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JNU security officer seeks FIR against students over anti-PM Modi, Amit Shah slogans after Umar Khalid bail denial

Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is again at the centre of a controversy after videos went viral showing students allegedly raising provocative slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The incident happened on January 5 after the Supreme Court denied bail to former JNU students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.

21 days ago

Venezuela crisis poses no immediate risk to India's oil bill: Report

The bank maintained that Venezuela's proven reserves are large, at roughly 19.4 per cent of the world total. Market conjecture that the reserves could be tapped by the US to increase supplies has already softened crude prices in today's trading.

21 days ago

NHAI asks DoT, TRAI to boost mobile connectivity on 424 National Highway locations

As part of a comprehensive assessment undertaken by NHAI, 424 locations covering about 1,750 km across the National Highway network have been identified as critically affected due to the non-availability of mobile network connectivity.

22 days ago

Israel strikes multiple Hezbollah, Hamas sites in Lebanon, including its third-largest city

Video footage circulating on social media showed heavy destruction and a large cloud of smoke rising over the coastal city of Sidon following an Israeli strike at around 1 a.m. on Monday (local time). The strikes also continued till early Tuesday.

22 days ago

China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

Before his capture by the US, Maduro met Qiu Xiaoqi, China's special representative for Latin American Affairs, at the Miraflores Presidential Palace, and described the relationship between Beijing and Caracas as "the perfect union to the test at all times, always victorious and at full speed", The Straits Times reported.

22 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Kumaraswamy, calls him 'Manuvadi' over Bhagavad Gita in school curriculum proposal

Completing full term as K'taka CM depends on high command's decision: Siddaramaiah as he equals Urs' record

When asked by reporters in Mysuru whether he would complete his tenure and set a new record as the longest-serving CM in the history of Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah stated that its all depends upon the decision of the high command and he doesn't know when the high command will make decisions.

22 days ago

Reliance Jio to float IPO in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

'Blatantly untrue, tarnishing image': Reliance issues statement, denies Russian oil cargoes to Jamnagar

Reliance Industries Ltd on January 6 dismissed reports claiming it had imported Russian oil at its Jamnagar refinery, calling them "blatantly untrue" and damaging to the company's reputation. Responding to a Bloomberg News report, the Mumbai-based conglomerate said it has not received any Russian oil cargo over the past three weeks and does not expect any deliveries of Russian crude in January.

22 days ago

Bone-chilling cold in J&K; Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius

Snowfall after January 30 will not be able to replenish the perennial water reservoirs in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, as it is the plentiful snowfall during the Chillai Kalan period, which lasts long enough to sustain the water bodies during the summer months.

22 days ago

Cold wave persists in Delhi-NCR as air quality remains 'poor'; fog delays several flights

Despite the deterioration, the Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast a temporary improvement to the 'moderate' category later. However, air quality is expected to slip back to 'poor' on January 7 and 8 and remain in the 'poor' to 'very poor' range over the following six days.

22 days ago

Almost 7 million Australians living in areas most exposed to deadly wildfires: Report

According to the report, the number of Australians living in the outer suburbs of major cities has increased by 65.5 per cent since 2001 to over 6.9 million and up to 90 per cent of Australian homes in high-risk fire zones were built before modern bushfire-resilient standards were introduced, Xinhua news agency reported.

22 days ago

Shots fired near Venezuelan presidential palace, govt buildings evacuated

The source added that unidentified drones flew over the presidential palace in central Caracas, prompting security forces to open fire in response, Xinhua news agency reported.Earlier on Monday, US President Donald Trump said that Venezuela will not hold elections in the next 30 days.

22 days ago

Three killed in fire at Delhi Metro quarters in Adarsh Nagar

According to Delhi Fire Services (DFS), they received information at around 02:39 a.m. about a fire on the second floor of one of the buildings in the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) staff quarters in Adarsh Nagar.

22 days ago

Abducted and converted to Islam: Report highlights plight of Christian girls in Pakistan

Speaking to Pakistan Christian Post, her family revealed that, in reality, Monica had been abducted and forcibly converted. A Protestant pastor, Imran Amanat, said that Christian girls remain at high risk in Pakistan, a report in Australia-based The Catholic Weekly highlighted.

