PM Modi apologises for women’s bill failure, accuses opposition of ‘foeticide’ of rights
Apr 18, 2026, at 09:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday issued a public apology to the country’s women following the failure of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament, while sharply criticising Opposition parties for blocking the legislation, and accusing them of 'foeticide' of women's rights.
New Delhi summons Iranian envoy after firing on 2 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Apr 18, 2026, at 08:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India has summoned Iran’s Ambassador, Mohammad Fathali, to formally protest after an Indian-flagged vessel came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
‘Similar incidents in Axis Bank’: Maharashtra CM's wife Amruta Fadnavis on TCS Nashik case
Apr 18, 2026, at 04:05 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has referred to her previous experience at Axis Bank while responding to the recent case linked to a business process outsourcing unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik.
PM Modi to address the nation at 8:30 pm tonight after women’s quota bill defeat in Lok Sabha
Apr 18, 2026, at 03:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm on Saturday, a day after the women’s reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha.
TCS breaks silence on Nida Khan: ‘No HR role, no power’ in Nashik case
Apr 18, 2026, at 11:21 am
Nashik/IBNS: Amid an ongoing probe into allegations of sexual abuse and forced religious conversion, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has clarified that one of the accused, Nida Khan, did not hold any leadership role within the organisation.
9 killed as tourist van plunges into a gorge in Tamil Nadu’s Valparai Hills
Apr 17, 2026, at 11:35 pm
At least nine people were killed and four others critically injured after a tourist van fell into a deep gorge in the Valparai hills of Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district on Friday.
Allahabad High Court seeks probe into Rahul Gandhi's dual citizenship allegation
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:33 pm
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday said allegations that Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship warrant an inquiry.
'Am I a terrorist?' Supreme Court refuses relief to Pawan Khera, keeps bail stay intact
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:25 pm
The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to vacate its stay on the Telangana High Court’s order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case registered in Assam.
Conversion row rocks Nashik TCS: Accused Nida Khan suspended, probe widens
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:04 pm
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suspended employee Nida Khan, who is accused in a case involving alleged forced religious conversion and sexual harassment at its Nashik unit.
Women’s Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha as government falls short of two-thirds majority
Apr 17, 2026, at 09:04 pm
The Centre on Friday failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
First Indian batch leaves tomorrow—Why Hajj 2026 is different this time
Apr 17, 2026, at 05:02 pm
More than 1.75 lakh pilgrims from India are set to embark on the sacred Hajj pilgrimage as the first batch departs on April 18, 2026, marking the beginning of this year’s annual journey to Saudi Arabia.
‘Panic reaction’: Rahul Gandhi on women’s bill, says PM Modi ‘wants to send a message’
Apr 17, 2026, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The debate over the Women's Reservation Bill and its linkage with delimitation intensified on Friday, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi calling the government’s move a “panic reaction”.
TCS Nashik ‘conversion’ case accused seeks anticipatory bail citing pregnancy
Apr 17, 2026, at 12:19 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: One of the accused in the TCS Nashik sexual abuse and forced religious conversion case has sought anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy, media reports said, quoting her family.
IT raids TMC candidate Debasish Kumar’s premises ahead of Bengal polls
Apr 17, 2026, at 11:46 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The probe by central agencies ahead of the West Bengal polls intensified on Friday, with the Income Tax department conducting raids at two premises linked to Trinamool Congress leader Debasish Kumar, who is contesting from the Rashbehari constituency, media reports said.
Apr 17, 2026, at 10:17 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the urgent need to restore safety and ensure freedom of navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz during a recent telephone conversation.
Wedding horror in UP: 11-year-old thrown into burning Tandoor over Rasgullas
Apr 17, 2026, at 09:52 am
A wedding celebration in Basti district in Uttar Pradesh took a horrific turn when an 11-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a burning tandoor after taking rasgullas.
Amit Shah says delimitation will benefit southern states; opposition flags federalism concerns
Apr 17, 2026, at 12:09 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking in Parliament during the debate on the women’s reservation bill, said southern states are being misled by a “false narrative” on delimitation.
SpiceJet plane hits Akasa aircraft at Delhi airport, no injuries
Apr 16, 2026, at 09:51 pm
A SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport around 2:15 pm on Thursday, causing damage to both aircraft. No injuries were reported.
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court allows voters restored by tribunal till April 21 and 27 to vote
Apr 16, 2026, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The controversial voter revision drive in West Bengal took a new turn on Thursday after the Supreme Court allowed voters whose names are cleared by appellate tribunals within a set timeline to cast their votes in the upcoming Assembly elections, media reports said.
'Women won't spare you': PM Modi warns Opposition over resistance to quota bill
Apr 16, 2026, at 04:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Women’s Reservation Bill sparked a sharp political faceoff in Parliament on Wednesday, with the ruling and opposition benches exchanging heated remarks during the debate.
UP govt says 'external elements fuelled Noida violence' as 45 of 66 arrested are not workers
Apr 16, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Noida/IBNS: The Government of Uttar Pradesh has stated that 45 out of 66 individuals arrested in connection with the recent unrest in Noida were not workers, indicating the involvement of “external elements” in the violence.
Vijay booked in 3 cases over poll code violation ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Apr 16, 2026, at 03:28 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has faced a setback a week ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with the Chennai Police filing three cases against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief over alleged violations during his roadshows, according to media reports.
Apr 16, 2026, at 02:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A debate over mixing profession with political ideology has surfaced amid the high-voltage West Bengal assembly elections, after a city-based cardiologist offered a Rs 500 discount to patients who chant “Jai Shri Ram”.
'Black law': Stalin burns copy of 'delimitation' bill, slams Modi govt
Apr 16, 2026, at 01:51 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The controversy over the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise escalated on Thursday as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin staged a symbolic protest, burning a copy of the bill and calling it a “black law”.
TCS halts Nashik BPO operations amid sexual abuse, conversion allegations
Apr 16, 2026, at 12:29 pm
Nashik/IBNS: Operations at the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik have been temporarily halted amid an ongoing probe into allegations of sexual abuse and forced religious practices, according to media reports.
Massive fire engulfs slum cluster in Lucknow, over two dozen huts destroyed
Apr 16, 2026, at 12:24 am
A massive fire broke out in a slum cluster in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar area on Wednesday evening, destroying more than two dozen huts and triggering panic among residents.
Centre to table Delimitation Bill 2026, lays framework for PoK seats if territory returns
Apr 15, 2026, at 10:25 pm
The Centre is set to introduce the Delimitation Bill, 2026, in Parliament this week, proposing a legal framework to carry out constituency delimitation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the event the region comes under Indian control.
Opposition vows to fight Women's Quota Bill over ‘politicised’ delimitation plan
Apr 15, 2026, at 09:03 pm
The Congress and several Opposition parties on Tuesday said they support the Women’s Reservation Bill in principle but will oppose the government’s approach to implementing it through delimitation, calling the move politically motivated.
Raghav Chadha gets 'Z' security from Centre after AAP govt in Punjab withdraws 'Z+' cover
Apr 15, 2026, at 07:48 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended ‘Z’ category security to Raghav Chadha following the withdrawal of his previous protection by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, according to sources.
Viral reel saves woman’s life after boat mishap in Vrindavan—Internet demands to see it
Apr 15, 2026, at 03:20 pm
A woman’s remarkable survival story following a boat mishap in the northern Indian holy city of Vrindavan has gone viral on social media.