Security breach in Parliament: Two persons enter Lok Sabha, open smoke canisters

Security breach in Parliament: Two persons enter Lok Sabha, open smoke canisters

In a major security breach in the Parliament, which was marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 terror attack, two persons opened canisters that emitted a yellow-coloured smoke, triggering panic in the Lok Sabha.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

Amit Shah introduces amendment bills in Lok Sabha to replace existing criminal laws

Amit Shah introduces amendment bills in Lok Sabha to replace existing criminal laws

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha three amendment bills, which will replace the three existing criminal laws in the country

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Vishnu Deo Sai's oath as Chhattisgarh CM on Dec 13, PM Modi to attend

Vishnu Deo Sai's oath as Chhattisgarh CM on Dec 13, PM Modi to attend

Raipur: Tribal leader and former Union Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will be sworn in as Chhattisgarh Chief Minister on Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Pakistan: Terrorists attack security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan, 23 soldiers die

Pakistan: Terrorists attack security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan, 23 soldiers die

A least 23 Pakistani soldiers died after terrorists attacked a security forces' post in Dera Ismail Khan’s Daraban area on Tuesday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

Rajasthan: BJP takes yet another surprise move by naming first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as new CM

Rajasthan: BJP takes yet another surprise move by naming first-time MLA Bhajanlal Sharma as new CM

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday named first-time MLA from the Sanganer assembly constituency Bhajanlal Sharma as Chief Minister-elect in Rajasthan, marking yet another surprise move by the political outfit.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

KGMU honours inaugural VC, urologist and robotic surgery champion Mahendra Bhandari with DSc

KGMU honours inaugural VC, urologist and robotic surgery champion Mahendra Bhandari with DSc

Lucknow: Distinguished Urologist, robotic surgery champion, and CEO of the Vattikuti Foundation, Mahendra Bhandari, was conferred the degree of DSc (Honoris Causa) by King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in recognition of his exemplary contribution to the development of two premier medical institutions in India and his outstanding work in the fields of Urology, Kidney Transplant and Robotic Surgery.

by Trans World Features December 12, 2023

'Our govt broke the back of terrorism in J&K': Amit Shah in RS after Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

'Our govt broke the back of terrorism in J&K': Amit Shah in RS after Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the validity of the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir as he addressed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

No orders of arrest, normal activities going on in Jammu and Kashmir: Police

No orders of arrest, normal activities going on in Jammu and Kashmir: Police

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday denied getting any orders to arrest in connection with court proceedings including on article 370.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

India, South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Narendra Modi says it has been a journey of mutual respect

India, South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Narendra Modi says it has been a journey of mutual respect

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday wished South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeolh as both nations completed  50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

Modi govt's historic move to scrap Art. 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme court

Modi govt's historic move to scrap Art. 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the central government's historic 2019 move to scrap Article 370 withdrawing special status of Jammu and Kashmir is "valid", media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

Mohan Yadav picked as new Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in surprise move by BJP

Mohan Yadav picked as new Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister in surprise move by BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named Ujjain South MLA Mohan Yadav as the new Chief Minister-elect, weeks after the party registered a thumping victory in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

NIA arrest 15 ISIS operatives during widespread raids across Maharashtra, Karnataka

NIA arrest 15 ISIS operatives during widespread raids across Maharashtra, Karnataka

In a massive crackdown on ISIS, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday arrested 15 operatives of the banned terror outfit during multiple and widespread raids across Maharashtra and Karnataka.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

BJPs central observers reach Raipur; suspense over Chhattisgarh CM likely to end

BJPs central observers reach Raipur; suspense over Chhattisgarh CM likely to end

Raipur: BJP’s central observers reached the party headquarters in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur on Sunday amid suspense over the state’s chief minister, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Mayawati announces nephew Akash Anand as her political successor at party meet

Mayawati announces nephew Akash Anand as her political successor at party meet

Lucknow/New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has named her nephew Akash Anand as her political successor.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Files destroyed in Telangana govt office, 4 accused held

Files destroyed in Telangana govt office, 4 accused held

Hyderabad: Several files were destroyed at the office of the Department of Animal Husbandry in Telangana on Friday, media reported.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

Cash-for-query controversy: Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra expelled from LS

