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Dubai: Indian airline IndiGo has extended the cancellation of its flights to Saudi Arabia amid security concerns in the region, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh confirmed Friday. "IndiGo flights to and from Riyadh will remain cancelled until 31 October 2026 (inclusive), while flights to and...

New Delhi: India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Friday stated that account balances and funds of customers remain safe following a recent cyber incident that led to exposure of 3,897 customer records on the dark web. In a statement that was shared on...

New Delhi: The BJP Friday launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress leader is not just a "failed product" but also appears to be a "mentally unstable person". BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi also took on the Congress, claiming that the main...

New Delhi: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Friday said that the stranded Umrah pilgrims have returned to India safely, and the remaining Umrah pilgrims are being assisted, stressing that the government is always proactive in addressing the issues and concerns of Indian citizens. In a...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said that India has recovered more than 650 stolen ancient statues over the past 12 years, highlighting the government's efforts to preserve the country's cultural heritage. He also said that a revival of India's cultural centres was taking...

Dubai: Indian Friday said that its 14 nationals onboard a yacht involved in an incident off the coast of Yemen are safe and it will continue to work to ensure their well-being. Some Arab media Thursday quoted Yemen's Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree as claiming that...

Amaravati: A low-pressure area has formed over the east-central and southeastern Bay of Bengal and it is likely to strengthen into a cyclonic storm. Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority said Friday that the low-pressure area is expected to intensify into a depression in the...

Dubai: The Indian Embassy in Yemen Friday said it has reached out to different parties to "establish circumstances and facts" surrounding an incident off the coast of Yemen in which "apparently there were Indian nationals on board a yacht." Some Arab media Thursday quoted Yemen's...

Kolkata: Babu Majumdar a.k.a. Kalia, the second accused of making a misleading announcement that triggered panic among devotees at the Durga Puja pandal of Chorbagan Sarbojanin in North Kolkata on the night of October 17, was arrested by the Kolkata Police Friday. Earlier, Thursday, the...

New Delhi: Amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday said if the opposition brings any fresh impeachment motion against the country's top poll officer, it will be examined according to rules and procedures. The Opposition has twice attempted...