Karur stampede: BJP’s Khushbu Sundar calls tragedy 'planned', slams DMK govt
Oct 05, 2025, at 01:37 pm
Days after the stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur that killed 41 people and injured over 60, BJP leader Khushbu Sundar alleged the tragedy was “planned” and blamed the DMK government for negligence and poor crowd management.
Air India Boeing 787’s emergency turbine deploys mid-air, plane lands safely in Birmingham
Oct 05, 2025, at 12:52 pm
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating on the Amritsar–Birmingham route experienced an unexpected deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach on October 4, the airline confirmed on Saturday.
Bihar BJP chief’s call for verification of burqa-clad voters sparks political row
Oct 05, 2025, at 12:34 pm
A major political row has erupted in Bihar after state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal demanded face verification of burqa-clad women voters in the upcoming assembly election.
Doctor arrested after 11 children die from toxic Coldrif cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 05, 2025, at 11:26 am
A government paediatrician in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, Dr. Praveen Soni, has been arrested after 11 children died allegedly from consuming contaminated Coldrif cough syrup at his private clinic in Parasia.
Congress questions Modi govt after Russia advances jet engine supply to Pakistan
Oct 05, 2025, at 12:20 am
New Delhi: The Congress party on Friday questioned the Modi government’s foreign policy after reports emerged that Russia is proceeding with supplying advanced RD-93MA jet engines for Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter aircraft, despite India’s diplomatic objections.
Elon Musk faces backlash in India over post on British colonisation
Oct 04, 2025, at 11:54 pm
Businessman and former Senior Advisor to the U.S. President, Elon Musk, has once again stirred controversy with his social media activity.
Two Indian men jailed, caned for robbing and assaulting sex workers in Singapore hotels
Oct 04, 2025, at 08:35 pm
Singapore: Two Indian nationals who robbed and assaulted two sex workers in Singapore hotel rooms while on vacation were sentenced on Friday to five years and one month in prison each, along with 12 strokes of the cane.
Pakistan offers Trump $1.2 billion Pasni port project near India’s Chabahar in bid to reset US ties
Oct 04, 2025, at 08:19 pm
Pakistan has proposed that the United States build and operate a port on the Arabian Sea, in what appears to be an attempt to rekindle ties with Washington under President Donald Trump, the Financial Times has reported.
Indian dental student shot dead at gas station in US
Oct 04, 2025, at 06:10 pm
An Indian-origin student from Hyderabad, who was pursuing higher studies in the US, was shot dead by unknown people in Denton, Texas.
Oct 04, 2025, at 04:10 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched various youth-focused initiatives worth more than Rs.62,000 crore during Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday.
Indian couple from Nagpur killed in road accident in Italy
Oct 04, 2025, at 02:21 pm
A vacation in Europe turned tragic for a family from Nagpur after a couple died in a road accident in Italy, officials said.
Oct 04, 2025, at 02:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed the central government for the flood-like situation in her state, accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of releasing water "unilaterally".
UN event in Geneva marks Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary
Oct 04, 2025, at 01:56 pm
A major event was held at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of India's 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi.
Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu act after 'contaminated cough syrup' caused death of 11 children
Oct 04, 2025, at 01:03 pm
Jaipur/IBNS: The Rajasthan government has suspended drug controller Rajaram Sharma and stopped distribution of 19 medicines supplied by Jaipur-based company Kayson Pharma in the wake of two deaths in the state allegedly due to consumption of contaminated cough syrups, media reports said.
Gyanesh Kumar-led ECI team visits poll-bound Bihar to review preparedness for polls
Oct 04, 2025, at 12:19 pm
Patna/IBNS: An Election Commission of India (ECI) team- led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar- visited poll-bound Bihar on Friday, media reports said.
Zubeen Garg was poisoned by his manager and event organiser, alleges key witness band member: Report
Oct 04, 2025, at 11:16 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was poisoned by his manager and event organiser in Singapore and he did not die of drowning, alleged a key witness who claimed a conspiracy behind the artiste's shocking death on foreign soil, media reports said.
Singapore: 2 Indian tourists jailed for robbing, assaulting sex workers in hotel rooms
Oct 04, 2025, at 11:06 am
Singaporean legal authorities have sentenced two Indian tourists to five years and one month in prison, along with 12 strokes of the cane, for allegedly robbing and assaulting two sex workers in hotel rooms.
Narendra Modi praises Donald Trump as Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages
Oct 04, 2025, at 09:16 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his peace efforts in Gaza, after Hamas agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a proposed U.S.-brokered plan.
PM Modi to unveil ₹62,000 crore youth-centric initiatives tomorrow; big push for education, jobs
Oct 04, 2025, at 01:06 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday launch a series of youth-focused initiatives worth more than ₹62,000 crore at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, aiming to strengthen education, skilling, and entrepreneurship across the country with a special focus on Bihar.
'Will erase from map if terror continues': Army Chief’s stern warning to Pakistan
Oct 04, 2025, at 12:43 am
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday issued one of the sharpest warnings yet to Pakistan, declaring that India will not exercise restraint if Islamabad continues to sponsor terrorism.
Oct 03, 2025, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi: Cross-border train travel between India and Bhutan is poised to become a reality following official approval of the India-Bhutan rail project, a landmark initiative led by Indian Railways.
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit India for first high-level talks since 2021
Oct 03, 2025, at 06:50 pm
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is expected to visit India next week, marking the first such high-level engagement since the group took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
Kenya Navy Commander Major General Paul Owuor Otieno visits Southern Naval Command in Kochi
Oct 03, 2025, at 05:54 pm
Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, along with a four-member delegation, visited Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi from September 30 – October 2, as part of his official visit to India.
India's INS Sutlej arrives in Mauritius to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey
Oct 03, 2025, at 05:49 pm
INS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritius on September 29.
Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand visits Italy
Oct 03, 2025, at 05:43 pm
Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand, called at Taranto, Italy, on September 28, during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
Oct 03, 2025, at 05:33 pm
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday interacted with members of the Indian workers’ diaspora in Malaysia when he underlined their significant contribution in strengthening India’s development journey.
Oct 03, 2025, at 05:15 pm
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, held 'productive bilateral meetings' with the President of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) and delegations from Malaysia and Uganda on the sidelines of the World Social Security Summit (WSSF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, officials said.
Bengali community marks Sindoor Khela in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk on Maha Dashami
Oct 03, 2025, at 04:58 pm
Members of the Bengali community, especially women, celebrated the traditional Sindoor Khela ritual on Maha Dashami, marking the conclusion of the 10-day Durga Puja festival, at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk area in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
India wins ISSA Award 2025 for achievement in social security
Oct 03, 2025, at 03:32 pm
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday showcased India’s historic expansion in social security coverage from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, covering over 940 million citizens, as recognised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Oct 03, 2025, at 03:10 pm
Bareilly/IBNS: Bareilly has been kept on high alert with the suspension of internet and deployment of security personnel in the city that witnessed violence over the "I Love Muhammad" remark row, media reports said.