Cash-for-query controversy: Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra expelled from LS

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra was on Friday expelled from the Lok Sabha over the 'cash-for-query' allegation.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

PM Modi holds talks with Kenyan Prez William Samoei Ruto, calls for progress in mutual trade

PM Modi holds talks with Kenyan Prez William Samoei Ruto, calls for progress in mutual trade

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday held talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto here and called for steady progress in mutual trade and investment between both nations".

by Trans World Features December 05, 2023

Cyclone Michaung: Landfall process begins in Andhra Pradesh, to continue for next three hours, says IMD

Cyclone Michaung: Landfall process begins in Andhra Pradesh, to continue for next three hours, says IMD

Hyderabad: The landfall process of Severe Cyclonic Storm ''Michaung'' (Pronounced as Migjaum) has begun near Bapatla on Andhra Pradesh Coast on Tuesday afternoon and likely to continue for next three hours, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

by Trans World Features December 05, 2023

Zoram People's Movement pulls off landslide victory in Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga loses

Zoram People's Movement pulls off landslide victory in Mizoram, Chief Minister Zoramthanga loses

Aizawl: In a historic electoral triumph fuelled by a strong anti-incumbency wave, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM), Mizoram's youngest political party, pulled off a landslide victory clinching 27 seats in the vote count for the 40-strong state assembly on Monday.

by Trans World Features December 04, 2023

BJP rides 'Modi magic' to clinch MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Cong bags Telangana consolation

BJP rides 'Modi magic' to clinch MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Cong bags Telangana consolation

New Delhi: The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed towards a huge victory, clinching three of the four states, for which Assembly elections were held in the last week of November. For Congress, the performance was a disappointing one, as it managed to win only the southern state of Telangana, allowing the party a face-saving reprieve amid a three-state loss against the BJP.

by Trans World Features December 03, 2023

Powerhouse American diplomat and disputed Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Powerhouse American diplomat and disputed Nobel laureate Henry Kissinger dies aged 100

Henry Kissinger, the former US Secretary of State and a master of realpolitik known for his crucial yet polarising role in American foreign policy during the period of the Cold War, has died at the age of 100.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

How Henry Kissinger evolved from India-critic to advocate of strong India-US ties

How Henry Kissinger evolved from India-critic to advocate of strong India-US ties

Washington: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who had held India and the Indians with contempt and disregard, especially concerning New Delhi’s role in the Bangladesh Liberation War, but later advocated strong ties with the country, passed away on Wednesday in Connecticut.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

New Delhi: The Delhi government suffered a major setback Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the Centre's proposal to extend the tenure of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

by Trans World Features November 29, 2023

Cabinet extends free foodgrains for 81.35 crore beneficiaries for five years

Cabinet extends free foodgrains for 81.35 crore beneficiaries for five years

The Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that the Central government will provide free food grains to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for a period of five years with effect from Jan 1, 2024.

by Trans World Features November 29, 2023

PM Narendra Modi to visit Dubai this week to attend World Climate Action Summit

PM Narendra Modi to visit Dubai this week to attend World Climate Action Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Dubai to attend the World Climate Action Summit on Nov 30.

by Trans World Features November 28, 2023

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Top NDMA member says evacuation process may take 3-4 hours

A top National Disaster Management Authority member on Tuesday said the entire evacuation process to pull out trapped labourers from a Uttarkashi tunnel might take three to four hours.

by Trans World Features November 28, 2023

With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal

With helicopter on standby, Israel all prepared to receive Gaza hostages as part of 4-day truce deal

New Delhi: With just a few hours left in the release of 13 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as part of a four-day truce deal, Israel said it is completely prepared to receive them.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2023

Israel-Hamas conflict: Four-day truce begins

Israel-Hamas conflict: Four-day truce begins

The truce between Israel and Hamas members appears to be taking effect after more than a month-long conflict which has left at least 14,500 people dead, as claimed by Palestinians.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2023

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

NIA raids multiple locations in Punjab, Haryana over attacks on Indian consulate in San Francisco

As part of its continuing investigations into the attacks on the Consulate General of India, San Francisco,USA, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday raided multiple locations across Punjab and Haryana.

by Trans World Features November 22, 2023