court on Monday (March 24). The court was hearing petitions challenging the unregulated spread of deepfake technology in India. One of the petitions was filed by India TV's Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, urging the government to implement regulations and...

Supreme Court stays Allahabad High Court's observations over rape, terms them 'insensitive'

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (March 26) stayed the observations made in an order of the Allahabad High Court which said mere grabbing of the breast and pulling the string of a 'pyjama' do not amount to the offence of rape. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih today observed that it was painful to say that some of the observations made in the high court order depicted total 'insensitiveness' and an...

No grudge against those who sought to undermine me: Narinder Batra after Delhi court closes case against him

A day after the Delhi court accepted a closure report of the CBI in a corruption case against former Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Dhruv Batra, he said he holds no grudge against those who sought to undermine him, as he had no political godfathers. "In our system, it is often said that one cannot dream big without strong backing. However, I have always believed in hard work, integrity, and dedication," he...

Supreme Court Collegium recommends 'repatriation' of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court

In the Justice Yashwant Varma cash row, the Supreme Court Collegium on Monday officially recommended the repatriation of the Delhi High Court Judge to the Allahabad High Court. The official statement is issued by the Collegium comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice BR Gavai, Justice Surya Kant and Justice AS Oka.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/7nizw...

People with invader mindset are a threat to India: RSS amid Aurangzeb row

BJP on Aurangzeb row: Amid the ongoing controversy over 17th century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Sunday firmly voiced the organisation' stance, questioning, "Are we going to iconize someone who was against the ethos of India?" He further asserted, "People with an invader mindset are a threat to India."  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed...

SP leader's comment on Rana Sanga sparks row: Who was he? Know everything about famous Rajput king

SP leader's comment on Rana Sanga sparks row: Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rajya Sabha member Ramji Lal Suman has recently sparked a controversy with his remarks in the Parliament on a historical Rajput king. In a statement that has drawn sharp reactions from the BJP, Suman, participating in a discussion on the functioning of the Home Ministry, referred to the 16th-century Rajput king 'Rana Sanga' as a 'traitor.' from...

No cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence during fire fighting operations: DFS Chief

Delhi Fire Services Chief Atul Garg on Friday said that firefighters found no cash during their operation to douse flames at the residence of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The control room received a call about a blaze at Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence at 11.35 pm on March 14 and two fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot, Garg said.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/gq8Fw...

Abrogation of Article 370 ushered in a new era J-K, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressing the Rajya Sabha touched upon several developments that happened under the BJP government, stressing the reduction of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, return of normalcy in the lives of the people who live in the valley among many others.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/M27XP...

Deaths due to terrorism down by 70 per cent in J-K under Modi govt: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday speaking in the Rajya Sabha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought in a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and crime and terror incidents have witnessed a significant reduction rate in the past years under the BJP-led Centre.  from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/1LPOm...

India TV 'She' Conclave: Politics needs more women representation, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Lok Sabha member Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that, according to her, women are equivalent to power. She said that there are not many women in decision-making positions or in politics, but there should be. Harsimrat Kaur Badal said that the political landscape in our country needs more women representation. Talking about women's rights, she said that there is always a bias against women, but they should...

BJP issues 'three-line whip' for all Lok Sabha MPs to be present in House tomorrow

Parliament Budget Session: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a 'three-line whip' to all its Lok Sabha MPs, directing them to remain present in the House on Friday (March 21), in view of the passing of the budget. Notably, the second part of the budget session of Parliament began on March 10 and will continue till April 4. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/yR0NF...

Parliamentary panel urges central govt to include heatwaves in disaster management plans | Details

In a significant move towards climate resilience, a parliamentary panel has recommended that the central government expand its disaster management strategy to include "new and emerging threats" like heatwaves. The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs made the suggestion in a report tabled in the Rajya Sabha last week. The 31-member committee, chaired by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal,...

OPINION | Who is afraid of Waqf Amendment Bill?

All India Muslim Personal Law Board has declared an all-out war against the Waqf Amendment Bill, which is expected to be passed by Parliament in the ongoing Budget session. Several mainstream opposition parties, including Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, NCP, Muslim League, AIMIM, and Left Front, joined a protest held in Delhi on Monday by AIMPLB. Muslim leaders present at the protest called for “boycott” of all...

Bombay High Court discharges Gautam Adani in Rs 388 crore market violation case

Market violation case: The Bombay High Court on Monday discharged Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and Managing Director Rajesh Adani from a case related to alleged violations of market regulations involving approximately Rs 388 crore. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/n2SoP...

PM Modi's podcast with Lex Fridman to release today: 'One of the most powerful conversations of my life'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-anticipated podcast with renowned MIT scientist and AI researcher Lex Fridman is set to release on Sunday. Fridman, who hosts the globally popular Lex Fridman Podcast, described his conversation with the Indian leader as “one of the most powerful” he has ever had. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JvRcI...

OPINION | How Yogi ensured a peaceful Holi during Ramzan

The vibrant colourful festival of Holi was celebrated with gusto across India, with special focus on Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in UP, the land of Lord Krishna. In Gorakhpur, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath led the traditional Narsingh Shobhayatra and said,"no country in the world has such a diverse and rich tradition as Sanatan Dharma, which is the soul of Bharat". For the first time, Holi was celebrated on Thursday by...

Himachal Pradesh: Ex-MLA Bambar Thakur, two others injured in Bilaspur firing, PSO critical

Former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur was allegedly shot at by unidentified attackers at his residence in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, police said on Friday. A manhunt has been launched to trace the assailants. Thakur and his personal security officer were injured in the attack. Thakur sustained a bullet injury in his leg and was referred to the Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla. His security officer has been admitted...