Sandeshkhali incident: Arrested TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan sent to 14-day police custody

Sandeshkhali incident: Arrested TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan sent to 14-day police custody

Kolkata: Arrested Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who is accused of land grabbing and sexual abuse by women from West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, was sent to 14-day police custody by the Basirhat court on Thursday.

by Trans World Features February 29, 2024

PM Modi has 2 takeaways from Sachin Tendulkar's Jammu and Kashmir trip. Check out

PM Modi has 2 takeaways from Sachin Tendulkar's Jammu and Kashmir trip. Check out

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday shared a post by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar where he praises the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties across multiple sectors with Thailands Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara during 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission

S Jaishankar discusses bilateral ties across multiple sectors with Thailands Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara during 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday participated in the 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara when the two leaders discussed bilateral ties across multiple sectors including defence, security, tourism and space.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker expels 15 BJP MLAs amid Congress' political crisis

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker expels 15 BJP MLAs amid Congress' political crisis

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday expelled 15 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs amid the Congress' political crisis triggered due to its lawmakers' cross-voting in favour of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha elections.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

Sandeshkhali incident prime accused TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan can be arrested by ED or CBI, rules Calcutta HC

Sandeshkhali incident prime accused TMC's Sheikh Shahjahan can be arrested by ED or CBI, rules Calcutta HC

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday ruled the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are free to arrest Trinamool Congress strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, who is accused of land grabbing and sexual abuse of women in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 28, 2024

Armenian Minister Narek Mkrtchyan says expanding ties with India remains a top priority

Armenian Minister Narek Mkrtchyan says expanding ties with India remains a top priority

Armenia’s labour minister Narek Mkrtchyan, who recently visited New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, has said deepening and expanding ties with India remains a top priority for his nation's foreign policy agenda.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES February 27, 2024

Rajya Sabha polls: Akhilesh Yadav faces jolt as SP chief whip quits amid buzz over cross-voting

Rajya Sabha polls: Akhilesh Yadav faces jolt as SP chief whip quits amid buzz over cross-voting

Lucknow/IBNS: In a jolt to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief whip Manoj Pandey quit amid the buzz over cross-voting following Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s fielding of the eight candidate in the Rajya Sabha elections where 10 seats are up grab from the state.

by India Blooms News Service February 27, 2024

Sona College of Technology powers ISRO rocket that launched Insat-3DS weather satellite

Sona College of Technology powers ISRO rocket that launched Insat-3DS weather satellite

Salem: The Tamil Nadu city of Salem, famous for its textiles and steel production, is gradually becoming one of the key suppliers of components for ISRO’s space missions.

by Trans World Features February 23, 2024

Vee Technologies named to Global Outsourcing 100 list by IAOP for 9th consecutive year

Vee Technologies named to Global Outsourcing 100 list by IAOP for 9th consecutive year

Vee Technologies, a leading professional services organization specializing in technology-driven solutions, has been awarded a spot on the 2023 Global Outsourcing 100 List by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

by Trans World Features February 21, 2024

Jaishankar holds talks with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Jaishankar holds talks with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in New Delhi on Wednesday and expressed his appreciation for Mitsotakis’ dedication to improving ties between India and Greece.

by Trans World Features February 21, 2024

TMC MP Dev appears before ED in cattle smuggling case in Delhi

TMC MP Dev appears before ED in cattle smuggling case in Delhi

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Dev appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the cattle smuggling case in New Delhi on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features February 21, 2024

Delhi Chalo: Farmers resume protest against Modi govt on MSP, tear gas used in Punjab-Haryana border

Delhi Chalo: Farmers resume protest against Modi govt on MSP, tear gas used in Punjab-Haryana border

New Delhi/IBNS: Tear gas shells have been used to disperse the farmers from Punjab and Haryana who resumed their protests against the Narendra Modi government on Minimum Support Price (MSP) on Wednesday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 21, 2024

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

The UN Security Council met again in an emergency session on Gaza in New York on Tuesday, where the United States vetoed a resolution put forward on behalf of Arab States by Algeria demanding “an immediate humanitarian ceasefire that must be respected by all parties”.

by Trans World Features February 21, 2024

India should not be criticised for having diverse choices: Jaishankar's response on Russian oil

India should not be criticised for having diverse choices: Jaishankar's response on Russian oil

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday asserted that India's freedom to make diverse choices should not be criticised in response to a question about its foreign policy priorities in the backdrop of observations from its transition from "non-alignment to all alignment".

