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Cong strength well known, says Dy CM Shivakumar on BJP's plans to protest during centenary event

We don't fear garbage mafia, they can't blackmail our govt: K'taka Dy CM

A Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court on Monday has issued an interim stay on the order by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited, a government-owned company responsible for executing solid waste management (SWM) projects.

Jun 17, 2025

Oil prices continue to surge amid growing Israel-Iran tensions

The prices jumped initially but later eased as the market stayed cautious about any major disruption in oil supplies. Brent crude oil went up by as much as 2.2 per cent before falling slightly to trade just above $73 a barrel.

Jun 17, 2025

Everyone should evacuate Tehran: Donald Trump

Trump sounds Tehran alarm, departs G7 — but focus isn't Iran-Israel ceasefire

US President Donald Trump posted, "Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and a waste of human life. Simply stated, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"

Jun 17, 2025

Govt debunks reports claiming caste enumeration not included in Census 2027

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 15 reviewed the preparation for the forthcoming Census with the Union Home Secretary, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, and other senior officials in New Delhi.

Jun 17, 2025

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag, passengers deboarded in Kolkata

The flight (AI-180) landed at Kolkata Airport at around 12.45 a.m. It was supposed to take off for Mumbai at 2 a.m. and land at Mumbai airport at 4.50 a.m. However, the flight could not take off from Kolkata Airport in time because of technical snags detected in one of its engines. Finally, at around 5.20 a.m., the captain of the flight requested the passengers to disembark from the flight.

Jun 17, 2025

College student gang-raped in Odisha's Ganjam beach,10 detained

They also allegedly blackmailed the victim and her boyfriend after capturing some intimate photos of the couple. Later, some of the accused caught the boyfriend and tied him up while three of the accused persons forcefully took the victim to a nearby spot and sexually abused her.

Jun 17, 2025

India has achieved 'Zero Casualty' target in disaster response: HM Amit Shah

HM Shah stated that over the past two years, workshops of all agencies related to relief and disaster management have been brought under one platform, adopting a 'Whole of Government' approach to create a think tank to work in a unified manner.

Jun 17, 2025

FIR against Bengaluru bike taxi driver for assault on woman passenger

Police said that an argument broke out between the bike taxi driver and the woman over over-speeding, rash, and negligent driving. In the middle of the argument, in full public view, the bike taxi driver slapped the woman, causing her to fall to the ground.

Jun 17, 2025

Before leaving Cyprus, PM Modi took close look at ceasefire line where 'signs of Turkish occupation remain visible'

Ankara's recognition of the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the northern region that was seized by Turkish forces in 1974 and differences over gas exploration rights in the Eastern Mediterranean remain a constant source of tensions between Turkey and Cyprus.

Jun 17, 2025

Coast Guard gets new Rs 473-crore, 52-metre-long Fast Patrol Vessel

Designed and constructed under dual-class certification from the American Bureau of Shipping and Indian Register of Shipping, the FPV features over 60 per cent indigenous content, said an official statement.

Jun 16, 2025

Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect

As members of the Municipal Council lined up to welcome PM Modi, Michaela Kythreoti Mhlapa touched PM Modi's feet as a mark of respect. PM Modi, who has in the past stopped females from bowing down and touching his feet, is then seen folding his hands and blessing the young lawmaker for the special gesture in the video that has now gone viral on social media.

Jun 16, 2025

Karnataka begins crackdown on bike taxi, Association appeals to Rahul Gandhi

In its letter, the Namma Bike Taxi Association said that the ban threatens the livelihoods of over one lakh riders, many of whom are students, daily wage workers, and sole breadwinners.

Jun 16, 2025

UK's spy agency MI6 gets first female chief, marks a first in 116 year history

Who is Blaise Metreweli: UK's spy agency MI6 gets first female chief, a first in 116-year history

A seasoned career intelligence officer, she has overseen the development of cutting-edge tools and technologies used by British spies, earning her the code name "Q," a nod to the gadget-master in the James Bond films.

Jun 16, 2025

Air India Dreamliner crash: Helpline number issued, Aviation Ministry activates control room

Ahmedabad plane crash: Probe intensifies after 2nd black box recovered

The recovery was also acknowledged by P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the crash site on Sunday. During his visit, he reviewed ongoing investigation efforts and later went to the Civil Hospital, where injured passengers and local residents are being treated.

Jun 16, 2025

Karnataka Police arrest Kerala priest in blackmail, rape attempt case

The accused was introduced to the victim when she went to the temple to perform the special worship. The accused priests gained her confidence through their interactions. They made WhatsApp video calls to her and behaved inappropriately.

Jun 16, 2025

Vijay Rupani's mortal remains to be flown to Rajkot today, Gujarat observes 1-day state mourning

His final rites will be performed in Rajkot at 5.00 p.m. with full state honours. Following the confirmation of DNA results, Rupani's family is en route from Gandhinagar to Rajkot.

Jun 16, 2025

Indian diaspora in Canada hopeful of renewed ties ahead of PM Modi's visit

This marks PM Modi's first visit to the country following a turbulent period in India-Canada relations, and is being seen as a possible turning point by many in both nations.

Jun 16, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran wants to kill Trump

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran wants to kill Donald Trump

Netanyahu reiterated that Israel's military actions were aimed not only at ensuring its own survival but also at protecting global security. He insisted that diplomacy with Iran had failed and that Israel had been left with no other option.

Jun 16, 2025

Pune bridge collapse: Dy CM Ajit Pawar warns those responsible for negligence, orders probe

CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state government will provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the bridge collapse incident. Additionally, the state government will also bear the cost of the medical treatment of the injured.

Jun 16, 2025

Ex-CM Vijay Rupani's identity confirmed at crash site, body to be taken to Rajkot

A large team of forensic experts have been working around the clock to identify the bodies by matching the DNA of the deceased with samples collected from their relatives.

Jun 15, 2025

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Articles by IBT News Desk

We don't fear garbage mafia, they can't blackmail our govt: K'taka Dy CM

Oil prices continue to surge amid growing Israel-Iran tensions

Trump sounds Tehran alarm, departs G7 — but focus isn't Iran-Israel ceasefire

Govt debunks reports claiming caste enumeration not included in Census 2027

Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag, passengers deboarded in Kolkata

College student gang-raped in Odisha's Ganjam beach,10 detained

India has achieved 'Zero Casualty' target in disaster response: HM Amit Shah

FIR against Bengaluru bike taxi driver for assault on woman passenger

Before leaving Cyprus, PM Modi took close look at ceasefire line where 'signs of Turkish occupation remain visible'

Coast Guard gets new Rs 473-crore, 52-metre-long Fast Patrol Vessel

Cyprus leader touches PM Modi's feet in touching gesture of respect

Karnataka begins crackdown on bike taxi, Association appeals to Rahul Gandhi

Who is Blaise Metreweli: UK's spy agency MI6 gets first female chief, a first in 116-year history

Ahmedabad plane crash: Probe intensifies after 2nd black box recovered

Karnataka Police arrest Kerala priest in blackmail, rape attempt case

Vijay Rupani's mortal remains to be flown to Rajkot today, Gujarat observes 1-day state mourning

Indian diaspora in Canada hopeful of renewed ties ahead of PM Modi's visit

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran wants to kill Donald Trump

Pune bridge collapse: Dy CM Ajit Pawar warns those responsible for negligence, orders probe

Ex-CM Vijay Rupani's identity confirmed at crash site, body to be taken to Rajkot

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

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