Jun 04, 2026, at 05:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) crackdown on Rajesh Exports has sparked a political controversy, with the Congress on Thursday questioning the Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) over 10% stake in the company, which is now under regulatory scrutiny.
Boost for Congress! Vijay allots Tamil Nadu's lone Rajya Sabha seat to key ally
Jun 04, 2026, at 04:00 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has allotted the state's lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat to the Congress, a key ally in the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led government, media reports said.
Fresh trouble for Mamata: Complaint filed over explosive Amit Shah claim in Osman Hadi case
Jun 04, 2026, at 01:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee faces fresh trouble as a complaint has been filed against her over controversial remarks she made regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the killing of Bangladeshi student leader Osman Hadi.
Jun 04, 2026, at 12:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical online movement that has drawn attention for its unconventional political messaging, is preparing to take its campaign to the streets with a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
Delhi hotel fire: How years of safety violations turned Flourish Stay into a death trap
Jun 03, 2026, at 11:43 pm
The devastating fire at Delhi's Flourish Stay hotel that claimed 21 lives has exposed a pattern of alleged safety violations, unauthorised expansion and regulatory lapses that investigators believe contributed to the scale of the tragedy, media reports said.
Hours after taking oath, DK Shivakumar unveils road, housing and jobs push for Karnataka
Jun 03, 2026, at 11:05 pm
Just hours after being sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar announced a series of measures aimed at addressing some of the state's most pressing urban and employment challenges, signalling an early focus on governance and delivery.
A joke gone wrong? Comedian Yash Bhardwaj spent 47 days in Dubai detention centre
Jun 03, 2026, at 10:37 pm
Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Yash Bhardwaj has claimed he spent 47 days in detention in Dubai before being deported to India over a comedy video posted on social media that authorities allegedly viewed as a national security concern.
DK Shivakumar takes oath as Karnataka CM, bringing two-year leadership tussle to an end
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:06 pm
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on Tuesday, bringing to an end a prolonged leadership tussle within the party that had dominated state politics for nearly two years.
India–South Africa tech pact: AI, Quantum, digital revolution incoming
Jun 03, 2026, at 08:13 pm
India and South Africa on Wednesday agreed to scale up bilateral cooperation in future technologies, with Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure and Advanced Manufacturing emerging as key priorities for the next phase of bilateral engagement.
Mamata Banerjee loyalist Firhad Hakim set to quit as Kolkata Mayor as TMC faces internal revolt
Jun 03, 2026, at 07:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Mamata Banerjee's close aide Firhad Hakim is all set to step down as Kolkata Mayor, adding to the challenges facing the party as it grapples with an intensifying internal crisis following its defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Jun 03, 2026, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified on Tuesday after West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose recognised expelled party MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
ED summons TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal primary teacher recruitment scam probe
Jun 03, 2026, at 07:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday visited the Kalighat Road residence of Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in south Kolkata to serve him a notice in connection with the investigation into the alleged primary teacher recruitment irregularities in West Bengal.
Delhi hotel inferno kills 21, many foreign nationals among victims
Jun 03, 2026, at 02:40 pm
Delhi/IBNS: At least 21 people lost their lives, and more than 40 others were rescued after a major fire engulfed a hotel building in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Tuesday morning.
Mamata's TMC splits wide open as 58 MLAs back expelled Ritabrata as Bengal LoP
Jun 03, 2026, at 02:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The disintegration of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress appeared to gather pace on Wednesday as a rebel faction, backed by nearly 60 MLAs, threw its weight behind expelled party leader Ritabrata Banerjee for the post of Leader of Opposition in the Assembly.
Is Mamata losing her own party? Expelled TMC leader claims backing of over two-thirds MLAs
Jun 03, 2026, at 11:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could be facing the biggest challenge to her authority within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after a large group of rebel MLAs reportedly gathered at the Legislative Assembly for a crucial meeting.
CBSE chairman, secretary out! New team takes charge amid exam evaluation storm
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:17 pm
The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education and Indian Information Service officer Varun Bhardwaj as its Secretary, as the board grapples with a widening controversy over its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system and the awarding of a key contract to a private company.
G Parameshwara likely to be sole Deputy CM in DK Shivakumar government: Reports
Jun 02, 2026, at 10:26 pm
Former Karnataka Congress chief G. Parameshwara is set to be appointed Deputy Chief Minister in the new government led by Chief Minister-designate D. K. Shivakumar, NDTV, quoting sources, reported, bringing clarity to the party's power-sharing arrangement ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
CBSE chairman, secretary transferred amid on-screen marking row; probe ordered into tender process
Jun 02, 2026, at 09:45 pm
The Chairman and Secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education — Rahul Singh and Himanshu Gupta — have been transferred amid mounting controversy over the board's newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
Only 6 MLAs show up as Mamata roars ‘fight or die’ in dramatic return to street politics
Jun 02, 2026, at 08:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee returned to the streets in a major political protest on Tuesday, adopting the combative style that defined much of her political career.
From domestic help to Bengal minister: Kalita Majhi’s extraordinary rise to power
Jun 02, 2026, at 07:35 pm
Kalita Majhi, who once worked as a domestic help to support her family, has taken another major step in her political journey after being sworn in as a Minister of State in the West Bengal government.
India and Germany explore deep-tech partnership in Quantum, Space and Advanced Technologies
Jun 02, 2026, at 06:11 pm
India and Germany on Tuesday explored a future-oriented partnership in quantum communication, photonics, quantum satellite communication, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.
Jun 02, 2026, at 05:25 pm
A major engineering milestone has been achieved in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project with the successful breakthrough of the third mountain tunnel (MT-07) at Ambesari village in Dahanu Taluka of Palghar district, Maharashtra, the Ministry of Railways said on Tuesday.
Jun 02, 2026, at 05:04 pm
India may soon face an unexpected labour challenge: a shortage of blue-collar workers at home as developed economies increasingly look abroad to fill critical workforce gaps.
Jun 02, 2026, at 01:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The online campaign of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to hit the ground as its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, on Monday announced a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6.
D-Company rattled? Dhurandhar’s underworld portrayal sparks controversy
Jun 02, 2026, at 12:03 am
Reports surrounding the Bollywood spy thriller Dhurandhar have triggered controversy, with NDTV's sources claiming that its portrayal of underworld figures has unsettled elements linked to organised crime networks.
'No grey area between good and bad': Tamil Nadu CM Vijay explains his black-and-white suits
Jun 01, 2026, at 09:29 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday offered an unusual explanation for his much-discussed black-and-white suits, saying the colours reflect his approach to governance.
Jun 01, 2026, at 05:25 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Political speculation is intensifying in West Bengal after a series of developments within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) triggered comparisons with the splits that reshaped Maharashtra’s political landscape.
Will Annamalai float his own party? Cryptic Coimbatore posters spark buzz
Jun 01, 2026, at 04:27 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Speculation over whether former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai is preparing to launch his own political outfit has intensified after posters bearing his image and a cryptic message surfaced across Coimbatore, media reports said.
India, Australia take defence ties to next level with major security push
Jun 01, 2026, at 04:13 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles on Sunday co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi, reaffirming their commitment to deepening strategic and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Garba on the Tarmac — Indian Tourists Have Arrived. The Etiquette Has Not.
Jun 01, 2026, at 04:06 pm
Twenty-six years ago, I returned from my first trip to the United States and the United Kingdom with one clear observation. The moment Indians crossed immigration, I told friends, they transformed. Queued neatly. Spoke softly. Binned their litter. They became, briefly, the model citizens they never quite managed to be at home. It was remarkable. It was also, I suspect, temporary.