by Trans World Features February 18, 2024

Ukraine claims to have hit Russian landing ship in Black Sea

Ukraine claims to have hit Russian landing ship in Black Sea

Kiev: Ukrainian forces hit the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has said.

by Trans World Features February 14, 2024

Narendra Modi, UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan review bilateral partnership, discuss cooperation in new areas of cooperation

Narendra Modi, UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan review bilateral partnership, discuss cooperation in new areas of cooperation

Indian PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday held delegation-level talks when they reviewed the bilateral partnership and discussed new areas of cooperation.

by Trans World Features February 13, 2024

India's UPI services now available in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

India's UPI services now available in Sri Lanka, Mauritius

India's promising Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services were launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Monday (February 12, 2024) in the virtual presence of PM Narendra Modi.

by Trans World Features February 12, 2024

Nitish Kumar-led government wins vote of confidence in Bihar Assembly amid opposition walkout

Nitish Kumar-led government wins vote of confidence in Bihar Assembly amid opposition walkout

CM Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar won the vote of confidence in the Assembly on Monday.

by Trans World Features February 12, 2024

NCVET recognises assessment firm HireMee as an Assessment Agency

NCVET recognises assessment firm HireMee as an Assessment Agency

New Delhi: Talent assessment and technology platform HireMee has earned National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) recognition as an assessment agency.

by Trans World Features February 12, 2024

PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh

PM Modi announces Bharat Ratna for former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna for his two predecessors, PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, media reports said.

by Trans World Features February 09, 2024

With Imran Khan in jail, Pakistan votes to elect new govt; mobile internet suspended

With Imran Khan in jail, Pakistan votes to elect new govt; mobile internet suspended

Voting is underway in Pakistan  to decide the fates of 17,816 candidates on Thursday as the country, roiled by a deep economic crisis, is witnessing a neck-to-neck contest between old dynastic rulers even as former Prime Minister Imran Khan languishes in prison.

by Trans World Features February 08, 2024

Narendra Modi launches scathing attack against Congress, says he prays the political outfit will cross 40 seats in Lok Sabha polls

Narendra Modi launches scathing attack against Congress, says he prays the political outfit will cross 40 seats in Lok Sabha polls

Calling the age-old party of India 'outdated', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and said he is praying that it can win 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

by Trans World Features February 07, 2024

Six die after explosions rock fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh

Six die after explosions rock fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh

Six persons died and at least 50 sustained injuries after explosions rocked a fireworks factory in Madhya Pradesh's Bairagarh village on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features February 06, 2024

US F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea, pilot ejects safely

US F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea, pilot ejects safely

The pilot of a U.S. F-16 fighter jet that crashed in waters off South Korea's west coast on Wednesday (January 31, 2024) was rescued safely, officials said.

by Trans World Features January 31, 2024

Maldives opposition party may file impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldives opposition party may file impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which is the main opposition party of Maldives and holds a majority in the Parliament, has gathered enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 29, 2024

Muskaan and Co-scholastic interactive workshop highlight wisdom of dohas and poetry to school students in New Delhi

Muskaan and Co-scholastic interactive workshop highlight wisdom of dohas and poetry to school students in New Delhi

In a harmonious blend of artistic expression and literary enrichment, Muskaan, in collaboration with Co-Scholastic, recently organised a captivating event featuring guest artist and author Namrata Jain at the Bal Bharati Public School, Ganga Ram Road, New Delhi.

by Trans World Features January 25, 2024

Russian military plane crashes with 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Belgorod

Russian military plane crashes with 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Belgorod

A Russian  Il-76 military plane crashed with suspected 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war in Belgorod Region of Russia on Wednesday (January 24, 2024), media reports said.

by Trans World Features January 24, 2024

Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd

Elon Musk says India not having a permanent seat in UN Security Council is absurd

New Delhi: Billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said India not having a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) despite being the most populous country is "absurd".

by Trans World Features January 24, 2024

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Entry closed amid huge rush for darshan

Ayodhya Ram Temple: Entry closed amid huge rush for darshan

New Delhi: Entry for all vehicles and devotees on foot heading towards Ayodhya has been closed after a massive crowd gathered on Tuesday to offer prayers at the Ram Temple following its grand opening.

by Trans World Features January 24, 2024

Ram Temple consecration: Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya

Ram Temple consecration: Musical instruments from states gathered for divine 'Mangal Dhwani' in Ayodhya

Ayodhya: The Pran Pratishtha event, which is the manifestation of divine consciousness in the idol of the deity, at the Ram Temple will be accompanied by 'Mangal Dhwani' at 10 am on Monday.

by Trans World Features January 21, 2024