Seven years after Article 370: How railways, roads, investment are redrawing Jammu and Kashmir
Aug 05, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir’s public narrative is increasingly being shaped by a different set of markers: railways, tunnels, highways, airports, tourism, investment, hydropower, agriculture and jobs.
Free laptops, AI training, internships: Vijay government unveils youth-centric Tamil Nadu budget
Aug 05, 2026, at 01:46 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The first revised Budget presented by the Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay places a strong emphasis on youth empowerment, reflecting a strategy that is widely seen as aligning with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) growing support among young voters, according to media reports.
Aug 05, 2026, at 11:15 am
"BJP is itself the reason behind its defeat. It's no longer the party of Atal-Advani-Murli Manohar Joshi. Now they are arrogant and dictatorial, and as a result its core voters are shifting away," says a voter in Bihar, summing up the sentiment after Prashant Kishor's historic victory in Bankipur.
No insurance, no fuel? Supreme Court pushes pilot plan after finding 56% of vehicles uninsured
Aug 05, 2026, at 12:19 am
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the large number of uninsured vehicles on Indian roads and asked the Centre to launch a pilot project based on a “no insurance, no fuel” policy.
13 Indians rescued after cargo ship sinks in Red Sea following explosive boat attack
Aug 04, 2026, at 11:34 pm
An India-flagged cargo vessel sank in the Red Sea off Yemen's western coast after it was struck by an explosives-laden boat, with all 14 crew members, including 13 Indian sailors, rescued in a joint operation by Yemeni forces.
Supreme Court cracks down on 'digital arrest' scams, directs RBI to frame SOP in 4 weeks
Aug 04, 2026, at 10:06 pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a series of directions aimed at strengthening India's response to the rising menace of "digital arrest" scams, directing the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to frame a standard operating procedure (SOP) for banks within four weeks and asking the Centre to examine a victim compensation framework.
Udhayanidhi Stalin walks free after arrest, released on station bail as Trisha remark row escalates
Aug 04, 2026, at 09:03 pm
Former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was released from police custody on Tuesday, hours after being detained from his Chennai residence over his controversial remarks during a public meeting in Thanjavur on the Cauvery water dispute.
Kejriwal marches to PM Modi's residence over E20 petrol, alleges 'Trump pressure' behind policy
Aug 04, 2026, at 03:20 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday led a march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, protesting against the use of E20 petrol, which has become the centre of a nationwide controversy, according to media reports.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight hit by violent turbulence, 12 injured mid-air
Aug 04, 2026, at 03:01 pm
At least 12 passengers were injured after an Air India flight travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, according to reports.
Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest over Trisha remark sparks bitter DMK-TVK showdown
Aug 04, 2026, at 02:06 pm
Chennai/IBNS: A major political showdown erupted in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over his controversial remarks allegedly directed at actor Trisha Krishnan during a public rally, according to media reports.
DMK slams Vijay government over Udhayanidhi's arrest, calls it 'blatant cowardice'
Aug 04, 2026, at 01:27 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The DMK has accused the Vijay-led government of resorting to "oppressive tactics" after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over his controversial remarks allegedly directed at actor Trisha Krishnan.
Tamil Nadu political storm: Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested after Trisha remark row
Aug 04, 2026, at 12:41 pm
Chennai/IBNS: In a dramatic turn of events in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday morning, Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over his controversial remarks allegedly directed at actor Trisha Krishnan, according to media reports.
Faridabad teacher stabbed 34 times in 30 seconds at school gate; shocking CCTV details emerge
Aug 04, 2026, at 11:48 am
Faridabad/IBNS: In a horrific incident, a 29-year-old teacher was allegedly stabbed 34 times in about 30 seconds by a masked man at a private school in Haryana's Faridabad, media reports said.