22 days ago

Asia leads global confidence in tax fairness, India stands out: Report

Nearly 45 per cent of Indian respondents believe that tax revenues are spent for the public good, while 41 per cent view paying taxes as a contribution to their community rather than an additional cost, reinforcing the idea of tax as a shared civic responsibility, according to the report released jointly by ACCA, IFAC, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the OECD.

22 days ago

Security breach at JD Vance-Usha's Ohio residence; windows smashed, suspect detained; Visuals surface

Security breach at JD Vance-Usha's Ohio residence; windows smashed, suspect detained [Watch]

Police officers and Secret Service agents were immediately deployed to the area, and a suspect was detained shortly after. Authorities have not disclosed the identity of the individual or any possible motive behind the incident. Officials also said they do not believe the suspect managed to enter the vice president's home.

22 days ago

Cong worker death case: Bengaluru court sends 26 to judicial custody

The accused were brought to Bengaluru from Ballari by the Karnataka Police and produced before the court. The police stated that they may seek custody of the accused again during the course of the investigation, if required. The accused will be shifted to the Bengaluru Central Prison.

23 days ago

Delhi riots case: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to 5 others

Pronouncing the judgment, a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale said that the prosecution material disclosed a prima facie case against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, thereby attracting the statutory bar to bail under Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

23 days ago

State witnessing noise, chaos of goonda raj, says K'taka BJP amid violent incidents

Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, R. Ashoka, stated in Bengaluru that, "On one hand, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is dreaming of creating a record by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister and is celebrating through feasts and conventions, on the other hand, law and order in the state has deteriorated, and in the very first week of the New Year, the state is witnessing the noise and chaos of goonda raj."

23 days ago

Rehabilitation of encroachers justified as poor people involved: K'taka Revenue Minister

Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Monday, Minister Gowda, who represents the Byatarayanapura Assembly segment where Kogilu Layout is located, said, "It is true that residential structures were constructed illegally. However, the issue of humanity has come to the forefront as the residents are poor."

23 days ago

'Not justiciable': SC dismisses PIL challenging PM's ceremonial chadar offering at Ajmer Dargah

Observing that the reliefs sought were not justiciable, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said that such issues could not be decided under Article 32 of the Constitution.

23 days ago

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Articles by IBT News Desk

JNU security officer seeks FIR against students over anti-PM Modi, Amit Shah slogans after Umar Khalid bail denial

Venezuela crisis poses no immediate risk to India's oil bill: Report

NHAI asks DoT, TRAI to boost mobile connectivity on 424 National Highway locations

Israel strikes multiple Hezbollah, Hamas sites in Lebanon, including its third-largest city

China concerned about significant economic interests in Venezuela after US action: Report

Completing full term as K'taka CM depends on high command's decision: Siddaramaiah as he equals Urs' record

'Blatantly untrue, tarnishing image': Reliance issues statement, denies Russian oil cargoes to Jamnagar

Bone-chilling cold in J&K; Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius

Cold wave persists in Delhi-NCR as air quality remains 'poor'; fog delays several flights

Almost 7 million Australians living in areas most exposed to deadly wildfires: Report

Shots fired near Venezuelan presidential palace, govt buildings evacuated

Three killed in fire at Delhi Metro quarters in Adarsh Nagar

Abducted and converted to Islam: Report highlights plight of Christian girls in Pakistan

Asia leads global confidence in tax fairness, India stands out: Report

Security breach at JD Vance-Usha's Ohio residence; windows smashed, suspect detained [Watch]

Cong worker death case: Bengaluru court sends 26 to judicial custody

Delhi riots case: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to 5 others

State witnessing noise, chaos of goonda raj, says K'taka BJP amid violent incidents

Rehabilitation of encroachers justified as poor people involved: K'taka Revenue Minister

'Not justiciable': SC dismisses PIL challenging PM's ceremonial chadar offering at Ajmer Dargah

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'