Raghav Chadha breaks silence after AAP removes him as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha
Apr 02, 2026, at 09:36 pm
Raghav Chadha issued his first public statement on Thursday, hours after the Aam Aadmi Party removed him as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, triggering fresh speculation about internal dynamics within the party led by Arvind Kejriwal.
Apr 02, 2026, at 09:06 pm
Iran has reassured India that its energy shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz will remain safe despite ongoing disruptions caused by the conflict following joint strikes by the United States and Israel on Tehran on February 28.
India joins global push to reopen Strait of Hormuz as energy flows face disruption
Apr 02, 2026, at 07:44 pm
India will participate in a high-level meeting involving 35 countries to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday.
ED conducts fresh raids at I-PAC locations in Bengal coal smuggling case
Apr 02, 2026, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out fresh search operations on Thursday at multiple locations linked to executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and other individuals, officials said.
AAP drops Raghav Chadha from key parliamentary role, sparks buzz over internal rift
Apr 02, 2026, at 03:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, marking a notable shift in the party’s parliamentary leadership.
Apr 02, 2026, at 02:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With political temperatures soaring in poll-bound West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced he will camp in the state for around 15 days during the two-phase Assembly elections, signalling an all-out push by the BJP.
Apr 02, 2026, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed “outside provocation” for the nine-hour hostage crisis involving judicial officers in Malda’s Kaliachak, even as the incident drew strong criticism from the Supreme Court of India.
'Most polarised state': CJI Kant raps Bengal govt over 9-hour hostage of judicial officers
Apr 02, 2026, at 12:52 pm
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: In a scathing observation, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday termed the nine-hour hostage crisis involving judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda as “calculated and motivated”, calling the state the “most polarised”.
Bengal SIR protest: Judge pleads for help amid mob attack after 9-hour hostage ordeal
Apr 02, 2026, at 12:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a shocking breakdown of law and order, chaos erupted in Kaliachak in West Bengal’s Malda district as a judicial officer was heard desperately pleading for help after her vehicle came under attack by an agitated mob in the dead of night.
War fallout fears: PM Modi orders urgent steps to shield citizens from global crisis
Apr 01, 2026, at 11:18 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed officials to take all necessary steps to protect citizens from the ripple effects of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Tech job loss, isolation: What led to Bengaluru couple’s tragic deaths
Apr 01, 2026, at 10:28 pm
A young tech couple’s deaths in Bengaluru have brought attention to the growing pressures of job instability and personal isolation in the city’s fast-paced tech ecosystem.
UN Peacekeepers killed in Lebanon — India demands urgent global action
Apr 01, 2026, at 05:29 pm
India has condemned the killing of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, demanding that safety and security of these soldiers should be a top priority.
India's massive semiconductor push: Narendra Modi unveils Kaynes plant in Gujarat
Apr 01, 2026, at 04:31 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Rs 3,300 crore semiconductor plant by Kaynes Technology at Sanand, Gujarat.
Amit Shah to join Suvendu Adhikari on Bhabanipur nomination day; BJP plans mega roadshow
Apr 01, 2026, at 02:02 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a show of strength, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lead a roadshow on Thursday in support of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Bhabanipur candidate Suvendu Adhikari ahead of the filing of his nomination.
Bengal SIR progress: 47 lakh of 60 lakh adjudicated cases disposed of, Supreme Court informed
Apr 01, 2026, at 01:13 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court has informed the Supreme Court of India that 47 lakh out of 60 lakh adjudicated cases under West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have been disposed of till March 31, with the entire process expected to be completed by April 7, media reports said.
Shocking double death: Telangana techie couple ends lives in Bengaluru apartment
Apr 01, 2026, at 12:21 am
A young techie couple from Telangana has died by suicide at their home in Bengaluru in a shocking sequence of events, media reports said.
West Bengal Police arrest industrialist Pawan Ruia in cyber fraud case
Mar 31, 2026, at 09:03 pm
The West Bengal Police’s Cyber Crime Wing has arrested industrialist Pawan Ruia, chairman of the Ruia Group, in connection with an alleged multi-crore cyber fraud operation, media reports said.
Big Boost to Indian Navy! ‘Sanshodhak’ delivered with advanced capabilities
Mar 31, 2026, at 05:53 pm
Sanshodhak (Yard 3028), the last Survey Vessel (Large) ship steered by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, being built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata was delivered to the Indian Navy on March 30.
Indian Navy’s INS Trikand wraps up high-profile visit to Mozambique—Here’s why it matters
Mar 31, 2026, at 05:49 pm
INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on March 29.
India signs Rs.1,950 crore defence deal—Game-changing radars to guard borders!
Mar 31, 2026, at 05:39 pm
Strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around Rs 1,950 crore.
‘Unsubstantial allegations’: Calcutta HC dismisses plea on ECI’s officer transfers in Bengal
Mar 31, 2026, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s large-scale transfer of IPS and IAS officers in West Bengal following the announcement of Assembly elections.
Tennis icon Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls
Mar 31, 2026, at 01:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian tennis icon Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
8 killed, several injured in crowd crush at Bihar temple in Nalanda
Mar 31, 2026, at 12:54 pm
Patna/IBNS: At least eight devotees were killed and several others injured in a crowd crush at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, media reports said.
Amroha woman kills her husband, sleeps with his corpse after illicit affair
Mar 31, 2026, at 12:10 am
In a chilling case from Amroha, a woman, her lover, and his friend were arrested for the murder of her husband, media reports said.
'India has become free from Naxal violence’: Amit Shah makes bold claim ahead of deadline
Mar 30, 2026, at 09:03 pm
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday asserted that Maoist insurgency in India is on the verge of being completely eliminated, claiming that even its last stronghold, Bastar, is now firmly on the path of development.
Big boost for Nepal! India funds major waste management project in Koshi province
Mar 30, 2026, at 05:23 pm
The foundation stone for the construction of a Waste Management Centre in Duhabi Municipality-4, Sunsari in the Koshi Province of Nepal, has been inaugurated.
Big relief for Sri Lanka: India sends 38,000 MT of fuel to Colombo
Mar 30, 2026, at 04:33 pm
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday expressed gratitude to India for supplying 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to the crisis-hit island nation amid ongoing disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Big terror bust: Lashkar commander Shabbir Ahmad Lone arrested near Delhi border
Mar 30, 2026, at 12:19 pm
The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shabbir Ahmad Lone.
Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar CM after Rajya Sabha entry
Mar 30, 2026, at 11:22 am
Patna/IBNS: Nitish Kumar has resigned as the Bihar Chief Minister after being elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month, media reports said.
Shock attack in Kuwait: Indian worker killed in alleged Iranian strike
Mar 30, 2026, at 08:04 am
An Indian national was killed after Iran allegedly struck a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait on Monday, according to media reports.