No more 'lost chastity', 'outraged modesty': Supreme Court pushes gender-sensitive court language
Aug 04, 2026, at 12:24 am
The Supreme Court has called for greater sensitivity in judicial writing in sexual offence cases, releasing a report that urges judges to abandon patriarchal and victim-blaming language in favour of survivor-centric, legally precise terminology.
Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Trisha' remark on TVK chief Vijay sparks massive political row
Aug 03, 2026, at 11:16 pm
Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has landed in a fresh controversy after making a remark in response to chants of "Trisha" during a public meeting, triggering outrage from the ruling TVK and the BJP.
Meta under fire: Parliamentary panel wants Mark Zuckerberg's apology over PM Modi video takedown
Aug 03, 2026, at 09:26 pm
Facebook parent Meta has come under sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology after the temporary removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with panel chairman Nishikant Dubey saying the company's apology is insufficient unless accountability is fixed and legal action follows.
India, Uzbekistan eye Rare Earth partnership as President Murmu hosts Uzbek Minister
Aug 03, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Uzbekistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, during which the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Uzbekistan strategic partnership.
Prashant Kishor stuns BJP in Bankipur! Jan Suraaj Chief wins poll debut, ends 35-year fortress
Aug 03, 2026, at 06:00 pm
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor made a remarkable electoral debut on Monday, defeating the BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha to win the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar.
Third arrest in Bengal Jaish-e-Mohammed module case as STF probes 'VIP surveillance plot'
Aug 03, 2026, at 03:37 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Police's Special Task Force (STF) on Monday arrested a third suspect in connection with an alleged terror module linked to suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative Hamim Mondal, as investigators widened their probe into an alleged conspiracy involving surveillance of political leaders, cryptocurrency transactions and possible cross-border links.
Prashant Kishor eyes historic victory in BJP stronghold Bankipur, extends lead to comfortable margin
Aug 03, 2026, at 03:17 pm
Patna/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief Prashant Kishor is on course to script history in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election, extending his lead to over 11,000 votes in a constituency long considered a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bastion.
'It was a conspiracy': Brij Bhushan reacts after acquittal in wrestlers' sexual harassment case
Aug 03, 2026, at 01:58 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he stands vindicated after a Delhi court acquitted him in the high-profile wrestlers' sexual harassment case.
Prashant Kishor extends lead by 4,000 votes, eyes stunning victory in BJP stronghold Bankipur
Aug 03, 2026, at 12:31 pm
Patna/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor has extended his lead over his nearest rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election, where polling was held on July 30.
Aug 03, 2026, at 12:07 pm
Ranchi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has extended its support to the students' protest over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), according to media reports.
Aug 03, 2026, at 11:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and ex-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, according to media reports.
Prashant Kishor stuns BJP in poll debut, takes early lead in Bankipur bypoll
Aug 03, 2026, at 10:41 am
Patna/IBNS: Former political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief Prashant Kishor has taken an early lead over his nearest rival from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bihar's Bankipur Assembly by-election, where polling was held on July 30.
Jitendra Singh reviews status of Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu & Kashmir. Why is it important?
Aug 02, 2026, at 11:02 pm
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Aug 02, 2026, at 07:35 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has called for the introduction of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, arguing that equal civil laws are essential to end discrimination against women and ensure justice irrespective of religion.
PM Modi issues warning to India's youth: Stay away from drugs
Aug 02, 2026, at 04:44 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the country's youth to stay away from drugs, saying a developed India requires a physically fit, mentally strong and self-confident younger generation free from addiction.
'If India is developing, why live in Dubai?' Raj Thackeray targets Vivek Oberoi, R Madhavan
Aug 02, 2026, at 12:34 pm
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday questioned actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan over their decision to settle in Dubai despite publicly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's development agenda.
'No one can beat PM Modi': Pawan Kalyan defends PM, slams critics over protest row
Aug 02, 2026, at 11:58 am
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday strongly defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying no leader in the country could match him and asserting that the more a leader works, the more criticism they attract.